Established through a generous donation, Waynesburg University will offer The Mary Helen and Bill George Annual Scholarship for the Study of Historic Christian Leaders to eligible applicants.
This is a great opportunity for our students to apply themselves to the rigor of research, writing and presenting at the graduate level."
The fund will provide an annual scholarship that encourages and inspires a student at Waynesburg University to study and write about a Christian leader in historical context along with his or her application of leadership skills. The scholarship will cover tuition, room and board over a 12-month period for a student in return for their research.
Over time, the goal of this scholarship is to develop a library of scholarly research related to understanding the leadership characteristics of significant Christian leaders and their impact on the world, available on campus.
“This is a great opportunity for our students to apply themselves to the rigor of research, writing and presenting at the graduate level,” said Josh Sumpter, assistant professor of Biblical and Ministry Studies and University Chaplain. “This scholarship is consistent with our mission at Waynesburg University, where students make connections between faith, serving and learning so that they may faithfully impact their communities and the world. I am looking forward to working with our applicants as they grow in faith, in knowledge and in the ways that they grow as Christian leaders themselves through this project.”
Current Waynesburg University undergraduate juniors and seniors as well as graduate students, including graduate assistants, may apply for The Mary Helen and Bill George Annual Scholarship for the Study of Historic Christian Leaders.
Candidates must submit a research proposal for review and consideration along with completing a brief application. The scholarship recipient will be mentored by a member of the selection committee, who will also help in the development and review of the research paper. After completing the research and paper, the recipient will share their work in a public forum on campus.
Applications for the inaugural scholarship are currently being accepted for the 2024-2025 academic year and are due by Monday, June 17. For more information, please contact Sumpter at jdsumpte@waynesburg.edu.
