Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end on the
Scholarship Summary:
Each year, the Horizon Leadership Program awards a select number of full-tuition and partial-tuition scholarships to domestic students from underrepresented populations, as well as to students who demonstrate a clear commitment to intercultural understanding, reconciliation, and community belonging.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
In order to be eligible for the Horizon Leadership Scholarship, a student must:
i. Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
ii. Demonstrate commitment to Christ-Centered Diversity through leadership, service, or bridge-building across diverse communities.
iii. Show strong academic achievement in pre-college coursework evidenced by having at least a 3.0 GPA.
iv. Provide evidence of Christian faith.
v. Express a desire to engage meaningfully in multicultural contexts while at Huntington University.
vi. Demonstrate financial need.
Value of Scholarship:
The Horizon Leadership Scholarship is valued as follows;
ii. Two students will receive full-ride scholarships that cover tuition, standard fees, room and board.
ii. Applicants who do not receive the full scholarship will receive a $5,000 in addition to their academic scholarship.
Renewal
In order to renew a Horizon Leadership Scholarship,
- Students must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA, submit a community service log by the last day of each semester, and must be in good standing with the Center for Spiritual Formation and Intercultural Enrichment, and Student Development Office.
- Students renewing full scholarships must submit their FAFSA by April 15 each year.
Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply, applicants must:
• Be accepted for admission to HU by the deadline.
• Apply for the online by the deadline.
• Submit their FAFSA by April 15.
• Submit two references online (one mentor, one peer).
• Selected applicants will be invited to attend an interview day on February 7, 2026 with the committee.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Huntington University Horizon Leadership Scholarship Page.