Founder's Circle

Pray. Promote. Provide.

The John Brown University Founder's Circle is a group of dedicated alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends of JBU who commit each year to support JBU in three distinct ways:

  • Pray for JBU
  • Promote the university's mission
  • Provide a minimum of $1,000 or more annually to the JBU Scholarship Fund (need-based aid)

In 1919, founder John E. Brown launched John Brown University to provide a Christian education to students who could not afford college. Today, the Founder’s commitment continues through the JBU Scholarship Fund, which is 100% dedicated to need-based financial aid and work-study employment for students.

Founder’s Circle members make the majority of this need-based financial aid possible. Without this help, many of our students could not attend JBU.

JBU Scholarship Fund

What is the JBU Scholarship Fund (JBUSF)?

The JBUSF provides need-based scholarships and work-study jobs to students each year. The current goal for the JBUSF is $825,000.


What is the average amount and number of students who receive scholarships each year?

Approximately 500 students benefit from generous support to the JBUSF each year. An average of $1,750 is awarded per student each year.


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