JBU Scholarship Fund
100% of every dollar given goes to a student in need
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John Brown University
2000 W. University St., Siloam Springs, AR 7276479-524-9500
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Working for JBU students
A Christian college education is a worthy investment, but for many students and families, it’s an investment that isn’t possible. The JBU Scholarship Fund (JBUSF) exists to bridge the gap for those students who would like to attend JBU but are without the financial resources to attend. Through need-based scholarships and work-study employment provided by the JBU Scholarship Fund, students are able to pursue their dream of a JBU education. One hundred percent of every dollar given to the JBUSF goes directly to need-based aid. Roughly half of the JBU student body receives financial aid because of the generosity of others who give.
For more information, contact Lanya Carson at 479.220.1122 or lcarson@jbu.edu.
Frequently asked questions
What is the JBU Scholarship Fund (JBUSF)?
JBU’s annual fund has been around for many decades and has been called a variety of names. The JBUSF provides need-based scholarships and work-study jobs to students each year. The current goal for the JBUSF is $800,000.
What is the average JBUSF award per student each year?
$1,750
Why does JBU ask for gifts to the JBUSF throughout the year?
JBU remains committed to helping students receive financial aid. The JBUSF is a key component, providing need-based scholarships and work-study jobs to students. Each July 1, a new fiscal year begins and the $800,000 JBUSF goal starts over. University Advancement seeks gifts throughout the year knowing that JBU supporters prefer to give at different times of the year.
How many traditional undergraduate students benefit each year from the JBUSF?
Approximately 548 students benefit from generous support to the JBUSF each year.
What is another option if I want to support JBU’s general needs instead of the JBUSF?
For those who want to support the annual needs of the University but do not want to give to the JBUSF, the University Fund helps offset operating costs and provides educational equipment.
Donor story
Joyce is a Founder’s Circle member who has supported the JBU Scholarship Fund for several years. “I do what I can every year to give to JBU students because I believe a Christian education is important and I want to help with their expenses,” said Joyce.
Although Joyce admitted she was homesick her first semester at JBU, she says it didn’t take long for her to get acquainted with all the different programs the university had to offer.
Aside from her studies, Joyce was in the aviation club, took swimming lessons and regularly attended street meetings in Siloam Springs. She also worked at the switchboard and helped cook campus breakfast.
Why did she become a Founder's Circle member as a way of supporting JBU? “I needed help too when I was a student and someone helped me," she said.
Funded scholarships
The below scholarships are funded each year by donors, with the full annual amount awarded to students in the same year.
- Collier - ARcare Dr. Steven Collier Scholarship
- Critical Need Teacher Education Scholarship
- Harrison Wilharm Music Scholarship
- King Foundation Scholarship
- Nabholz - Robert D. Nabholz Construction Scholarship
- Stephens - A. J. & Ethel Pumphrey Stephens Scholarship
- Stone - Vernon and Gayle Stone Scholarship
- Television Broadcasters of Arkansas Scholarship
- UPS Scholarship
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Policy Information
John Brown University admits persons to its programs and activities without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, or gender. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, or gender in the administration of education policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletics, and other school-sponsored programs.
John Brown University is a leading private Christian university, training students to honor God and serve others since 1919. Arkansas’ top-ranked regional university (U.S. News Best Colleges 2019), JBU enrolls more than 2,100 students from 38 states and 53 countries in its traditional undergraduate, graduate, online and concurrent education programs. JBU offers 41 majors, with top programs including engineering, nursing, family and human services, biology, graphic design and construction management.
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