Scholarship Information

The CVS is available to students with financial need beyond what is available from federal programs and family resources. Under this program, it is expected that students will also seek employment (during summers, breaks, school year, etc.) whereby his or her work earnings help contribute to school expenses. Students will meet this expectation on the honor system. Furthermore, these students are required to volunteer one hour of work to an approved non-profit ministry for each $100.00 received through this fund.

To receive the scholarship students must be registered at least half time and be in good standing with all departments of this institution. Application is made with two documents: the FAFSA and the institution’s Scholarship Application are available in the shared files on Populi and the Financial Aid Office. F-1 students can submit a copy of their Federal Income Tax Form or a statement of all available finances. The application deadline is March 1st for all students for the next academic year. The Financial Aid Office may verify up to 50% of applications. The scholarship will be awarded to students meeting requirements to the extent of available funds, beginning with students having the highest need (0 EFC) and maintaining a GPA of 2.0 or greater.

The following chart is based on EFC numbers and represents the maximum CVS available per semester:

The award numbers are based on the availability of funds, the number of students applying, and the need of each applicant. The above list is not automatic or assured, but rather expresses the maximum limit a student might receive per semester (maximum two semesters per academic year).

The family and friends of Gaston and Sylvia Grigg, as a way of honoring them, established The Gaston and Sylvia Grigg Scholarship in 1999. Family and friends wanted to honor the selflessness and love Gaston and Sylvia always showed to pastors and missionaries.

Gaston was born March 3, 1918 in Cleveland County. He served in the U.S. Infantry four years during World War II. After the war ended, he returned home and married Lincoln County native, Sylvia Evelyn Davis, on February 2, 1947. The two were married 49 years before Gaston was called home to his eternal reward on February 26, 1996.

Gaston and Sylvia raised four children: Martha Grigg Brackett, Kenneth, Billy, and Eddie Grigg. Recipients of this scholarship must be a resident of Cleveland, Gaston, Lincoln, or Mecklenburg Counties, show a financial need, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, be recommended by a teacher and a pastor or denominational worker, and show church and community involvement.

Deadline: April 1
Documents: FAFSA
Scholarship Application

This scholarship was established in 2001 by the family and friends of Lee and Carroll Flowe as a way of honoring their unselfish Christian lives. The Flowes are members of Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Charlotte, active participants of Campers on Mission since 1989, and have co-chaired the North Carolina State Fair Ministries since 1990.

Recipients of this scholarship must show a need, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, be recommended by a teacher and a pastor or denominational worker, and show church and community involvement.

Deadline: April 1
Documents: FAFSA
Scholarship Application

The Edna Ballard Scholarship for Biblical Studies is an annual scholarship designated for students in the Master of Arts in Biblical Studies program. Qualifying students must exemplify good moral character, maintain high Christian ideals, and provide service to a local church and the community. Furthermore, recipients must have a 3.5 GPA or higher at the time of applying for the scholarship and maintain a minimum 3.50 GPA in order to receive the scholarship.

Deadline: April 1
Documents: Scholarship Application

Susan Ray Grigg is the spouse of Dr. Eddie Grigg, the Founder and President of the institution. Dr. Grigg set up the Susan Ray Grigg Scholarship to honor her years of support, encouragement and sacrifice to allow him to work to fulfill God’s call on his life. The recipient of this scholarship may receive the scholarship for up to four years, must be continuously enrolled full time, show a need, maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher, be active in an evangelical church, have strong writing skills and plan to work in a Christian vocation.

Deadline: April 1
Documents: FAFSA

Scholarship Application

This scholarship is awarded to an SGA student leader (former or present) who exemplifies Christ-honoring servant leadership, faithfulness to assigned tasks and responsibilities and strong leadership skill during their tenure on The SGA Senate. It has been developed as a practical way of thanking GSA personnel for their service to the institution and their peers. This grant will be credited towards their next semester’s tuition and varies each year.

Deadline: April 1
Documents: Scholarship Application

The scholarship committee will award up to three scholarships to students on the spring semester’s President’s List. The recipients must be full time with a 3.95 GPA or higher. The scholarship must be used the following fall and spring semesters. The amount of the scholarship award is 25% of the price of full-time tuition (12 semester hours) at this institution, is good only at this institution, and is applied over two semesters in equal installments. The scholarship is given for one year with the possibility for renewal for three additional years. Students do not need to apply for this scholarship.

Deadline: April 1
Documents: Scholarship Application

The scholarship committee will award up to five scholarships to students on the spring semester’s Dean’s List. The recipients must be full time students of this institution with a GPA of 3.50-3.94. The scholarship must be used the following fall and spring semesters.

The amount of the scholarship award is 20% of the price of full-time tuition (12 semester hours) at this institution, is good only at this institution, and is applied over two semesters in equal installments. The scholarship is given for one year with the possibility for renewal for three additional years. Students do not need to apply for this scholarship.

Deadline: April 1
Documents: Scholarship Application

The institution established the Dr. Eugene Kincaid Theology Award in January 2005 to honor one of the institution’s most beloved professors. This annual award in theology is to be known as “The Dr. Eugene Kincaid Theology Award” and will be presented each year at the awards banquet. The award is given annually, beginning May 2005, to a deserving student who excels in theology.

The recipient must be nominated by faculty, and approved by both faculty and the President’s Council. The recipient will receive a framed certificate and a $400.00 credit toward his/her next semester’s tuition, or if they are a senior, they will receive an 8×10 plaque to display in their home or office.

Dr. Kincaid taught theology at the seminary in its formative years. He is deemed a close friend by President Grigg, as well as the administration and the Board of Directors.

The Harvey Shropshire Biblical Language Award is our oldest academic award and goes all the way back to 2003. This award is given to a student who shows the most promise in the area of Biblical Languages, either Greek or Hebrew, both academically and in practice. The recipient must be nominated by faculty, and approved by both faculty and the President’s Council.

The recipient will receive a framed certificate and a $400.00 credit toward his/her next semester’s tuition, or if they are a senior, they will receive an 8×10 plaque to display in their home or office. Dr. Harvey Shropshire taught Biblical Languages on both the bachelor and master levels, and served the institution from 1996 to 2014.

The institution established the Hoyle H. Martin, Sr. Award in May 2005 to honor one of the institution’s most beloved professors. This is an annual award given to a deserving student who excels in the area of urban ministry, both academically and in practice. The recipient must be nominated by faculty, and approved by both faculty and the President’s Council.

The recipient will receive a framed certificate and a $400.00 credit toward his/her next semester’s tuition, or if they are a senior, they will receive an 8×10 plaque to display in their home or office. Now retired, Dr. Hoyle H. Martin was awarded Emeritus status in May 2011, and is now known as Chair Emeritus of Urban Christian Ministries.

The David Paulsen Biblical Studies Award is our newest academic award so names to honor one of our most beloved professors. Dr. David Paulsen is Chair Emeritus of the Department of Biblical Studies, and continues to teach on the associate, bachelors and master levels. Dr. Paulsen began teaching at the institution on the fall of 2003 and has always been a team player doing everything asked of him by the administration.

This award is designed to honor his loyalty and dedication to the students and the institution. This award is given to a student who demonstrates outstanding academic achievement in courses that deal specifically with biblical interpretation. The student receiving the award shall:

1. Give evidence of serious work in biblical language courses, maintaining at least a “B” average in such courses.
2. Give evidence of being earnest in integrating their biblical studies with theology as a whole and with a life of faith and productive ministry.

The recipient must be nominated by faculty, and approved by both faculty and the President’s Council. The recipient will receive a framed certificate and a $400.00 credit toward his/her next semester’s tuition, or if they are a senior, they will receive an 8×10 plaque to display in their home or office.

The Family Discount is designed to ease the financial burden of families with two or more students in the immediate family residing in the same household attending this institution. When two or more students from the same immediate household enroll as full time students, each will receive a discount equal to 10% of their tuition costs, provided that the student maintains a 2.0 GPA or higher on the undergraduate and 2.5 or higher on the graduate level.

Household size will be determined by federal aid criteria. No application is required for this Family Discount, but students must contact the Financial Aid Office by March 1st, to insure funds for the following year. Recipients are required to volunteer one hour of work to an approved non-profit ministry for each $100.00 received through this fund.

Deadline: March 1
Documents: FAFSA

This discount is available to any non-citizen, non-resident (e.g. holding an F-1 Visa) full time student who is ineligible for federal student aid, is in good standings with the institution, and has successfully completed one semester at this institution with a 2.0 GPA or higher on the undergraduate level or 2.5 GPA on the graduate level.

The International Student Discount is 20% of full-time tuition (12 semester hours) costs. Recipients are not eligible for any other institutional funded scholarship or grant (excludes institutional awards and endowed scholarships).

No application is required for this Discount, but students must contact the Financial Aid Office by March 1st, to insure funds for the following year. Recipients are required to volunteer one hour of work to an approved non-profit ministry for each $100.00 received through this fund.

Deadline: March 1