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Category |
Name of Award |
Eligibility |
Duration |
Annual Amount |
Renewability Requirements |
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Merit |
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LEADERSHIP AWARDS |
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Abraham Lincoln Award (4) |
Awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding commitment to principled leadership as evidenced by application materials. |
4 years |
$2,000 |
Demonstrated leadership and cumulative 3.0 GPA |
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William A. Wilberforce Award (4) |
Awarded to students who have demonstrated the ability to remain true to their convictions and to inspire others to live courageously as evidenced by application materials. |
4 years |
$2,000 |
Demonstrated leadership and cumulative 3.0 GPA |
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Epaphras Church Leadership Award (8) |
Awarded to students who have shown committed involvement in the service and leadership of their local church as evidenced by application materials. |
4 years |
$1,500 |
Demonstrated leadership and cumulative 3.0 GPA |
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Public Service Scholarship (6) |
Awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding commitment to community service as evidenced by application materials. |
4 years |
$1,500 |
Demonstrated leadership and cumulative 3.0 GPA |
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SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS |
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Patrick Henry Scholarship (No maximum, awarded to all students)
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Academic merit scholarship awarded on the basis of a combination of the quality of the application materials and standardized test scores. The threshold for consideration for this award is an SAT score of 1340 or ACT score of 30. |
4 years |
10 to 65% of tuition |
If a student’s cumulative GPA drops below that required for Renewability (as shown in the award letter), the award will be reduced on a graduated schedule. |
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Noah Webster CLA Award (1) |
Awarded to a meritorious student intending to major in Classical Liberal Arts who has an aptitude and desire to influence the youth of our society for Christ by teaching in a home school, classical Christian school, or in other venues, or writing curricula. Preference will be given to those who have been using their teaching gifts in church, home schooling, or tutoring. |
4 years |
$1,500 |
Continuing in Classical Liberal Arts major and cumulative GPA of 3.25 |
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Publius Government Award (2) |
Awarded to meritorious students intending to major in Government. Preference will be given to those who have a demonstrated commitment to the field. Examples of commitment include, but are not limited to: volunteering on campaigns, extensive writing and research on government or other related experience. |
4 years |
$1,500 |
Cumulative 3.25 GPA |
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Herodotus History Award (1) |
Awarded to a meritorious student intending to major in History. Students desiring to be considered for this award must, as part of their application for admission, submit an education sample of an essay or research paper on a historical topic or person. |
4 years |
$1,500 |
Cumulative 3.25 GPA |
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Nathaniel Willis Journalism Award (1) |
Awarded to a meritorious student intending to major in Journalism. Preference will be given to students with a demonstrated interest and past experience in journalism whose application materials, including essays and writing samples, show significant potential. |
4 years |
$1,500 |
Cumulative 3.25 GPA |
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C.S. Lewis Literature Award (1) |
Awarded to a meritorious student intending to major in Literature. Students desiring to be considered for this award must, as part of their application for admission, submit an education sample of an essay or research paper on a literary topic. |
4 years |
$1,500 |
Cumulative 3.25 GPA |
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Leonidas Classical Language Award (1) |
Awarded to a meritorious student who has demonstrated excellence in preparation for the study of Latin and/or Greek and who intends to further that study through applicable courses at PHC. |
4 years |
$1,500 |
Cumulative 3.25 GPA |
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DEBATE AWARDS |
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Frederick Douglass Debate Scholarship (3) |
Significant achievement in national-level debate competitions. |
4 years |
Up to full tuition |
Leadership in PHC debate and cumulative GPA of 3.25 |
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Samuel Adams Debate Scholarship (3) |
1st Place winner in the NCFCA National Championship Tournament in the categories of Lincoln Douglas or Team Policy Debate. |
4 years |
Up to full tuition |
Leadership in PHC debate and cumulative GPA of 3.25 |
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James Madison Debate Scholarship(3) |
2nd Place finisher in NCFCA National Championship Debate Tournament in the categories of Lincoln Douglas or Team Policy Debate. |
4 years |
Up to 65% of tuition |
Participation and good standing with the PHC debate team and cumulative GPA of 3.0 |
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Daniel Webster Debate Scholarship (3) |
Significant achievement in NCFCA National Championship Tournament debate. |
4 years |
Up to 35% of tuition |
Participation and good standing with the PHC debate team and cumulative GPA of 3.0 |
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John Jay Debate Scholarship |
Participant in NCFCA National Championship Tournament. |
1 year |
$500 |
Non-renewable |
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Need |
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Need Grant |
Demonstrated financial need as evidenced by the PROFILE® report. (Contact the Financial Aid Office for complete details). |
Reviewed annually |
Reflects documented need |
Cumulative 2.0 GPA. Need verified annually. |
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Other Grants |
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HSLDA Member Grant |
Active member family in Home School Legal Defense Association by September 1, 2007. |
4 years |
$1,300 |
Cumulative 2.0 GPA |
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Commitment to Courage Grant |
Students who have served in the U. S. military or whose parent or guardian is currently employed in full-time service in the military, law enforcement, or fire/rescue. |
4 years |
$1,000 |
Cumulative 2.0 GPA |
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Servants' Grant |
Student with demonstrated need as evidenced by the PROFILE® report whose parent or guardian is employed in full-time Christian ministry. |
Renewed annually |
Varies |
Cumulative 2.0 GPA |
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Esther Grant |
Student with demonstrated need as evidenced by the PROFILE®; report who is an orphan or the dependent of a single parent who is a widow or widower. |
Renewed annually |
Reflects Documented Need |
Cumulative 2.0 GPA |
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| Other Resources |
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Private Student Loans |
Private student loans are available from financial institutions. PHC’s OPE ID No. is 03951300. (Contact the Financial Aid Office for complete details.) |
Applied for annually |
Up to cost of attending PHC |
Reapply annually, as needed |
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Student Employment |
On-campus employment is generally available, but not guaranteed. Rates range from $8.00/hour to $10.00/hour. Employment opportunities are also available in the community. |
Applied for annually |
Amount varies by position |
Exemplary job performance |
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