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University description (as per official university website)
Harding University is a private Christian institution of higher education committed to the tradition of the liberal arts and sciences. It is composed of the following academic units: a College of Arts and Humanities, a College of Bible and Religion, a College of Business Administration, a College of Education, a College of Nursing, a College of Sciences; and graduate programs in business, education, marriage and family therapy, physician assistant studies, and religion. The University serves a diverse, coeducational student body from across the United States and around the world, although the primary constituency for students and financial support is the fellowship of the churches of Christ. The board of trustees, the administration and the faculty believe that the freedom to pursue truth and high academic achievement is compatible with the Christian principles to which the University is committed. The faculty is dedicated to excellence in teaching, scholarship and service, and to their role as models of Christian living. The University community seeks to provide an environment that both supports students and challenges them to realize their full potential. Thus, Harding's mission is to provide a quality education that will lead to an understanding and philosophy of life consistent with Christian ideals.
Harding University is located in Searcy, Ark., a community with an approximate population of 20,000. The University has an enrollment of more than 6,100 students. These students come from all over the United States and more than 40 foreign countries. As a private institution, Harding University is governed by a board of trustees and is operated by administrative officers and more than 275 faculty members.
Financial aid:
Approximately 90 percent of Harding students receive some form of financial assistance, and nearly $60 million in financial aid was processed last year. These funds come from federal, state, and private sources. Even so, the primary responsibility for funding your education is placed on you and your family.
Scholarships
Academic Scholarships
Non-Academic Discounts
Restricted/Endowed
Other Scholarship Resources
Scholarship Electronic Bulletin Board
Academic Scholarships
Eligibility for Academic Scholarships
Eligibility for academic scholarships is based on your top ACT or SAT score, as well as final high school GPA. Academic scholarships listed may not be combined with other Harding-funded scholarship aid for which you qualify. However, these scholarships may be combined with any state or non-institutionally funded scholarship aid received, not to exceed your full cost of tuition, technology fees, and standard costs for room and board. Recipients must live on campus to receive any scholarship funding in excess of tuition and fees.
National Merit Scholarship
Awarded to incoming freshmen that are National Merit Semi-Finalists and have selected Harding University as their first-choice university with the National Merit Corporation. The minimum award for this scholarship is full tuition. Award recipients must maintain a cumulative college GPA of 3.25.
Trustee Scholarship
Awarded to the top 30 incoming freshmen, as determined by an admission interview. All applicants with a minimum score of 31 on the ACT or 1330 on the SAT and a 3.50 high school GPA or better are invited to interview for this scholarship. The award amount is full tuition. Award recipients must reside on campus and maintain a cumulative college GPA of 3.25.
Academic Achievement Scholarship
Awarded to incoming freshman applicants with a minimum high school GPA of 3.0 and an ACT composite of 22 or higher or an SAT total score of 1020 or higher. Awardees must be enrolled in at least 12 hours per semester. Award amounts given for eight (8) semesters of eligibility. Award recipients must maintain a cumulative college GPA of 3.0.
Stephens Freshman Scholarship
Awarded to incoming freshman applicants w |
