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Merit-Based Scholarships

• Platinum Transfer

  · This automatic scholarship is in the amount of $12,000 ($1,500 per semester).

  · Awarded automatically upon acceptance based on a 3.5 cumulative college GPA or higher

• Gold Transfer

  · This automatic scholarship is in the amount of $8,000 ($1,000 per semester).

  · Awarded automatically upon acceptance based on a 3.0-3.49 cumulative college GPA

• Silver Transfer

  · This automatic scholarship is in the amount of $4,000 ($500 per semester).

  · Awarded automatically upon acceptance based on a 2.5-2.99 cumulative college GPA

• Bronze Transfer

  · This automatic scholarship is in the amount of $2,000 ($250 per semester).

  · Awarded automatically upon acceptance based on a 2.0-2.49 ³¦³Ü³¾³Ü±ô²¹³Ù¾±±¹±ðÌýcollege GPA

Mosaic Scholarships

• Mosaic Leadership

  The Mosaic Leadership Scholarship recruits students who desire to be servant leaders in multiethnic, multicultural ministries and churches. This scholarship is worth up to $24,000 over the course of four years ($3,000 per semester). Up to six new Mosaic Leadership Scholarships are awarded each academic year. All incoming (freshman and/or transfer) students are encouraged to apply. Students of any ethnic or racial background are welcome to apply. (Not stackable with merit scholarships.)

  
  Eligibility:

  • Status
    • New full-time degree-seeking student admitted to 51ÂÒÂ×
    • U.S. citizen or have permanent residence
  • Vocation
    • Demonstrates a call to vocational ministry in the church
    • Demonstrates servant-leadership qualities in the church and/or community
    • Actively involved in serving a church
  • Culturally aware
    • Able to articulate an understanding of his or her cultural background
    • Able to enhance OCC’s diverse learning community with empathy, a willingness to engage in challenging discussions, and a passion for cultural hospitality.
  • Academic
    • Has a cumulative college GPA of a 2.75

  Application Process:

  • Complete the
  • Pastoral reference:
    • The Mosaic Leadership Scholarship is for students who demonstrate a call to vocational ministry through active involvement in a church or ministry-oriented nonprofit. Please have a pastor submit a recommendation letter on your behalf, articulating your involvement in his or her church/ministry as well as any other reasons you should be selected for the scholarship.
  • Submit a 2- to 5-minute video answering the following questions:
    • Why does cultural diversity matter in the kingdom of God?
    • How do you see yourself enhancing OCC’s culturally diverse learning community?
    • How and in what context(s) do you see yourself being a servant leader after college?

  Renewal:

  • Maintain a 2.0 GPA
  • Mosaic Leadership Scholarship recipients will be part of the Mosaic Fellowship. In addition to the minimum GPA requirement and maintaining good academic standing with OCC, the Mosaic Leadership scholar must:
    • Meet once a semester with a representative from the Multicultural Affairs Department to discuss academic and ministry journeys
    • Attend at least three Multicultural Affairs events per semester
    • Visit a cross-cultural environment at least once per semester

Admissions Scholarships

• Ambassador Leadership

  This scholarship is in the amount of $4,000 ($500 per semester) and is awarded at various camps, conferences, and events by authorized OCC personnel, and is not stackable with other Ambassador scholarships.

  Limited number available per year

  Must enroll within two academic years of award date

• Ozark

  This scholarship is in the amount of $1,400 ($175 per semester), and is stackable with merit or mosaic scholarships.

  HOW TO APPLY:

  · Attend an official Tuesday Tour and complete application for admission