Scholarships: The Specifics
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 $90,000. 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.
Students are eligible to receive this scholarship for up to 8 regular (fall/spring) semesters, provided they maintain full-time enrollment and a minimum GPA of 3.5 at the end of the freshman year.
Acceptance Deadline: Monday, Feb. 4, 2008
On-Campus Interview: Feb. 11-15, 2008
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 $50,000 over four years. Approximately 100 additional incoming first-year students will be chosen as Faculty Scholars, receiving a four-year award of $44,000. 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.
Students are eligible to receive these scholarships for up to 8 regular (fall/spring) semesters, provided they maintain full-time enrollment. The Presidential Distinction Award requires the student maintain a minimum GPA of 3.5 at the end of the sophomore year and the Faculty Scholarship requires a minimum GPA of 3.25 at the end of the sophomore year.
Fall Acceptance Deadline: Monday, Nov. 5, 2007
Spring Acceptance Deadline: Monday, Feb. 4, 2008
Eligible students choose ONE of these on-campus events:
Fall Competition Date: Friday, Nov. 16, 2007
Spring Competition Dates: Friday, Feb. 8, 2008, or
Friday, March 14, 2008
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. These students will also be considered for the Regents', Presidential, and Faculty scholarships if they meet the additional eligibility criteria.
Excellence Scholarships
The Excellence Scholarship program recognizes student academic achievement. These scholarships are available to first-year students in amounts ranging from $8,000 to $10,000 per year.
Admitted students are notified of their eligibility for this scholarship automatically and no separate scholarship application is required.
Students are eligible to receive the Excellence Scholarship for up to 8 regular (fall/spring) semesters, provided they maintain full-time enrollment and a minimum GPA of 3.0 at the end of the sophomore year.
Concordia College Renewable Grants
The Renewable Grant, valued at $4,000 to $6,000 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.
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 and percussion. 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.
Performance Scholarships may be received for up to 8 regular (fall/spring) semesters. Renewal of these scholarships require full-time enrollment, a minimum GPA of 3.0 at the end of the sophomore year and a recommendation from the department
Scholarship Application Deadline: Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007
Semifinalist Auditions: Thursday and Friday, Jan. 24 and 25, 2008
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. Recipients are expected to participate at a significant level as cast or crew members in main stage and lab theatre productions throughout the year.
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.
Performance Scholarships may be received for up to 8 regular (fall/spring) semesters. Renewal of these scholarships require full-time enrollment, a minimum GPA of 3.0 at the end of the sophomore year and a recommendation from the department.
Winter Scholarship Application Deadline: Monday, Jan. 7, 2008
Winter Competition Event: Friday and Saturday, Feb. 15 and 16, 2008
Spring Scholarship Application Deadline: Monday, Feb. 4, 2008
Spring Competition Event: Friday and Saturday, March 14 and 15, 2008
Download Scholarship Application Resumé Samples: Technical, Acting
Speech/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 will be 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 Forensics Scholarship application, two recommendations, a forensics resumé and brief essay related to your forensics accomplishments.
Performance Scholarships may be received for up to 8 regular (fall/spring) semesters. Renewal of these scholarships require full-time enrollment, a minimum GPA of 3.0 at the end of the sophomore year and a recommendation from the department.
Scholarship Application Deadline: Friday, Dec. 28, 2007
On-Campus Audition: Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008
Forensic Scholarship Application
Transfer Student Scholarships
Transfer student scholarships begin at $4,000 and increase from there based on the college grade point average.
Students are required to maintain full-time enrollment and a minimum GPA of 3.0 after the end of the first year.
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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