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Award Categories Defined

  • Achievement - In recognition of exemplary academic accomplishments and ability
  • Performance - to attract students with particular skills
  • Affiliation - for those who are a part of partner institutions
  • Access - to assist those who have demonstrated financial need

Achievement Awards

Award GPA ACT Amount
Founders Scholar 3.75 29-36 $12,500
Heritage Scholar 3.50 26-28 $10,500
Presidential Academic Competitive Up to $3,000
Honors Program Participation Acceptance $1,000
Achievement Scholarship 3.25 23-25 $8,500
Recognition Scholarship 3.00 20-22 $6,500
Promise Grant 2.50 17-19 $2,500
Transfer Excellence 3.50   $6,500
Transfer Promise 3.00   $4,500
Transfer Opportunity 2.50   $2,500

Performance Awards

Award Amount
Athletic Up to Tuition
Music Up to $4,000
Art Up to $5,000

Affiliation Awards

Award Amount
Diversity Up to $5,000
Nazarene PK/MK $6,500
Non-Nazarene PK/MK $2,500
Nazarene Challenge $2,500
Christian School* $1,000
Bible Quizzing Amount on certificate divided by 4 years

*cannot be combined with Nazarene Challenge or Nazarene PK/MK

Access Awards

These will be determined prior to awarding, ideally around November 15.


MVNU Performance Awards

Award Amount Requirements
Honors Program Scholar $1,000 Acceptance into honors program
Athletic Scholarships Up to Tuition Chosen by coach,
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Music Scholarship Up to $2,500 Audition, chosen by professors,
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Institutional Ministerial $1,000 Selected by professors for Nazarene religion majors
Crispin Webb Art
Endowed Scholarship
$500 2.50 GPA
Esther Buchwald Scholarship
(Soph Graphic Design)
$1,250 2.50 GPA,
portfolio required
Esther Buchwald Scholarship
(Soph Visual Arts)
$1,250 2.50 GPA,
portfolio required
Esther Buchwald Scholarship
(Jr Graphic Design)
$1,250 2.50 GPA,
portfolio required
Esther Buchwald Scholarship
(Jr Visual Arts)
$1,250 2.50 GPA,
portfolio required
Esther Buchwald Scholarship
(Senior)
$5,000 2.50 GPA,
portfolio required

Academic Transfer Scholarships

See www.gotomvnu.com/transfer/finaid.asp

MVNU Need-Based Awards

University Fund Scholarship - Varies (need-based on FAFSA and remaining need)

Federal Grants

Federal Pell Grant - up to $5,550 (need-based, determined by FAFSA)

Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant - $500 (need-based, determined by FAFSA, limited funding)

Federal Work-Study Eligible - Up to $1,800 (need-based by FAFSA; must secure job to receive)

Federal Loans

Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan - at least $2,000 (non-need-based, interest accrues immediately at 6.8% rate, deferred until 6 months after graduation or not enrolled)

Federal Direct PLUS Loan - Varies (Loan in parent's name requires credit check. Awarded on difference between financial aid and direct costs. 10 year term, 7.9% interest rate)

Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loan - up to $3,500 (need-based, no interest while in school, 6.8% rate, Deferred until 6 months after graduation or not enrolled)

Perkins Loan - $2,000 (need-based, 5% interest rate deferred until after graduation, limited funding)

Diversity Leadership Scholarship

Students that have diverse backgrounds spiritually, ethnically, culturally, etc. may be eligible to receive this award. Students must also show a history of service to church, school and community as well as have 2.50 or higher GPA. For additional eligibility information and requirements contact the Office of Intercultural Life.

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