Scholarship Program
GCU National Scholarship Requirements for 2012
The 2012 GCU National Scholarship applications are now available. Click on the Request for Scholarship Application Line at the bottom of this page to request an application. Applications must be requested before December 31, 2011 to be eligible.
All Information is due at the Home Office by February 15, 2012:
- Application
- Essay - Additional Information Below*
- Letter of recommendation – Parish Priest or College Chaplain
- Grade Transcript – Fall 2011 (Must have a 2.75 GPA or higher to qualify.)
- Wallet color photo – actual photo (not copy)
All the above can be e-mailed to Home Office
National Scholarship = $1,000.00
Best Essay = additional $500.00
4.0 Average = additional $500.00
Possible to receive a total of $2,000.00
* GCU National Scholarship Essay Guidelines
* MLA Formatting Tips for Essays
* Pennsylvania Writing Assessment-Essay Style Tips
Academic Performance Requirements:
- Must have previously received the National Scholarship
- Must be full time student.
- Must maintain a 3.3 cummulative Grade Average including Fall 2011
- Must have a permanent life certificate or annuity with a $2,000.00 balance
- Application request deadline is December 31, 2011.
- A maximum total of four (4) academic performance scholarships are permitted in addition to the national award (first year).
Information must be received at Home Office by February 15, 2012
- APS Application
- Grade Transcript – Fall 2011
Academic Performance Scholarship = $500.00