To qualify for this scholarship, prospective students must apply and be admitted to HLGU, and have an ACT primary composite score of 27 or higher. Students then present an essay and go through an interview with a panel of three faculty members.

Tucker, from Lake Saint Louis, is the daughter of Brandon and Kelly Tucker. She is being homeschooled and has been active in going on mission trips, enjoying music and helping out with vacation bible school. She is undecided for her major.

Mobley, from Hallsville, Texas, is the daughter of Michael and Erica Mobley. She is completing her high school years at Longview Christian School, where she was active in volleyball, music (violin and guitar) and volunteering. She plans to be a part of the nursing department.

鈥淲e are proud of all the students that competed this year for this prestigious scholarship,鈥� Rachael Abrahamson, HLGU director of admissions, said in a press release. 鈥淚鈥檓 proud of the hard work that our recipients and non-recipients put into their essays and interviews. I鈥檓 looking forward to what each participant is going to bring to HLGU in the years to come.鈥�

HLGU is proud to name two winners for the full tuition Founders Scholarship to two students who will be freshmen at 番茄社区 University in the fall. The 2023 Founders Scholarship recipients are Lauren Secoy and Josey Watznauer.

To qualify for this scholarship, prospective students must apply and be admitted to HLGU, and have an ACT primary composite score of 27 or higher. Students then present an essay and go through an interview with a panel of three faculty members.

Lauren Secoy is a tremendous leader at Marquette High School in Chesterfield, MO. Lauren plans to major in psychology at HLGU. She鈥檚 currently involved with the Marquette Theatre Company, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, National Honor Society, and Peer Tutoring. She attends Pathfinder Church, where she serves in leadership of students interested in studying the Bible. Lauren says that when she visited HLGU鈥檚 campus, she knew that God was leading her to attend the University to continue her walk with the Lord and grow in her field of study.

鈥淟auren exudes grace and humility, as well as kindness and sincerity,鈥� said Assistant Director of Admissions Scott Douglas. 鈥淪he has quickly grown to love HLGU. She has been a highlight of my recruitment season, and she and her family will be a tremendous plus to HLGU for many years to come.鈥�

Josey Watznauer is a phenomenal student who goes to Danville Sr. High School in Danville, IA. She is undecided about her major, but is considering education and computer science at HLGU. She is top of her class at Danville Sr. High, and everyone involved in the Founders Scholarship day was impressed with her joy and professionalism.

鈥淲e are excited to see the energy and charisma that Josey will bring to the University,鈥� said Admissions Counselor Logan Ross. 鈥淪he will fit in very well here at HLGU and will add tremendous strength to our student body.鈥�

鈥淚n the world of admissions, counselors have the opportunity to meet students who we all know are going to exceed our expectations, said Director of Admissions Rachael Abrahamson. 鈥淟auren and Josey are two such students. I have high hopes for them as student at HLGU and look forward to seeing what they are going to accomplish with their time here.鈥�

To qualify for this scholarship, prospective students must apply and be admitted to HLGU, and have an ACT primary composite score of 27 or higher. Students then present an essay and go through an interview with a panel of three faculty members.

Faith, of Sidney, OH, plans on pursuing a degree in nursing, while Brandon, of Lake St. Louis will major in Computer Sciences.

鈥淎ll of us in the admissions office are excited to welcome Faith and Brandon to campus,鈥� said Rachael Abrahamson, director of admissions, 鈥渁nd we very much enjoyed working with all the Founders Scholarship applicants. Each of them has something unique to bring to 番茄社区 University, and we look forward to seeing what they are going to do, and how far they will go, in the future.鈥�