Join us on our home campus on Saturday, February 15, 2025 for the Spirit of a Forester Scholarship Competition. This invitation-only competition is for students with a 3.7 or higher GPA.
The Spirit of a Forester Scholarship Competition will take place on Saturday morning and will include an interview and extemporaneous essay competition.
Questions? Email admissions@huntington.edu.
A Huntington University Forester…
Chases truth.
Because all truth is God’s truth, Foresters relentlessly pursue it. They seek to glorify their Creator, who charged humanity with the care of His Creation, including every tree, stone, and being in His Creation, and to be “ministers of reconciliation” (2 Cor. 5:18) who see Creation’s redemptive potential. (John 8:32)
Defies complacency.
Foresters never stop trying to improve themselves or the world around them. Failures will happen, but Foresters will use mistakes as growth opportunities. (Romans 8:28)
Remains curious.
College is a fundamental time in education, but a Forester will seek new opportunities to learn long after graduation. (Proverbs 4: 6-7)
Cares completely.
Foresters are dedicated to service, caring for others both willingly and joyfully. They also care about forming relationships within the Forester Nation and nurturing new generations of Foresters. As foresters care for plants in every stage of the life cycle, from seedling to mature tree to acorn, so Foresters get involved in others’ growth through prayer, interpersonal relationships, and giving back to the University. (Romans 12:10)
Embraces interconnectedness.
In a forest, tree roots intertwine and make the ground stronger. Foresters realize that any pursuit – art, literature, math, science, history, etc. – is stronger in community. For Foresters, that community is an authentic space where hard conversations are welcome, opinions are respected, and brotherly love is genuine. A Forester seeks experiences across disciplines and with others, and that interconnectedness becomes a Forester’s strength. (John 15:5)
Has grit.
Like a forester in the wood contending with dirt and branches and leaves, a Forester doesn’t back down from making a difference just because it’s going to get messy. Foresters answer the call to serve. (Isaiah 41:10)
Explores creativity.
Foresters push the boundaries of their art. Not every Forester wields a paint brush or camera, but all Foresters seek innovations, new perspectives, and inventive solutions that propel their disciplines forward. (Colossians 3:23-24)
| Scholarship | Amount Awarded |
|---|---|
| Forester | Full Tuition |
| Cedar | $25,000 per year |
| Evergreen | $22,000 per year |
| Spruce | $19,000 per year |
| Pine | $16,000 per year |
| Fir | $1,000 per year |
(Note: These scholarships replace the initial merit scholarships.)
Now you can earn extra credit towards your final score for the Spirit of a Forester Scholarship Competition. Just follow these 4 steps...
- Select one of the Spirit of a Forester characteristics above that connects to you personally.
- Complete one of the following activities that demonstrates the characteristic you have selected and use that experience to inform your essay in step 3:
- Chases Truth activity examples
- Preach a sermon/lead a class on a Scripture verse of your choice
- Preach a sermon/lead a class on a Scripture verse of your choice
- Defies Complacency activity examples
- Participate in an organization/ministry
- Lead a group, club, conference, or organization
- Remains Curious activity examples
- Complete an extracurricular course, certification, or training (cannot be a high school class)
- Complete an extracurricular course, certification, or training (cannot be a high school class)
- Cares Completely activity examples
- Complete yard work or help with home improvement for someone in your church or neighborhood
- Complete yard work or help with home improvement for someone in your church or neighborhood
- Embraces Interconnectedness activity examples
- Plan, participate in, and/or promote a community, missions, or church activity
- Plan, participate in, and/or promote a community, missions, or church activity
- Has Grit activity examples
- Complete a physical/athletic challenge such as:
- Make 10 consecutive free throws
- Make 10 consecutive soccer goals
- Run the 100 yard dash in 11 seconds
- Hit 10 pitched baseballs in a row
- Make 2 consecutive bowling strikes
- Swim 10 Olympic laps
- Participate in a marathon, triathlon, etc.
- Complete a physical/athletic challenge such as:
- Explores Creativity activity examples
- Record and submit a music, art, theatre, or dance performance
- Submit a film, digital design, fashion design, or engineering/architectural design or project
- Chases Truth activity examples
- Write a 250-300 word essay explaining how this value has impacted you and how it will influence your journey into college and your future career.
- The essay must be a minimum of 250 words and a maximum of 300 words.
- Ensure your essay reflects thoughtful, authentic engagement with the chosen topic.
- Submit your essay by Wednesday, October 16th.
- Submit your extra credit to admissions@huntington.edu
- Email subject: SOaF Extra Credit, Name, Characteristic
- Written essay needs to be attached to the email.