Mosaic Leadership Scholarship Application

The Mosaic Leadership Scholarship is designed to recruit students who desire to be servant-leaders in multiethnic, multicultural ministries and churches. This scholarship is worth up to $24,000 over the course of four years ($3,000 per semester). Up to six new Mosaic Leadership Scholarships will be awarded each academic year. All incoming (freshman and/or transfer) students are encouraged to apply. Students of any ethnic or racial background are welcome to apply.

The Scholarship Committee will select students who best meet the application requirements, demonstrate academic strength, and have Christian Leadership development as well as a commitment to growing and learning.

*All fields are required.

First Name*

Last Name*

Email Address*
Please input the same email used on your application.

Student Type*

First-time Freshman

Transfer

Current GPA:*
Cumulative GPA for transfer students and unweighted GPA for high school students. Minimum GPA to be considered is 2.75.

Entry Term/Year:*

Fall 2025

Spring 2026

P A R T I

The Mosaic Leadership Scholarship is for students who demonstrate a call to vocational ministry through being actively involved in serving a church or ministry oriented non-profit. Please have a pastor/church leader submit a recommendation letter on your behalf articulating your involvement in his or her church/organization, as well as any other reasons your should be selected for this scholarship.

Please have your pastor send the letter at admissions@occ.edu

I understand that in order to be considered for the Mosaic Leadership Scholarship I must have a pastoral recommendation on my behalf on file by the deadline.

Deadline is November 1 for the Spring Semester and April 1 for the Fall.

Home church:*

Active involvement in activities that showcase your leadership skills and/or call to ministry:

P A R T II

Record a 2-5 minute video -- please briefly introduce yourself and share your passions and values, THEN answer the following questions:*

Why does cultural diversity matter in the kingdom of God and how do you see yourself enhancing OCC’s culturally diverse learning community?
How and in what context(s) do you see yourself being a servant-leader after college?

Once you hit the "Ready" button, you will have 30 seconds before the system starts recording automatically, or you can you can click the "Record" button to start recording when you're ready. The system will automatically stop recording at the 5 minute mark, or you can to stop recording when you're done.

If you're not satisfied with your video, you may try again before submitting.

P A R T III

“I realize that in order to renew the Mosaic Leadership Scholarship each year I must:

Maintain a 2.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) at Ozark Christian College
Remain in compliance with the college handbook and student guidelines of the college
Meet once a semester with the Director of Multicultural Affairs
Attend at least three Multicultural Affairs events per semester
Visit a cross cultural environment at least once per semester

In addition, I understand that my scholarship will be coordinated with federal and Ozark Christian College financial aid to which I may be entitled. I affirm by my signature that the information contained in my application is my own work, factually true and honestly presented.”

In place of a signature, please type your full legal name: