Scholarship Event
Compete for one of JBU's top academic scholarships

February 16–17, 2020
Congratulations on your invitation to compete for one of JBU's top academic scholarships!
We have a limited number of seats, so we recommend that you RSVP early to reserve your spot.
Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Schedule
The event begins Sunday evening with a semi-formal banquet. On Monday, you'll interview for one of our top scholarships. Your interview times will be assigned at the event.
You'll also have the opportunity to take part in a Q&A session with President Pollard, attend classes and learn more about the JBU Honors Scholars Program. Other events include campus tours, chapel and an overnight stay in one of our residence halls.
Sunday, February 16
5–6:00 pm |
Registration and Hors d’oeuvres |
6–7:15 pm |
Honors Banquet | Kresge Dining Hall |
7:30–9:00 pm |
Q & A with President Pollard (Parents) |
7:30–8:45 pm |
Honors Coffee House (Students) |
9–10:00 pm |
The Gathering | Cathedral of the Ozarks |
Monday, February 17
Time assigned at event |
Individual Interviews | Honors Center |
Time assigned at event |
Group Interviews | Executive Board Room |
7–9:30 am |
Breakfast | Kresge Dining Hall |
9–10:00 am |
Honors Scholars Program information session |
10–10:45 am |
Financial Aid information session |
9 am–2:00 pm |
Class visits |
10 am–3:00 pm |
Academic Department Showcases |
11:00 am |
Campus tour |
11:30 am–1:30 pm |
Lunch |
1:00 pm |
Campus Tour |
Recommended reading for the event
Come and Listen
Excerpted 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?
Excerpted 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 to bring
Contact information and other details
Please contact the Associate Director of Enrollment Events, Tori Ledbetter, at tledbetter@jbu.edu or 479-524-7161.