Residential Scholars Program

The Residential Scholars Program has its roots beginning in the early 2000s and continues today under the guidance of the Study Center’s Directors of Undergraduate Ministries. Composed of students from various Grounds ministries, the Residential Scholars Program exists to foster intentional community for Christian formation—all rooted in the gospel.

What is intentional community for Christian formation?

Residents celebrate together, mourn together, and work through conflict together. Above all, they belong to each other. Male participants live together at the Study Center, and female students live in the “Yellow House” next door.

Through each aspect of the program, residents are encouraged to grow in their knowledge of Scripture and their faith in God. These opportunities include participating in a biblical theology class that explores the overarching story of the Bible, attending lectures hosted by the Study Center, and more.

Resident Rhythms:

  • Back to School Retreat (August)

  • Weekly Thursday Night Dinners and Curriculum Discussions

  • Weekly House Meetings (day/time determined by residents)

  • Bi-Weekly Mentoring Meetings

The 2026-2027 Residential Scholars Program application is closed.

Please reach out to drew@studycenter.net or katie@studycenter.net if you have any questions or are interested in applying next year.

2025 - 2026 Residential Scholars

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    Avery Bath

  • Young man with short brown hair wearing glasses and a gray T-shirt with the words 'CHRISTIAN HOOS. EXALT' printed on it, standing outdoors in front of lush green trees and foliage.

    John Berberian

  • A young woman with long dark hair and a white t-shirt smiling outdoors in front of green leafy trees.

    Cynthia Cheikho

  • A young man smiling outdoors in front of green trees

    Logan Foster

  • A young woman smiling outdoors in front of green trees, wearing glasses, a floral patterned dress, and a cross necklace.

    Bethany Gaubatz

  • A young man with brown hair, glasses, and a mustache is smiling in front of a leafy green background. He is wearing a navy blue zip-up jacket with the Virginia Cavaliers logo on it.

    Tim Graff

  • A young woman with long wavy brown hair, wearing pearl earrings, a gold cross necklace, and a magenta blouse, standing outdoors with green foliage in the background, smiling at the camera.

    Caroline Haig

  • A young woman with long, light brown hair and fair skin smiling outdoors in front of green bushes, wearing a black and white striped shirt and a gold necklace.

    Charlotte Hannis

  • A young woman with long blonde hair and blue eyes smiling outdoors in front of green bushes, wearing a black top and a delicate silver necklace with a small plus and round pendant.

    Bethany Lang

  • Young man with dark hair, smiling, wearing a white polo shirt, standing outdoors in front of a lush green bush.

    Micaiah Lee

  • A young man smiling outdoors, wearing a beige cap and an orange T-shirt with

    Chris Messmore

  • A young woman with curly hair and blue eyes smiling outdoors against a background of trees and a wooden fence.

    Claire Newsom

  • A young man with dark curly hair smiling outdoors in front of green foliage.

    Nolan Robertson

  • A young man with glasses, short dark hair, and light skin stands outdoors in front of a leafy green tree. He is wearing a black V-neck shirt and has a slight smile.

    Micah Sabol

  • A young woman with shoulder-length wavy brown hair smiling outdoors in front of green trees.

    Ainsley Shonka

  • A young woman with short brown hair smiling outdoors in front of green leafy trees, wearing a navy blue dress and a gold necklace.

    Lily Thompson

  • A young woman with long dark hair and earrings smiling outdoors in front of green shrubbery.

    Caroline Vincent

  • A young woman with light skin, brown hair, and blue eyes smiling outdoors, wearing a blue top, small gold hoop earrings, and a gold necklace with a cross pendant, with green trees and bushes in the background.

    Grace Walbroehl

  • A young man with glasses and short light brown hair, wearing a pink button-up shirt, smiling outdoors in front of green foliage.

    Luke Watson

  • A young woman with curly red hair smiling outdoors in front of green foliage and a tree.

    Heidi Ziegler

A smiling woman with brown hair and a dark gray shirt and a smiling man with short light brown hair and a plaid blue shirt standing in front of a wooden shingle wall.

Do you have any questions about the Residential Program?

Contact Drew Masterson at drew@studycenter.net or Katie Black at katie@studycenter.net.


Drew Masterson, Co-Director of Undergraduate Ministries, Read Bio

Katie Black, Co-Director of Undergraduate Ministries, Read Bio