Scholarships

Presidential

The Presidential Honors Scholarship is awarded to students who excelled academically in their undergraduate degree. To qualify, applicants must have achieved a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.85 or above. Applicants must be accepted into Richmont’s Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program and be starting classes fall or spring term. Recipients of this scholarship will receive $3000 toward their first year at Richmont.

Gateway Scholarship

The Gateway Scholarship will be awarded to students who demonstrate financial need. To qualify, students must submit proof of financial need along with their scholarship application. Applicants must have a 3.0 or higher GPA in their undergraduate program to qualify. Applicants must be accepted into Richmont’s Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program and be starting classes fall or spring term. Recipients of this scholarship will receive $1500 toward their first year at Richmont.

June Braund Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a student with interests in gerontological counseling. Recipients will be awarded up to $5,000 annually with a maximum award of $15,000 over a period of no more than three years. The recipient will be mentored by Dr. Ron Braund, Richmont alumnus who established this scholarship in honor of his mother. The recipient is required to take two approved graduate level courses in gerontology and provide service to families dealing with Alzheimer’s. Detailed information is available from the Financial Aid Office.

Caldwell Scholarship

Former Richmont Board member Tina Currin has chosen to honor her mother, Harriet Caldwell, with the Caldwell Scholarsip. One student will be granted up to a full scholarship (tuition only) for a maximum of three years, provided the recipient maintains satisfactory performance in the program. The recipient will demonstrate strong Christian character and financial need. In addition, applicants applying for the scholarship will write a brief essay.

Harrison Griffith DeKay Scholarship

As a reflection of the donor, this scholarship program is designed to benefit first-year students who show academic merit, financial need, a love of Scripture, and a strong desire to serve God through the ministry of helping. Recipients of the Harrison Griffith DeKay scholarship will receive $750 per semester. The maximum amount awarded to a recipient during enrollment at Richmont is $4,000.

Baird McClure Memorial Scholarship

The Baird McClure Memorial Scholarship was endowed by the late Nick Senter in honor of his cousin, Baird McClure, a true Kingdom servant who served at the Chattanooga Bible Institute for many years and was known for her wit, wisdom, and prayer. This scholarship is for students in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program who have demonstrated financial need. Recipients will be awarded between $1,000 and $5,000 per academic year, as determined by the Scholarship Committee. The maximum amount awarded to a recipient during enrollment at Richmont is $10,000 over a period of no longer than three years.

Malone Family Scholarship

This scholarship was endowed by a generous donor. It will assist students at the Chattanooga campus pursuing a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Richmont. This scholarship is designed for students who demonstrate financial need and academic promise. Recipients will be awarded up to $1,500 tuition assistance per academic year for two to three years.

Paul L Walker Merit Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to students who show the highest level of academic and professional potential. Awards may be granted as full scholarships, covering tuition, fees, and books for students in the two-year Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. Partial awards also may be granted annually.

Willingham Rollinson Scholarship

The Mary and Windy Willingham and Ann Rollinson Scholarship Fund will assist students pursuing a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Richmont. The scholarship is designed for students in the Chattanooga area who demonstrate financial need and who desire to work in an inner-city ministry upon the completion of their graduate studies.

Bridge Scholarship

The Bridge Scholarship fund was developed to encourage and support diversity at Richmont and in the counseling profession. The scholarship is made available through the generous gifts of Richmont Alumni. The scholarship is awarded annually to one student on the Atlanta campus and one student on the Chattanooga campus. This scholarship will provide recipients $5,000 for one year, with the opportunity to be renewed for an additional year. To be eligible for the Bridge Scholarship, applicants must be an ethnic minority, be involved in on-campus multicultural activities while a student, and seek to work with diverse and minority populations upon graduation. Applicants must have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher and maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 while enrolled at Richmont.