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2020-2021 Grants and Scholarships

Scholarships are free money, typically connected to performance, be it academic, leadership or some other area. Check out our scholarship and grant offerings to help you calculate how much money your academic achievements will get you.

These scholarships and grants apply only to new students entering Greenville University's traditional, on-campus program during the current academic year. Institutional scholarships are available only to full-time students (enrolled for 12 or more credit hours per semester.)

Available Grants & Scholarships

Merit Based Scholarships

About Merit Based Scholarships

  1. Merit Scholarships cannot be stacked or combined with other GU merit based financial aid offerings
  2. The student can choose to accept or reject a scholarship based on receiving a larger scholarship like the McAllaster or Panther Preferred.
  3. The student must apply and be accepted through the regular admissions process.
  4. Some merit scholarships may require the student to live on campus.
  5. Students who make satisfactory academic progress and maintain good standing at GU may renew their scholarship.
  6. The student must be a degree-seeking student.
  7. The student must be enrolled full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester).
  8. The combined total of GU scholarships, grants and other tuition related awards, such as MAP, may not exceed the cost of tuition.
  Amount Who's Eligible?  

Boyer Scholarship

 Three-fourths of tuition per year First-time freshman National Merit Semifinalist or Finalist +
Who's Eligible:
First-time freshman National Merit Semifinalist or Finalist
Description: Renewed annually by staying in good standing with Greenville University and maintaining a 3.0 GPA. A Boyer Scholarship student must also maintain residency in campus housing. Confirm eligibility with the Admissions Office. Renewed annually provided the student remains in good standing and satisfies the scholarship requirements.

Engineering Honors Scholarship

 $19,000 per year First-time freshmen accepted into the Greenville University Engineering Program with an ACT score of 29 or higher (SAT equivalent) and a cumulative high school GPA of 3.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Students with an ACT of 33 or higher qualify for a full tuition scholarship. +
Who's Eligible:
First-time freshmen accepted into the Greenville University Engineering Program with an ACT score of 29 or higher (SAT equivalent) and a cumulative high school GPA of 3.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Students with an ACT of 33 or higher qualify for a full tuition scholarship.
Description: Renewed Annually. Students must remain an Engineering major to qualify. Eligibility must be confirmed with the Admissions Office. Students must maintain residency in campus housing.

McAllaster Honors Scholarship

 $18,500 per year To qualify for the McAllaster Scholars program, students must have a composite ACT score of 27+, a high school GPA of 3.5 or higher, and be in the top ten percent of their graduating class. If students are not in the top ten percent of their graduating class, they must have a GPA of 3.75 or higher. Students with an ACT of 33 or higher qualify for full tuition scholarship. +
Who's Eligible:
To qualify for the McAllaster Scholars program, students must have a composite ACT score of 27+, a high school GPA of 3.5 or higher, and be in the top ten percent of their graduating class. If students are not in the top ten percent of their graduating class, they must have a GPA of 3.75 or higher. Students with an ACT of 33 or higher qualify for full tuition scholarship.
Description: Complete 21 hours of honors coursework. A variety of honors courses are offered each semester and during Interterm. All honors courses meet general education requirements. Typically, McAllaster Scholars will take much of their honors course-load during their first two years as they move toward more major-focused work during the Junior and Senior year. Students will write a Departmental Honors Project during the Senior year. The Departmental Honors Project is a capstone research experience within a major discipline. Students will select a research topic and assemble a faculty committee who will guide them in their research and writing. When completed, the project is presented and defended before the Departmental Honors Project committee. Students must maintain residency in campus housing. Learn more about the program here .

Mosaic Diversity Scholarship

 $18,000 per year Incoming Freshmen must meet the Mosaic Diversity Scholarship minimum cumulative GPA requirement of 3.00 and a minimum of 22 ACT or 1100 SAT score. +
Who's Eligible:
Incoming Freshmen must meet the Mosaic Diversity Scholarship minimum cumulative GPA requirement of 3.00 and a minimum of 22 ACT or 1100 SAT score.
Description: Students must maintain full-time student status and make satisfactory progress toward completion of a degree objective. Recipients of the scholarship will be expected to participate in the MOSAIC Student Association and in campus community service opportunities to share cultural heritage, special skills and abilities, and diversity experiences. Students must maintain residency in campus housing. For more information about the program, visit the Mosaic Diversity Club page here.

Apply for the Mosaic Diversity Scholarship here.

Panther Preferred

 Up to $18,000 Freshmen and transfers who complete the Panther Preferred application and are granted status as a Panther Scholar may receive this scholarship. Contact Admissions for application and deadline information. Learn more about the Panther Preferred Scholarship here. +
Who's Eligible:
Freshmen and transfers who complete the Panther Preferred application and are granted status as a Panther Scholar may receive this scholarship. Contact Admissions for application and deadline information. Learn more about the Panther Preferred Scholarship here.
Description: Renewed annually provided the student remains in good standing.

Children of Free Methodist Pastor

 $17,600 Must be a child of a Free Methodist pastor and maintain residency in campus housing. +
Who's Eligible:
Must be a child of a Free Methodist pastor and maintain residency in campus housing.
Description: Renewed Annually provided the student remains in good standing

Children of Gateway Conference Free Methodist Pastor

 $17,600 Must be a child of a Free Methodist pastor of the Gateway Conference. The Gateway conference will contribute an additional $2000 for these students. Students must maintain residency in campus housing. Students must apply to the Gateway Conference office for Conference contribution match. +
Who's Eligible:
Must be a child of a Free Methodist pastor of the Gateway Conference. The Gateway conference will contribute an additional $2000 for these students. Students must maintain residency in campus housing. Students must apply to the Gateway Conference office for Conference contribution match.
Description: Renewed annually provided the student remains in good standing.

Free Methodist Affiliated Student

 $16,000 Must be affiliated with the Free Methodist Church and affiliation must be confirmed by their Pastor. Students should have completed FM Church preparatory-membership class in their affiliation with their local FM Church. +
Who's Eligible:
Must be affiliated with the Free Methodist Church and affiliation must be confirmed by their Pastor. Students should have completed FM Church preparatory-membership class in their affiliation with their local FM Church.
Description: Renewed Annually provided the student remains in good standing. Students must maintain residency in campus housing. The student’s pastor must submit the Free Methodist Scholarship Program Application .

Transfer Scholar

 $15,500 per year Transfer students with a cumulative college GPA of 3.75+/4.0 +
Who's Eligible:
Transfer students with a cumulative college GPA of 3.75+/4.0
Description: Awarded to first-time transfer students and is renewed annually by staying in good standing with Greenville University. To apply, submit official college transcripts with your admission application to the Admissions Office. The Admissions Office will confirm your eligibility for this scholarship.

Trustee's Scholarship

 $15,500 per year First-time freshmen with a cumulative GPA and ACT score in the following ranges: 4.0 GPA and 28 ACT or 3.5 GPA and 33 ACT. +
Who's Eligible:
First-time freshmen with a cumulative GPA and ACT score in the following ranges: 4.0 GPA and 28 ACT or 3.5 GPA and 33 ACT.
Description: Awarded to first-time Freshmen and is renewed annually by staying in good standing with Greenville University. To apply, submit official college transcripts with your admission application to the Admissions Office. The Admissions Office will confirm your eligibility for this scholarship.

President's Scholarship

 $14,000 per year First-time freshmen students with a cumulative GPA and ACT score in the following ranges: 4.0 GPA and 25 ACT or 3.5 GPA and 28 ACT or 3.0 GPA and 33 ACT. +
Who's Eligible:
First-time freshmen students with a cumulative GPA and ACT score in the following ranges: 4.0 GPA and 25 ACT or 3.5 GPA and 28 ACT or 3.0 GPA and 33 ACT.
Description: Awarded to first-time Freshmen and is renewed annually by staying in good standing with Greenville University. To apply, submit official college transcripts with your admission application to the Admissions Office. The Admissions Office will confirm your eligibility for this scholarship.

Transfer Merit Award

 $14,000 per year Transfer students with a cumulative college GPA of 3.5 to 4.0/4.0 +
Who's Eligible:
Transfer students with a cumulative college GPA of 3.5 to 4.0/4.0
Description: Awarded to first-time transfer students and is renewed annually by staying in good standing with Greenville University. To apply, submit official college transcripts with your admission application to the Admissions Office. The Admissions Office will confirm your eligibility for this scholarship.

Dean's Scholarship

 $12,000 per year First-time freshmen students with a cumulative GPA and ACT scores in the following ranges: 4.0 GPA and 21 ACT or 3.5 GPA and 23 ACT or 3.0 GPA and 26 ACT. +
Who's Eligible:
First-time freshmen students with a cumulative GPA and ACT scores in the following ranges: 4.0 GPA and 21 ACT or 3.5 GPA and 23 ACT or 3.0 GPA and 26 ACT.
Description: Awarded to first-time Freshmen and is renewed annually by staying in good standing with Greenville University. To apply, submit official college transcripts with your admission application to the Admissions Office. The Admissions Office will confirm your eligibility for this scholarship.

Transfer Honor Scholarship

 $12,000 per year Transfer students with a cumulative college GPA of 3.0 to 3.48/4.0 +
Who's Eligible:
Transfer students with a cumulative college GPA of 3.0 to 3.48/4.0
Description: Awarded to first-time transfer students and is renewed annually by staying in good standing with Greenville University. To apply, submit official college transcripts with your admission application to the Admissions Office. The Admissions Office will confirm your eligibility for this scholarship.

Legacy- Plus Choir Scholarship

 $12,500 per year Admission to Greenville University with 2.5 GPA. Submission of a resume and overview of musical experience. Completion of an annual choral audition. Enrollment and successful participation in GU choral ensemble each semester on campus. +
Who's Eligible:
Admission to Greenville University with 2.5 GPA. Submission of a resume and overview of musical experience. Completion of an annual choral audition. Enrollment and successful participation in GU choral ensemble each semester on campus.
Description: Renewed Annually provided the student remains in good standing.

Recognition Award

 Up to $8,000 per year First-time freshmen students with a cumulative GPA and ACT scores in the following ranges: 3.0 GPA and 19 ACT or 2.5 GPA and 24 ACT and who do not qualify for a Greenville College Merit Scholarship. +
Who's Eligible:
First-time freshmen students with a cumulative GPA and ACT scores in the following ranges: 3.0 GPA and 19 ACT or 2.5 GPA and 24 ACT and who do not qualify for a Greenville College Merit Scholarship.
Description: Renew annually by staying in good standing with Greenville University and maintaining a 2.5 cumulative GPA. Available to students not eligible for other merit scholarships.

Transfer Achievement Award

 Up to $8,000 per year Transfer students with a cumulative college GPA of 2.5 to 2.99/4.0 +
Who's Eligible:
Transfer students with a cumulative college GPA of 2.5 to 2.99/4.0
Description: Awarded to first-time transfer students not eligible for other transfer merit scholarships and is renewed annually by staying in good standing with Greenville University. To apply, submit official college transcripts with your admission application to the Admissions Office. The Admissions Office will confirm your eligibility for this scholarship.

Departmental

  Amount Who's Eligible?  

Bass Fishing Award

 $500-$3,000 per year New Students are selected based on skill, ability, attitude and acceptance to Greenville University. Award has limited funding, inquire early. +
Who's Eligible:
New Students are selected based on skill, ability, attitude and acceptance to Greenville University. Award has limited funding, inquire early.
Description: The Bass Fishing Team expects Fishermen to abide by the GU Bass Fishing Constitution, Guidelines & GU Student Handbook. Students must be enrolled full-time to be considered for continuation of the award. Both criteria listed above and financial need are taken into consideration when determining award amount. Visit the Bass Fishing website .

ESports Scholarship

 $500 - $3,000 The GU Esports scholarship is a non-NCAA award offered to students for both Esports competition and streaming and renewed at the discretion of the Esports Coordinator. New Students are selected based on skill, versatility, attitude and acceptance to Greenville University. +
Who's Eligible:
The GU Esports scholarship is a non-NCAA award offered to students for both Esports competition and streaming and renewed at the discretion of the Esports Coordinator. New Students are selected based on skill, versatility, attitude and acceptance to Greenville University.
Description: The Esports program expects gamers to abide by the GU Gaming Constitution, Guidelines, and GU Student Handbook. Students must be enrolled full-time to be considered for continuation of the award. Award has limited funding, inquire early. Both, the criteria listed above and financial need, are taken into consideration when determining award amount. Visit the Esports website.

GU Choral Scholarships

 $500 - $3,000 per year GU Choral Scholarships are offered to students who participate for credit in Greenville University Choir during the fall and spring semesters. +
Who's Eligible:
GU Choral Scholarships are offered to students who participate for credit in Greenville University Choir during the fall and spring semesters.
Description: Renewed annually at the discretion of the choir director. Scholarship selection is based on in-person or videotaped audition. Award has limited funding, inquire early. Click here to learn more about music auditions

GU Spirit Scholarship

 $500-$3,000 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, and is based on: skill, availability, academics, and attitude. +
Who's Eligible:
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, and is based on: skill, availability, academics, and attitude.
Description: Funding is limited so inquire early. Both criteria above and financial need are taken into consideration when determining award amount. For more information, visit the cheer web-site here .

Marching and Pep Band Award

 $500-$3,000 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 selection is based on in-person or videotaped audition. +
Who's Eligible:
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 selection is based on in-person or videotaped audition.
Description: Renewed annually at the discretion of the band director. Award has limited funding, inquire early. Click here to learn more about music auditions.

Music Ensemble Award

 $500 per year This scholarship is for non-music majors who enroll each semester in Chamber Orchestra, Chorale (Freshmen and Sophomores only), College Choir, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Fusion Ensemble, or Worship Arts Ensemble (Pursuit). +
Who's Eligible:
This scholarship is for non-music majors who enroll each semester in Chamber Orchestra, Chorale (Freshmen and Sophomores only), College Choir, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Fusion Ensemble, or Worship Arts Ensemble (Pursuit).
Description: The Music Ensemble Award is renewed annually at the discretion of the specific ensemble director. Award selection is based on an in-person or videotaped audition. Click here to learn more about music auditions.

Legacy

  Amount Who's Eligible?  

Greenville University Legacy Scholarship

 $500 per year Dependents of Greenville University Alumni or siblings of currently enrolled dependent siblings at Greenville University. +
Who's Eligible:
Dependents of Greenville University Alumni or siblings of currently enrolled dependent siblings at Greenville University.
Description:

 

Apply now for the Legacy Scholarship

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Need Based Scholarships

  Amount Who's Eligible?  

Greenville University Endowed Scholarships

 Amount Varies Awarded to students with financial need after other sources of aid have been applied. +
Who's Eligible:
Awarded to students with financial need after other sources of aid have been applied.
Description: FAFSA filing required. The University preferred FAFSA filing deadline is Dec 1. File the FAFSA as soon as possible after Oct 1 for the best benefit.

Greenville University Scholarship

 Amount varies Student must file FAFSA and demonstrate need. If the student does not maintain campus residency, this scholarship may be prorated. +
Who's Eligible:
Student must file FAFSA and demonstrate need. If the student does not maintain campus residency, this scholarship may be prorated.
Description: FAFSA filing required. The University preferred FAFSA filing deadline is Dec 1. File the FAFSA as soon as possible after Oct 1 for the best benefit.

International Student Scholarship

 Up to $10,000 per year International students who show financial need. +
Who's Eligible:
International students who show financial need.
Description: Renewed annually by staying in good standing with Greenville University and maintaining a 2.5 GPA. To apply, complete the declaration of finances form available from the Office of Admissions.

Zero EFC

 Free Tuition +
Who's Eligible:
Description: To qualify for free tuition you must be an Illinois resident, have a zero EFC after filing your FAFSA (verification required), qualify for the MAP Grant, submit the FAFSA before the MAP Grand deadline, still have eligibility for the Pell Grant, have a minimum of 18 on the ACT, and have a minimum high school GPA of 2.5 (or 2.6 as a transfer)

Matching

  Amount Who's Eligible?  

Camp Match Scholarship Program

 Amount Varies GU will match up to $1000 of the wages a student earns from working at a Christian Camp. +
Who's Eligible:
GU will match up to $1000 of the wages a student earns from working at a Christian Camp.
Description: The camp must make a check or money order payable to Greenville University with the student’s name noted on the memo line. Scholarship funds received from the camp will be applied to the student’s fall semester charges, and the university will apply the matching award against the student’s spring semester charges.

Church Partnership Scholarship Program

 Amount Varies Ask your church representative to submit the Church Partnership Application. Applications must be received before March 1st prior to enrollment. GU will match up to $1,000 of support received from the church. View the Church Partnership Brochure for more information. +
Who's Eligible:
Ask your church representative to submit the Church Partnership Application. Applications must be received before March 1st prior to enrollment. GU will match up to $1,000 of support received from the church. View the Church Partnership Brochure for more information.
Description: Scholarship funds received from the church will be applied to the student’s fall semester charges, and the university will apply the matching award against the student’s spring semester charges. Checks must be received prior to September 1. Matching funds for applications received after March 1 will depend on fund availability and the award amounts may be reduced or unavailable.

Federal Grants

  Amount Who's Eligible?  

Federal Pell Grant

 Up to $6,195 per year Eligibility based on Federal Requirements. Click here for more information . +
Who's Eligible:
Eligibility based on Federal Requirements. Click here for more information .
Description: FAFSA filing required. The University preferred FAFSA filing deadline is Dec 1. File the FAFSA as soon as possible after Oct 1 for the best benefit.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)

 Up to $2,000 per year Full-time, Pell-eligible students with extreme financial need. +
Who's Eligible:
Full-time, Pell-eligible students with extreme financial need.
Description: FAFSA filing required. The University preferred FAFSA filing deadline is Dec 1. File the FAFSA as soon as possible after Oct 1 for the best benefit.

Illinois State Grants

  Amount Who's Eligible?  

ISAC MAP Grant

 Up to $4,869 per year Students must be residents of the State of IL. Eligibility is based on State Requirements. Click here for more information about Map Grant eligibility. +
Who's Eligible:
Students must be residents of the State of IL. Eligibility is based on State Requirements. Click here for more information about Map Grant eligibility.
Description: FAFSA filing required - University preferred FAFSA filing deadline is Dec 1. Official MAP Grant deadline is determined by the State of Illinois. File the FAFSA as soon as possible after Oct 1.