The J.O. McClurkan Scholarship
The J.O. McClurkan Scholarship is a full-tuition scholarship for the best of the best, incoming freshmen who exemplify high academic success, leadership and service. Recipients of this award have demonstrated hard work through their high school careers and have touched the lives of others in areas like community service, leadership, extracurricular activities and more. They exhibit the desire to make an impact on their communities and pursue their passions in higher education.
How to Qualify and Apply
To apply for the J. O. McClurkan Scholarship, incoming freshmen must have a 28 or higher on the ACT (1300+ SAT) and a 3.5 or higher GPA (unweighted). ACT Superscores and SAT Score Choices will be accepted for this scholarship. Students must apply to the University and submit the McClurkan scholarship application, their transcript and test scores. Top applicants are then invited to interview at McClurkan Day in the spring.
The deadline to apply for the McClurkan scholarship is Friday, February 20, 2026.
McClurkan Day
The top candidates for Trevecca’s most prestigious scholarship are invited to campus for McClurkan Scholarship Day. As we celebrate the academic achievements of these hard-working, driven students, we also give them the chance to experience the campus and interact with fellow scholars. Students who are invited and attend will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with professors in their intended field of study; tour the campus with current students; and interview with Trevecca’s administrators, staff and faculty. This V.I.P. day is tailor-made for the exceptional students who are the top McClurkan candidates.
Being selected to compete at McClurkan Scholarship Day qualifies a student as a "McClurkan scholar." As the best and brightest, students attaining this status have unique opportunities and receive special recognition at commencement.
McClurkan Scholarship Day for fall 2026 will take place Friday, March 6, 2026. Participation is by invitation only.
History of the Scholarship
The J. O. McClurkan Scholarship is named in honor of Trevecca’s founder and first president, Reverend J.O. McClurkan. McClurkan founded Trevecca as a ministry training school called the Pentecostal Mission to equip men and women to preach the message of holiness and salvation. He served as president from Trevecca’s beginning in 1901 until his death in 1914. In addition to this role, he was a man of compassion and service.
Following his passing, his obituary read, “Probably no minister in Nashville had done more to create for the [poor] a broader and more wholesome vision of life than Dr. McClurkan, who eagerly accepted every opportunity to stoop down and assist his weaker brother or sister.”
In addition to preparing students to follow God’s call, he was responsible for founding the Trevecca Hospital and the Pentecostal Home for Girls. Recipients of the McClurkan scholarship continue in his legacy of leadership and servant-heartedness and embody his spirit, which is best described by the simple phrase “He lived for others.”
2025 McClurkan Scholars
Garrett Webster
From Cornersville, Tennessee, Garrett Webster is an Eagle Scout from Troop 273. A member of numerous leadership and nature-focused clubs, Garrett enjoys helping his community grow. The youngest of three children in his family, Garrett plans to follow in his siblings’ footsteps by entering the medical field. He plans to pursue a degree in biology prior to attending medical school.
Harrison Massey
A native of Nashville, Tennessee, Harrison Massey attends Davidson Academy. Throughout his 14 years at Davidson, Harrison was involved in activities that included baseball, basketball, speech and debate and student government. His passion for communication and peace has inspired him to pursue a degree in communications to spread encouragement in the career where he finds his calling.
Dylan Anderson
Also from Nashville, Dylan Anderson is a dedicated follower of Christ who strives to glorify God in everything she does. A rising graduate of Franklin Road Academy, she has been active in school musical productions, served as a leader on her church worship team and tutored fellow students through the National Honor Society. Dylan plans to major in worship arts and pursue a career in ministry, sharing God’s love through her talents.
