Diversity Scholars Program

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Do you care about inclusion and advocacy? Are you interested in intentional leadership development, connecting you with a small cohort? Would you like to broaden your understanding of our diverse work beyond racial, ethnic, and cultural demographics?

Why the Diversity Scholars Program?

At Trinity, we desire that you will flourish as a student. This commitment to your experience drives our passion to help you grow academically, connect through deep and meaningful friendships, and deepen your faith. The Diversity Scholars Leadership Program at Trinity exists because of that commitment, and we are excited thatyou are considering applying for this amazing opportunity.At Trinity Christian College, our very name celebrates the triune nature of God. Diversity is ultimately grounded in Him: one being, three persons, submitting to one another in love. Because our mission recognizes no racial or cultural boundaries, we consciously seek to develop a multiracial, multinational, and multi-denominational community

Putting action behind our words, the Diversity Scholars Leadership Program exists at Trinity to welcome scholars from different backgrounds to ShowUp. This program is for students who want to experience academic excellence, leadership development, opportunities for advocacy development across the college, and spiritual guidance within a framework of embracing and rejoicing in the gift of diversity. The program will connect you with like-minded students and give you significant connections with faculty and staff – all things that will help you flourish as a student at Trinity.

Admission Information

Admission Requirements

  • Possess strong leadership skills and Christian faith commitment
  • Be unconditionally admitted to Trinity Christian College
  • Come from different backgrounds passionate about inclusion and advocacy
  • Have a cumulative high school or college GPA of 3.0 upon admission
  • Complete the FAFSA (recommended by December 1, 2022) (Non‐U.S. citizens should complete Trinity’s Financial Aid form for Non‐United States citizens)

Admission Process

Applications and all support materials must be postmarked or emailed by January 16, 2023.

Mail all items to:
Financial Aid Office
Trinity Christian College
6601 West College Drive
Palos Heights,IL 60463

Materials can also be emailed to scholarships@trnty.edu.

Acceptance.
Advocacy.
Appreciation.
Equality.
Honor.
Inclusion.

Diversity Scholars Program Responsibilities & Benefits

Requirements

Students who receive the Diversity Leadership Scholarship will be welcomed into the Diversity Scholars Program. Active participation in the program is a requirement for the scholarship.

This program is housed within Student Life and deliberately connects students within the program to other scholars and provides leadership development opportunities.

The scholarship is renewable for up to a total of 4 consecutive years if the recipient remains in good standing with the Diversity Scholars Program. 5th year students will need to apply for an extension upon recognition of need.

Program Benefits

The program cultivates leaders on Trinity’s campus, in communities beyond the College, and in students’ upcoming professional and graduate fields. Program benefits:

  • Attending all Diversity Scholars large group meetings, class cohort meetings, mentoring meetings, and events as identified by Director of Multicultural Engagement
  • Maintaining full‐time status as a student (earn at least 24 credits each academic year)
  • Embodying the “ShowUp” posture by being an active participant in campus life
  • Participating in student leadership sophomore year through senior year
  • Achieving a cumulative GPA of 3.0 by the end of sophomore year through graduation.
  • Scholarship Submission: January 16, 2023

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