Van Washer Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who is a relative of a former Cumberland student enrolled during the years of 1956 through 1982. The recipient must have a high school GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale and an ACT composite score of 20 or an equivalent SAT critical reading and mathematics combined score. The award will be based on need and given to a student who has displayed outstanding citizenship. The scholarship may remain intact if the student maintains a 2.80 GPA and is making normal progress toward graduation. The award can be made for no more than eight semesters. Mr. Washer currently lives in Hendersonville, TN. During his years at Cumberland University, he served as coach of both the varsity basketball and baseball teams.