Scholarship Competition
Scholarship Competition Dates 2019
Thursday-Friday
Jan. 31 - Feb. 1
Feb. 7-8
March 14-15*
*A separate invitation is required for the March event. Students may only attend one event.
George Fox University hosts a scholarship event each year for prospective students to compete for awards based on academic disciplines. Participation in Scholarship Competition is by invitation only.
Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the competition of their academic interest as part of the Scholarship Competition, either Jan. 31 - Feb. 1 or Feb. 7-8, 2019. A separate competition is planned for March 14-15, 2019. Students may only attend one event. Students may elect to arrive on Thursday evening to experience student life.
Podcast: What you need to know about Scholarship Competition
Our Scholarship Competition podcast runs through some helpful advice and frequently asked questions for students that have been invited to compete in one of these events.
Table of Contents
Eligibility
Eligibility for February Dates
To qualify for consideration for the February dates, you must have a 3.0 cumulative high school GPA and do the following items by Nov. 1:
- Apply for admission
- You can either apply online or via the Common Application. To see what makes a complete application, please visit the application requirements page.
Apply for Admission - Apply for Scholarship Competition
- The Scholarship Competition application is now closed.
Eligibility for March Date
To qualify for consideration for the March date, you must have a 3.0 cumulative high school GPA and apply for admission by Jan. 15. No Scholarship Competition Application is necessary for the March date. Qualified students will automatically be invited.
Important Eligibility Notes
- Awards are available to incoming first-year college students and college transfers.
- Students who qualify for any amount of tuition remission at George Fox are not eligible for Scholarship Competition.
- International students are not eligible for Scholarship Competition. Information about international student admissions and financial aid is available here. Americans living abroad are eligible.
Important Dates
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Nov. 1 |
Deadline for Admission & Scholarship Competition Applications for February Dates All admissions application materials (including your Scholarship Competition Application) must be postmarked by Nov. 1. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that the SAT or ACT scores earned after the October test dates will reach our office by Nov. 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. |
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Dec. 7 |
Scholarship Competition Invitations for February Dates Mailed |
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Jan. 15 |
February Scholarship Competition R.S.V.P. Due R.S.V.P directions will be included in Scholarship Competition invitations. |
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Feb. 1 |
Scholarship Competition Invitations for March Date Mailed Invitations will automatically be mailed to qualified students. |
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Jan. 31 - Feb. 1 or Feb. 7-8 |
February Scholarship Competitions Students must be present at Scholarship Competition to compete for all scholarships associated with this event. |
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Feb. 20 |
March Scholarship Competition R.S.V.P. Due R.S.V.P directions will be included in Scholarship Competition invitations. Students will be able to select which scholarship they would like to compete for on the R.S.V.P. form. |
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Early March |
February Scholarship Competition Award Results Mailed |
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March 14-15 |
March Scholarship Competition Students must be present at Scholarship Competition to compete for all scholarships associated with this event. |
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April |
March Scholarship Competition Award Results Mailed |
For additional information regarding Scholarship Competition, check out the Frequently Asked Questions section or contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
Phone: 503-554-2240
Email: admissions@georgefox.edu
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to incoming first-year college students and college transfers.
Each student may participate in one academic competition and it should reflect the student's academic interest.
These scholarships are automatically renewable. All award winners must maintain a 2.5 George Fox grade point average and remain in good standing with the university.
Specifics of Each Subject's Competition
Click on the category to learn more about the specifics of each subject's competition. Scholarship details are subject to change.
- Accounting
- Art - Administration
- Art - Graphic Design
- Art - Illustration
- Art - Interior Design
- Art - Studio
- Biblical Studies
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Chemistry
- Christian Ministries
- Cinema/Media Communication
- Cognitive Science
- Communication Arts*
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Education - Music
- Elementary Education
- Engineering - Biomedical
- Engineering - Civil/Mechanical
- Engineering - Electrical/Computer
- English
- Exercise Science
- Finance
- Financial Planning
- Global Business
- Health/Human Performance
- History
- Information Systems
- International Studies
- Management
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Music - Instrumental*
- Music - Vocal*
- Nursing
- Organizational Communication
- Philosophy
- Politics
- Pre-professional Programs
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology - Global and Cultural Studies
- Sociology - Social Justice & Inequality
- Spanish
- Theatre*
- Undecided
Scholarship details are subject to change.
* These departments also have participation scholarships available that do not have a major requirement. For details, please visit Additional Scholarships Website. The participation scholarships are not a part of Scholarship Competition.
Schedule for Scholarship Competition 2019
Below is a tentative schedule and subject to change. Academic exams and interviews will take place at various times on Friday. You will receive more details regarding your specific academic interview upon arrival during check-in.
| Thursday | |
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| 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Check-in |
| 3:45-4:45 p.m. | Activities Club Fair |
| 4:45-5:15 p.m. | Welcome to Scholarship Competition |
| 5:30-7 p.m. | Dinner for Students |
| 5:30-7 p.m. | Presidential Reception for Parents & Guests |
| 7-10 p.m. | Evening Activities (ASC Event, Coffee Night) |
| Friday |
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| 8:30-9:30 a.m. | Friday Arrival Check-in and Continental Breakfast (for people arriving Friday) |
| 9:30-10 a.m. | Welcome to Scholarship Competition (all participants required to attend this session) |
| 10-11 a.m. | Spiritual Life Session, Class Options, Department Tours, Admission Counselor Visits, Campus Tour, Housing Tour |
| 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Scholarship Exams & Interviews (you will receive your specific time upon arrival) |
| 11 a.m. - Noon | Financial Aid Session, Class Options, Department Tours, Campus Tour, Housing Tour |
| 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Lunch Open |
| Noon - 1 p.m. | Class Options |
| 1-2 p.m. | Class Options, Department Tours, Admission Counselor Visits, Campus Tour, Housing Tour |
| 2-3 p.m. | Class Options, Department Tours, Admission Counselor Visits, Campus Tour, Housing Tour |
| 3:15 - 3:45 p.m. | Closing Session |
| 4-4:30 p.m. | Admission Counselor Visits, Campus Tour, Housing Tour |
Frequently Asked Questions
$416,500 (2017 competition figure)
This is a highly competitive scholarship event.
Yes, until Nov. 1. Please contact our office at 503-554-2240.
Once awarded an academic scholarship, it is renewable for four years as long as you remain in good academic standing.
Thursday afternoon/evening activities are optional. All scholarship interviews will take place on Friday.
You can see the online sample schedule to get an idea what the schedule will look like. You will receive your personal schedule with interview/exam times when you check in for Scholarship Competition.
Absolutely. There are actually some very helpful activities for parents planned during Scholarship Competition (see the online sample schedule for more details). However, they are not allowed in students' exams and interviews. The fee per guest is $10.
For additional information regarding Scholarship Competition, call the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 503-554-2240, or email admissions@georgefox.edu.