Faith and Justice Scholars
Carson-Newman Faith and Justice Scholars are 10 incoming freshman who are selected via a competitive process in the fall of their senior year of high school (or the year prior to college entrance for nontraditional students).
Faith and Justice Scholars receive $5000 in scholarship funding each year over four academic years. The Scholars are supported in an intentional community that serves those in need, participates in prayer and reflection, and engages in critical thought concerning justice issues, including opportunities to participate in formation programs integrating leadership skills and vocational discernment.
In their first year, scholars enroll in an academic course on the integration of faith and social justice, and also enroll in the same section of Liberal Arts 101 with other Faith and Justice Scholars. Each semester, Scholars complete 100 hours of service with a faith-based nonprofit and complete 40-50 hours of personal and professional development, mentorship, and Bible study.
Applicants for the Faith and Justice Scholars cohort should demonstrate a strong level of commitment to Christian faith, and an openness to principles of relationality, comprehensive ministry, vocational discernment and faith in action.
| Requirements | Important Dates |
| Evidence of Christian Faith Commitment | Online Application due November 1st |
| Prior Ministry/Service Experience preferred | On-Campus Interviews November 16th |
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Applicant Interview (on campus preferred, Skype or phone interview available) |
Notification of Award by December 1st |
| 3.0 GPA, 23 ACT | Award Acceptance Deadline December 14th |