Merit Scholarships
Merit scholarships for freshmen are awarded based on high school academic achievement. Generally, if students demonstrate a 3.00 GPA and a 22 ACT, they are eligible to be considered for a Merit Scholarship. Scholarships are automatically awarded after admission. Scholarships range from $6,000 to $10,000 and are renewable for 3 additional years. Scholarship deadline is May 1st.
Building Opportunity for Leadership Development (BOLD) Scholarship Program
Scholarships of $1,000 and $2,000 are awarded to newly accepted students enrolling in the traditional undergraduate programs that have participated in college readiness programs. No scholarship application is necessary and BOLD is awarded in addition to academic scholarships. The scholarship is renewable with satisfactory academic progress.
BOLD Scholarship Information (PDF)
Transfer Academic Scholarship
Students must demonstrate a 2.50 cumulative grade point average from an accredited institution of higher education. Eligible students are awarded between $4,500 and $8,000 (renewable for three additional years) at the time of admission. A transfer student who receives this award must also attend full-time, be degree-seeking, and have completed 20 semester credits prior to entering Concordia.
Lutheran Heritage Scholarship
Awarded to new freshmen and transfer students at $2,000 per academic year (fall and spring entry terms only). Scholarships require no application and are awarded automatically if the student is a member of an LCMS congregation. Students must be degree seeking and attending full time. The scholarship is renewed if students are maintaining satisfactory progress. Scholarship deadline is May 1st.
Athletic Scholarships
Athletic scholarships are available in all intercollegiate sports offered at Concordia University, St. Paul. Students must be accepted to a degree-seeking undergraduate program at the University and meet NCAA D-II eligibility for scholarship consideration. The head coach in each respective sport selects the scholarship recipients and also determines the scholarship amounts.
Scholarship in Mathematics
The Scholarship in Mathematics is available to continuing students who have declared a Mathematics major or minor and to new students who are enrolled full-time and have indicated an interest in mathematics. Scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,000 are awarded based on performance in recent math courses. Recipients of the scholarship are expected to complete two math courses a year and to be involved in Math Department activities. For more information, contact the Office of Admission at admission@csp.edu or (800) 333-4705.
Talent Scholarship in Art
The Talent Scholarship in Art is available to new students enrolled full-time in the traditional undergraduate programs. Scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,000 are granted to students planning to major or minor in Art. Scholarship recipients are expected to participate in the Art Club or other departmental activities. The scholarships are renewable for returning students who have declared a major or minor in Art and meet other criteria. For more information, contact the Office of Admission at admission@csp.edu or (800) 333-4705.
Talent Scholarship in Music
The Talent Scholarship in Music is open to new students enrolled full-time in the traditional undergraduate programs. Scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,000 are granted to students demonstrating musical ability and participation in music programs. The scholarships are renewable by audition. Students must complete a separate application and audition on-campus on one of the announced dates (usually late January to mid-February). Students living a significant distance from the campus may, by special arrangement, submit an audition tape. For more information, contact the Office of Admission at admission@csp.edu or (800) 333-4705.
Talent Scholarship in Music Application (PDF)
Talent Scholarship in Theatre
The Talent Scholarship in Theatre is available to new students who are enrolled full-time in the traditional undergraduate programs. Scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,000 are granted to students demonstrating theatrical ability and participation in theatre programs. Scholarships are awarded based on an on-campus audition/interview during announced dates and two letters of recommendation. Students living a significant distance from campus may, by special arrangement, submit an audition tape. Recipients of the scholarships are expected to participate in Theatre department productions and enroll in Theatre courses. The scholarships are renewable to students who have declared a Theatre major and meet other criteria. For more information, contact the Office of Admission at admission@csp.edu or (800) 333-4705.
Talent Scholarship in Theatre Application (PDF)
Church Vocation Scholarship
As a student enrolled full-time in a church vocation program you will be eligible for this $2,000 annual scholarship. The scholarship, as well as any assistance given by the student’s congregation and LCMS district, will be part of your financial aid package, reducing need-based loans and work-study. Scholarship deadline is May 1st.
Scholarship in Natural Sciences
The Scholarship in Natural Sciences is available to new students who are enrolled full-time and have indicated an interest in a Science major or minor. Scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,000 are awarded based on high school performance in science courses. Recipients of the scholarship are expected to complete two courses in science in the fall of their first year, and one science course in the spring of their first year. The scholarships are renewable to students who have declared a Science major and meet other criteria. For more information, contact the Office of Admission at admission@csp.edu or (800) 333-4705.
Church Worker Assurance Program
The program assures up to $13,200 with congregational and district support stacked on top for new students pursuing a professional ministry within the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. Freshman requirements include: a member of the LCMS congregation, graduate with a 3.00 high school GPA, and an ACT composite of 20. Transfer student requirements include: a member of an LCMS congregation and a college level GPA of 3.25. Students must be enrolled full time and be degree seeking in a recognized Church Professional Program. Students are to apply to federal and state agencies for financial assistance. Federal, state, and institutional grant/scholarships received are considered part of the program. Application deadline is May 1st.
President’s Achievement Merit Scholarship
The President’s Achievement Scholarship is a competitive scholarship available to freshmen students of color and is renewable for three additional years. Students are required to complete a separate application for this scholarship. Scholarship deadline is May 1st. Scholarship availability is limited to five. Please contact the Office of Admission to receive an application.