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A. J. Gordon Scholars

Cultivating the Curiosity and Character of Emerging Scholars and Leaders

Since 1983, The A. J. Gordon Scholars program has been cultivating the individual curiosity and initiative of earnest, globally-minded undergraduate Christian scholars. Character and influence are formed through growing knowledge, understanding, and experience in each scholar’s chosen areas of study and interest. This program fosters imagination, creativity, personal and community engagement, and professional influence for faithful citizenship.

Over the course of your four years at Gordon, you will join in A. J. retreats, attend workshops, establish mentoring relationships, participate in community asset projects and engage in additional Gordon College Honors & Scholars programming.

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Gordon College student, Jillian Pontz, works with an elementary school student.

Student Spotlight

"I started my time at Gordon not entirely knowing in what direction I wanted to take my variety of interests which included education, music, and ministry; however, I knew that Gordon was a place that would cover all my bases. Participating in my education classes and many different conversations with many amazing people, I realized that teaching is my call. In my study abroad experience to Costa Rica, an experience that helped form my worldview, I discovered how teaching and the relationships I form with the children can be a ministry in and of itself. Being a part of the A. J. program has equipped me with the people and also with the confidence to say yes to the things that are scary, knowing that they will help me grow."

— Jillian Pontz Elementary Education major; Spanish and Special Education minor

Highlights

As Gordon's heritage scholars program, the four-year A. J. Gordon Scholars Program is designed to foster imagination, creativity, personal and community engagement, and professional influence for faithful citizenship.

  • $25,000 annual scholarship
  • Close cohorts
  • Seminars, retreats, and social experiences
  • Individualized coaching
  • Individualized learning plan
  • Preparation for servant-leadership through practical experiences in community engagement 

Questions? We're here to help.

Chris Carlson
Director of A.J. Gordon Scholars

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