At Greenville University, every traditional undergraduate student accepted to the university automatically receives a merit award. The amount of your merit award will fluctuate based on your GPA and certain other factors.
For students entering Greenville University in the fall semester of 2024, follow these steps toward maximum scholarship:
STEP ONE: apply to Greenville University and gain acceptance. You will receive an automatic merit scholarship between $16,000 - $20,000.
STEP TWO: consider applying for a leadership or academic scholarship ranging from $1,500 - $4,000.
STEP THREE: Fill out the FAFSA. GU's school code is 001684. Once you submit your FAFSA and know what you will receive in additional aid and state and federal grants, you can compete or audition for an additional membership scholarship. These membership scholarships range from $500 to $2000 annually.
STEP FOUR: Join us for our ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP DAY COMPETITION on FEBRUARY 16, 2024 for a chance to secure a full-tuition scholarship. Everyone who attends will receive additional scholarship dollars. To attend scholarship day, you must apply to GU and be accepted by February 5, 2024.
STEP FIVE: Explore our membership scholarships.
STEP SIX: Come to SCHOLARSHIP DAY on February 16, 2024
When you attend SCHOLARSHIP DAY or an official Greenville Admissions-sponsored visit before attending New Student Orientation at Greenville University, you will receive an additional $500 VISIT GRANT per year for up to 4 years of attending Greenville University.
Visit Grant
Award Amount
$500
Visit Greenville University and earn a $500 Visit Grant!
Scholarship infoThis grant is not available for international students. Students must visit the physical campus of Greenville University. Individual visits, group visits, Experience GU Days, and scholarship days are all eligible events to receive the Visit Grant. The Visit Grant is renewable each year you’re an undergraduate student at GU, for up to four years. If you attend GU for four years, you will receive the $500 grant four times. The Visit Grant stacks onto other financial aid you receive from GU. You must be a degree-seeking, on-campus undergraduate student to receive the grant. $500 per year assumes you are a full-time (12+ credits) student for both semesters. If you are less than full-time, you will not receive the grant.
Merit Awards
All traditional undergraduate students at Greenville University automatically receive a merit award.
President's Scholarship
Award Amount
$18,000 minimum
All traditional undergraduate students at Greenville University automatically receive a merit award. This award is for students leaving high school with a 3.5 g.p.a and above.
Scholarship infoTrustees Scholarship
Award Amount
$17,000 minimum
All traditional undergraduate students at Greenville University automatically receive a merit award. This award is for students with a 3.0 - 3.49 g.p.a.
Scholarship infoRecognition Scholarship
Award Amount
$16,000 minimum
All traditional undergraduate students at Greenville University automatically receive a merit award. This award is for students with below a 3.0 g.p.a.
Scholarship infoLegacy Scholarship
Award Amount
$20,000 minimum
The Legacy Scholarship is for children of Greenville University alums.
Scholarship infoFree Methodist Scholarship
Award Amount
$20,000 minimum
This scholarship for children of Free Methodist Pastors or attendees of a Free Methodist Church or youth group.
Scholarship infoChristian High School Scholarship
This scholarship is for students who attend a faith-based high school.
Scholarship infoLeadership Scholarships
All scholarships except for the McAllaster Honors Scholarship are available to transfer students.
Women in Leadership Scholarship
Award Amount
$1,500 - $3,000
GU has a rich heritage of empowering women for leadership and will continue that tradition by awarding young female leaders with this scholarship.
Scholarship info Apply for this ScholarshipPanther Scholarship
Award Amount
$1,500 - $3,000
Character & Service Scholarship. You are more than a test score! Be rewarded for your character and service.
Scholarship info Apply for this ScholarshipMOSAIC Diversity Scholarship
Award Amount
$4,000
The MOSAIC Diversity Scholarship Program serves to grow Christ-centered leaders for a dynamically diverse world.
Scholarship info Apply for this ScholarshipChampion Scholarship
Award Amount
$1,500 - $3,000 annually
Greenville University recognizes that there are students deserving of recognition based on what they have been able to overcome in their lives.
Scholarship info Apply for this ScholarshipMcAllaster Honors Scholarship
Award Amount
$4,000
Awarding academic honors.
Scholarship info Apply for this Scholarship
Complete our scholarship application
Membership Scholarships
Spirit Scholarship
Award Amount
$500 - $2,000 per year
The GU Spirit Scholarship is a non-NCAA scholarship offered to accepted cheerleading and/or dance athletes in the Greenville University Spirit Program at the Spirit Program Coordinator’s discretion.
Scholarship infoMusic Ensemble Award
Award Amount
$500 - $2,000 per year
The Music Ensemble Award is for non-music and music majors who enroll each semester in GU Choir, Fusion lab bands, Pursuit worship bands, and/or Concert/Marching bands.
Scholarship infoMarching & Pep Band Award
Award Amount
$500 - $2,000 per year
The Marching and Pep Band Award is available to students who participate for credit in Marching Band during the Fall Semester and Pep Band during the Spring Semester.
Scholarship infoChoral Scholarship
Award Amount
$500 - $2,000
What an experience to be a part of something excellent! The Greenville University Choir provides a valuable choral experience and a family atmosphere for all involved.
Scholarship info Apply for this ScholarshipEsports Scholarship
Award Amount
$500 - $2,000
Participation on GU's Esports team provides a non-NCAA award to students for Esports competitions and streaming.
Scholarship infoPursuit Scholarship
Award Amount
Varies
Pursuit is the collective name of GU's worship bands.
Scholarship infoNeed-Based Scholarships
GU Illinois Allegiance
Scholarship infoInternational Student Scholarship
To apply, complete the declaration of finances form available from the Office of International Admissions. Requirement: maintaining a 2.5 GPA. Renewed annually.
Scholarship infoFederal Grants
Federal Pell Grant
Award Amount
Up to $6,195 per year
Federal Pell Grants are usually awarded only to undergraduate students. The amount of aid you can receive depends on your financial need, the cost of attendance at your school, and other factors.
Scholarship infoFederal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
Award Amount
Up to $2,000 per year
A Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is a grant for undergraduate students with exceptional financial need.
Scholarship info