The starting point
Bethel (MN) awards an automatic, unweighted-GPA academic-achievement grid (Dean's $3,000 / Provost's $5,000 / President's $7,000) to traditional College of Arts & Sciences students — a structure that's new for students beginning fall 2025 or later. (DRAFT)
More than one award path. Some awards use published academic thresholds. Others have different selection criteria. A score chart does not describe every award at this school.
Awards to discuss
The 3 awards in this school's research. Amounts retain the original units and conditions; confirm the entering year with the school.
Academic Achievement Scholarships (Dean's / Provost's / President's)
$3,000-$7,000 · Published range
Recorded as automatic on academic criteria; all conditions apply.
GPA: Dean's: incoming fall 2026 HS GPA 2.90-3.49 (spring 2026 and fall 2026 transfer 2.80-3.49); Provost's 3.50-3.89; President's 3.90-4.00 (unweighted, 4.0 scale)
Eligibility: Cumulative high school or transfer GPA at point of admission; transfer = 24+ post-HS credits; College of Arts & Sciences
Renewal: Renewable annually. Must be enrolled at least half-time in courses required for graduation, be in good standing, and work toward a first bachelor's degree; awards prorated for less than full-time. A specific renewal-GPA threshold is not stated on this page.
Other terms: Test-blind GPA grid (no ACT/SAT). Automatically considered during admissions. IMPORTANT freshness note: this President/Provost/Dean's structure applies to students 'beginning fall 2025 or later' — earlier cohorts had a different scholarship structure. Dean's GPA floor differs by entry term (2.80 spring 2026 / transfer vs 2.90 fall 2026).
https://www.bethel.edu/undergrad/financial-aid/types/scholarships/details/academic-achievement
Departmental Scholarships
Amount not published (Varies) · Variable or qualified amount
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
Eligibility: Current/returning CAS students recommended by departments; both need- and merit-based; half-time minimum
Renewal: One-year scholarship; students must apply each year (including to renew).
Other terms: For returning students only; apply to the relevant department(s) by the February 10 deadline; selected by department committees, notified in late April.
https://www.bethel.edu/undergrad/financial-aid/types/scholarships/details/departmental
ROTC Scholarship (Air Force / Army)
Full tuition, fees, room, and board (for on-campus students) · Published coverage or package
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
Eligibility: Air Force or Army ROTC scholarship recipient
Renewal: Per ROTC scholarship terms.
Other terms: Bethel commits to covering full tuition, fees, room, and board (on-campus) through a combination of grants and scholarships for ROTC recipients.
https://www.bethel.edu/undergrad/financial-aid/types/scholarships
