Scholarships – Undergraduate
Lincoln Christian University awards a number of scholarships to qualified students. These scholarships include both endowed and institutionally funded awards. Criteria vary depending upon the particular scholarship and are based in general upon a student’s academic ability, spiritual maturity, and ministerial potential. Applications and additional information can be found at the Financial Aid Office. A Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be submitted prior to consideration for financial aid (see www.fafsa.gov).
Academic Awards
Freshman Academic Scholarships
- Annual award amounts range from $500 to $6,000
- Based on high school GPA through junior year and SAT or ACT scores
- Renewable based on 2.75 cumulative college GPA
- Award notification begins October 15
- Full-time, on-campus enrollment required
Transfer Academic Scholarships
- Annual award amounts range from $1,000 to $4,000
- Based on college GPA with more than 24 college credit hours
- Renewable based on 2.75 cumulative college GPA
- Award notification begins October 15
- Full-time, on-campus enrollment required
National Merit Recognition Programs
- Awarded to National Merit, National Achievement, and National Hispanic Scholar Semi-Finalists and Finalists who enroll at LCU
- Guaranteed minimum award of $6,000
- Full-time, on-campus enrollment required
- Must register for classes by June 15 to be eligible
Other Scholarships and Grants
Athletic Scholarship
- Awarded by the LCU athletic department to full-time students based on athletic talent, leadership potential, and ability
- Awards range from $500 to $4,000
- Renewable
- Other rules and qualifications may apply
Church Matching Scholarship
- LCU will match dollar-for-dollar any scholarship given by a church to a specific student, up to the award limit listed below
- LCU will match up to $400 for a full-time student
- LCU will match up to $200 for a part-time student
- Deadline for Church Matching Scholarship application is June 15
2017-2018 Church Scholarship Information Sheet
2017-2018 Church Scholarship Intent Form
Buy Three, Get 50% Scholarship
- Take three online classes and get the fourth online class 50 percent off.
- Estimated annual award for the 2016-2017 school year is $1,302 ($651 per semester)
- Must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester
- 50 percent tuition-only discount will be applied at the end of the semester, when all the classes for the term have been completed.
International Scholarship
- Awarded to students from countries other than the U.S. on the basis of academic achievement, leadership, financial need, and mission
- Up to 10 percent of tuition
- Renewable
- Must be full time and reside in on-campus housing
- Must be in good standing with SEVIS with a current F-1 student visa or other non-immigrant status
Servant Leader Scholarship
- Awarded to new online students enrolling in an undergraduate program
- $1,000 annual award toward full-time enrollment (12 hours each semester)
- $500 annual award toward half-time enrollment (at least six hours each semester)
- Must demonstrate servant leadership such as volunteering as a Sunday School teacher, youth leader, tutoring at-risk youth, etc.
Christian Worker Scholarship
- Open to dependent students whose parent(s) are involved in full-time Christian service (any denomination)
- $1,000 annual award toward full-time enrollment. On-campus residency required
- $500 annual award toward off-campus, full-time enrollment
- Verification of work in the Christian service field in the form of affidavits, pay stubs, or tax returns may be requested
2017-2018 Christian Worker Scholarship Application
Red Lions Award
- A need-based scholarship awarded to admitted students who demonstrate financial need after the application of all other scholarships.
- Determined by the Financial Aid and Enrollment Services staff.
60+ Grant
- Students 60 years of age or older pursuing an undergraduate degree will receive a $100 grant for each credit hour taken
- Applies to full-time or part-time enrollment
2016-2017 Scholarship Application for First-time Online Undergraduate Students
2017-2018 Scholarship Application for First-time Online Undergraduate Students
2017-2018 Endowed Scholarship Application for ALL Undergraduate Students
Federal and State Grants
Federal Pell Grant
The Federal Pell Grant is available to students with financial need. This grant is awarded based on a formula established by the Federal Government based on family financial information submitted on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
The FSEOG is for students with exceptional need who also have received the Federal Pell Grant. Funds for FSEOG are very limited.
Illinois Monetary Award Program (MAP)
Illinois residents are considered for this need-based grant, which applies only to tuition and fees (room and board not included). The application deadline for MAP varies from year to year due to funding. Students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA as soon as possible after filing begins in October for enrollment the following year. Click here for further information.