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    Godbold College of Business Scholarship Application 2027

    Students planning to major in an eligible business program can compete for one of four scholarships:
    • Godbold Scholarship - full tuition, renewable for 8 semesters
    • LeGrand Ware Scholarship - $6,000, one-time award
    • Belk-Ellis Scholarship - $3,000, one-time award
    • Marshalls Scholarship - $1,000, one-time award
    Eligible majors are Accounting, Economics and Finance, Healthcare Management, International Business, Management, Marketing, and Sport Management.

    Please complete the application in its entirety to be considered for this scholarship. To be eligible for scholarship consideration, you must be admitted to Gardner-Webb University. Should you have any questions, please contact Undergraduate Admissions at admissions@gardner-webb.edu or 704-406-2550.

    Please submit your essay and completed application by January 10 at 11:59 p.m.
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    A Gardner-Webb business education is designed to prepare students to lead with purpose, pursue excellence, and use their knowledge and talents to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

    In an essay of 500 words or fewer, explain why you want to pursue a business degree at Gardner-Webb University and how you hope to use the knowledge, experiences, and opportunities gained through the program to serve God and humanity.

    This essay must be your original work and written entirely in your own words. Please do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to write, generate, or substantially revise your essay. We want to hear directly from you and understand your experiences, perspective, and voice.

    Have you completed your FAFSA application and added GWU's school code?