Named Scholarships and Endowments
Over many years, alumni and friends of Southern have chosen to invest in Christian
education by creating a lasting legacy through scholarships and endowments. Use this
page to search for a scholarship you may want to contribute toward; each listing has
a unique "Give" link and related options.
Endowment initiators: If you have any questions on how your endowment is showing in
the list, please contact the Advancement office. We would be happy help with any corrections.
Thank you for your patience and support as we continue to update this page.
Students may contact the Financial Aid office with any questions about how to apply
for scholarships at Southern. View Southern's Scholarship Policy here.
If you would like to leave your own legacy through a named scholarship or endowment,
please reach out to Advancement at 423-236-2829 or advancement@southern.edu.
Featured Scholarships and Endowments
First-Generation College StudentThis endowed scholarship provides tuition assistance to students whose parents did not receive a four-year degree
General Endowed ScholarshipGifts to the General Endowed Scholarship will bless all Southern students in need.
Work Initiative Scholarship Endowment (WISE)This work-study scholarship rewards students who contribute toward their tuition by holding a job while studying.
Ray Hefferlin Research & Internship EndowmentYour gift will honor Ray Hefferlin's life-long pursuit of learning with an endowment for collaborative faculty-student research and creative activities in all disciplines.
School of Business Program EndowmentA part of the Business Leadership & Innovation Campaign, it helps fund programing, conference attendance, global travel, research, and other activities.
Vital Faith & Service-Learning ScholarshipRita Vital's life of service has inspired her to encourage students at Southern to also live a life of service by establishing the Rita Vital Endowed Scholarship for Faith and Service Learning.
Dr. Rahn and Natalie Shaw Endowed ScholarshipThis family endowment is for biology, business, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, and physics majors. It intentionally seeks to help those students who may not have top grades but who have the passion and determination to succeed
Marvin Robertson Endowed Concert SeriesHonoring 50 years of the Die Meistersinger legacy led by “Doc” Marvin Robertson, this endowment will be used to further choral education and musical performances for students at Southern Adventist University.
All Named Scholarships and Endowments
We are grateful to all fund initiators. Start your search by entering a word into the Search bar, or filter by any of the other options available.