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:
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.