2025–26 Dr. Deforia Lane Kingdom Diversity Scholarship

Admitted students, domestic or international, who have not matriculated to the university may apply for this scholarship if they meet the following criteria:

• Demonstrate and represent a commitment to Kingdom Diversity that aligns and supports the university’s "Commitment to Kingdom Diversity Statement"
• Commitment to advancing diverse organizations, ministries, communities, or outreach to the nations as demonstrated by the application process
• Demonstrate interest or commitment to participating in Cedarville's initiatives to look more like heaven than it does right now by encouraging enrollment of students from all ethnicities, locations, and economic backgrounds
• Plan to enroll at Cedarville as a degree-seeking undergraduate student

To apply for the Dr. Deforia Lane Kingdom Diversity Scholarship:

• Complete the online scholarship application by February 28, 2025
  • As part of the online application, complete the essay (300-750 word maximum) describing your personal background and experience and how you believe your experiences can enrich Cedarville’s campus experience.

• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the International Student Financial Form (ISFF).
  • FAFSA Filers (US citizens and eligible non-citizens): Complete and submit the 2025-26 FAFSA by February 18, 2025.
    • The 2025-26 FAFSA should be available beginning December 1, 2024 and is based on final 2023 tax data.
  • ISFF Filers (international students who cannot complete the FAFSA): Complete the 2025-26 ISFF by February 18, 2025.

Application Deadline & Decision Date:

• Application Deadline: All application documents must be received by February 28, 2025.
• Decision Date: Scholarship decisions will be announced in mid-March 2025.

Up to $5,000 per year for selected students

• Full-time enrollment required (minimum 12 credit hours per semester at Cedarville)
• Eligibility expires after eight semesters of attendance
• Limited to fall and spring semesters only
• This award may be combined with other scholarships and grants

Yes, this award is renewable as long as the student maintains Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) and remains in good standing with the University. Students receiving this award may be asked from time to time to help in encouraging additional students from similar backgrounds to attend or to help encourage newly arriving students to create a healthy community of support. "Good standing" shall be determined as follows:

In support of Cedarville University's commitment to the individual and communal benefits of the Cedarville community covenant, an annual review of student conduct will be required for scholarship renewal. Any student who, in the sole discretion of the Student Life Deans, has demonstrated a pattern of conduct that indicates disregard for University policies will not be considered eligible for scholarship renewal.

If a student believes his/her status of scholarship eligibility was determined in error or inappropriately, the student has the option to appeal. The student should submit a letter of appeal that details the factors that should be considered in his/her scholarship standing with the University, as well as his/her plans to address the concerns which led to the standing. Submit the appeal to the Director for Student Development within 14 days of notice of non-renewal. The appeal will be reviewed and the student will receive a response within two weeks of a complete submission of the appeal.