2026 NGU Fellows/Trustee Scholarship Application

North Greenville University (NGU) exists to cultivate transformational leaders for church and society. As part of that effort, NGU invests substantial funds towards students who have excelled academically and demonstrate potential to impact their culture. Qualified students are invited to apply and, if invited, will be competing for one or more of the scholarships listed below.

NGU FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIP

South Carolina residents who meet the requirements for the Palmetto Fellows Scholarship will be considered for the NGU Fellows Scholarship. The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education must identify eligible candidates. This scholarship will cover the full cost of tuition, room, and board. This scholarship will be comprised of federal, state, and institutional aid. The cost of books and fees will be the responsibility of the recipient. The NGU Fellows Scholarship is renewable for four years to students who maintain the requirements set forth by the Commission on Higher Education.

TRUSTEE SCHOLARSHIP

To be considered for the Trustee Scholarship, students must meet the following criteria. Candidates must have an overall grade point average of 3.8, and a minimum combined SAT score of 1300 on the critical reading and math portions, an ACT composite score of 28, or an 86 on the CLT. The scholarship will cover $20,000 of tuition for resident students and $10,000 of tuition for commuting students. Recipients of the Trustee Scholarship may be eligible to receive additional earned institutional aid (i.e., Athletic, Fine Arts, and departmental aid). The Office of Financial Aid will determine stackable institutional aid. The Trustee Scholarship is renewable for four years to students who maintain a grade point average of at least a 3.0 at the end of each academic year.

Students applying for these Competitive Scholarships must apply by December 1, 2025. If invited to compete for a scholarship, students must attend NGU Scholars Weekend. More details on Scholars Weekend can be found here.

Notice

North Greenville University offers three competitive scholarships: NGU Fellows, Trustee, and the Kalos. Before completing this NGU Fellows/Trustee Scholarship application, we encourage reviewing the qualifications for the Kalos Scholarship. If you find that you better meet the Kalos criteria, you can complete and submit that application here.

If you apply as a Kalos Scholar, there is no need to complete a second NGU Fellows/Trustee Scholarship Application. By applying for and competing for the Kalos Scholarship, you will be considered for the NGU Fellows and Trustee Scholarships, based on stated scholarship criteria.

Acknowledgements

By submitting this application, I understand that NGU will consider me for the NGU Fellows and/or Trustee Scholarship based on stated criteria.

I will complete the FAFSA by January 15, 2026.

Scholarships awarded during Scholars Weekend may not be used for summer school.

I acknowledge that I will compete in person at NGU Scholars Weekend if invited to interview for the NGU Fellows or Trustee Scholarship.

I hereby give North Greenville University the right to take, use and publish photographs, still or moving, of which I may be included, for editorial, advertising, and any other purpose without my inspection or approval. I hereby release North Greenville University from all claims and liability relating to said photographs or their use.

Form Submission Instructions

Students will need to complete an NGU admission application before submitting this scholarship application. Additionally, students will need to send the Recommender Form to a school representative to complete as a recommender. All required documents will need to be uploaded prior to submitting the form. Please have the following documents ready to upload.

Required documents for Students to submit are as follows:

Student resume detailing school, church, and community activities
Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
- One (1) recommendation from an honors or AP high school course instructor.
- One (1) recommendation from a pastoral staff member of the church where you are involved.
SAT/ACT scores, and if applicable, CLT scores
An essay on the following topic: North Greenville University is a comprehensive Christian university in the liberal arts tradition. In your opinion, what should be the key characteristics of a Christian university? (Please keep in mind that this should be formatted as an official essay. Do not submit an essay directly from your iPhone or Notes app. Minimum 500/Maximum 1,000 words)

Send link to Recommender (High School Official) to submit:

Recommender Form

My Information

First Name

Preferred First Name

Last Name

Email

Mobile

Birthdate

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Do you have plans to continue your education by pursuing a graduate degree after completing your undergraduate degree?

What are your academic goals in pursuing a graduate degree?

Parent or Guardian Information

Parent or Guardian First Name

Parent or Guardian Last Name

Email

Test Scores

Please list your highest ACT composite score (if applicable) and the test date. Use the link below to upload your score.

ACT Composite (Example: 30 - 9/30/2024)

ACT Scores

Please list your highest SAT superscore (if applicable) and the test date. Use the link below to upload your score.

SAT EBRW (Example: 700 - 9/30/2024)

SAT Math (Example: 700 - 9/30/2024)

SAT Composite (Example: 1400 - 9/30/2024)

SAT Scores

Please list your highest CLT score (if applicable) and the test date. Use the link below to upload your score.

CLT Total (Example: 110 - 9/30/2024)

CLT Scores

Resume, Letters of Recommendation, and Essay

Please upload your student resume.

Student Resume detailing school, church and community activities

Please upload your letters of recommendation.

Academic Letter of Recommendation

Pastoral Letter of Recommendation (If you're not currently involved in a church, a personal letter of recommendation may be substituted.)

Please upload your essay based on the prompt listed above.

Essay

Sign & Submit

To my knowledge, all the information contained in this application accurately and authentically represents me. If you agree with this statement, please enter your signature below by typing your full legal name.