Scholarships
One thing we pride ourselves on at Evangel is the amount of financial aid our students receive during their time here. We offer a wide variety of scholarships and grants designed to help you finance your education at EU.
To learn more about those scholarships, just click on the various dropdown menus below. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact our Financial Aid Counselors for assistance.
Undergraduate Scholarships and Awards
The following scholarships and grants are available to students enrolling at Evangel for the first time in the 2013-2014 academic year. All institutional aid is subject to coordination with federal, state, institutional, and outside aid policies.
- Academic Scholarships
Founders (Full and Half Tuition)
The Founders Award is our highest academic award. You must apply and be selected for the interview process to be eligible for the award.
Eligibility: Freshmen only (visit our Founders Page for more important information).
Requirements: Submit application (via Admissions Portal). 3.8 GPA and 30 ACT or 1330 SAT (reading and math scores only).
Renewable: Yes, student must maintain 3.6 GPA and remain in good standing with the university.
Deadline: January 15, 2013*Tuition discounts cannot be combined with Academic Merit Scholarships
Freshman Merit ($1,500-$7,500)
Eligibility: Minimum 3.0 GPA and 20 ACT/940 SAT score required
Requirements: No application required
Renewable: Renewable with a 3.0 GPAGPA + ACT/SAT= Total Points
The total points determine the obtained scholarship level. This scholarship is awarded automatically based on GPA & test scores and is renewable with a 3.0 GPA. No Application is required.GPA Points
+ ACT/SAT Points
= Total Points and Awards
GPA Points Awarded ACT Score SAT Score Points Awarded Level Points Required Your Award 3.9-4.0 5 36 1600 15 1* 13 $7,500 3.7-3.89 4 35 1540-1590 14 2 11-12 $6,000 3.5-3.69 3 34 1490-1530 13 3 9-10 $4,500 3.3-3.49 2 33 1440-1480 12 4 7-8 $3,000 3.0-3.29 1 32 1400-1430 11 5 5-6 $1,500 31 1360-1390 10 *Up to ten Level 1 scholarships will be awarded by committee. Students who qualify for but do not receive a Level 1 scholarship will automatically be awarded a Level 2 scholarship. 30 1330-1350 9 29 1290-1320 8 28 1250-1280 7 27 1210-1240 6 26 1170-1200 5 25 1130-1160 4 24 1090-1120 3 23 1050-1080 2 22 1020-1040 1
Transfer Merit ($1,500-$3,500)
Awarded automatically based on cumulative college GPA and is renewable with a 3.0 GPA. No Application is required.
Eligibility: Transfer with a minimum 3.2 GPA. Awarded automatically based on college GPA.
Requirements: No application required
Renewable: Renewable with a 3.0 GPAA transfer student is one who has taken college credit after they graduated from high school, before coming to Evangel.
Level GPA Required Your Award 1 3.6 $3,500 2 3.4 $2.500 3 3.2 $1,500
Department, Endowed and Private Academic Scholarships (Amounts Vary)
Awarded by academic departments and scholarship committees. Scholarships are based on academic standing in your major, financial need or donor-specified criteria.
Eligibility: Returning, freshmen and transfer. Returning students apply through Student Portal. New Students apply through Admissions Portal.
Requirements: Submit application.
Renewable: Students must reapply annually as scholarships are not guaranteed. Scholarships are not automatically renewed. Amounts may increase or decrease depending on department review.
Deadline: January 31, 2013
EU Excellence and Scholars (Amounts Vary)
Eligibility: Freshmen and transfers. Based on merit and need.
Requirements: Awarded by Financial Aid Committee based on merit and need. No application required.
Renewable: University Scholars Awards require 2.0 GPA; EU excellence Scholarships are nonrenewable. - Performance Scholarships
Athletic (Amounts Vary)
Evangel Crusaders compete at the NAIA Division I level in the HAAC (Heart of America Athletic Conference). Athletic scholarships of all amounts are awarded based on each sport and coach’s criteria and judgment. An application to start the recruiting process is located in the Admissions Portal. Read more about our Athletics programs.
Music Scholarships (Amounts Vary)
Eligibility: Freshmen and transfers of any academic major. Scholarships awarded based on performance ability and needs within the Music Department. For more information check out the Music Scholarship Page.
Requirements: Submitted application and audition.
Renewable: Yes, student must maintain music scholarship requirements.
Deadline: March 1, 2013.
Marching Band ($300-$400)
Eligibility: Any student who participates in the EU Marching Band
Requirements: Participation in the EU Marching Band
Renewable: Yes, with continued participation
National Fine Arts ($500-$2,000)
Eligibility: Freshmen who received the National Merit Award or Superior National ranking in select solo categories are eligible. This is a competitive award. Not all applicants who meet the eligibility criteria will receive an award. Funds are limited. Apply early.
Requirements: Submitted National Fine Arts Festival Scholarship Application (pdf) with appropriate documentation. Mail materials to:Dr. Michael Kolstad
Fine Arts Festival Scholarship Chairman
Evangel University
1111 N Glenstone Ave.
Springfield, MO 65802
Or FAX: 417-865-9599Renewable: Yes, student must maintain 3.0 GPA
FIne Arts Scholarship Categories Drama Solo First Person Essay Graphic Design Human Video Instrumental Solo (wind and string) Keyboard Solo Photography Poetry Short Sermon Solo Song writing Visual Vocal Solo
National Bible Quiz ($1,000)
Eligibility: Freshmen who are one of the top five individual Bible Quizzers nationally or recipients of the National Memorization Award. Funds are limited. Apply early.
Requirements: Copy of Bible Quiz award certificate faxed or mailed to Student Financial Services.
Renewable: No
Forensics ($500-$3000)
Evangel offers scholarships for participation on our award-winning Forensics Team (speech, drama and oral interpretation) based on merit and demonstrated performance. Students interested in receiving a Forensics scholarship should contact Dr. Mark Kelton or 417-865-2815 ext. 8415.
- Other Evangel Aid
Legacy ($1,000)
Eligibility: Freshmen and transfers who are dependents of graduated Evangel University alumni.
Requirements: Submitted application (pdf). Freshmen- 3.0 GPA and 20 ACT or 940 SAT; transfers- 3.0 GPA.
Renewable: Yes, student must maintain 3.0 GPA and remain in good standing with the university.
Deadline: August 1, 2013.
EU Grant: (Amount Varies)
Eligibility: Freshmen and transfers. Based on merit and need.
Requirements: Awarded by Financial Aid Committee based on merit and need. No application required.
Renewable: Some are renewable, while others are nonrenewable.
Missouri A+ Recognition: ($1,000)
Eligibility: First-time freshmen who have completed the Missouri A+ Schools Program. Up to 20 awarded. Need is strongly considered.
Requirements: Submitted application (pdf), 3.0 GPA proof of A+ completion, admitted by March 1.
Renewable: Yes. Renewable up to 150 credit hours if student maintains 2.0 GPA.
Deadline: March 1, 2013
Zimmerman Grant: (10% tuition discount)
Eligibility: Freshmen and transfers who are children of active Assemblies of God licensed/ordained ministers who also have financial need based on FAFSA. Cannot be combined with tuition discounts.
Requirements: Submitted application (pdf) and FAFSA.
Renewable: Yes, student must submit an updated application and FAFSA annually.
Church Match: (Up to $500)
Eligibility: Returning, freshmen and transfer students.
Requirements: Submitted application (pdf). Freshmen: 3.0 GPA and 20 ACT or 940 SAT; transfers: 3.0 GPA.
Renewable: Yes, student must maintain a 3.0 GPA and submit an application annually with the sponsoring church recertifying their continued funding.
Deadline: August 1, 2013
Diversity Scholarship: ($2,000)
Eligibility: Freshmen from a minority ethnic/racial group. Up to ten awarded.
Requirements: Awarded by committee based on merit and need. No application required.
Renewable: Yes, student must maintain a 2.0 GPA. - Assemblies of God Awards
Riggs Scholarship Fund: General Superintendent’s National Scholarship (Two $30,000 scholarships over four years; Eight one-time $5,000 scholarships)
Eligibility: High school seniors who attend Assemblies of God church.
Requirements: Submitted application with essay and reference, attend an Assemblies of God church, 3.7 GPA or 28 ACT or 1870 SAT (overall score). Additionally, students must demonstrate strength in academics, extracurricular involvement, Christian service and financial need.
Renewable: Yes, student must maintain 3.5 GPA and be actively involved in Assemblies of God church.
Deadline: Application will be posted February 15, 2013
J. Robert Ashcroft national Youth Scholarship (First place $8,000, Second place $4,000, Third place $2,000)
Eligibility: High school seniors who attend an Assemblies of God church, demonstrate academic achievement, extracurricular activities, Christian service and Christian character. Awarded by AG Alliance for Higher Education and AG Youth Departments.
Requirements: Submitted application (pdf) to District Youth Office by February 1. District level winners can be nominated by their district for the national scholarships.
Renewable: No
Deadline: February 1, 2013
AG Endowed Scholarship for Minority Students ($400)
Eligibility: Full-time student, ethnic minority, U.S. citizen and a goal of entering full-time church-related ministry in an ethnic community after college.
Requirements: Complete the application from Assemblies of God Colleges and Universities (pdf). Submit to Jamie Redfearn.
Renewable: No
Deadline: Submit to the Financial Aid Office by February 1, 2013 or post marked by March 1, 2013 - Search for More Scholarships
Scholarship Search Tips
- Include private resources in the search – KFC, Coca-Cola, McDonald’s, and Wal-Mart all offer scholarships.
- Research local businesses and state opportunities. Sometimes the best opportunity is right in your neighborhood.
- Be persistent and don’t give up. Applying regularly gives you more of a chance than not applying at all (or waiting for one big scholarship).
- Carefully read and understand the rules and requirements of the scholarship for which you are applying.
- Stay positive! This is a long-distance marathon, not a sprint. Be creative, be upbeat, and keep working to uncover the right scholarship.
Common Scholarship Search Engines
- fastweb
- National Scholarship Providers Association (NSPA)
- Microsoft Scholarships
- The Scholarship Page!
- CollegeNET
- Careers and Colleges
- The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis
- ScholarshipExperts.com
- Scholarships.com
- Scholarships and Grants
- Sallie Mae Scholarship search tool
- College Scholarships
- Zinch
Looking for even more scholarships? We have compiled a list of scholarships provided by outside organizations.
Graduate Scholarships and Assistantships
All scholarship and assistantship applications (pdf) should be received by March 1 for
the following academic year.
- Graduate Scholarships
Students in the following programs can be awarded yearly scholarships in varying amounts if they qualify: M.A. in Teaching, M.Ed. in Reading, M.Ed. in Educational Leadership, M.Ed. in Secondary Teaching; M.M. in Education, M.M. in Performance; M.S. in School Counseling for public school counselors, and Master of Organizational Leadership. In order to receive a scholarship, students must be full-time, degree-seeking students. Scholarships must be applied for each academic year.
Awarding of scholarships is determined based on a combination of the following factors:
- Superior academic record
- Strong GRE/PRAXIS II scores
- Previous grants, published works, or professional presentations
- Involvement in professional organizations
- Graduate Assistantships
Students in the Master of Science in Counseling Psychology, or in School Counseling (specifically for public school guidance counseling) can be awarded a variety of assistantships for both the first and second year of study. Typical assistantships require 10 hours of work per week and provide a 50% tuition reduction. There is no additional stipend. In order to receive an assistantship, students must be full-time and degree-seeking. Assistantships must be renewed yearly.
Awarding of assistantships is determined based on a combination of the following factors:
- Superior academic record
- Strong GRE/MAT scores
- Previous grants, published works, or professional presentations
- Involvement in professional organizations
