The Alumni Association administers a scholarship program which is separate from the CCU scholarship program. Application forms are available in the Alumni Office beginning the second semester and must be returned by March 31. Scholarships are awarded to sophomores, juniors and seniors of CBC based on Christian character, academic merit, intended area of ministry and financial need. The Alumni Scholarship recipients are announced in May. Scholarship money comes from special gifts from alumni, friends of CCU, classes, and the interest earned from investments.
The students receiving scholarships for the 2011 – 2012 school year are:
- Melody Belcher
- Hannah Chesnut
- Rachelle Childs
- Michael Donahue
- Stephanie Ellis
- Hannah McDonald
- Adam Rosebrock
- Jessica Tallman
- Stephen Warner
Rich Mullins Worship and Music Scholarship
The Rich Mullins Worship and Music Scholarship is an alumni administered scholarship. It is a scholarship to honor the life, talent and contributions of one of CCU’s most famous alumni. The purpose is to inspire and motivate young people with musical ability and a demonstrated desire to minister through music and worship. The Mullins Scholarship was first given in 2008. Recipients have been: Marissa Rinehart – `08, Brian Higgins – `09, Leah Claibourne and Brian Higgins – ’10 and Caleb Sullivan in 2011.
Gifts to the Alumni Scholarship Fund and the Mullins Scholarship are encouraged and welcomed. The money given is endowed and only the earnings are awarded as scholarship money so your gift will continue to bless students in years to come.