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Scholarships – Undergraduate

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 $1,000 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
  • Determined by Coach and Financial Aid Staff
  • 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

2019-2020 Church Scholarship Information Sheet
2019-2020 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 2018-2019 school year is $1,320 ($660 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

2019-2020 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

2019-2020 Scholarship Application for First-time Online Undergraduate Students
2019-2020 Endowed Scholarship Application for ALL Undergraduate Students – Due March 15th

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.

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