Hendrix College encourages students to seek knowledge and growth
outside the classroom through a variety of extracurricular, co-curricular, leadership,
and service programs. The following scholarship opportunities award students for
their talents and achievements while in high school.
Each Hendrix scholarship awards $2,000 per year
for up to four years of full-time enrollment, contingent on the student maintaining
a 2.0 GPA and fulfilling the requirements of the individual scholarship program. Students
are encouraged to apply for all performing and fine arts, leadership, and service
scholarships for which they are eligible. However, only one scholarship from among
all such categories may be awarded to each student. Scholarships
may be awarded in addition to other scholarships and awards.
TO APPLY: Complete the online scholarship application for the
extracurricular scholarships for which you wish to be considered by February
1. Supporting documents, as noted below and on the scholarship application,
must also be submitted by February 1. Documents sent directly to the Office of Admission
should clearly indicate the scholarship for which they are being submitted.
Auditions, if required, must be completed by March 13. To schedule
your audition, contact Jenn McKenzie, Campus Visit Coordinator, at
mckenziej@hendrix.edu
or 800-277-9017. While live auditions are preferred, recorded auditions are accepted
in cases where students live at some distance and do not plan to visit campus before
March 13.
United Methodist Youth Fellowship Leadership Scholarship
$2,000 per year
United Methodist Youth Fellowship Leadership Scholars have provided significant
leadership in local church, district, and conference youth ministries of the United
Methodist Church and demonstrate outstanding potential for Christian leadership
on the Hendrix campus. Each applicant must be a member of a United Methodist church
and provide notable leadership roles within the church and youth group. Those involved
in leadership at the district, conference, jurisdictional, and national levels are
strongly encouraged to apply.
Students who qualify for the scholarship, but whose financial needs are met by
other scholarships or sources, are still encouraged to apply for the scholarship
program. Students who do not receive funds can still participate in the program.
Renewal of the scholarship for up to three additional years is dependent on the
successful completion of a set program that includes participation in retreats,
monthly group meetings, and individual projects. The program expectations will be
outlined in the letter awarding the scholarship.
Application Requirements:
The online scholarship application, including:
- A résumé that lists and describes past leadership involvement in the United
Methodist Church; and
- An essay in which you address the following:
- a personal faith statement;
- what you have learned about yourself and others from your leadership experiences;
- goals to be achieved as a UMYF Leadership Scholar at Hendrix; and
- specific leadership skills and behaviors that you would like to develop
while a student at Hendrix
Click here to start the United Methodist Youth Fellowship Leadership Scholarship.
Please see below for specific application requirements for each emphasis.
Miller Center Service Scholarship
$2,000 per year
The Miller Center for Vocation, Ethics, and Calling encourages students to see
their years in college as a period of discernment, a time for extended and deep
reflection about who they are called to be in life. The Miller Center Service Scholarship
program recognizes that it is often by serving those in need that we discover what
our life's work should most truly be about. Miller Center Service Scholars are individuals
who have worked effectively and enthusiastically in the past with volunteer service
projects, who have a commitment to volunteering regularly while in college, and
who demonstrate a resolve to make leadership through volunteer service a part of
their future.
Renewal of the scholarship for up to three additional years is dependent on the
successful completion of a set program that includes completing a certain number
of volunteer service hours per semester and attending other outside class meetings.
The program expectations will be outlined in the letter awarding the scholarship.
Application Requirements:
The online scholarship application, including:
- A résumé that lists and describes past involvement in organizations and volunteer
service projects, highlighting where appropriate activities that exceeded graduation
requirements or club organizations; and
- An essay in which you address the following:
- the extent to which your service to others has required leadership and self-initiative;
- what you have learned about yourself and about life from your volunteer
experiences thus far; and
- your reasons for wanting to continue volunteering during college
Click here to start the Miller Center Service Scholarship. Please see below
for specific application requirements for each emphasis.
Hendrix College Impact Scholarship
$2,000 per year
The Hendrix College Impact
Scholarship is awarded to students that have a desire to work toward social
justice-related issues such as gender equality, poverty, diversity &
inclusion, LGBTQ equality, and many other public policy, advocacy, and
awareness issues. The scholarship program will be designed to cultivate active
leaders for social change through self-examination, professional development,
and community and campus involvement. Applicants must have a demonstrated
passion in pursuing these efforts through previous involvement in community or
school-related organizations or projects designed to further such causes.
Participation in the Impact Scholars program may also be applied toward an
Odyssey credit (Professional and Leadership Development).
Renewal of the scholarship
for up to three additional years is dependent on the successful completion of a
set program
Application Requirements:
The online scholarship application, including:
- A résumé listing and describing past and current leadership involvement; and
- An essay in which you address the following:
- a personal leadership statement;
- what you have learned about yourself and others from your leadership experiences;
- specific leadership skills and behaviors that you would like to develop
while a student at Hendrix; and
- goals to be achieved while using your leadership talent as a Hendrix student
Click here to start the Hendrix College Leadership Scholarship. Please see below
for specific application requirements for each emphasis.
Performing and Fine Arts Scholarship
$2,000 per year
Performing and Fine Arts Scholarships are awarded in theatre arts and dance,
music, and art. Recipients of these scholarships must participate in the appropriate
program, though an intended major or minor in the area is not required.
Click here to start the Performing and Fine Arts Scholarship. Please see below
for specific application requirements for each emphasis.
Theatre Arts and Dance
In addition to completing the online scholarship application, interested students
must audition* with an appropriate member of the faculty by March 14. Performance
and non-performance applicants are encouraged to apply. A letter of recommendation
from a teacher, though not necessarily from theatre/drama, who can comment on creative
ability, cooperation, and willingness to work with others must also be sent directly
to the Hendrix Office of Admission or Department of Theatre Arts and Dance.
*Click here for information regarding audition requirements.
Music
In addition to completing the online scholarship application, interested students
must audition* with an appropriate member of the faculty by March 14. At their audition,
applicants must also provide contact information for a director or ensemble teacher
who can comment on musical talent, performing ability, cooperation, and willingness
and ability to work with others.
*Click here for information regarding audition requirements.
Art
When completing the online scholarship application, interested students must
submit the URL to a set of images on Flickr that contains 10-20 images of their
artwork. Descriptions should include the name, title, medium, dimensions, and date
of the piece being presented. Information about setting up a Flickr account is available
on the online scholarship application, or visit
www.flickr.com.