Scholarships
All scholarship amounts are based on full-time undergraduate status for the entire academic year to qualify and maintain Concordia University institutional scholarship opportunity. A student needs to maintain the required 2.5 cumulative GPA (Regents, Provost, Dean, Trustee, Phi Theta Kappa) or 3.3 cumulative GPA (Honors) or 3.5 cumulative GPA (Presidential Honors) by the end of the spring semester each semester for the academic scholarship to be automatically renewed.
Concordia University Academic Scholarships for New Students
2018-2019
New Freshman Only
Presidential Honors Scholarship
| Award Range: |
Full Tuition |
| Requirements: |
3.9 GPA, SAT of 1360 (Evidence-based Reading and Writing plus Math) or 29 ACT
International Students: TOEFL 92(IBT) /IELTS above 6.5 |
| Additional Notes: |
Application required. Renewable each year (8 semesters) with a cumulative 3.5 GPA |
| Application: |
Application: Applications will be accepted from September 15, 2017 through December 15, 2017 |
Honors Scholarship
| Award Range: |
$24,000 |
| Requirements: |
3.7 GPA, SAT of 1270 (Evidence-based Reading and Writing plus Math) or 27 ACT
International Students: TOEFL 92(IBT) /IELTS above 6.5 |
| Additional Notes: |
Application required. Renewable each year (8 semesters) with a cumulative 3.3 GPA |
| Application: |
Application: Applications will be accepted from September 15, 2017 through December 15, 2017 |
Academic Scholarships
New Transfers Only
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
| Award Range: |
$11,000, 3.65 - 4.00 GPA
$9,000, 3.30 - 3.64 GPA
$7,000, 2.90 - 3.29 GPA |
| Requirements: |
Cumulative GPA from community, state, or private college with 30 completed units
International Students: TOEFL 79(IBT) /IELTS above 6.5
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| Additional Notes: |
Must be fully admitted; renewable each year with minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA |
Concordia University Activity Awards, All new students
Christ College Church Vocations Scholarship
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Award Range:
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$20000, includes all institutional aid resources
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Requirements:
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Application required, 3.0 GPA and a member of LCMS congregation and who intends to serve in a full time LCMS church career profession
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Additional Notes:
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Renewable in succeeding years if accepted into Christ College; maintains full-time status and cumulative 2.5 GPA and 2.8 GPA in certification course work.
For more information please visit our Church Work Scholarships & Grants page.
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Christ College Grant
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Award Range:
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$3000
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Requirements:
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Application required. Member of LCMS congregation and who intends to serve in a full time LCMS church career profession
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Additional Notes:
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Renewable in succeeding years if accepted into Christ College; maintains full-time status and cumulative 2.5 GPA and 2.8 GPA in certification course work.
For more information please visit our Church Work Scholarships & Grants page.
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Music, Theatre, Forensics
| Award Range: |
Amounts vary depending on the number of students who qualify and funds available; awarded on ability in the area of interest. |
| Requirements: |
Application required to the individual department |
| Additional Notes: |
For additional information, please contact...
Music: Jeff Held at (949) 214-3420
Theatre: Tony Vezner (949) 214-3425
Forensics: Konrad Hack (949) 214-3309 |
| Application: |
Music - Priority Deadline: February 10, 2018
Theatre - Priority Deadline: February 10, 2018
Forensics Scholarship - Priority Deadline: February 10, 2018 |
Athletic Scholarship
2019-2020
New Freshman Only
Presidential Honors Scholarship
| Award Range: |
Full Tuition |
| Requirements: |
3.9 GPA, SAT of 1370 (Evidence-based Reading and Writing plus Math) or 30 ACT
International Students: TOEFL 92(IBT) /IELTS above 6.5 |
| Additional Notes: |
Application required. Renewable each year (8 semesters) with a cumulative 3.5 GPA |
| Application: |
Application: Applications will be accepted from September 1, 2018 through December 1, 2018 |
Honors Scholarship
| Award Range: |
$24,000 |
| Requirements: |
3.7 GPA, SAT of 1280 (Evidence-based Reading and Writing plus Math) or 27 ACT
International Students: TOEFL 92(IBT) /IELTS above 6.5 |
| Additional Notes: |
Application required. Renewable each year (8 semesters) with a cumulative 3.3 GPA |
| Application: |
Application: Applications will be accepted from September 1, 2018 through December 1, 2018 |
Academic Scholarships
New Transfers Only
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
| Award Range: |
$11,000, 3.65 - 4.00 GPA
$9,000, 3.30 - 3.64 GPA
$7,000, 2.90 - 3.29 GPA |
| Requirements: |
Cumulative GPA from community, state, or private college with 30 completed units
International Students: TOEFL 79(IBT) /IELTS above 6.5
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| Additional Notes: |
Must be fully admitted; renewable each year with minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA |
Concordia University Activity Awards, All new students
Christ College Church Vocations Scholarship
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Award Range:
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$20000, includes all institutional aid resources
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Requirements:
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Application required, 3.0 GPA and a member of LCMS congregation and who intends to serve in a full time LCMS church career profession
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Additional Notes:
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Renewable in succeeding years if accepted into Christ College; maintains full-time status and cumulative 2.5 GPA and 2.8 GPA in certification course work.
For more information please visit our Church Work Scholarships & Grants page.
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Christ College Grant
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Award Range:
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$3000
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Requirements:
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Application required. Member of LCMS congregation and who intends to serve in a full time LCMS church career profession
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Additional Notes:
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Renewable in succeeding years if accepted into Christ College; maintains full-time status and cumulative 2.5 GPA and 2.8 GPA in certification course work.
For more information please visit our Church Work Scholarships & Grants page.
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Music, Theatre, Visual Arts, and Forensics
| Award Range: |
Amounts vary depending on the number of students who qualify and funds available; awarded on ability in the area of interest. |
| Requirements: |
Application required to the individual department |
| Additional Notes: |
For additional information, please contact...
Music: Jeff Held at (949) 214-3420
Theatre: Tony Vezner (949) 214-3425
Visual Arts: Rachel Hayes (949) 214-3290
Forensics: Konrad Hack (949) 214-3309 |
| Application: |
Music - Priority Deadline: February 9, 2019
Theatre - Priority Deadline: February 9, 2019
Visual Arts - Priority Deadline February 9, 2019
Forensics Scholarship - Priority Deadline: February 11, 2019 |
Athletic Scholarship