Your creative expression is highly valued at Bethany Lutheran College. Whether yours is a love of theatre, music, speech, art, film, animation, or design, you will find numerous opportunities at Bethany to perfect your skills and transform your passion into excellence.
The professors at Bethany are dedicated to helping you reach your full creative potential. They’ll help you refine the skills you already have and even discover new abilities and interests in areas you haven’t yet considered. Whether you choose to pursue a career as a creative professional or simply explore your favorite interests, the faculty is committed to helping you become the artist, designer, performer, and leader that you aspire to be.
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The talent scholarship priority application deadline is November 25. Application closes on January 31.
Christians are called to influence our culture and to cultivate their God-given abilities with determination and integrity. The scholarships listed here could be the first step in the development of your uniquely powerful creative voice.
Excellence in the arts has been at the heart of the Bethany community since 1927. While many collegiate institutions inflate costs and scholarship values, Bethany shares only actual costs and offers stackable scholarship awards. These scholarships range from $700 to $2,000 per year and more than 90% of scholarships awarded in a student’s first year are maintained through graduation.
Soli Deo Gloria! To God Alone be the Glory!
Mock Trial
Participate in mock trial and learn valuable advocacy skills that will prepare you for a successful career in law. Hone those skills in competition against collegiate teams from across the nation!
Speech and Debate
This highly educational and practical co-curricular activity will improve your work in the classroom and in life! Participate in regional and national competitions all over the country. Learn, compete, and have fun, all at the same time!
Journalism
Perfect your writing, reporting, and photojournalism skills through your contributions to the college newspaper (the Scroll) and yearbook (Fidelis). Scholarships are offered in each of these two areas.
Music
Music scholarships support music majors and non-majors alike in our eight ensembles. Three scholarships are available: Music - Awarded for enthusiastic participation and leadership in music departmental activities. Jenson Memorial - For advanced music students, with priority given to those interested in church music. Private Lesson - Covers the majority of lesson fees for piano, organ, voice, string, woodwind, brass, and percussion.
Theatre
The show must go on! Two scholarships are available in this exciting, creative and collaborative area: The Acting Scholarship is awarded to students talented in acting and performance. The Technical Theatre Scholarship is awarded to students with talents in stage management, directing, scenery, costumes, props lights, sound, and more.
Visual/Media Arts
Discover and refine the skills God has given you! Art exhibitions, film festivals, media/production competitions, and related coursework all provide opportunities to develop and showcase your unique creative vision. Visual communication scholarships are awarded in the following five areas: two-dimensional work, three-dimensional work, graphic design, video production, and animation/motion graphics.
Financial Aid
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But wait, there’s more!
Scholarships are just one way of making your Bethany education more affordable. See if you qualify for grants, loans, tax credits, or work-study programs.
Have Questions?
We’re here to answer your financial aid questions. Contact us today!
| Name | Title | Office / Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Sally Sorensen OM 238 507-344-7338 | Assistant Director, Financial Aid | OM 238 507-344-7338 |
 | Jeff Younge OM 228 507-344-7328 | Director, Financial Aid | OM 228 507-344-7328 |
Next Steps
Interested in studying at Bethany? Scheduling a campus visit is a great way to see what we have to offer. You can meet professors or sit in on a class too! Contact our admissions office to learn more.