The John Dolaghan Student Scholarship Fund was founded to enrich individuals desiring to pursue a role in ministry who exhibit an aptitude for leadership. Application for the award is open to Gordon-Conwell—Jacksonville students enrolled in any degree-seeking track with a GPA of 3.5 or above.
The award is based primarily on the assessment of applicant’s qualifications by a small board of individuals. The primary vehicle for this assessment will be a series of short essays written by the applicant (see below).
Awards will be granted in the Fall, and will cover the tuition of one course in each term of the academic year awarded (Fall, Spring, Summer). Recipients must be enrolled in at least 2 courses per semester for the award to apply. Scholarship renewal for subsequent academic years will be based on faculty recommendation.
Application for scholarship will include:
- Scholarship essays
- Statement on career objectives
- Statement on financial need
- Transcript (unofficial is acceptable)
Essay Questions:
Instructions: Please answer the following questions without the use of any sources other than the Bible. Please type answers on a separate sheet of paper clearly defining each essay question while keeping the response to a maximum of 350 words.
- What does the Great Commission mean to you?
- How is the Great Commission lived out in our current cultural context?
