Transfer Student Scholarships

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 cumulative college 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.

  
  Eligibility:

  • Status
    • New full-time degree-seeking student admitted to Ozark Christian College
    • 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 diversity
  • Academic
    • Has a cumulative college GPA of a 2.75

  Application Process:

  • Complete the Mosaic Leadership Scholarship application
  • 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
  • This scholarship is in the amount of $2,000 ($250 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).

  HOW TO APPLY:

  • Attend an official Tuesday Tour and complete application for admission