Music Scholarships

Each year the Music Department of SCU awards a limited number of scholarships to outstanding young musicians. These scholarships are made possible by a grant from Mrs. Ollie Bell. The recipients are determined by the Music Department faculty. Students may apply for music scholarships in the Financial Aid Office. Recipients of these scholarships will actively participate in ministry and public relation activities of the University.

R. O. Corvin Memorial Scholarships

Dr. R. O. Corvin was the founder and first president of Southwestern Christian University. Because of Dr. Corvin's love for the church, scholarships are awarded annually in his honor to outstanding students who are majoring in Pastoral Ministry.

C.H. Springer Scholarship Fund

C.H. Springer, a longtime friend, trustee, and supporter of Southwestern Christian University, has established an endowment scholarship fund for deserving SCU students. Application for these scholarships should be made through the Financial Aid Office.

Bell Scholarship Fund

Mr. and Mrs. Claude Bell, longtime friends and supporters of Southwestern, have established a trust fund from which SCU students may be recipients of scholarships. Applications for these scholarships should be made through the Financial Aid Office. Mr. and Mrs. Bell also established funding for the Bell Campus Job program.

Heartland Conference Scholarships

Students attending SCU who are ministerial members of the Heartland Conference and are eligible for aid under the federal guidelines are awarded scholarships of $10.00 per successfully completed credit hour during each semester in which they are enrolled ($120.00 maximum). Heartland Conference ministerial students are urged to participate in this conference scholarship program. Students should inform the Financial Aid Office at registration of their conference membership so that action may be initiated for receiving the scholarship.

Ministers Scholarships

All licensed and/or ordained ministers will be awarded scholarships in the amount of a $250 tuition grant per semester for full-time students. Recipients should notify the Financial Aid Office at registration of their ministerial status in order to receive this scholarship. In addition, minister's children receive the same benefit.

Thompson Scholarship Funds

Having a heart to assist students while attending Southwestern Christian University, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Thompson have established a scholarship fund. SCU students may apply for these scholarships through the Financial Aid Office.

Patrick Scholarship Funds

A special scholarship trust fund has been established by Southwestern's valuable friends, Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Patrick. Students may apply for these scholarships through the Financial Aid Office.

Alva & Olah Hamilton Scholarship Funds

This scholarship fund was established by Wallace Hamilton in honor of his parents who were longtime friends of the Pentecostal Holiness Church and Southwestern Christian University. Special consideration will be given to students from River of Life Church in Oklahoma City. Students may apply for this scholarship through the Financial Aid Office.

Women's Ministries Scholarship Funds

These funds are made available through the General Women's Ministries Department to be awarded to students who are children of missionaries currently serving the Pentecostal Holiness Church. Students who qualify may apply for this scholarship through the Financial Aid Office.

Children of Alumni

This scholarship will be awarded to any student whose parent previously attended Southwestern Christian University. If the parent is a graduate of SCU, the student will receive a $600 annual scholarship. If the parent did not graduate from SCU, the student will receive a $400 annual scholarship. The student must be enrolled full-time and in good standing with the University to qualify for this scholarship.

Incentive Scholarship ($500 to $2,000 annually)

These scholarships are awarded by the Admissions Office throughout the year to help students who may not qualify for much federal aid. They may also be given to students who have strong leadership characteristics that are seen to be a tremendous asset to the University campus.

Texas Conference Men's Ministries Scholarship

These funds are made available through the Men's Ministries Department of the Texas Conference. Students from the Texas Conference and majoring in Pastoral Ministry are given first consideration.

Students should inform the Financial Aid Office at registration of their Texas Conference membership so that action may be initiated for receiving the scholarship.

Corporate Sponsorships and Contributions

Support from local and national companies provides essential funding to Southwestern Christian University. By investing in the future of Southwestern, companies are committing to community outreach, student development, and contributing to the economic progress in Northwest Oklahoma City. In return companies gain valuable recognition for their generosity and are able to achieve many of their philanthropic, marketing, and business goals. Multiple opportunities are available for corporate sponsorships and contributions.