Sattler’s Commitment to Excellence: Introducing New Awards and Grants
February 28, 2025 2025-02-28 21:40Sattler’s Commitment to Excellence: Introducing New Awards and Grants
When Sattler College welcomed our first class in 2018, we were excited to have one of the top classes across the country in terms of academic performance. That first year, we had an acceptance rate of just 50% due to the academic rigor and readiness for relational discipleship that we sought here at Sattler. All of our incoming students since then have likewise been carefully selected to ensure that they are excited to embody both of these values. However, over the years, we have given out several scholarships to distinguish exceptional students, both for their academic excellence as well as for their commitment to kingdom service.
After launching Entrustment Tuition in 2024 (which fully covers the cost of tuition for every Sattler student!), we were concerned that we would still have a way to distinguish excellence among our incoming students. Our first response to this is that each of our accepted students is an “Entrusted Scholar,” meaning they have already demonstrated a high degree of competence and discipleship. However, some students go even further—demonstrating extraordinary leadership, academic excellence, and kingdom impact. This year, we’re excited to introduce three new merit-based awards as well as the Global Impact Grant to recognize entrusted students who exemplify the highest ideals of Sattler College.
Honoring Excellence
- The Sattler Scholar Award – Awarded to one incoming student who exemplifies outstanding academic achievement and curiosity. This prestigious one-time award provides a $5,000 college-approved Paid Research Trip aligned with the recipient’s field of study, covering travel, lodging, and research-related expenses.
- The Presidential Scholar Award – Given to students with exceptional academic performance. This award covers the cost of all required textbooks.
- The Servant Scholar Award – Given to students with a compelling life story of faith-driven service. This award covers the cost of all required textbooks.
- The Global Impact Grant – Awarded to one international student with financial need and exceptional promise in relational discipleship. This grant fully covers room and board for one academic year, allowing the recipient to immerse themselves in Sattler’s discipleship community.
For complete details on each of these opportunities, please visit this page.
Abbot’s Story
To understand the impact of these new funding opportunities, look no further than Abbot, a Sattler student from Kampala, Uganda. Abbot was a top performer on his national exam and was awarded a prestigious scholarship to study in Algeria. Since he longed for an education that integrated faith and learning, Abbot chose instead to study at Sattler College, where he was awarded Sattler’s William Carey International Scholarship, fully covering his tuition and room and board expenses.
Because of this opportunity, Abbot was able to fully dedicate himself to his studies in computer science, deepening his knowledge and skills. His dedication and excellence ultimately earned him a highly competitive, paid internship at Google—an achievement that will not only transform his future but also create opportunities for others in his community.
Abbot’s story is a testament to what happens when financial barriers are removed and students are empowered to pursue excellence. The new awards seek to do the same for more students—recognizing their achievements and providing them with additional resources to fulfill their calling. The Global Impact Grant, in particular, will be life-changing for international students who sometimes lack the financial means to cover room and board. By alleviating this burden, the grant enables entrusted students, like Abbot, to fully engage in Sattler’s rigorous academics and relational discipleship program without the constant stress of finances.
Apply Before April 1st!
Are you ready to join a community of entrusted students and take your education to the next level? Applications for Sattler College are open, but the deadline is fast approaching! Apply by April 1st to be considered for these prestigious awards.
At Sattler, we are committed to equipping students with an education that instructs the mind, discipleship that shapes the soul, and inspiration that inflames the heart. Whether through Entrustment or these new opportunities, we want to invest in students who are ready to make an impact for Christ.
Don’t miss this opportunity—apply today!