FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
[Bethany, OK] - Starting in Fall 2026, Southern Nazarene University will offer a new competitive scholarship opportunity for Nazarene students and students with Nazarene family heritage. The Marchant Presidential Heritage Scholarship will award up to $15,000 annually to recipients, and applications are now open.
Dr. Steve Betts, Vice President for Enrollment and Student Success, highlights the purpose behind the scholarship, saying, “The Marchant Presidential Heritage Scholarship recognizes high-achieving students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential, and a meaningful connection to the Church of the Nazarene. This scholarship supports students who seek to integrate faith, learning, and service while contributing positively to the campus community.”
To be eligible, students must possess a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA, earn an ACT score of 28 or higher (or an SAT score of 1300 or higher), be a first-time student and maintain full-time enrollment, and demonstrate Nazarene heritage by way of active membership/attendance at a Church of the Nazarene or a parent, grandparent, or guardian with Nazarene affiliation. The application includes submission of a resume, essays, letters of recommendation, and proof of Nazarene heritage.
Applications are open now, and close on May 11, 2026. Recipients will be notified by May 22, 2026. Six finalists for the award will be chosen by a committee composed of SNU administrative leadership, with two winners selected by President Dr. Keith Newman.
For more information or to apply, click the links below or contact Dr. Steve Betts at sbetts@snu.edu.
Southern Nazarene University, located in Bethany, Oklahoma, is a private Christian institution committed to shaping servant leaders since 1899. With more than 50 undergraduate and graduate programs offered on campus and online, SNU emphasizes accessibility, purpose-driven education, and holistic student support.