Bonner Leader Program

The mission of the Bonner Leader Program is to transform the lives of students and members, the life of their campuses, their local communities, and the world through service and leadership. The Bonner Leader Program is designed to heighten the overall education students and members receive by asking them to engage in ongoing service work and by helping them to develop the experience, skills, knowledge and values necessary to make that work meaningful and lasting. 

The Bonner Leader Program holds these Common Commitments:

• Social Justice
• Civic Engagement
• Spiritual Exploration
• Diversity
• International Perspective
• Community Building

Alumni Legacy Scholarship

Dependent students whose parent(s) or grandparent(s) graduated from Lindsey Wilson College are eligible for an Alumni Legacy Scholarship. Students must meet all financial aid guidelines and provide the relative's full name (as printed on his or her LWC diploma), address, Social Security number, date of birth, and year of graduation from Lindsey Wilson. 

Athletic Grants-in-Aid

Awarded by the College upon the recommendation of the Athletic Department, these grants are based on athletic ability and need. 

International Student Scholarship

This is an established scholarship for international students determined from information given on the I-20 form. 

Leadership Scholarship

This is a competitive, need-based scholarship for outstanding young people who have demonstrated leadership potential. Applicants must have held a leadership position, must have a minimum ACT composite score of 15, must have earned a minimum high school grade point average of 2.50, and must have been accepted for admission to Lindsey Wilson. This scholarship is also available to transfer students with a GPA greater than 3.0.

Lindsey Wilson United Methodist Scholarship:

This is a need-based scholarship requiring that the student be an active member of The United Methodist Church. Applicants must present a written recommendation from their minister that verifies church membership. 

National United Methodist Scholarships

These need-based scholarships are awarded to qualifying United Methodist students. The scholarships are funded by The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry and The United Methodist Higher Education Foundation.  

William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship Fund for Students of Color

This scholarship is for students of color and is awarded on an annual basis to an entering or currently enrolled student who has demonstrated a record of academic achievement and commitment to personal service in his/her community. It is a one-year award and is subject to possible renewal upon application. 

Priority is given to candidates who have been accepted into the Lindsey Wilson College Education Program. Additional criteria for the Hearst Scholarship include:

• A high school grade point average of 3.30 or above on a 4.00 scale;
• A record of community service as demonstrated by involvement in school, civic, church, or other projects that reflect a helping orientation; and
• Extracurricular activity.

Application Procedure for the Hearst Scholarship:

• Completion of a William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship application (available in the Education Division or the Financial Aid Office); and
• Submission of a short (approximately two pages) biography addressing professional aspiration, community service, extracurricular involvement, and financial need.