Hannibal-LaGrange University is pleased to announce that Ethan Briggs of Hannibal, Missouri, has been awarded the prestigious Founder’s Scholarship, the highest academic award offered at HLGU. 
The Founder’s Scholarship is a full tuition award that recognizes outstanding academic achievement, proven leadership, and a commitment to excellence. Briggs demonstrates these qualities through his academic pursuits, musical involvement, and commitment to his faith and community.
Briggs plans to pursue a degree in Business Administration at Hannibal-LaGrange University. He is actively involved in local worship teams in Hannibal and enjoys working out, as well as playing guitar and piano. He attends Calvary Baptist Church in Hannibal and has already made an impact on campus through his involvement as a dual credit student.
Briggs shared that his decision to attend HLGU was influenced by its Christ-centered mission. “I chose HLGU for its Christian worldview and its strong Christian community of students and faculty,” he said.
Matt Babcock, admissions counselor at HLGU, spoke highly of Briggs and his connection to the university. “Ethan is someone that seems to have a huge heart to connect with what God is doing here at HLGU. He plays in the worship band already and he has a footprint on campus already while he was a dual credit student.”
Founder’s Scholars at Hannibal-LaGrange University have the opportunity to fully engage in campus life through participation in athletics, fine arts, and the honors community, all while pursuing academic excellence. The scholarship is awarded through a competitive process that includes academic qualifications, a leadership essay, and an on-campus interview experience.
For more information about the Founder’s Scholarship and admissions at Hannibal-LaGrange University, visit www.hlg.edu.