2026-27 Gordon College Clarendon City Scholars Program (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Type of degree: 
Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship will end on the  

Scholarship Summary: 
Gordon College is awarding the Clarendon Scholarship to domestic high school seniors from an urban area who demonstrate leadership in their school and church, succeed academically, and have a desire to positively impact urban communities.

Scholarship Applicant Criteria: 
To be eligible for the Clarendon Scholarship, you must 
(1) Be a US high school senior 
(2) Have Minimum GPA of 3.0
(3) Demonstrate a heart for service through leadership in church, community, and/or school 
(4) Demonstrate a desire to serve cities and urban environments through a future career

Value of Scholarship: 
The Clarendon Scholarship is valued as $3,000 per year and is stackable with merit scholarships.

Program Highlights:
This four-year program includes an annual Clarendon retreat, paid summer internship and culminates with a capstone senior thesis project.
Scholars will explore the five pillars of the honors program: personal growth, reconciliation and cultural fluency, community engagement, leadership development and professional and career development.
This program prepares students to explore their calling and to pursue careers as leaders in cities and urban areas around the globe.

Scholarship Application Guide: 
In order to be considered for this scholarship, 
i.  First-year applicants must complete the Gordon College Admissions application by the deadline. 
ii. Submit your before the deadline
  • Applicants must show evidence of academic strength, and sincere curiosity and initiative in an area of interest as well as a desire to serve local communities is desired.
iii. Attend an Honors Day on January 24. 

iv. Complete your interview:
  • GHI Fellowship applicants will complete an interview on Honors Day.
  • Finalists for the Scholars Cohorts will receive an email to schedule a 30-minute virtual interview with an honors staff member.
Scholarship Website: 
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Gordon College Freshman Scholarship Page.