Gardner-Webb University Scholarship Programs
Gardner-Webb University is committed to offering scholarships to those students with outstanding academic credentials. The types of scholarships are listed below and are awarded based on the individual student’s academic and/or performance profile. The University will allow institutional sources of financial aid to be combined with federal, state and outside aid up to the student’s cost of attendance. For some students this may result in a reduction of their Gardner-Webb aid. Please contact the Financial Planning Office with specific questions.
Competitive Scholarships
These scholarships are awarded on the basis of outstanding academic achievement, demonstrated leadership ability, and commitment to service. To receive a nomination for this competition you must be selected by the Ignite Excellence Scholarship Screening Committee and interview in the winter months.
Ignite Excellence Scholarships
Each year four students are chosen to receive a full tuition scholarship, and one student for full tuition, room and board, for eight consecutive semesters, provided the recipient is enrolled full-time, maintains a cumulative institutional grade point average of 3.5, resides on campus, and continues to demonstrate a strong leadership ability and commitment to service.
*Please NOTE: The Ignite Excellence Scholarship does not apply to hours taken in excess of 18 in any semester, does not apply to summer terms, or other program costs such as GEM, and does not cover the expense of books, fees and/or music lessons. Scholarships are divided equally between the fall and spring semesters when awarded. If a student is selected for the Ignite Excellence Scholarship, any previous offer of scholarship aid is rescinded.
Honors Scholarship
Each year, students are chosen to compete and apply to be part of the University’s Honors program. Each student selected is awarded a $3,000 Honors Scholarship, renewable as long they maintain the requirements outlined by the Director of the Honors Program.