Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 23rd of January, 2024
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 $18,000 per year ($72,000 over four years)
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:
To apply,
i. First-year applicants must complete the Gordon College application by January 3 (Once admitted, eligible students will receive the Clarendon Scholars application).
- Students who are admitted to the College and demonstrate a heart for service through leadership in church, community, and school in urban environments, will be invited to apply for the Clarendon Scholars Program by email.
This application process includes:
• Completion of the Clarendon Scholars application (sent along with your email invitation).
• Schedule a virtual interview, through admissions, with an alumnus of the program via Zoom.
• Complete two group interviews while on campus.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Gordon College Freshman Scholarship Page.