Christian College Scholarship Fund

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The elders of the Lebanon Road Church of Christ believe that the membership of our body should be encouraged to attend a Christian College as they prepare for their future lives and career. We have authorized the establishment of a scholarship fund as part of our mission efforts. The amount available for award each year will be divided among those individuals submitting applications and meeting the other terms and conditions of the Lebanon Road Church of Christ Christian College Scholarship Fund.

The scholarship will be funded in several ways. The elders have agreed to set aside a principle amount to start the scholarship fund. Money may be added to the fund by member donations and memorials given to the “Christian College Scholarship Fund,” and any other specific donation source the elders determine to be appropriate. Donated funds may not be directed for any one specified individual. Donations made to this Scholarship Fund will be awarded to each applicant in June.

Selection Criteria:

Applicants to be considered for scholarship assistance must:

  • Be a member and regular attendee of the Lebanon Road church of Christ for a minimum of four years and regularly participate in the activities of the Church. If an applicant hasn’t been a member of the Lebanon Road church of Christ for at least four years, a letter of recommendation from the elders at the church they last attended will be required.

  • Have earned a high school diploma or the scholastic equivalent thereof while maintaining a GPA of 2.75 or above out of a possible 4.0.

  • Have demonstrated a reputation of good moral character and good citizenship.

  • Be currently attending, or provide evidence of acceptance, to an institution of higher learning affiliated with the Churches of Christ. The eldership of Lebanon Road Church of Christ has sole responsibility for determining which institutions meet the requirements of the scholarship fund.

  • Qualifying institutions include but are not limited to; Lipscomb University, Freed-Hardeman University, Harding University, Faulkner University and Heritage Christian College. Any additional institutions must be approved by the elders.

Scholarship Requirements:

  • The applicant must maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.75 out of a possible 4.0 per semester.

  • The applicant must provide to the elders evidence they are maintaining a 2.75 per semester grade point average after each semester. 

  • The applicant must enroll and complete at least twelve hours of classes per semester, or equivalent, for a maximum of eight semesters of undergraduate study to receive and maintain the scholarship.

  • The scholarship must be used for qualified tuition and related expenses. “Tuition and related expenses" includes tuition, required fees, books, supplies, and equipment that is required for specific classes.

  • The applicant must exercise the highest standards of academic integrity and Christian morality as a recipient of the scholarship. Any evidence of conduct including but not limited to cheating, forgery, plagiarism, drunkenness, illegal drug use, fighting, fornication, etc. will be grounds for termination of the scholarship. 

Scholarship Funding and Amounts:

  • The scholarship award will be renewable on a per semester basis. Before the beginning of each semester the applicant will need to provide proof of enrollment and GPA to one of the elders before the funds are awarded.

  • A new application will not be necessary after each term as long as all terms and conditions of the scholarship award are met.

  • Funds will be dispensed for a single semester at a time. Funds will be paid directly to the school finance office on behalf of the recipient’s account and will not be paid directly to the recipient. 

  • The amount of the scholarship may vary from term to term depending on the monies available and the number of applicants.

  • The maximum amount of monies available per scholarship per school year will be up to two thousand five hundred ($2,500.00) dollars.

Application Procedure:

Applicants must submit a written application to the elders by May 1. Applications may be obtained from the church office or downloaded via the link.