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This initiative underscores Faulkner\u2019s longstanding commitment to serving Christian families by making faith-centered higher education more accessible and affordable, reinforcing our commitment to being…","datePublished":"2025-07-10","dateModified":"2025-07-10","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.faulkner.edu\/author\/rburylo\/#Person","name":"Rebecca Burylo","url":"https:\/\/www.faulkner.edu\/author\/rburylo\/","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/37a0c97fbd1eda89e38697defcaf0573?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/37a0c97fbd1eda89e38697defcaf0573?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Faulkner University","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.faulkner.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/Official-Horizontal-480x128.png","url":"https:\/\/www.faulkner.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/Official-Horizontal-480x128.png","width":480,"height":128}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.faulkner.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/Zorn-2279x2259-images-for-GT-page.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.faulkner.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/Zorn-2279x2259-images-for-GT-page.jpg","height":2259,"width":2279},"url":"https:\/\/www.faulkner.edu\/news\/highlights\/faulkner-university-announces-new-church-of-christ-heritage-award\/","about":["Biblical Studies","Highlights","News"],"wordCount":374,"articleBody":"Faulkner University is pleased to announce the launch of its new Church of Christ Heritage Award. This initiative underscores Faulkner\u2019s longstanding commitment to serving Christian families by making faith-centered higher education more accessible and affordable, reinforcing our commitment to being a community where faith shapes futures.The Church of Christ Heritage Award guarantees a minimum financial aid package of $12,000 per year to qualifying students who are members of a church of Christ. This award integrates federal, state, and institutional aid, ensuring a significant reduction in the financial barriers often associated with pursuing a private, Christian education.“Choosing a college is both a financial and spiritual decision,” said Dr. Wayne Baker, Vice President for Traditional Enrollment at Faulkner University. “This award is specifically designed to offer families confidence\u2014not only that a Christian education is within financial reach, but also that their students will be immersed in a community where faith, learning, and service intertwine seamlessly. At Faulkner, faith truly shapes futures.”Established in 1942, Faulkner University continues its tradition of preparing students for meaningful careers and lives of faithful service. The Church of Christ Heritage Award is another step forward in Faulkner\u2019s mission to nurture the spiritual and academic growth of its students.For additional details and eligibility criteria, visit\u00a0www.faulkner.edu\/heritage-award. Congregations and youth groups are encouraged to share this opportunity with families exploring their educational future.Eligibility RequirementsTo qualify for the Church of Christ Heritage Award, students must:Be a member of a church of Christ and submit a letter of verification on church letterhead from a minister or elderSatisfy all admission requirements, remain continuously enrolled (Fall and Spring semesters) until degree completion, and maintain satisfactory academic progressLive on campus during the academic year and enroll full-timeSubmit the FAFSA and apply for all available federal and state aidReceive a total aid package of less than $12,000 per year (excluding loans and work-study) after all federal, state, and institutional aid has been appliedBe a new traditional student, defined as anyone under 24 years old who has not been enrolled at Faulkner within the previous academic yearNot combine this award with any other institutional scholarship, discount, award, or grantUnderstand that standard fees apply"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"News","item":"https:\/\/www.faulkner.edu\/news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Highlights","item":"https:\/\/www.faulkner.edu\/news\/\/highlights\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Faulkner University Announces New Church of Christ Heritage Award","item":"https:\/\/www.faulkner.edu\/news\/highlights\/faulkner-university-announces-new-church-of-christ-heritage-award\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]