Scholarships and Assistantships

Applicants planning to enroll as full-time students (9 - 12 credit hours) in the Graduate Counseling program may qualify for $1,000 each semester. Two new awards will be made yearly. This is a competitive scholarship requiring an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.5. Decisions will be based on evidence of academic scholarship, a written statement of professional goals, evidence of research experience, a written statement of faith, and written recommendations. Graduate Record Exam quantitative and verbal scores will also be considered. Continued eligibility is possible by maintaining a 3.5 GPA, remaining at full-time student status, and continuing as a student in good standing throughout the graduate program. Applications are due March 1 for the Fall semester and October 1 for the Spring semester.

Applicants planning to enroll as full-time students (9 - 12 credit hours) in the Graduate Counseling program may qualify for $1,000 each semester. Two new awards will be made yearly. This is a competitive scholarship requiring an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.25. Applicants should be able to show evidence of exceptional skills in and a passion for the field of counseling. Decisions will be based on evidence of experience in the field of counseling, a written statement of professional goals, a written statement of faith, and written recommendations. Continued eligibility is possible by maintaining a 3.25 GPA, remaining at full-time student status, and continuing as a student in good standing throughout the graduate program. Applications are due March 1 for the Fall semester and October 1 for the Spring semester.

Applicants planning to enroll as full-time students (9-12 credit hours) in the Graduate Counseling program may apply for the position, to be awarded to one student per year at each campus. A second year may be an option after review. The assistantship requires 15 hours per week to be served in the Graduate Counseling Clinic. This is a competitive scholarship requiring the applicant to have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.25. Decisions will be based on writing and computer skills and an understanding of research design and statistics. Applicants must also submit a written statement of faith and written recommendations. Applications are due March 1 for the Fall semester and October 1 for the Spring semester.

Applicants planning to enroll as full-time students (9-12 credit hours) to the Graduate Counseling program may apply for this position, to be awarded to one student per year at the Marion, Indiana campus. A second year may be an option after review. The research assistantship requires 15 hours per week to be served in the Graduate Counseling Division as a research assistant to the counseling faculty. This is a competitive scholarship requiring the applicant to have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.25. Decisions will be based on writing and computer skills and an understanding of research design and statistics. Applicants must also submit a written statement of faith and supply one written recommendation from a professor, if possible. Applications are due March 1 for the Fall semester and October 1 for the Spring semester.

It was the desire of Janet Bramsen to establish this endowment in order to financially support the Graduate Family Counseling program at Indiana Wesleyan University.  Preference shall be given to graduate students majoring in family counseling who exemplify Christian character and demonstrated excellence in their personal, spiritual and academic endeavors.  A recipient must be in need of financial assistance as demonstrated by the financial information obtained by the Director of Financial Aid.  The recipient must have maintained a G.P.A. of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Applications are due March 1 for the Fall semester and October 1 for the Spring semester.