The Gold and White Challenge
Geneva’s Gold & White Program provides $4,000 over four years to students referred by alumni through the program. In the fall of 2020, it brought 43 students into the incoming freshman class.
This year Geneva College President, Calvin L. Troup, PhD, announces a new Gold & White Challenge to encourage even more alumni referrals. As part of the Challenge, he set the goal of 50 students referred through the Gold & White Program to apply to Geneva by Jan. 1, 2021.
Challenge Met!
Thank you and congratulations, alumni! You helped us to meet the goal of 50 students referred through the Gold and White program who made a deposit to come to Geneva!
Don’t stop now, though. Please continue to tell young people about the impact that a Geneva education had on your life and refer students through the Gold & White program!
Challenge Progress
For each student enrollee, alumni referrers will receive an ESV Bible embossed with the Geneva College seal, suitable for family or personal use or gift giving.
All incoming students receive this same embossed Bible when they arrive at Geneva – and the Gold & White referring alumni will receive their Bibles at the same time as the student recipients.
In 1965, Geneva College 'took a risk' by accepting me as a student. Another school did not accept me. My grades just were not "up to their standards". I am so thankful Geneva accepted me. I received an outstanding education as a Math major with a Bible/Philosophy minor.
More importantly, I became a Christian during my sophomore year, hence the minor. What a privilege to be able to tell prospective students how much the education I gained at Geneva prepared me for a life of service and essentially give them a gift of a $4,000 grant through the Gold and White Program.
How rewarding it is when students accept the offer and enroll in Geneva College. I encourage other alumni to consider who you may be able to help by offering the Gold and White Program."
Rev. Bruce Backensto, '69
First Reformed Presbyterian Church of Beaver Falls, PA
The Gold and White scholarship helped to relieve some financial pressures. It’s been a great help to me, and I feel grateful and honored to have this scholarship. I enjoy the campus and people. I am glad I came here." Andrew ‘24
Incoming student referred by Rev. Bruce Backensto, '69
through the Geneva Gold & White Program
Any prospective student introduced to Geneva by alumni will receive the following:
$4,000 Grant ($1,000 per year) to students introduced to Geneva during the student’s freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior years of high school.
The Gold & White Alumni Grant is awarded in addition to all other scholarships and grants given by the college, excluding the Legacy Grant*.
You can also send us an email at admissions@geneva.edu or call 800-847-8255 to make a referral or get more information regarding the Gold and White Alumni Grant.
*Legacy Grant is awarded to children and grandchildren of alumni.
Thank you for your interest in The Gold & White Alumni Grant Program.
Before providing the referral, please check with the student or Geneva Admissions to find out if the student already applied to ensure eligibility.
Please note that children and grandchildren of alumni automatically receive the Legacy Grant, which supersedes the Gold & White Alumni Grant Program.
Proceed to The Gold & White Referral Form