2024 Application Guide for Bethel University Hendrix Scholarship Competition

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Type of degree: 
Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 12th of February, 2024.

Scholarship Summary: 
The Bethel University Hendrix Scholarship Competition is an annual, two-day event held during the spring semester in which qualifying freshman students (domestic) participate in an essay, an academic exam, and an interview to earn generous merit scholarships. 

Scholarship Applicant Criteria: 
To be eligible for a Hendrix Competition Scholarship, you must;
Be a high school senior
Have a minimum ACT score of  23 or 1130 SAT 
Have a minimum high school GPA of 3.25

Value of Scholarship: 
The winner of the competition will earn full tuition, room and board; the runner-up will earn full tuition. The winner and runner-up must maintain a 3.6 GPA to renew the scholarship each year. All others who compete will be considered for other Bethel academic scholarships.

Scholarship Application Guide: 
To apply;
i. Complete the application for admission
ii. Complete the online scholarship application
  • The 2024 Hendrix Scholarship Competition is set for Feb. 23 and 24, 2024
iii. Request your official high school transcript which must be sent directly to Bethel
iv. Send ACT/SAT scores to Bethel via mail, email or fax
Bethel University
ATTN: Office of Admissions
325 Cherry Avenue
McKenzie, TN 38201
Fax: (731)352-4241

Scholarship Website: 
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Bethel University Freshman Scholarship Page.