Concordia Scholarships
Concordia College Regents' Scholarship
Five students will be selected to receive scholarships, covering the entire cost of tuition over four years of enrollment. This is the most prestigious Concordia College scholarship,with a value of over $100,000. Eligible students must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.90 AND a score of 30 or higher on the ACT, or a score of 1,980 or above on the SAT.
Acceptance Deadline: Friday, Jan. 30, 2009
On-Campus Interview: Feb. 5, 6, 9, and 10, 2009
Students will be allowed to choose a day. Space is limited each day.
Presidential Distinction Awards and Faculty Scholarships
Approximately 50 incoming first-year students will be selected as Presidential Scholars, receiving an award totaling $56,000 over four years. Approximately 100 additional incoming first-year students will be chosen as Faculty Scholars, receiving a four-year award of $48,000. Eligible students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.80 AND a score of 26 or higher on the ACT, or a score of 1,760 or above on the SAT for either award.
To be eligible for the Presidential Distinction Award and Faculty Scholarship competition, students must complete an application for admission to the college by the deadlines listed. Students whose applications are not complete by the dates below will not be eligible for the scholarships.
Fall Acceptance Deadline: Monday, Nov. 10, 2008
Spring Acceptance Deadline: Friday, Jan. 30, 2009
Eligible students choose ONE of these on-campus events:
Fall Competition Date: Friday, Nov. 21, 2008
Spring Competition Dates: Friday, Feb. 13, 2009 or Friday, March 13, 2009
National Merit Scholars
National Merit finalists who name Concordia College as their first choice will receive a minimum of $12,000 per year in scholarships. This total may include funds from Concordia's Regents', Presidential, and Faculty scholarships if the student meets the additional eligibility criteria outlined above.
Excellence Scholarships
The Excellence Scholarship program recognizes student academic achievement. These scholarships are available to first-year students in amounts ranging from $9,000 to $11,000 per year. Admitted students are notified of their eligibility for this scholarship automatically and no separate scholarship application is required.
Concordia College Renewable Grants
The Renewable Grant, valued at $5,000 to $7,000 per year, is given to students who show strong potential for success and contribution to the Concordia community. Admitted students are notified of their eligibility of this scholarship automatically and no separate scholarship application is required.
Scholarship in the Visual Arts
The Scholarship in the Visual Arts is a four-year scholarships awarded to incoming freshmen to recognize excellence in the visual arts and the potential for outstanding artistic contribution to the college community. With a total value of $10,000 per award, the scholarship is guaranteed through your sophomore year and is renewable for juniors and seniors, provided a 3.0 grade point average is maintained and a faculty recommendation is received.
To be eligible for a Scholarship in the Visual Arts you must be an incoming first-year student accepted for admission to Concordia, have at least a 3.0 grade point average, and exhibit proficiency or intense interest in painting, sculpture, printmaking, drawing, photography, ceramics, graphic design, museum studies or art history. If you apply for a Scholarship in the Visual Arts, you are expected to declare at least a general art or art history major by the end of your sophomore year.
Scholarship in Visual Arts Deadline: Jan. 12, 2009
Scholarship in Visual Arts Interview: March 13, 2009
More information Download Scholarship Application
Music Scholarships
Music Performance Scholarships are awarded to incoming freshmen in recognition of excellence in music performance. All students - regardless of major - are eligible for the $10,000 scholarship ($2,500/year). Scholarships are awarded in piano, voice, guitar, strings, woodwind, brass, percussion and composition. If you are selected as a recipient, you will be expected to enroll in private music lessons and participate in an ensemble in the area of your award.
To be eligible for a Music Performance Scholarship, you must be an incoming first-year student who has been accepted for admission to Concordia College, have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA, and have exhibited proficiency in vocal, instrumental or piano performance. The initial screening will be based on the Music Scholarship application, two recommendations and an audition recording (or composition portfolio).
Music Scholarship Deadline: Dec. 10, 2008
Music Scholarship Audition: Jan. 29 and 30, 2009
More Information | Download Scholarship Application
Theatre Scholarships
Theatre Performance and Production Scholarships, valued at $10,000 ($2,500 per year), were created to recognize excellence in theatre and the potential for exceptional contributions to the Concordia community. In order to maintain the award, recipients participate at a significant level as cast or crew members in each main stage and lab theatre production during their time as a Concordia theatre scholar.
To be eligible for a Theatre Scholarship, you must be an incoming first-year student who has been accepted for admission to Concordia College, have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA, and have exhibited proficiency in theatre performance or production. The initial screening will be based on the Theatre Scholarship application, two recommendations and a theatrical resumé.
Winter Scholarship Application Deadline: Jan. 9 (postmarked)
Winter Competition Event: Friday, Feb. 13 - Saturday, Feb. 14
Spring Scholarship Application Deadline: Feb. 9 (postmarked)
Spring Competition Event: Friday, March 13 - Saturday, March 14
Download Scholarship Application
Resumé Samples: Technical and Acting
Speech and Debate Scholarships
In recognition of excellence in Speech or Debate (forensics) and the potential for outstanding contributions to the Concordia community, the college has established Speech and Debate Scholarships valued at $2,500 per year renewable for four years for a total scholarship value of $10,000. Recipients are expected to be a member of either the speech or debate team, both of which are nationally recognized.
To be eligible for a Speech or Debate Scholarship, you must be an incoming first-year student who has been accepted to Concordia College, have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA, and have exhibited proficiency in speech or debate. The initial screening will be based on the short Speech or Debate Scholarship application, which includes a forensics resumé and brief statement related to your forensics accomplishments. The scholarship application is available at the link below. In the event an applicant needs a paper version, contact Katherine Halvorson at khalvors@cord.edu or 1.800.699.9897.
Scholarship Application Deadline: Monday, Dec. 1, 2008
On-Campus Event: Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009
Forensic Scholarship Application
International Student Scholarships
Concordia prizes the contributions international students make on campus and is pleased to provide partial financial assistance to international students. The International Student Scholarship is based on academic ability and family need, amounting up to $13,000 per year. Please complete an application at the time you apply to Concordia, and when you are accepted you will be notified of the award amount. Once awarded, you will receive the same amount each year while you are enrolled.
King Olav V Scholarships
Concordia is proud of its Norwegian heritage and maintains ties with Norway in several ways including a past visit by King Olav V. With the permission of the Norwegian royal family, we are pleased to offer this $10,000 per year scholarship to students from Norway. In addition to this scholarship, substantial assistance is available to Norwegian students from Lånekassen. Together with the scholarship from Concordia, all costs of attendance are covered. All students from Norway automatically receive this award each year and no application is required.
Transfer Student Scholarships
Transfer student scholarships begin at $5,000 and increase from there based on your college GPA.
Concordia Congregational Scholarship
These scholarships match congregational scholarships of up to $1,000 per year for a Lutheran student and up to $400 per year for a non-Lutheran student. Applications are due no later than Aug. 15.
All merit-based scholarships are credited based on full time attendance for each academic semester. If a student's entire tuition is covered with gift assistance by Concordia, the college will not provide any additional gift assistance, such as matching the Cord Scholarship.
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