APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN AUG/SEP
Scholarship Awarding University:
Harding UniversityType of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will close as follows;
i. First Event: 6th of January, 2025
ii. Second Event: 20th of January, 2025
Scholarship Summary:
Harding University awards the Trustee Scholar Award to a limited number of incoming domestic freshmen selected from the applicant pool.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
The following criteria are necessary for eligibility;
i. Obtain a 3.5 high school GPA (out of 4.0)
ii. Obtain a 31+ on the ACT test or a 1390+ on the SAT combined critical Reading and Math test or a CLT score of at least 94
Scholarship Summary:
Harding University awards the Trustee Scholar Award to a limited number of incoming domestic freshmen selected from the applicant pool.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
The following criteria are necessary for eligibility;
i. Obtain a 3.5 high school GPA (out of 4.0)
ii. Obtain a 31+ on the ACT test or a 1390+ on the SAT combined critical Reading and Math test or a CLT score of at least 94
iii. Be a first-time college student excluding CLEP, Advanced Placement credit and dual/concurrent enrollment credits
iv. Be officially accepted to Harding University before your interview
Value of Scholarship:
The Trustee Scholar Award covers the full tuition cost for four years. Recipients receive several perks and honors in addition to the tuition scholarship.
Value of Scholarship:
The Trustee Scholar Award covers the full tuition cost for four years. Recipients receive several perks and honors in addition to the tuition scholarship.
Recipients must maintain a GPA of 3.25 and live in campus housing to retain this scholarship.
Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply;
Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply;
i. Complete an application for admission by the above deadlines, as stated on the applications page.
ii. If you meet the qualifications outlined above, you will receive an email with a link to register for the Trustee Scholarship Event weekend.
The application for the Trustee Scholarship consists of the following components:
- Resumé: The applicants should submit a resumé that lists prior experiences in school, church or other aspects of community involvement that speak to the four criteria of the scholarship. The resumé must be no more than one page, single-spaced, with a minimum font size of 11 point (Times New Roman) or 10 point (Arial). If the resumé exceeds these limits in any way, it will not be reviewed. Specifically, they should include:
- Any formal information about their participation in high school preparation.
- Any relevant extra-curricular or co-curricular experiences.
- Any relevant volunteer services afforded through church, school or other community involvement.
- Any relevant work experience.
- Statement of Purpose: The applicants shall produce a statement that addresses their purpose in pursuing an education at Harding University and addresses how they demonstrate the four criteria for the scholarship. A high-quality statement would point to specific, personal examples from lived experiences that support their statements.
The statement should be written as a cohesive, singular essay (double-spaced), ranging from 750 to 1,000 words. The essay must be originally composed by the applicants in their own words. While we encourage the applicant to seek feedback in constructing the essay, another individual, ChatGPT, or other AI-powered software may not generate any written statement in the essay.
- Interview: Applicants will participate in an interview with two interviewers. In this interview, they should prepare to speak about how they demonstrate the scholarship criteria. Dress for the interview will be traditional business attire, and guidance for dress may be found here: liveabout.com/what-is-business-attire-1918075
- Submission: All application components must be submitted no later than midnight on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025 for the January Trustee and Monday, January 20, 2025 for the February Trustee event. All items must be saved as a PDF, attached to an email, and sent to admissions@harding.edu. All items must be submitted in one email. Please include “Trustee:”, your full name and date of birth in the subject line (i.e. Trustee: John Smith 01/01/2005).
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Harding U Scholarship Page.