IACCA Scholarship Fund

John Melvin University Scholarship Endowment Fund

At John Melvin University, we are committed to developing Christian leaders who compete with excellence, serve with humility, and lead with integrity. Through the John Melvin University Scholarship Fund, we provide financial support to deserving student-athletes who are pursuing both competitive athletics and a Christ-centered education.

This scholarship fund is hosted by the
International Association of Christian Collegiate Athletes (IACCA, Inc.),
the official Direct Support Organization (DSO) of
John Melvin University.

IACCA, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, and all contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

Why Contribute to the John Melvin University Athletics Endowment Fund

College athletics shapes more than competitors — it shapes character.

At John Melvin University, our student-athletes are not just training for championships. They are developing discipline, leadership, integrity, and faith. They compete with excellence while pursuing a Christ-centered education that prepares them for influence far beyond the field.

But excellence requires stability.

The JMU Athletics Endowment Fund, hosted by the International Association of Christian Collegiate Athletes, was created to ensure that Christian collegiate athletics at John Melvin University is not dependent on short-term fundraising cycles or seasonal success. Instead, it provides a permanent financial foundation that sustains scholarships, strengthens programs, supports facilities, and invests in coaching development for generations to come.

When you contribute to this endowment:

• You create annual scholarship support that lasts forever.

• You protect Christian athletics from economic uncertainty.

• You invest in leaders who will impact churches, businesses, families, and communities.

• You help build institutional strength and long-term credibility.

• You leave a legacy that outlives a single season.

Unlike an annual gift that meets an immediate need, an endowed gift continues to give year after year. The principal remains intact, while investment earnings provide sustainable funding for student-athletes in perpetuity.

This is more than supporting sports.

It is strengthening faith-based higher education.
It is empowering young leaders.
It is building something permanent.

Your tax-deductible contribution through IACCA (501(c)(3)) is an investment in excellence, stewardship, and Kingdom impact.

Together, we can ensure that Christian student-athletes at John Melvin University compete with purpose — and that the foundation beneath them is built to last.

The Story of IACCA

The International Association of Christian Collegiate Athletes (IACCA, Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving as the official Direct Support Organization (DSO) for John Melvin University (JMU) and John Melvin Christian College (JMCC) campuses in Central and Northwest Florida.

Our mission is clear and multifaceted: to strengthen faith-driven athletics by raising financial support, securing athletic facilities, and providing scholarships, mission trips, and sports ministry opportunities.

As the designated DSO, IACCA plays a vital role in fueling the vision and growth of JMU and JMCC athletics. We oversee fundraising initiatives, cultivate lasting donor partnerships, and drive resource development—always in full alignment with state regulations and institutional guidelines. Every effort is focused on enhancing the athletic experience of our student-athletes while advancing the mission of Christ-centered education.

By bridging the gap between Christian values and collegiate athletics, IACCA provides a unique platform where student-athletes can pursue excellence in their sport while deepening their faith and character. Our programs and partnerships create an environment where athletic achievement and spiritual growth thrive side by side—preparing students not only to compete at the highest levels, but also to lead lives of integrity, service, and impact long after the game is over.

At IACCA, we believe athletics is more than competition—it’s a calling. And through our work, we are building a legacy where faith, education, and sports unite to change lives and transform communities.