Hendrix Scholarship

About the Hendrix Scholarship

The Hendrix Scholarship Competition is a premier program established in 1988 by Mr. Willard R. Hendrix of Nashville, Tennessee. Hendrix was a successful Nashville civic leader and businessman who had a great desire to bring qualified and dedicated faculty into contact with outstanding and deserving students. The establishment of the Hendrix Endowment Trust and the Hendrix Scholarship Competition are the fulfillment of one of Mr. Hendrix’s dreams. As the grandson of Bethel University President W.W. Hendrix, the younger Hendrix wanted to pay tribute to his grandfather, who had earned the reputation of outstanding educator. It was President Hendrix who reopened Bethel University on a new McKenzie, Tennessee campus after the Civil War. Willard Hendrix established the trust just two months before his death in August 1988. Since that time, students have been competing for the prestigous award.

About the Competition

The competition, which occurs in February of each year, is a two-day event where students are tested in academic ability. The winner of the competition will earn full tuition, room and board. A runner-up will earn full tuition. All others who compete will be considered for Bethel’s remaining institutional grants. Click here for information on other institution-sponsored scholarships and grants.

Am I eligible for this scholarship?

In order to be considered for the Hendrix Competition, you must be a high school senior with at least a 3.25 GPA and a 24/*1090 or above ACT/SAT score. The winner and runner up must maintain a 3.6 GPA to renew the scholarship each year.

*The 1090 SAT score is a combination of Critical Reading and Math only.

How do I enter the competition?

In order to be considered for the Hendrix Compeition, the following is required:

1. Apply for admission

2. Apply for competition

3. Submit official 7^th semester transcript

4. Submit official ACT or SAT scores.

*Letters of recommendation may be requested.

When is the deadline to apply?

Hendrix applications will not be processed until the 2013 fall semester begins. The deadline for applications will be approximately February 10, 2014. Also, don’t forget to forward transcripts, test scores and recommendations by this date as well.

When will I know if I've been accepted to the competition?

You will be notified once you submit all necessary documentation and are accepted for admission.

When is the Hendrix Scholarship Competition?

The Hendrix Scholarship Competition is held in February each year.

Hendrix Winner and Runner-Up 2013

Winner -- Allie Boyd

Allie is from Savannah, Tennessee. She is the daughter of Jeff and Tammy Boyd. She attends Hardin County High School. Allie’s major will be Pre-Professional Health. She attends Olivet CP Church.

Runner-Up -- Jacob Cobb

Jacob is from Dresden, Tennessee. He is the son of Darran and Dawn Cobb. He attends Dresden High School. Jacob’s major will be Criminal Justice. He is of the Baptist faith.