Cost and Aid
Grants and Scholarships
Leadership Scholarships
These leadership scholarships range from $10,000 - $20,500 – that’s up to 70% percent of tuition! And these scholarships invest in you! There’s something for everyone and they help you build your resume, form community within your scholarship group and grow you as a leader.
About Merit Based Scholarships
- Merit Scholarships cannot be stacked or combined with other GU merit-based financial aid offerings.
- You can accept or reject a scholarship for a larger scholarship like any of the leadership scholarships such as Panther Scholar, MOSAIC, Women in Leadership, McAllastar Honors, and Champion Scholar.
- You must apply and be accepted through the regular admissions process, be a degree-seeking student and be enrolled full-time with minimum of 12 credit hours per semester.
List of Merit Based Scholarships
Boyer Scholarship
Amount:
Three-fourths of tuition per year
Three-fourths of tuition per year
For: First-time freshman National Merit Semifinalist or Finalist
Confirm eligibility with the Admissions Office. Requirements: after receiving this award, students must maintain a 3.0 GPA. Renewable annually and must maintain residency on campus.
Engineering Honors Scholarship
Amount:
$20,500 per year
$20,500 per year
For: First-time Engineering Majors
To be eligible for this scholarship, first-time freshman must meet the admission requirement for entrance into the Engineering program.
Requirements: ACT score of 29 or higher (SAT equivalent) and a cumulative high school GPA of 3.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Renewable annually, remain in Engineering program, and must maintain residency on campus.
McAllaster Honors Scholarship
Amount:
$20,500 per year
$20,500 per year
For: Freshmen and transfers.
This scholarship program nurtures excellent students who are especially gifted to serve God and their neighbor through the work of Christian learning and research. Requirements: 3.5 GPA and must maintain residency in campus housing. Renewable annually.
Learn more about McAllaster Honors
Mosaic Diversity Scholarship
Amount:
Up to $20,500 per year
Up to $20,500 per year
For: Incoming freshmen & transfers
This program is for leaders who display exemplary academics and an eagerness to promote a diverse and inclusive culture on Greenville University’s campus.
Requirements: 3.0 GPA and must maintain residency on campus. Renewable annually. Learn more about Mosaic Diversity Scholarship
Panther Scholar
Amount:
Up to $19,500
Up to $19,500
For: Incoming freshmen and transfers
This scholarship is for students who seek to display the ideals of character and service. Students who are accepted into this scholarship will also be required to participate in character and service events and programming on GU's campus.
Requirements: must maintain residency on campus, remain in good academic and disciplinary standing per student handbook, participate successfully in the Intro to Experience First and Experience First Capstone courses, and fulfill service and campus experience requirements. Renewable annually.
Visit the Bass Fishing website .
Women in Leadership Scholarship
Amount:
$19,500
$19,500
For: Female freshmen and transfer students
Greenville University has a rich heritage of empowering women for leadership. Sponsored by President Suzanne Davis, this scholarship is for incoming female students who have had experience in leadership within their schools, communities, and churches, and desire to further their leadership development and experience at Greenville University. Greenville University will support the recipients with character-building and service-leadership programming, and awardees will meet on a regular basis for mentorship with President Suzanne Davis. Renewable annually.
Learn more about Women in Leadership Scholarship
Champion Scholarship
Amount:
$19,000
$19,000
For: Freshmen and transfers
Greenville University recognizes that there are students deserving of recognition based on what they have been able to overcome in their lives. Robert “Ish” Smith was a former coach and president of Greenville University. He challenged students to be their best and knew they had it in them, sometimes before they knew it themselves. We want to recognize champions, just like “Ish” did.
Requirements: No GPA or test score requirement and must maintain residency on campus Renewable annually..
Learn more about Champion Scholarship
Children of Free Methodist Pastor
Amount:
$17,000 - $19,000
$17,000 - $19,000
For: Freshmen and transfers
To apply for this scholarship, conference verification is required. Award amount varies from $17,000 for off-campus students and $19,000 for on-campus students. Renewable annually.
Phi Theta Kapa
Amount:
$15,000 - $18,000
$15,000 - $18,000
For: Transfer students
This scholarship requires participation in Phi Theta Kapa. Requirements: proof of participation in PTK for a minimum of one semester. Award amount varies from $15,000 for off-campus students and $18,000 for on-campus students. Renewable annually.
Free Methodist Affiliated Student
Amount:
$17,500
$17,500
For: Freshmen and transfers
This scholarship is for students who are currently affiliated with a Free Methodist church as attested by their pastor. Students should have completed FM Church preparatory membership class or equivalent. Requirements: We request confirmation from your Free Methodist pastor. Award varies from $15,500 for off-campus students and $17,500 for on-campus students. Renewable annually.
Transfer Scholar
Amount:
$16,000 per year
$16,000 per year
For: Transfers
After acceptance to Greenville University, submit your official academic transcripts to the Office of Admissions. The Office of Admissions will confirm your eligibility for this scholarship. Requirements: cumulative college GPA of 3.75+ or higher on a 4.0 scale.
Renewable annually.
Trustee's Scholarship
Amount:
$16,000 per year
$16,000 per year
For: First-time freshmen
To apply, submit official high school transcripts with your admission application to the Office of Admissions. The Office of Admissions will confirm your eligibility for this scholarship. Requirements: cumulative GPA score between 3.65 - 4.0. Renewable annually.
President's Scholarship
Amount:
$15,500 per year
$15,500 per year
For: First-time freshmen
To apply, submit official high school transcripts with your admission application to the Office of Admissions. The Office of Admissions will confirm your eligibility for this scholarship.
Requirement: cumulative GPA score between 3.30 - 3.64. Renewable annually.
Transfer Merit Award
Amount:
$15,500 per year
$15,500 per year
For: Transfers
To apply, submit official college transcripts with your admission application to the Office of Admissions. The Office of Admissions will confirm your eligibility for this scholarship. Requirement: cumulative GPA score between 3.5 - 3.74. Renewable annually.
Dean's Scholarship
Amount:
$15,000 per year
$15,000 per year
For: First-time freshmen
To apply, submit official high school transcripts with your admission application to the Office of Admissions. The Office of Admissions will confirm your eligibility for this scholarship. Requirement: cumulative GPA score between 2.95 - 3.29. Renewable annually.
Transfer Honor Scholarship
Amount:
$15,000 per year
$15,000 per year
For: Transfer students with a cumulative college GPA of 3.0 to 3.49/4.0
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.
Transfer Achievement Award
Amount:
$13,500
$13,500
For: Transfers
To apply, submit official college transcripts with your admission application to the Office of Admissions. The Office of Admissions will confirm your eligibility for this scholarship. Requirement: cumulative GPA score between 2.5 to 2.99/4.0. Renewable annually.
Recognition Award
Amount:
Up to $8,000 per year
Up to $8,000 per year
For: First-time freshman
Students who do not qualify for a Greenville University Merit Scholarship can qualify for the Recognition award. Requirement: cumulative GPA and ACT scores in the following ranges: 3.0 GPA and 19 ACT or 2.5 GPA and 24 ACT. Renewable annually.
Greenville University Legacy Scholarship
Amount:
$19,000 per year
$19,000 per year
For: For freshmen and transfers. Requirements: Must be a child or grandchild of a GU alum. Discuss your eligibility for this scholarship with your admissions counselor. $19,000 for on-campus students or $17,000 for off-campus students. The Legacy Scholarship cannot be combined with a Merit Scholarship.
As a child or grandchild of a Greenville University Alumni, we believe you are uniquely positioned to join a great line of Greenville University graduates.
Bass Fishing Award
Amount:
$500 - $2,000 per year
$500 - $2,000 per year
For: New Students are selected based on skill, ability, and passion for Bass fishing
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. Funding is limited, inquire early. Both criteria listed above and financial need are taken into consideration when determining the award amount. Visit the Bass Fishing website .
Spirit Scholarship
Amount:
$500-$2,000 per year
$500-$2,000 per year
For: New students are selected based on skill, ability, and passion for Cheer and Dance
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. Funding is limited, inquire early. Both criteria above and financial need are taken into consideration when determining the award amount. For more information, visit the cheer website here .
Marching and Pep Band Award
Amount:
$500-$2,000 per year
$500-$2,000 per year
For: Students participating for credit in Marching Band & Pep Band
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 auditions. 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
Amount:
$500-$2,000 per year
$500-$2,000 per year
For: Non-music and music majors
The Music Ensemble Award is for non-music and music majors who enroll each semester in GU Choir, Fusion, Pursuit, and/or Concert/Marching band. Award selection is based on an in-person or videotaped audition. Renewed annually.
Choral Scholarships
Amount:
$500 - $2,000 per year
$500 - $2,000 per year
For: Students who participate for credit in choir during the fall and spring semester
Scholarship selection is based on in-person or videotaped auditions. Award has limited funding, inquire early. Renewed annually at the discretion of the choir director. Click here to learn more about music auditions
Esports Scholarship
Amount:
$500 - $2,000 per year
$500 - $2,000 per year
For: New Students are selected based on skill, versatility, and passion for Esports.
The Esports scholarship is a non-NCAA award offered to students for both Esports competitions and streaming. The Esports program expects gamers to abide by the GU Gaming Constitution, Guidelines, and GU Student Handbook. Requirement: students must be enrolled as full-time. Renewed at the discretion of the Esports Coordinator. Award has limited funding, inquire early. Both, the criteria listed above and financial need, are taken into consideration when determining the award amount. Visit the Esports website.
International Student Scholarship
Amount:
Up to $10,000 per year
Up to $10,000 per year
For: International students who show financial need
To apply, complete the declaration of finances form available from the Office of International Admissions. Requirement: maintaining a 2.5 GPA. Renewed annually.
Greenville University Endowed Scholarships
Amount:
Amount Varies
Amount Varies
For: Students with financial need after other sources of aid have been applied
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:
Amount varies
Amount varies
For: Students with financial need after other sources of aid have been applied
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. Requirement: must maintain residency on campus.
Students in Need Scholarship
Amount:
Free Tuition
Free Tuition
For: Illinois residents
To qualify you must be an Illinois resident, complete the GU Admissions process, qualify for the MAP Grant, be PELL Grant eligible, and must have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC ) under $1,000 as determined by your FAFSA.
Church Partnership Scholarship Program
Amount:
Amount Varies
Amount Varies
For: Freshman and transfers
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. View the Church Partnership Brochure for more information.
Ask your church representative to submit the Church Partnership Application
Camp Match Scholarship Program
Amount:
Amount Varies
Amount Varies
For: Freshman and transfers
GU will match up to $1000 of the wages a student earns from working at a Christian Camp. 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.
Federal Pell Grant
Amount:
Up to $6,195 per year
Up to $6,195 per year
For: Freshman and transfers
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. Eligibility is based on Federal Requirements. Click here for more information .
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
Amount:
Up to $2,000 per year
Up to $2,000 per year
For: Freshman and transfers
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. Additional requirements: full-time, Pell-eligible students with extreme financial need.
ISAC MAP Grant
Amount:
Up to $5,496 per year
Up to $5,496 per year
For: Illinois residents
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.
Students must be residents of Illinois. Eligibility is based on State Requirements. Click here for more information about Map Grant eligibility.