Everyone Gets a Scholarship! | Accredited Liberal Arts Christian College in Illinois

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 2025, follow these steps toward maximum scholarship:

STEP ONE: Apply to Greenville University and gain acceptance. You will receive an automatic merit scholarship between $17,000 and $21,000.
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: Explore our membership scholarships.

VISIT & MATCH AWARDS

An award just for visiting campus and a scholarship match from your local church.

Visit Grant

Award Amount

$500

Visit Greenville University and earn a $500 Visit Grant!

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Church Match Scholarship Program

Award Amount

Up to $1,000

Greenville University is pleased to match up to $1000 of any funds awarded to a student by his or her church. PROGRAM APPLICATION DEADLINE is MAY 1st.

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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.

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Trustees 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.

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Recognition 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.

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Legacy Scholarship

Award Amount

$20,000 minimum

The Legacy Scholarship is for children of Greenville University alums.

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Free 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.

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Christian High School Scholarship

Award Amount

Up to $20,000

This scholarship is for students who attend a faith-based high school.

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Leadership Scholarships

All scholarships except for the McAllaster Honors Scholarship are available to transfer students.

The Almira Leadership Scholarship

Award Amount

$1,500 - $3,000

The Almira Leadership Scholarship is awarded to students who have past leadership experience and show a desire to continue to be servant leaders in their workplaces, churches, and homes.

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Richard Stephens Character Scholarship

Award Amount

$1,500 - $3,000

The Richard Stephens Character Scholarship is available to students who have shown evidence of character and service--values that are integral to the mission of GU.

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Estevez Community Scholarship

Award Amount

$4,000

The Estevez Community Scholarship is awarded to students that have demonstrated their commitment to personal growth, community building, and making a positive impact on the Kingdom of God.

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Ish Smith Overcomer Scholarship

Award Amount

$1,500 - $3,000 annually

The Ish Smith Overcomer Scholarship is awarded to students who have shown an exceptional ability to deal with adversity and challenges in their lives. 

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McAllaster Honors Scholarship

Award Amount

$4,000

Awarding academic honors.

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Membership Scholarships

Scholarships for your involvement in groups on campus. Some may require an audition or tryout.

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.

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Music 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.

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Marching & 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.

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Choral 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.

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Esports Scholarship

Award Amount

$500 - $2,000

Participation on GU's Esports team provides a non-NCAA award to students for Esports competitions and streaming.

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Pursuit Scholarship

Award Amount

Varies

Pursuit is the collective name of GU's worship bands.

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Need-Based Scholarships

Based on your financial need.

GU Illinois Allegiance

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International Student Scholarship

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Federal Grants

Provided by the federal government. Award based on financial need.

Federal Pell Grant

Award Amount

Up to $7,395 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.

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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant

Award Amount

Up to $500 per year

A Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is a grant for undergraduate students with exceptional financial need.

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Illinois State Grants

State of Illinois grant, based on financial need.

ISAC MAP Grant

Award Amount

Up to $8,064 per year

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All Scholarships & Grants

VISIT & MATCH AWARDS

Merit Awards

Leadership Scholarships

Membership Scholarships

Need-Based Scholarships

Federal Grants

Illinois State Grants

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