Transfer Student Scholarships

Transfer Student Academic Scholarships
Concordia offers transfer student scholarships based on your college GPA. They are valued at $6,000-$14,000 per year. Simply apply for admission, no separate scholarship application is needed. Complete this form to receive an academic scholarship estimate: scholarship estimate request. 

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Scholarship
In recognition of your collegiate academic achievements eligibility for the Phi Theta Kappa honors program, this $1000 renewable scholarship is offered in addition to your Transfer Student Academic Scholarship from Concordia College. Please indicate on your application that you are a member of PTK.

Transfer Honor Program Scholarship
In recognition of your collegiate academic achievements and participation in approved two-year college honor programs, this $1000 renewable scholarship is offered in addition to your Transfer Student Academic Scholarship from Concordia College. Please indicate on your application that you are a member of the honor program.

Music Scholarships
Music Performance Scholarships are awarded to incoming students 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, Dec. 12, 2012
Music Scholarship Audition: Jan. 24-25, 2013

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 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.

In the event an unavoidable commitment conflicts with the on-campus event date, please contact Katherine Halvorson at khalvors@cord.edu to discuss an alternative.

Winter Scholarship Application Deadline: Dec. 31, 2012
Winter Competition Event: Feb. 1-2 or 15-16, 2013

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 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.

In the event an unavoidable commitment conflicts with the on-campus event date, please contact Katherine Halvorson at khalvors@cord.edu to discuss an alternative.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Friday, Dec. 28, 2012
On-Campus Event: Feb. 3-4, 2013

Scholarship Application


Concordia Congregational Scholarship
These scholarships match congregational scholarships of up to $1,000 per year from a Lutheran congregation and up to $400 per year for all other congregations. Applications are due no later than Aug. 15.

Note: All merit-based scholarships are credited based on full time attendance for each academic semester. The merit-based scholarships are not available during the summer or to students once they have earned a Bachelor's degree.  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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