Scholarship Competition

Congratulations!

You have been invited to compete for one of John Brown University's top academic scholarships.

Spring 2024 Scholarship Competition

February 4–5, 2024

JBU Scholarship Competition

Congratulations!

You have been invited to compete for one of John Brown University's top academic scholarships.

Fall 2022 Scholarship Competition

November 13–14, 2022

Spring 2023 Scholarship Competition

February 5–6, 2023

Compete for one of JBU's top scholarships.

What should I expect?

JBU's Scholarship Competition is a semi-formal event beginning with the Honors Scholars Banquet on Sunday evening. On Monday, you will participate in two interviews. Between interviews, there will be opportunities to connect with the JBU community, learn more about academic programs, meet Honors students and imagine your future here.

Which competition should I attend?

You may choose to compete in either the fall or spring competition but you may only compete once. If you are interested in the Early Commit Track, you should compete in the fall event.

Each event has a limited number of seats, so we recommend that you register early to reserve your spot.

Can my parents come?

Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend! However, on-campus accommodations are not available to your guests. See the visitor information page for a list of local hotels.

How should I prepare for my interviews?

We recommend reading two excerpts.

Come and Listen

Excerpt from President Pollard's book May It Always Be True: Educating Students in Faith.

Copyright ©2010 by Charles W. Pollard
Reprinted by permission of the publisher, ACU Press.

Why a Christian College?

Excerpt from Arthur Holmes' book The Idea of a Christian College. Interested in reading more? Purchase the book here.

Copyright ©1975 by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.
Reprinted by permission of the publisher; all rights reserved.

What should I wear?

We suggest business professional attire for the banquet and for your interviews. Dress as you would for an important job interview.

I'm staying on campus. What do I need to bring?

Students who are spending the night on campus should bring a sleeping bag, pillow, towel, shower shoes and toiletries.

I have questions. Whom should I contact?

For general questions, contact your admissions counselor. For questions about your event registration, scheduling or other logistics, contact JBU's assistant director of events:

Elise Magness
emagness@jbu.edu
(479) 524-7161

Event schedule

Tentative

Sunday

5:30 p.m. Check-in Simmons Great Hall (SGH)
6:00 p.m. Honors Banquet SGH
7:30 p.m. Parents: Q&A with President Pollard SGH
Students: Honors Coffee House Walker Student Center
9:00 p.m. The Gathering (student-led chapel service) Cathedral of the Ozarks

Monday

Varies Group interview — see name tag for assigned time Soderquist Business Center
Varies Individual Interview — see name tag for assigned time Soderquist Business Center
Varies Academic Showcases - see brochure inserts for schedule and locations Varies
7:00–9:30 a.m. Breakfast Kresge Dining Hall
9:00 a.m. Honors Program Information Session SGH A
10:00 a.m. Financial Aid Information Session SGH A
11:00 a.m. Campus & Dorm Tour #1 Departs from SGH
11:30–1:30 p.m. Lunch SGH B
1:00 p.m. Campus & Dorm Tour #2 Departs from SGH
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