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.
Tucker Heart, Soul, Mind, and Strength Scholarships
The Tucker Heart, Soul, Mind, and Strength Scholarship will be awarded to one deserving student who exemplifies the attributes highlighted in Mark 12:30. Each year, a full-ride scholarship will be awarded to one student who stands apart from other applicants by the depth of his/her character, faith, and service-driven life. The recipient will be required to demonstrate how he/she can thrive in the challenges of Gardner-Webb's academic environment and graduate prepared to live out the University's motto making a difference for God and humanity.
Ignite Excellence Scholarships
Each year eight students are chosen to receive a full-tuition scholarship valued at $33,770 per academic year, 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 If a student is selected for the Ignite Excellence Scholarship, any previous offer of scholarship aid is rescinded.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 Honors Scholarship, renewable as long they maintain the requirements outlined by the Director of the Honors Program.
Ignite Excellence Participation Award
Each student who interviewed for the Ignite Excellence scholarships but was not awarded one of the eight full-tuition scholarships or honors scholarship will be awarded a $2,000 participation scholarship. The award will be honored for eight consecutive semesters. The award will not cover costs for additional credits taken or summer-school charges.