Elijah Purcell — Resume & Scholarship Record

Education

Grove Christian School — Midlothian, VA

9th–Mid 10th Grade · Beta Club · Honors coursework

Awards: Behold (9th) · Steadfast (10th) · Christ-like Leadership Award · Lead in Christmas Musical

2022–2024

Cornerstone Preparatory Academy — Acworth, GA

Mid 10th–12th · GPA 3.92 (wtd) · SAT 1440 · Beta Club

3 yrs Spanish · AP-level coursework · Worldview & Apologetics seminar

2024–2026

Lee University — Summer Honors Program

Cryptography & Social Media · 6 College Credit Hours

Summer 2025

University of Alabama — Honors College

B.S. Psychology / Data Science · Presidential Merit ($28,000/yr)

Pre-med track; Honors College admission

Fall 2026

Awards & Honors

Behold Award

Character and excellence recognition for moral integrity and spiritual maturity.

9th Grade · Grove Christian School

Steadfast Award

Recognition for perseverance, faithfulness, and character under pressure.

10th Grade · Grove Christian School

Christian Character Award

One of two students school-wide selected for moral excellence and leadership.

Cornerstone Prep

Christ-like Leadership Award

Awarded for servant leadership and Christian character in competitive sport.

Sports Banquet · Grove

Lead Role — Christmas Musical

Lead acting and vocal role in the annual Christmas production.

Grove Christian School

Highest Math Grade in Class

100% both semesters — top math average in the class.

9th Grade

Youth Leadership Summit

Family Foundation & Colson Center · Richmond, VA. Invitation-only advanced worldview, cultural analysis, and Christian civic leadership seminar.

Summer 2023

UA Honors College Admission

Selective admission based on academic achievement and leadership.

2026

GSU Honors College Admission

2026

Work Experience & Entrepreneurship

Founder & CEO — Purcell Ventures LLC

Software development, AI integration, digital marketing. Built React Native apps, web platforms, and AI pipelines. Active revenue.

2023–Present

Founder — Autoblade Services

Lawn care and property services. Client acquisition, scheduling, and service delivery.

2023–Present

AI Data Trainer — Outlier AI (Aether Project)

Training and evaluating AI models at $15/hr. LLM quality and alignment work.

Feb 2026–Present

Team Member — Chick-fil-A

High-volume customer service. Built discipline, teamwork, communication skills.

10th Grade

Skills

Programming

Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, React Native, Node.js

AI & Automation

OpenAI API, AI pipeline design, data training & eval

Software

Expo, Next.js, Express, Git, Photoshop

Communication

Public speaking, theological debate, persuasive writing

Business

Client management, invoicing, scheduling, marketing

Music

Vocal performance (bass-baritone), worship leading

Languages

English (native), Spanish (3 yrs)

Fitness

Strength & conditioning, hypertrophy methodology

Scholarship Record

Kalamazoo College Confirmed

$48,000/yr

Susquehanna University Confirmed

$48,000/yr

Drake University Confirmed

$31,000/yr

Hood College Presidential

$31,000/yr

Transylvania University Confirmed

$30,000/yr

University of Alabama Presidential Merit — Enrolled

$28,000/yr

Bradley University Presidential

$28,000/yr

Presbyterian College Highlander

$28,000/yr

Valparaiso University Confirmed

$28,000/yr

Lenoir-Rhyne University Confirmed

$26,000/yr

Nazareth University Presidential

$25,000/yr

Oral Roberts University Confirmed

$24,000/yr

Cedarville University Confirmed

$22,000/yr

George Fox University Confirmed

$22,000/yr

Berry College Confirmed, renewable

$20,000/yr

Palm Beach Atlantic University Confirmed

$18,000/yr

Union University Confirmed

$17,000/yr

Charleston Southern University Confirmed

$17,000/yr

Mississippi College Confirmed

$14,500/yr

Hartwick College Flight Path

$10,000/yr

Francis Marion University Confirmed

$10,884/yr

Rider University Confirmed

$3,000/yr

Georgia State University Merit + Honors

$1,000/yr

Total (confirmed offers)$530,384 / year

34 acceptances as of April 2026. Enrolled: University of Alabama.

Leadership & Ministry

School & Church

Founder & Leader — Mighty Men (Men's Bible Study)

Plans and leads weekly 2-hr discipleship group. Mentors peers, creates curriculum.

9th–12th

Head Chaplain

Organized chapel services, coordinated worship teams, led school-wide programming.

9th–10th

Worship Team — Lead Vocalist

Lead bass-baritone vocalist at school and church. Range C1–F5. 2–3 rehearsals/week.

9th–12th

Youth Group Leader & Camp Counselor

Mentors younger students at church, leads group discussions, staffs summer camp.

Ongoing

Peer Tutor (Math & English)

One-on-one academic support. Improved peers' grades through structured review.

10th–12th

IMPACT Mission Trips

North CarolinaPraying Pelican Missions

Sophomore Year

Organized and led a regional food drive serving underserved communities.
Built a full floor and ADA accessibility ramp for an elderly couple's home after the husband became disabled.

BahamasChristian Education Relief

Junior Year

Rebuilt a Christian education camp destroyed and looted during COVID-19.
Co-led the full renovation of a decommissioned bus into a mobile walking classroom.

HawaiiDisaster Relief

Senior Year · March 2026

Serving in disaster relief following severe flooding. Construction support, community aid, worship and prayer leadership.

Clubs & Organizations

Beta Club (Grove & CPA)Apologetics & DebateSpanish Club (3 yrs)Club MedCreative Writing / Writer's GuildCurious ConversationsAnimal AmbassadorsSenior DevotionalMighty Men (Founder)

Athletics

Cheerleader — Back / Base

Competitive stunt base. 6–7 hrs/week during season.

9th–10th

Track & Field — Shot Put, Discus, 100m

Competed in field and sprint events.

9th Grade

Weightlifting

Scientific hypertrophy-focused training.

Ongoing

Community Service

MUST Ministries — Food Collection

Organized and participated in food drives serving families in need across greater Atlanta.

Children's Ministry — Riverstone Church

Teaching, mentoring, and leading activities for elementary-age children.

Ongoing

Community Cleanup — Environmental Service

Park and neighborhood cleanup. Environmental stewardship.

Ongoing

200+ cumulative volunteer hours across ministry, mission, and community service.

Career Goals

Pursuing an MD in Psychiatry, integrating clinical care with AI-driven research and faith-based counseling. Goal: develop accessible, data-informed interventions for mental health — bridging neuroscience, technology, and human dignity. Simultaneously building Purcell Ventures and a personal content brand at the intersection of psychology, faith, and intellectual discourse.