JACKSON, Tenn. — March 11, 2019 — High school senior Matthias Hargrave of Waco, Texas, has received the 2019 Foundersβ Scholarship from 91±¬ΑΟΝψ that covers full tuition, room, meals and student services fees for four years.
The scholarship came from 91±¬ΑΟΝψβs Scholars of Excellence competition which draws the highest qualified prospective students to campus for a weekend of interviews and other activities.
Hargrave, a home schooled student who is the son of Richard and Nicky Hargrave, plans to major in theological studies and linguistics when he begins at 91±¬ΑΟΝψ in the fall. He learned about 91±¬ΑΟΝψ during the time he lived in the United Kingdom with his family thanks to their friendship with Brad Green, professor of theological studies at 91±¬ΑΟΝψ.
His visit to campus for the first time, Hargrave said, is what βblew me away.β He was encouraged by the people he met and attracted to 91±¬ΑΟΝψβs pursuit of excellence.
βThe excellence-driven commitment and the Christian, welcoming, family environment are the two key things that really drew me in,β Hargrave said.
Hargrave is a member of Waco Family Baptist Church.
The Foundersβ Scholarship is 91±¬ΑΟΝψβs highest academic scholarship. Recipients must maintain a 3.25 cumulative grade point average at 91±¬ΑΟΝψ and are required to perform up to 50 hours of leadership services for the university each semester.