Scholarship Programs Application

Greenville University is committed to providing you with an affordable Christ-Centered education! Please review the scholarship options below and apply for the one that excites you the most. If you need help, please do not hesitate to contact your admissions counselor. We would be more than happy to assist you every step of the way!

Considerations:

You can only apply for one of the scholarships below.
Please note that filling out a scholarship application does not guarantee the scholarship will be awarded.
Completing the scholarship application does not guarantee admission.
If you are denied a scholarship opportunity, please note that you can apply for another scholarship.
Also, note some scholarships will require you to reside on campus.

Please complete this scholarship application in order to qualify for scholarships through Greenville University.

Applicant First Name *

Applicant Last Name *

Email *

Cell Phone Number *

Check All That Apply

Sibling, parent, or grandparent graduate from Greenville University

A member of the Free Methodist Church

A child of a Free Methodist Pastor

Parents are Full-Time missionaries in a foreign country

Parents are Full-Time Pastors

Interested in theology

Interested in missions work

Not Applicable

Which Scholarship Application would you like to complete? *

McAllaster Honors Scholarship: This scholarship program nurtures excellent students who are especially gifted to serve God and neighbor through the work of Christian learning and research. A 3.5 GPA is required for this scholarship.

Minimum 500-word Research Question for McAllaster Application *

As a potential McAllaster Scholar, you will produce scholarship, in the form of a senior research project. Projects vary by field but might include a written thesis, a portfolio, etc. If accepted as a McAllaster Scholar, what hypothetical topic could you envision choosing for your project, and why?
What contribution could your project make to the field? (biology, education, history, etc.)
How would conducting a project improve your knowledge and research skills, and help your ongoing development as a student of character and service?

Women in Leadership: Greenville University has a rich heritage of empowering women for leadership. This scholarship is for females who seek to become servant leaders in the workplace, church, school, and in the home.

Sponsored by President Suzanne Davis, the Women in Leadership Scholarship is for those incoming female students (traditional freshman or transfer) who have

had experience in leadership in their schools, communities, and churches
desire to further their leadership development and experience at Greenville University

Prompt: Share with us about a woman who you admire and why. Minimum 300 words

Mosaic/Diversity Scholarship Program: This scholarship program is for students who desire to be leaders that have displayed exemplary academics, who not only care about diversity and cultural issues, but who also:

have a background that includes a variety of racial, ethnic, and cultural experiences & perspectives
demonstrates/ed cultural sensitivity, competence & fosters diversity awareness in your community

Note: This scholarship program has an unweighted 2.5 GPA requirement to maintain throughout all four academic years.

Greenville University challenges students and faculty to demonstrate awareness, sensitivity and responsiveness to differences across races, cultures, social practices and religions. This also means we keenly recognize the unique interconnectedness of God’s people. In addition, this scholarship holds these core values: Diversity, Leadership Development, Service Learning, Mentorship, and Mental Health. Prompt - please include in your response:

Describe why this program description is important to you.
Share your experiences with racial diversity and how you have responded to racial injustice.
Explain how joining this scholars program would benefit you.
Describe how you would implement these experiences on Greenville University's campus.

Champions Scholarship Program:

Greenville University recognizes that there are students deserving of recognition based on what they have been able to overcome in their lives. Robert “Ish” Smith was a former coach and president of Greenville University. He challenged students to be their best and knew they had it in them, sometimes before they knew it themselves. We want to recognize champions, just like “Ish” did.

Your video submission must be at least 2 minutes but no more than three minutes and should include a brief introduction of yourself. (what is your name, where are you from?)

Please respond to the following prompt:

Greenville University students demonstrate perseverance toward accomplishing a long-term goal and triumph over adversity. They are diligent, show academic determination and aim to make a change. Above all, Greenville students value others and seek to serve those around them, always going the extra mile. They are individuals of high character, who believe that even small things can make a huge difference.

Please describe a situation where you have displayed determination in your pursuit to attend college.

Please feel free to be creative. Please do not use athletics in your example.

Click Here to Submit Your Video

Panther Scholars Character and Service Scholarship: This scholarship is for students who seek to display the ideals of character and service. Students who are accepted into this scholarship will also be required to participate in character and service events and programming on GU's campus.

Your video submission must be at least 2 minutes but no more than three minutes and should include a brief introduction of yourself. (what is your name, where are you from?)

Please respond to the following prompt:

Greenville University students demonstrate perseverance toward accomplishing a long-term goal and triumph over adversity. They are diligent, show academic determination and aim to make a change. Above all, Greenville students value others and seek to serve those around them, always going the extra mile. They are individuals of high character, who believe that even small things can make a huge difference.

Please list and describe the ways in which you have served your community. Examples may include activities related to your neighborhood, school, extra-curricular, church, etc. Why were these acts of service meaningful?

Please feel free to be creative. Please do not use athletics in your example.

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Legacy Scholarship: As a child or grandchild of a Greenville University Alumni, we believe you are uniquely positioned to join a great line of Greenville University graduates!

Please list for us your parent(s)/ grandparent(s) information. Including their names and year of graduation.

Free Methodist Church Affiliated Student: This scholarship is for students who have been a part of a Free Methodist church.

In order to be awarded this scholarship, we will need to verify your status with your pastor. Please fill out the information below so that we can contact the Pastor at your Church on your behalf. Once we receive a response from your Pastor we will update you on the status of your financial aid award.

Pastor First and Last Name

Pastor Email

Children of Free Methodist Pastors: To apply for this scholarship, you must be a child of a conference pastor.

Parent First and Last Name

Name of Church

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I agree to grant Greenville University and its authorized representative's permission to record on photography film and/or video, pictures of my participation. I further agree that any or all of the material photographed may be used, in any form, as part of any future publications, brochure, or other printed materials used to promote Greenville University, and further that such use shall be without payment of fees, royalties, special credit or other compensation. *

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Scholarship Programs Application