Concordia College

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Concordia offers one of the best values in American higher education.  We are located in a lower cost geographic region of the United States (also a very safe region), and so we can provide high quality education at a lower cost than similar schools in more expensive locations.  In addition, Concordia prizes the contributions international students make to enhance education on campus, and we are pleased to make available International Student Scholarships that can cover a portion of the costs and help make it more possible for students to enroll. 

International Student Scholarships  based on academic ability and on family need are available.  These scholarships can go as high as $14,000 per year for 2009-10, and as high as $15,000 per year for 2010-11. 

In addition to scholarships, international students are eligible to work on campus.  Campus employment opportunities are plentiful.  We estimate students will earn $2,500 per year from working, but some students who work as much as possible are able to double the estimate.

Education in the USA is expensive.  By offering quality education at a modest cost, and making scholarships and work opportunities available for international students, we hope to make it possible to attract and enroll qualified international students.

Each student/family must submit documentation and certify they have willingness and financial ability to pay their share of the cost before Concordia (or any school) can issue an I-20 form a student needs to apply for a visa. 

Additional scholarships available for international students:

Scholarship in the Visual Arts
The Scholarship in the Visual Arts is a four-year scholarship 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: Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Scholarship in Visual Arts Interview: Friday, February 12, 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: Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Music Scholarship Audition: Thursday and Friday, January 28 and 29, 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: Monday, January 4, 2010
Winter Competition Event: Friday and Saturday, February 5 and 6, 2010

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: Sunday, January 3, 2010
On-Campus Event: Sunday, January 24, 2010

Forensic Scholarship Application