Norman Vincent Peale Scholarships
The Norman Vincent Peale Scholarships were established in honor of Dr. Norman Vincent Peale by Homer and Margaret Surbeck. A minimum of six prestigious Peale Scholarships worth $18,500 per year will be awarded in the fall of 2013 to incoming freshmen who exhibit high academic ability and who possess school, church and community leadership skills. Peale Scholarships are renewable for four years, provided the student maintains a 3.0 cumulative GPA. To be eligible for a Peale Scholarship, each applicant must meet the academic requirements for a Presidential Scholarship:
- A minimum ACT score (or SAT equivalent) of 27
- A ranking within the top 10% of one's high school class or a minimum GPA of 3.7
Candidates who meet the above criteria and have been accepted for admission to Northwestern College will be invited to participate in one of four Scholarship Day competitions, scheduled for Jan. 14, Jan. 25, Feb. 9, and Feb. 18, 2013. Peale Scholars will be chosen during those competitions based on their academic achievements as well as:
- Strong Christian commitment
- Demonstrated leadership skills
