Scholarships

Providence Christian College currently offers seven different types of scholarships for students. Providence is committed to providing scholarships for students through private funding. These funds are made available by supporters of the college, people who believe in the importance of a distinctly Reformed Christian College.

Scholarships for New and Returning Students

Academic Merit Scholarship

Scholarships are given for proven academic performance. These scholarships take into account SAT/ACT scores and high school GPA and range from $1,000 to $15,000.

Academic Scholarship Award Grid
		GPA
ACT	SAT	2.7-2.99	3.0-3.24	3.25-3.49	3.5-3.74	3.75-4.0
21-23	1060-1150	1,000	2,000	3,000	4,000	5,000
24-26	1160-1270	2,000	3,000	4,000	6,000	7,000
27-29	1280-1380	3,000	4,000	6,000	7,000	9,000
30-32	1390-1480	4,000	6,000	8,000	9,000	11,000
33-36	1490-1600	5,000	7,000	9,000	11,000	15,000

Scholarship Requirements

High school cumulative GPA minimum: 2.7 GPA

ACT Composite score minimum: 21 ACT

SAT Math + Critical Reading Score combination minimum: 1060

Transfer (24 credits and above) cumulative GPA minimum: 3.0 GPA

Transfer students below 24 transferable credits will be considered for an academic scholarship based on their high school GPA and scores.

Maintaining the Academic Merit Scholarship

The Academic Merit Scholarship is renewable upon recipient maintaining an acceptable institutional GPA at Providence. Students must maintain a certain cumulative GPA each year in order to renew their academic scholarships. If a student’s cumulative GPA drops below the criteria by the end of the year the student will lose his/her scholarship. If the student raises the GPA above that criteria in one of the following years at Providence, re-application for the scholarship is possible. Students have the right to appeal any scholarship decisions to the scholarship appeals committee.

Cumulative GPA requirements for scholarship renewal:

2.7-3.24 high school GPA=2.0 college GPA

3.25-3.74 high school GPA=2.5 college GPA

3.75+ high school GPA=3.0 college GPA

Athletic Scholarship

To learn more about athletic scholarships, visit www.seabeggars.com.

Christian Leadership Scholarship

Providence encourages all students to develop their gifts for Christian Leadership and awards scholarships for leadership in activities we hope will thrive on campus. These awards range from $500-$2500. If you would like to apply for one of these scholarships, please complete the form below. The priority deadline for scholarship application is February 1.

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Christian School Scholarship

In an effort to recognize the importance of continued higher education from a Christian perspective, Providence will award a scholarship up to $5,000 (approximately 20% the cost of tuition) to students who have attended a Christian school.

This scholarship is renewable each year. Schools with either CSI or ACSI affiliation will be granted the scholarship. Other Christian schools will be considered on a case-by-case basis by contacting your admissions counselor.

Freshmen students receiving our Christian School Scholarship have come from throughout California and across Northern America including the following representative Christian High Schools:

Bakersfield Christian High School
Briarwood Christian High School
Calvin Christian High School
Central Alberta Christian High School
Cornerstone Christian School
Desert Christian High School
Grace Brethren High School
Heritage Christian High School
Maranatha Christian High School
Ontario Christian High School
Rincon Valley Christian School
Southlands Christian School
The Classical Academy High School
Trinity Classical Academy High School
Unity Christian High School
Upland Christian High School
Valley Christian High School
Village Christian High School
Western Christian High School
Whittier Christian High School

Students are eligible for only one of the following scholarships: Homeschool, Christian School or Reformed.

Homeschool Scholarship

Each year at Providence, approximately 25-35% of our student body come from homeschooled backgrounds. In an effort to recognize the excellent preparedness of these students for the tutorial style education they receive, Providence will award a renewable scholarship ranging from $1000-$5,000 to students who have been homeschooled for all or part of high school. In order to be eligible for the scholarship, students must simply apply to Providence and submit homeschool transcripts.

Students are eligible for only one of the following scholarships: Homeschool, Christian school or Reformed.

Pauline Scholarship

The Pauline Scholarship is for students who attend a public high school or college and are deeply grounded in faith while looking to influence the broader culture with the good news of Jesus Christ.

The apostle Paul stated to followers of Jesus Christ in one of his many letters that God sent him to the Greeks, while others are sent to the Jews, Israel. Greeks were not people from Greece, necessarily, instead Paul meant those outside of Israel or ones who are not somehow connected to Israel. Thus, Paul was different from other apostles, like John, Peter, or Timothy. He was sent into the dominant culture to witness about Jesus; in other words, Paul was sent to live out his faith and speak about his faith in Jesus Christ in a way that connected with, exposed, and countered the culture.

At Providence, we seek to develop students that take this same pursuit as Paul. We seek to develop students who are deeply grounded in their faith while looking for ways to engage the broader culture with the good news of Jesus Christ.

The Pauline Scholarship ranges from $2000-$5000 per year and is renewable for four years. To apply for the scholarship, please complete one of the essays below and send to your admissions counselor or admissions@providencecc.edu. The priority deadline for scholarship application is March 1.

Essay Questions (Choose One):

In 500 words, reflect on your experience within a public school in regards to your Christian faith. How have you sought to embody a faithful commitment to the Jesus Christ while being within a context in which faith is downplayed or as secondary to life?
In 500 words, how do you feel learning and being within a Christian college environment will allow you to grow and prepare you for the rest of your life in light of your experiences within a public school system?

Reformed Scholarship

In an effort to recognize the importance of continued higher education from a Reformed perspective, Providence will award a scholarship up to $5,000 (approximately 20% the cost of tuition) to students whose home church is confessionally Reformed.

This scholarship is renewable each year. Denominations eligible for this scholarship include: URC, CRC, RCA, CanRC, OPC, PCA, RCUS, PR, RPCNA, Bible Presbyterian, and Reformed Baptist. Other denominations will be considered on a case-by-case basis by contacting your Admissions Counselor.

Students are eligible for only one of the following scholarships: Homeschool, Christian School or Reformed.

If you meet the above qualifications, complete the form below to claim your Reformed Scholarship. The next step is to apply for admission to Providence. If you have already filled out the application for admission to Providence, you do not need to fill out the Reformed Scholarship form below.

The admissions office will contact you shortly after we receive the completed form to help you through the process.

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Early Acceptance Scholarship

Simply apply and submit transcripts by January 31st to qualify for a $1,000 scholarship.

Scholarships for Returning Students

Faculty Select Scholarship

Scholarships will be awarded to juniors and seniors at Providence who embody and exemplify the qualities the faculty desires in a Providence student. The award will be based upon college academic performance at Providence as well as leadership and service in the community. An applicant’s marked academic improvement while at Providence will also be taken into consideration. To apply, sophomore and junior students must have completed one full semester at Providence and submit a Faculty Select Scholarship application including completing the essay questions. These applications will be reviewed by the Faculty Senate. The senate members may also nominate any student they deem appropriate who has not applied to be considered for the scholarship. They will determine the number and size of the awards offered in each division. After the initial awarding, junior students may renew the scholarship for an additional year contingent upon faculty approval, which will take into consideration the maintenance of a 3.0 cumulative GPA and demonstrated leadership and service.

To Apply: Current sophomore and junior students should complete the Faculty Select Scholarship Application and return it to the Office of Financial Aid.
Due Date: Faculty Select Scholarship applications should be returned for consideration by April 15.

Future Christian Teacher Scholarship

Christian Schools International (CSI) has a strong tradition of supporting Reformed, Christian K-12 education in the Southwest, as well as internationally. The principals of the CSI Southwest Region have generously contributed to this scholarship fund in order to encourage Providence students interested in teaching in a Christian School. This scholarship is open to current sophomore and junior education majors. Two $500 scholarships will be awarded.

To Apply: Current sophomore and junior students should complete the CSI Southwest Region Scholarship Application. Answer the questions on the application in 250 words or less. You must include: a copy of your PCC college transcript (with cumulative GPA); a copy of your CBEST score (taken spring of sophomore year); and two CSI Scholarship Reference Forms, one from an education professor, and one from another person (former teacher, pastor, former employer). Return it to the Office of Financial Aid.
Due Date: CSI Southwest Region Future Christian Teacher Scholarship applications should be returned for consideration by April 15.

Jim and Anne Den Ouden Scholarship

This $1,000 scholarship will be awarded each spring to one freshman, sophomore, or junior student enrolled in the education program at Providence. The scholarship funds will be disbursed for the following year’s tuition. Students must be a declared education student, intending on teaching at either the elementary or secondary levels. The funds will be disbursed before each semester at $500 per semester. Only current freshmen, sophomore and junior students may apply. All applicants must be currently enrolled in or have successfully completed Edu 101. The scholarship is merit based and financial need will not be a factor in deciding upon the recipient. The scholarship is not renewable; however, recipients can reapply the following spring. At some point following the awarding of the scholarship, the recipient will meet with Jim and Anne Den Ouden, either at an awards dinner or another setting initiated by the Den Ouden’s. The scholarship will be awarded by the scholarship committee.

To Apply: Current freshman, sophomore and junior students should complete the Jim and Anne Den Ouden Scholarship Application You must include: a college transcript (with the cumulative GPA); a declaration of your major and educational area of concentration; two Den Ouden Scholarship Reference Forms, one from an education professor, and one from another person (former teacher, pastor, former employer); an essay reflecting on your Christian philosophy of education; and a Lesson Plan that clearly demonstrates a Christian perspective on the subject being taught. Return these to the Office of Financial Aid.
Due Date: Jim and Anne Den Ouden Scholarship applications should be returned for consideration by April 15.

Witherspoon Scholarship

The Witherspoon honors program is a four-year adventure for those seeking an elite liberal arts education. It entails a semester by semester ascent among the peaks of the Western and American tradition, life in a beautiful and exclusive city, as well as the chance to travel the world and encounter the power of your Western heritage first hand in Athens, Jerusalem, Rome and more.

Providence is looking for ambitious candidates worthy of the honor of becoming a Witherspoon Scholar. All those chosen will pay no more than 25% of tuition each academic year and receive fully funded world travel. Qualified candidates are those who have demonstrated scholastic excellence as well as personal merit. If this describes you, CLICK HERE to learn how you can apply.

Application Requirements

Preparing to Apply

Before you apply, please review and prepare the necessary information for your application:

1.) The application requires a pastoral or spiritual character reference and you will also be asked to provide the name and address of the current church you are attending, as well as the pastor of the church.
2.) A short statement of 3-5 sentences asking the following question is required. Question: Please articulate your personal faith in Christ Jesus, using scriptural references where appropriate.
3.) You will be asked if you agree to abide by the following Providence Expectations and follow the expectations for student behavior in the Providence Student Handbook.

Providence Expectations

Weekly church and chapel attendance
Commitment to rigorous academic standards, class attendance, and participation
Completing 15 units of study in Bible as a part of the core curriculum
Non-participation in practices known to be morally wrong by Biblical standards, such as drunkenness, stealing, causing dissension among community members, slanderous or profane language, dishonesty, occult practices, premarital sex, adultery or other sexual sins as defined by the Providence Christian College student handbook.
Abstention from the possession or use of alcoholic beverages (under 21), tobacco products (under 18), non-medical narcotics, or hallucinogenic drugs (including marijuana). Providence is an alcohol-free and tobacco free campus.

Freshman Student Information

Admissions Requirements

ACT minimum: English 18, Math 18, Composite 19
New SAT minimum: Reading and Writing 500, Math 500, Composite 1000
Old SAT minimum: Critical Reading 460, Math 460, Composite 920
High school GPA minimum of 2.5 GPA
The applicant must articulate a credible profession of faith in Jesus Christ. A credible profession would agree with the Apostles’ Creed or one of the other historic ecumenical Christian creeds.

Online Application Steps

Complete and submit the online Application for Admission
Send in your high school or homeschooling association transcript
Send a copy of your ACT or SAT test results
- SAT Code: 7893
- ACT Code: 6958
Pay the $25 application fee
If applicable, send in a copy of your exam scores from any AP, IB, CLEP, or Dual Enrollment courses

Transfer Student Information

We are glad you’re considering a transfer to Providence Christian College! We know that choosing a college can be a daunting decision, especially when changing institutions. Providence accepts transfer students from most accredited post-high school institutions. In fact, most transfer students now at Providence have thrived as they continue their education with us. Please use the following information to better understand the process at Providence.

General Transfer Info

Credit will be accepted from regionally or nationally accredited institutions. Those transferring from unaccredited institutions should contact the Registrar’s Office.
Course credit hours are awarded based on semester units of credit. Quarter credit hours are converted to semester credit hours by multiplying quarter credits by 3/5.
Students may transfer up to 64 semester credits.
A minimum grade of “C” (2.00) is required in a course to receive credit.
Grade point average (GPA) for graduation purposes is based on work completed at Providence and does not include courses taken elsewhere.
All students must complete their last year in residence.
For graduation, at least 9 upper-division credit hours for each concentration must be taken at Providence.
College-level credit earned during the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades (dual credits) will be given credit.
A maximum of 36 credits may be earned by examination (AP, IB, and CLEP exams).
Courses may not transfer due to: low grades (“C-“ or lower), courses taken for credit/no credit or pass/fail, remedial courses, technical or vocational courses, repeat of work already taken, etc.
Courses will transfer after an official transcript is received and after matriculation at Providence.

The registrar will work on a case-by-case basis with applicants seeking to transfer from other colleges or universities to determine how progress toward meeting the applicant’s academic goals can best be achieved.

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