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SCHOLARSHIP ANNUAL AMOUNT MINIMUM ACT/SAT* MINIMUM GPA APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS STACK-
ABLE
RENEW-
ABLE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Servant Leaders' Scholarship Full Tuition 25/1100 3.75 Application for admission, plus letter of interest/essay and personal interview/presentation. Leaders' Scholarships are highly competitive and funds are limited. Qualified applicants not receiving this award may be awarded the Pierson Missionary Leaders' or the President's Scholarship. No Yes Servant Leaders' will live on campus and dine in dining hall, carry full academic load and work 20-25 hours each week in service to the institution and through commitment to student life. The scholarship is only available to first-time freshmen.
Pierson Missionary Leaders' Scholarship $6,000 25/1100 3.75 Application for admission and letter of interest/essay. Eligibility for the scholarship is based on meeting two of the three criteria; ranked in the top 15% of graduating class or 3.75 GPA or 25 ACT/1100 SAT. No Yes Pierson scholars will support missionaries through prayer, encouragement or through mission opportunities locally, nationally or abroad.
President's Scholarship $3,000 24/1050 3.75 Application for admission and commitment to work in your church while you earn your degree at Southwestern College No Yes Renewal requires scholar maintain 3.65 cumulative GPA at Southwestern College.
Church Matching Scholarship Up to $3,000 N/A N/A Application for admission and commitment to work in your church while you earn your degree at Southwestern College No Yes The scholarship originates in your home church; SWC will match church contribution dollar for dollar, up to $3,000 per year. Renewal requires continued church financial support and satisfactory academic performance. You may choose between the Church Matching Scholarship and any other scholarship for which you may qualify.
AWANA Scholarship Citation Award $3,000 N/A N/A Application for admission and verification of Citation Award achievement. No Yes This AWANA award is presented through AWANA Clubs International. The scholarship is renew2able annually with satisfactory academic progress.
AWANA Scholarship Meritorious Award $3,000 N/A N/A Application for admission and verification of meritorious Award achievement. No Yes This AWANA award is presented through AWANA Clubs International. The scholarship is renewable annually with satisfactory academic progress.
Heart & Seoul Gospel Ministries Scholarship $3,000 N/A N/A Awarded to a student with a desire to minister to people of Korean heritage. Yes Yes Applicant is required to interview with representatives of Heart & Seoul Ministries. Renewal is not automatic; student must reqpply each year.
Dean's Scholarship $2,000 23/1000 3.5 Application for admission and involvement with community, church or other extra-curricular activities. No Yes Renewal requires scholar maintain 3.5 cumulative GPA at Southwestern College.
Music Scholarship Open N/A N/A Application for admission and audition required to demonstrate exceptional musical talent. Vocal and instrumental scholarships available. No Yes Scholarships are awarded on audition basis only; auditions arranged by contacting the Music Department.
Excellence Scholarship $1,500 21/900 3.0 Spplication for admission and involvement with community, church or other extra-curricular activities. No Yes Renewal requires scholar maintain 3.0 cumulative GPA at Southwestern College.
Partners in Education (PIE) $1,000 N/A N/A Application for admission and a paster's recommendation submitted on church letterhead. No No This scholarship is only available for the first two consecutive semesters.
Alumni Scholarship $1,400 N/A N/A Application for admission; applicant must also have a parent who completed a deree at Southwestern College. Yes Yes This scholarship is available only to children of Southwestern College graduates
Christian Workers' Scholarship $1,400 N/A N/A Application for admission, applicant must also be an immediate family member of a Christian worker- see additional information. Yes Yes Available for full-time students who are dependent family members of active pastors, church staff, missionaries, Christian school employees and other workers in full-time ministry.
Multi-Ethnic & Minority Scholarship $1,000-$2,000 N/A N/A Application for admission and involvement with community, church, or other extra-curricular activites. Yes Yes These need-based scholarships are renewable with satisfactory academic progress
Multiple Student Scholarship $1,400 N/A N/A Application for admission, additional immediate family member concurrently enrolled at Southwestern College.      
RETURNING STUDENTS ARE ALSO ELIGIBLE FOR:
SCHOLARSHIP ANNUAL AMOUNT MINIMUM ACT/SAT* MINIMUM GPA APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS STACKABLE RENEWABLE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Davidson Scholarship $1,000 N/A N/A Demonstrated financial need. No Yes Renewal is not automatic, student must reapply each year.
Dowell Scholarship $1,000 N/A N/A Awarded to a student pursuing a Christian Ministries majo with an interest in Christian service after graduation. No Yes Renewal is not automatic, student must reapply each year.
C. Lewis Montgomery Scholarship $1,000 N/A 3.00 Student must be from Arizona and demonstrate financial need. No Yes Renewal is not automatic, student must reapply each year.
Rock Scholarship $1,000 N/A N/A Demonstrated financial need and a sincere desire to continue studies at Southwestern College. No Yes Renewal is not automatic, student must reapply each year.
Taylor Scholarship $1,000 N/A N/A Demonstrated financial need along with proven Christ-like character. No Yes Renewal is not automatic, student must reapply each year.
Pierson Scholarship $1,000 N/A N/A Awarded to a junior or senior preparing for full-time Christian missionary service. No Yes Renewal is not automatic, student must reapply each year.
Bryan Hopper Scholarship $1,000 N/A N/A Awarded to two students who are actively involved at Palmcroft Baptist Church and demonstrate Christ-like character. No Yes Renewal is not automatic, student must reapply each year.
Barbara Judd Memorial Scholarship $1,000 N/A N/A Demonstrated financial need. No Yes Renewal is not automatic, student must reapply each year.
Ruth Beighley Scholarship $1,500 N/A N/A Awarded to two students who display character, dedication and academic achievement in the area of elementary education; also who have demonstrated financial need. No Yes Renewal is not automatic, student must reapply each year.
Pickering Scholarship $1,000 N/A 3.0 Awarded to a junior or senior majoring in Behavioral Health and demonstrating academic and personal excellence Yes Yes Renewal is not automatic, student must reapply each year.
FEDERAL, STATE AND OTHER HIGHER EDUCATION GRANTS**
SCHOLARSHIP ANNUAL AMOUNT MINIMUM ACT/SAT* MINIMUM GPA APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS STACKABLE RENEWABLE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Postsecondary Education Grant (PEG Up to $2,000 annually N/A 2.5 Applicant must be a graduate of an Arizona High School or equivalent, a U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen and an Arizona resident for the past 5 consecutive years.     Applicant must be a recent Arizona HS graduate with a 2.5 GPA and ranked in the upper 50% of their class, a first-time college student over the age of 22 or a continuing college student making satisfactory academic progress
Arizona Private Postsecondary Assistance Program Grant (PFAP) Up to $1,500 annually (for two years) N/A N/A Must be a graduate of an Arizona Public Community College with an Associate Degree and show financial need.     Provides financial assistance to qualified students who wish to complete a baccalaureate degree program at a private post-secondary school.
Arizona Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (LEAP) Up to $2,500 annually N/A N/A Only Business, Behavioral Health, Music and Education majors are eligible at Southwestern College.     Provides grants to students who have demonstrated financial need.
Federal Pell Grant Program $400-$4,050 N/A N/A Provides need-based grants to eligible undergraduates.     Financial Need is determined by the Department of Education using a standard formula.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Varies N/A N/A Provides need-based grants to eligible undergraduates.     Financial Need is determined by the Department of Education using a standard formula.
Southwestern College Grants Varies N/A N/A Provides need-based grants     Limited funding available.

* SAT scores are based on a combined critical reading and math scores.
**All Federal and State grants are subject to changes based on policies enacted by the appropriate governing body and should be reviewed annually.

Southwestern College does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, national or ethnic origin, handicaps or age in the administration of its financial aid programs.

All scholarships are awarded to students who have completed the college's admissions requirements and have registered as a full-time student. It is, therefore, in the student's best interest to complete the admissions process at the earliest possible date.

Most scholarships are awarded for one year and are divided evenly between the fall and spring semesters. The student must reapply for all scholarships each academic year. Scholarships are awarded with the understanding that a student will complete the semester for which the award is received. A student must be in good standing and making satisfactory progress in order to receive a scholarship. No student may receive scholarships from Southwestern College in excess of full tuition. Southwestern College scholarships are nontransferable and cannot be stacked unless specifically indicated.

Beginning in the fall of 2007, completion of the FAFSA is required to apply for all scholarships or grants. Federal or State grants received offset institutional scholarships or are applied to fees. Renewal is not automatic; student must reapply each year. Renewal is not automatic; student must reapply each year.

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