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Scholarships Based on Your Major

First Time Freshman Only

Award Name Amount Description/Requirements Items Needed
Accounting $500 - $3000

Multiple renewable awards for students with a participating major; an overall ACT of 24 or higher or SAT score greater than 1090.

For pre-professional programs, such as Pre-Physical Therapy, Allied Health Science, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Law, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Seminary, select your intended major.

SA, R, two-page essay on why you want to major in the discipline at Trinity Christian College
Art
Biology
Business
Chemistry
Church and Ministry Leadership
Communication Arts
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Elementary Education
English
History
Information Systems
Mathematics
Music
Nursing
Philosophy
Physical Education
Political Science
Psychology
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Special Education
Theology
Connie Bakker Memorial $1,200 Two non-renewable awards; education majors with need from the Illiana area. Scholarship application, 
complete the FAFSA by February 15
Clarence and 
Josephine Davids Business		 $1,675 One award, renewable based on GPA, needy students majoring in business Scholarship application, 
complete the FAFSA by February 15
Josephine Davids Memorial Business $1,500 One award, renewable based on GPA, needy students majoring in business Scholarship application,
complete the FAFSA by February 15
Susan Fulkerson $1,000 Four non-renewable awards given to students majoring in accounting. Scholarship application; recommendation
Glenn & Pricilla Lemmenes $1,250 Two renewable awards are given every 4 years to new freshman; one to a business major, one to a nursing major Scholarship application
Ron Oosting Teaching Scholarship $700 One-time award to a student planning to major in math education; preference to individuals who competed in the math triathlon.  Scholarship application
Frank M. Ozinga Memorial $1,000 Two non-renewable awards; students seeking a career in law or politics Scholarship application
Norman Ozinga Nursing $750 One renewable award for an outstanding nursing major Scholarship application, two-page essay about yourself, why you want to become a nurse, and why you want to be a part of Trinity's nursing program
Lois and Marv Roelofs Freshman Nursing $500 Four non-renewable scholarships for nursing majors Scholarship application
Clara & Margaret Stavinga  Memorial $1,500 Two non-renewable awards; students entering into church/ministry leadership Scholarship application, one pastor or youth leader recommendation. Complete the FAFSA by February 15
Dewey G. Westra $1,450 One renewable award; major in education, church and ministry leadership, business, or information systems Scholarship application
Clarence "Doc" Triezenberg $645 A one-time award for freshman business or accounting majors. Academic excellence and demonstrated Christian faith are considered. Scholarship application

 

Academic Scholarship

First Time Freshman Only

 

 
 		 Award Name Amount Description/Requirements Items Needed
Founders' $20,634 Two awards are given to new freshmen based on leadership, faith, and academic status; applications must have at least at 3.8 GPA and 30 ACT Scholarship application, two teacher recommendations, one pastor referral, and an essay; refer to the Founders' Scholarship brochure for details.
  President's Honors $8,000 29+ ACT or 1280+ SAT Acceptance for admission
  Provost's Honors $7,000 28 ACT or 1240-1270 SAT Acceptance for admission
  Provost's Honors $6,000 27 ACT or 1210-1230 SAT Acceptance for admission
  Provost's Honors $5,000 26 ACT or 1170-1200 SAT Acceptance for admission
  Faculty Honors $3,500 25 ACT or 1130-1160 SAT Acceptance for admission
  Women's Guild Honors $2,000 24 ACT or 1090-1120 SAT Acceptance for admission
  Academic Excellence $500 - $4000 Multiple awards given to new students Acceptance for admission, high academic standing

 

Leadership Scholarships

First Time Freshman and Transfer Students

Award Name Amount Description/Requirements Items Needed
Athletics Leadership varies Participation in athletics No scholarship application needed; award will be determined by coaches.
Art Leadership $500 - $3,000 Artistic talent; plans to be an art major Scholarship application, recommendation, and ten slides of work
Drama Leadership $500 - $3,000 Participation in drama Scholarships application, recommendation, video tape of performance with brief description of your role.
Multicultural Diversity Leadership $500-$5000 Available to first generation college students; low income families; and ethnic minority students. A students academic record will be considered. Scholarship application, counselor, pastor and teacher recommendation, a two-page essay related to diversity and leadership at Trinity Christian College.
Choir Leadership $500 - $3,000   Scholarship application, essay (stating years/type of training, recent musical experience, and part or instrument) recommendation, tape or CD of two compositions of a contrasting nature.
Gospel Choir $500 - $3,000   Scholarship application, essay (stating years/type of training, recent musical experience, and part or instrument) recommendation, tape or CD of two compositions of a contrasting nature.
Instrumental Leadership $500 - $3,000   Scholarship application, essay (stating years/type of training, recent musical experience, and part or instrument) recommendation, tape or CD of two compositions of a contrasting nature.
Student Government Leadership $500 - $3,000 Participation in student government Scholarship application, recommendation
Yearbook/Newspaper Leadership $500 - $2,000 Participation in:
Worship Leadership $500 - $3,000 Participate in planning and leading worship on campus Scholarship application, recommendation, essay stating desire for leading worship, past experience, and skills

 

Scholarships Based on Residence

First Time Freshman Only

 

Award Name Amount Description/Requirements Items Needed
Greater Chicago Christian Leadership $20,634 Up to four renewable scholarships; minorities from the Chicagoland area with strong academics, leadership, and Christian commitment Scholarship application, 
two teacher recommendations, one pastor recommendation, essay; call the admissions office for a special brochure
Will Slager Honors $1,000 One renewable award; graduate of Chicago Christian High School, B average, participation in two varsity sports Scholarship application
Brooks Family Scholarship $1,000 Two non-renewable awards; new incoming students from the Southwest side of Chicago with an emphasis on students interested in the Nursing program or from a family whose background is the construction trades Scholarship application
Dorothy Geurink Memorial $1,000 Four non-renewable awards; new student athletes from Western Michigan No scholarship application needed; recipients will be determined by coaches
Jon Cuperus Memorial $700 One non-renewable award; graduate of Unity Christian High School in Hudsonville, Michigan Scholarship application
Harry G. Vermeer $500 Two renewable scholarships; graduates of Pella Christian High School Scholarship application
Wisconsin Scholarship $1050 One renewable award, preference to a minority or woman from Wisconsin Scholarship application
Bass and Harriet Van Gilst Christian Service $1,150 One renewable award; student from central Iowa; experience in Christian service Scholarship application, pastor or charity director recommendation

 

Specialty Scholarships

First Time Freshman Only

 

Award Name Amount Description/Requirements Items Needed
Alumni Excellence $1,500 Up to four renewable awards given to freshman who plan to participate in College life; must be the child of an alumnus Scholarship application, letter demonstrating desire to attend Trinity
Alumni Association $1,500 One renewable award to a freshman who plans to participate in College life; must be the child of an alumnus Scholarship application, letter demonstrating desire to attend Trinity
Harry and Alice DeVries Memorial $2,400 Two one-time scholarships given to students with substantial need and a solid academic background SA, file the FAFSA by Feb. 15
Jennie Huizenga Memorial $1,400 Approximately ten renewable awards; graduates of CSI-affiliated high schools, financial need Scholarship application,
complete the FAFSA by February 15, essay on you and your family and how this scholarship will help you achieve your educational goals
Henry and Carol Kamp Honors Instrumental Ensemble

$1,000

 Up to five renewable awards given to members of the Honors Ensemble Schoalrship Application
Koster Theatre Arts Scholarship $500 One non-renewable award given to a freshman with previous theater experience and who is interested in pursuing theater at Trinity Scholarship Application
Stephen P. and Charlotte H. Mitchell $2,680 One renewable award; outstanding high school athlete No scholarship application needed; recipient will be determined by coaches
Violet and Hung Nguyen Mathematics $895 A one-time award to an incoming freshman from Palos CRC or Western Springs CRC. Preference is given to math majors. Scholarship Application
Trinity Athletics Club varies Variable number of renewable awards to top new athletes No scholarship application needed; award will be determined by coaches
Mephibosheth $2,500 One renewable award; incoming student with permanent physical impairment Scholarship application, statement of condition
Janet DeMaa Ozinga Music $1,325 Thirteen students, mostly upperclassmen, awarded annually for involvement in Honors Ensemble; incoming students may apply Scholarship application, personal statement indicating years of lessons, musical experience, and participation in church, school, and community; tape or CD of two compositions of a contrasting nature
VanDyken Family $1,885 One non-renewable award; academically challenged student; strong leadership ability Scholarship application, documentation of academic challenge by a school or medical official