To download the institutional scholarship application, click here.

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Wendell K. Babcock/Grand Rapids School of Bible and Music Alumni Children's Scholarship

To be eligible, a student must be the child of a GRSBM alumnus with demonstrated financial need.  An eligible student may receive up to $1500 per academic year.  Application is made on the institutional scholarship application.

 

Gloria Baker Endowed Kinesiology Award

This award is granted yearly by vote of the kinesiology department faculty to a junior or senior student who demonstrates the qualities necessary to become a successful physical educator, models a consistent commitment to a biblical lifestyle, demonstrates proficiency in kinesiology coursework with a 3.0 or higher GPA, and utilizes opportunities for professional development. 

 

The Belden Brick & Supply Architectural & Masonry Scholarship

This $1000 scholarship is provided to assist undergraduate students whose parents or grandparents are associated with the masonry, architectural or home building professions. Priority is given to employees of Belden Brick & Supply.  Applicants must be high school students with a 3.0 GPA or undergraduate students with a 2.5 GPA.  Application is made on the institutional scholarship application.

 

BNI Chapter Business Scholarship

This scholarship of up to $1500 is awarded to a needy minority student entering their junior or senior year of study in the business program with a minimum 3.0 GPA.  Application is made on the institutional scholarship application.

 

William J. and Nora J. Bolthouse Scholarship

Students from Ensley Baptist Church of Sand Lake, Michigan, and children of employees or the employees of William Bolthouse Farms, Inc., are given first priority to receive this scholarship.  Demonstrated financial need is required.   Application is made on the institutional scholarship application.

 

T. M. Branch Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a junior or senior who is making satisfactory academic progress toward a degree at Cornerstone and demonstrates a financial need.  Application is made on the institutional scholarship application.

 

Bronkema Family Scholarship (Pending Funding)

This $1000 scholarship is granted to a full-time female undergraduate student facing unusual family and financial challenges.  Applicant must maintain a 2.35 GPA.  Application is made on the institutional scholarship application.

 

Capital Region Community Foundation: Davis Scholarship

This scholarship is for residents of Ingham, Eaton, or Clinton counties who maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.  One scholarship will be awarded in an amount of up to $1500.  Application is made on the institutional scholarship application. 

 

Dorothy J. and Clinton J. Christoff Scholarship

Eligibility is for anyone living in or attending school in the Lowell s chool district. One $1000 scholarship will be given annually to a candidate who demonstrates "service above self".  Selection is by the Lowell Rotary club scholarship committee.

 

Ginger Coburn Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship assists female teacher education students with the cost of education at Cornerstone University.  Priority is given to students from Alpena County, Michigan.  Applicants must have 60 earned credits and a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA.   Application is made on the institutional scholarship application.  

Ethel M. Collins Children’s Education Scholarship

This scholarship assists sophomore, junior, or senior students with demonstrated financial need who are majoring in teacher education and preparing for a teaching profession ministering to children.  Application is made on the institutional scholarship application.

 

Cornerstone Opportunity Scholarship

This scholarship assists full-time, undergraduate students who face extraordinary family and financial challenges.  Students must apply for all federal and state aid and have their situation verified by a third party organization, such as a church or social service agency.  Scholarship amount varies based on need.  Application is made on the institutional scholarship application; a letter documenting the extraordinary family circumstances must also be included.

 

Corum Partnership Program / Church Matching Scholarship

Through a generous donation, Cornerstone University will match church scholarships up to $500 per semester ($1000 per year) for traditional undergraduate students.  Application is made through the Corum church scholarship application.

Orpha Galloway Endowed Music Award

This award is granted yearly by the chairman of the department of music to a junior or senior who has significantly contributed to the spring musical production with demonstrated excellence and commitment, and who exhibited a dedication to a Christian lifestyle and a professional work ethic.

 

Esther Gilbertson Scholarship

This scholarship is reserved for continuing students preparing for vocational ministry.  A cumulative 3.0 college GPA and financial need is required.  Application is made on the institutional scholarship application.

 

Global Impact Scholarship

This scholarship is provided for full-time undergraduate students with financial need as determined through the FAFSA.  Students must major in studies that direct them toward full-time ministry or international missions.  This scholarship is open to non-ministry majors.

 

The Frank H. Gordon Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship of $1,500 is awarded by vote of the music department faculty to the outstanding junior music major.

 

Grand Rapids Community Foundation Scholarship

The Grand Rapids Community Foundation provides scholarships for sophomore, junior, and senior students.  Applicants must have been residents of Kent County, Michigan, for a minimum of three years, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and demonstrate financial need.  To apply, click here.

 

Kent and Hazel Hager Endowment

The Kent and Hazel Hager Endowment Fund was established to financially assist students preparing for full-time Christian work who are entering their junior or senior year and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0.  Application is made on the institutional scholarship application. 

  

Norwood Hubbell Youth Ministry Scholarship

The Fleetwood Group Incorporated, founded by Norwood Hubbell, has established a restricted scholarship for those planning to serve in youth ministry.  Applicant must be a college junior or senior; GPA and financial need may be considered.  Scholarship may be renewable.  Application is made on the institutional scholarship application.

 

Pat Irwin "Jabez" Scholarship

This scholarship was created to assist financially needy students participating in the Cornerstone University l earning center. The candidate must demonstrate a walk of faith and trust in God to enable them to serve Him in their chosen field and be in the top ten percent of their class. The Cornerstone learning center faculty makes nominations for the scholarship.

 

Sylvia King Music Scholarship

This scholarship is provided for the undergraduate student who is selected by the music faculty to play piano in the spring musical.  Interested students must audition with the music department prior to December 1 of each year for the following spring musical.

 

Robert and Ruth Lanting Student Endowment

The student candidate must be committed to Christian ministry or mission work and demonstrate financial need.  Application is made on the institutional scholarship application. 

 

Lorence & VanderZwart Advisor's Scholarship

This $1500 scholarship was established to financially assist a junior or senior majoring in business, with a 3.0 or higher GPA. Preference will be given to students focusing on finance.  Application is made on the institutional scholarship application.

 

Victor and Bonnie Matthews Outstanding Athletic Scholarship

This scholarship is intended to recognize an outstanding student athlete who has completed at least 60 credit hours and has displayed outstanding Christian character, leadership, and involvement in the Cornerstone University community.  The athletic advisory committee makes nominations for the award.

 

The Ronald B. Mayers Pre-Seminary Ministry Award

This $1000 scholarship is provided to a student on the basis of scholarship (3.3 or higher GPA), vocational ministry aspirations, and seminary education expectations.  It is awarded to a student in their junior year that is selected by the faculty of the Bible, Religion, and Ministry Division.

 

Clair McCombs Aviation Scholarship

This scholarship of up to $2000 per year is available to students planning a career in missionary aviation who have earned at least 24 credit hours in general education and biblical studies.  (12 of these credits must have been earned at Cornerstone University.)  The applicant must have at least a cumulative 2.50 GPA.  Application is made on the aviation scholarship application.

 

Bernie and Marge Mollema Multicultural Ministry Scholarship

This scholarship was created to financially assist Cornerstone University students entering full-time multicultural (Hispanic preferred) ministry after graduation.  Applicant must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.  Application is made on the institutional scholarship application.

 

The Margery Nichols Memorial Scholarship

This $1,500 scholarship is awarded by vote of the music department faculty to the outstanding entering freshman male vocalist.

 

Amanda and Michael Nielsen Children’s Ministry Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students who are pursuing a career in children’s ministry in a local church or para-church organization following graduation or serving in summer camping ministries.  Application is made on the institutional scholarship application.

 

Outstanding Female Athlete Scholarship

This scholarship is intended to recognize outstanding female student athletes who have displayed outstanding Christian character, leadership, and involvement in Cornerstone University. The student must have earned a minimum of 60 credit hours.  Nominations are made by the athletic advisory committee.

 

Edward R. Powell Family Scholarship

This scholarship recognizes students majoring in communication arts or secondary teacher education who intend to pursue careers in secular organizations in order to be “salt and light” as described in Matthew 5:13-16. The applicant must have completed at least 60 credit hours.  Application is made on the institutional scholarship application.

 

Ernest and Yvonne Rogers Scholarship (Pending Funding)

This scholarship was established to financially assist music majors entering their sophomore or junior year who demonstrate exceptional ability and are actively involved in a church music ministry during the academic year.  The recipient must maintain a 3.0 GPA.  Application is made on the institutional scholarship application.

 

Dorothy L. Sayers Promising Young Writers Scholarship

This $1000 scholarship is designed to encourage undergraduate writers to develop the skills for writing connected careers and is awarded by vote of the English faculty.  Candidates must be English or English writing majors with a demonstrated desire to write as a vocation.

 

Howard and Mary Simms Memorial Scholarship

The scholarship assists students majoring in social work with demonstrated growth and intentional work in several arenas, who demonstrates financial need.  Application is made on the institutional scholarship application.

 

Renee K. Spaanstra Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established after the death of Renee Spaanstra, an employee of Cornerstone’s student financial services office, to financially assist undergraduate single parents with children under the age of 18.  Secondary consideration is given to undergraduate students who face domestic hardship that results in loss of financial support.  The recipient must be at least a sophomore, enrolled six credits or more, and demonstrate financial need.  Application is made on the institutional scholarship application.

 

The Lukas Squires Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established to financially assist an undergraduate student with a declared youth ministries major or minor who has overcome a personal hardship.  The recipient must maintain a 2.5 GPA.  Application is made on the institutional scholarship application.

 

Glenn and Barbara Steil Scholarship

This scholarship assists undergraduate students over the age of 21 who have completed two years of college course work and demonstrate financial need.  The recipient must have a minimum 2.0 GPA.  Application is made on the institutional scholarship application.

 

Richard H. and Marion B. Stewart Endowment for Choral Arts

This $1250 scholarship is awarded by vote of the voice and choral music faculty to the most promising entering freshman male vocalist.

 

Bertha Dewey Stock Memorial Scholarship

These funds are awarded to married students who have completed 60 credit hours and are preparing for full-time Christian ministry.  Recipients must demonstrate financial need.  Application is made on the institutional scholarship application.

 

Margaret Ward Music Scholarship

This scholarship is provided for students who have demonstrated financial need and are majoring in music with an emphasis in piano or voice and have a minimum 3.0 GPA.  Application is made on the institutional scholarship application.

 

Meryl Welch Musical Arts Endowment

This fund financially assists students in their commitment to exhibit excellence in the field of music.  Application is made on the institutional scholarship application.

 

Samuel L. Westerman Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to students who have earned at least 60 credit hours with financial need who have demonstrated active involvement in volunteer service and/or church related work.  Application is made on the institutional scholarship application.

 

Catherine Ross Wirtz Elementary Education Scholarship

This scholarship was established to provide assistance to students endeavoring to become elementary and middle school teachers.  Candidates must have a record of service to the Lord and mankind and must be accepted into the teacher education program with a minimum 3.0 GPA.   Application is made on the institutional scholarship application.

 

Word of Life Matching Scholarship

Cornerstone University will award a one-year scholarship equal to the amount a student earns through the Word of Life Club Bible memorization scholarship program.  Students must submit documentation to the student financial services office showing the amount earned through this program.

 

To download the institutional scholarship application, click here.

To view available scholarship applications, click here.