Scholarship Competition
Friday and Saturday, February 12-13, 2010
Participation in Scholarship Competition is by invitation only. Students with outstanding academic records, test scores and leadership ability are encouraged to apply to participate.
To be eligible for Scholarship Competition, YOU MUST:
- Complete an application for admission to George Fox by Jan. 1. You can either apply online or you can download the application as a PDF. To see what makes a complete application please visit the application requirements page.
- Complete the Scholarship Competition Application (available online soon)
- Invitations to qualified applicants will be sent by Jan. 15 and they must RSVP to confirm their participation in the competition by Feb. 1.
If you haven't visited campus, this is a wonderful opportunity to do so. On Friday, Feb. 12, we offer campus visit options (tours, class visits, etc.) open exclusively to students participating in Scholarship Competition.
Academic Scholarships
Academic scholarships will be awarded in the categories listed below. Click on the category to learn more about the specifics of each subject's competition (Descriptions coming soon). These scholarships are available only to seniors in high school.
Each student may participate in one academic competition and should reflect the student's academic interest. Continuation of the scholarship beyond the sophomore year is contingent on the student pursuing a major or minor in the academic area of their scholarship.
Up to three scholarships may be awarded in each category. It is anticipated that the scholarship committee will award approximately 80 scholarships ranging from $10,000 - $16,000 (distributed over four years). Depending on the results of the examination we may not offer all scholarships.
- 1st place - $16,000 ($4,000 per year)
- 2nd place - $12,800 ($3,200 per year)
- 3rd place - $10,000 ($2,500 per year)
The Competitive Academic Scholarship is automatically renewable for the sophomore year. All award winners must maintain a 2.5 George Fox grade point average and remain in good standing with the university to continue receiving the scholarship beyond the sophomore year.
| Accounting |
Economics | Music - Vocal |
| Art - Studio | Engineering - Civil/Mechanical | Nursing |
| Art - Graphic Design | Engineering - Electrical/Computer | Philosophy |
| Athletic Training |
Family/Consumer Sciences | Political Science |
| Biblical Studies/Christian Ministries |
Foreign Languages | Psychology |
| Biology | Health/Human Performance | Social Work |
| Business Administration |
History | Sociology |
| Chemistry | International Studies | Theatre |
| Cinema/Media Communication | Math | Writing/Literature |
| Communication Arts | Music - Education | |
| Computer/Information Science | Music - Instrumental |
Leadership Awards
The Leadership Awards are intended to recognize students who demonstrate outstanding leadership experience or involvement in co-curricular activities and who intend to contribute to the George Fox University community through participation, involvement and continued development of leadership skills. These scholarships are available to seniors in high school and college transfers.
These awards are available in the following areas. Click on the award name to learn more about the specifics of each awards's competition. (Descriptions coming soon)
- Presidential Leadership (combination of academic excellence and co-curricular involvement)
- Miller Leadership (variety of co-curricular experiences)
- Multicultural Leadership (involvement in multicultural communities/clubs/activities)
- Friends Leadership (involvement in Quaker church/youth activities)
Each student may only receive one Leadership Award but should express interest in any for which they may qualify. Amounts of the Leadership Awards vary and range from $2,000 up to $20,00 per year. All of the awards, with the exception of the Presidential Leadership Award will be added to the financial aid award and other scholarships the student may qualify for. The Presidential Leadership Award will replace any academic merit scholarship.
Leadership Award recipients are expected to participate in and contribute to campus activities and events, including leadership development programs/seminars. All award winners must maintain a 2.5 George Fox grade point average and remain in good standing with the university to continue receiving the scholarship beyond the sophomore year.
Tentative Schedule
| Friday |
|
| 8:30 a.m. |
Check-in |
| 9:00 a.m. |
Welcome to Leadership Award Event |
| 9:40 a.m. |
Interview Session #1 or Campus Visit Options |
| 10:40 a.m. |
Interview Session#2 or Campus Visit Options |
| 11:40 a.m. |
Lunch & Leadership Symposium |
| 1:40 p.m. |
Interview Session #3 or Campus Visit Options |
| 2:40 p.m. |
Interview Session #4 or Campus Visit Options |
| 3:40 p.m. |
Interview Session #5 or Campus Visit Options |
| 4:30 p.m. |
Overnight check-in opens |
| 5:30 p.m. |
Meet Overnight Hosts |
| 6:00 p.m. |
Dinner with Hosts |
| 7:00 p.m. - Bedtime |
Campus Fun |
| Saturday |
|
| 8:00 a.m. | Check-in |
| 9:00 a.m. |
Welcome to Academic Scholarship Competition |
| 10:00 a.m. | Departmental Exams, Interviews and Auditions |
| 12:00 p.m. |
Lunch |
| 1:00 p.m. | Academic Department Showcases |
| 3:00 p.m. |
Closing Session |
Other Important Details
- All admissions application materials must be postmarked by Jan. 1. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that SAT scores earned after the Nov. 7 test date or ACT scores earned after the Oct. 24 will reach our office by Jan. 1. Scores must arrive by that date to be used in determining Scholarship Competition eligibility. Later scores may still be used for application for admission and financial aid purposes.
- Students must be present at Scholarship Competition to compete for all scholarships associated with this event. No exceptions will be made for students to compete that are not able to attend the event.
- Announcements of award winners will be made after March 1. All participants will be notified of their results by mail.
For additional information regarding Scholarship Competition, call the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 800-765-4369, ext. 2240, or e-mail at admissions@georgefox.edu.