Scholarships

Even though LCU is one of the country's most affordable private universities, scholarships are often necessary and always welcome.

In order to receive any financial aid, you must have applied to Lincoln Christian University and been accepted into a degree-seeking program.

Academic Scholarship

Lincoln Christian University offers academic scholarships to first time freshman and transfer students. Scholarship amounts are based on high school GPA and the ACT/SAT composite score or college GPA if transferring in over 24 hours.

LCU's Endowment Scholarships

Friends of Lincoln Christian University have established funds from which a number of scholarships are awarded. The scholarships are made on the basis of academic achievement, Christian character, commitment to ministry, and financial need. Undergraduate applicants must have at least a 2.0 GPA and be enrolled in at least 12 credits per semester. Application deadline is March 15.

Click here to download a scholarship application.

Outside Scholarships

In addition to funds awarded by Lincoln Christian University, scholarships are available from a wide variety of sources. While seeking these scholarships can be a time consuming process, successful scholarship searches can help reduce your reliance on student loans or even be the final piece in affording an LCU education. We encourage you to begin researching scholarship possibilities twelve to fifteen months before you plan to enroll at LCU. In addition to national scholarship competitions, don't forget to seek out scholarships offered in your community by foundations, religious organizations, and civic groups, such as the American Legion, Elks, or Kiwanis. Some companies have programs to help pay the cost of post-secondary education for employees or their children. Your public library and high school guidance counseling office can be excellent sources of information on state and private sources of aid.

There are also free scholarship searches on the Internet. Follow this link to a site that lists several free searches.

State of Illinois Scholarships

The State of Illinois offers scholarship programs in areas such as teaching. For more information, visit the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (http://isac.org) Web Site.

Alexander Christian Foundation (ACF)

The Alexander Christian Foundation's purpose is to encourage young people to go into full-time christian service. Florida, Indiana (www.acfindiana.org), Iowa, and Oregon are a few states that have this foundation.

Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois

Must meet income guidelines and reside in Logan, Dewitt, Mason, Menard, Fulton, or Piatt county. For information call the Community Action corporate office in Lincoln at 217-732-2159 or write to 1800 Fifth Street, Lincoln, IL 62656.

Talbots Women's Scholarship Fund

Talbots Scholarship awards are based primarily on financial need and previous achievements for women who earned their high school diploma or GED at least 10 years ago. Applications are available on their website beginning in mid-October and due at the beginning of January.

AmeriCorps

The AmeriCorps program provides full-time educational awards in return for work in community service. You can work before, during, or after your postsecondary education, and you can use the funds either to pay current educational expenses or to repay federal student loans. for more information on this program, call 1-800-942-2677.

In order to receive any financial aid, you must have applied through the Admissions Department and been accepted into a degree seeking program. In addition, filing a FAFSA is recommended to adequately help access your financial need.

Endowment Scholarships

Friends of Lincoln Christian University have established scholarship funds from which grants are made. The grants are made on the basis of academic achievement, Christian character, commitment to ministry, and financial need. Applicants must have at least a 2.0 GPA and be enrolled in at least 12 hours for undergraduate studies or at least a 2.5 GPA and be enrolled in at least 6 hours for graduate studies per semester. Application deadline is March 15.

Undergraduate students, click here to download a scholarship application.

Graduate students, click here to download a scholarship application.

Hargrove School of Adult & Graduate Studies Scholarship

Lincoln Christian University's School of Adult & Graduate Studies has established scholarship funds to help offset the loss of the rising cost of higher education and to demonstrate our desire to invest in you and your educational goals. The undergraduate scholarship awards are made on the basis of the information submitted on the Free Application For Federal Student Aid. There are a limited number of graduate scholarships. Graduates may contact the Admissions Office for more information.

State of Illinois Scholarships

The State of Illinois offers scholarship programs in areas such as teaching. For more information, visit the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (http://isac.org) Web site.


The following are private scholarships that we have been notified about. The staff of Lincoln Christian University have no input in the selection of these scholarships.

Alexander Christian Foundation (ACF)

The Alexander Christian Foundation's purpose is to encourage young people into full-time Christian service. Florida, Indiana (www.acfindiana.org), Iowa, and Oregon are a few states that have this Foundation.

AmeriCorps

The AmeriCorps program provides full-time educational awards in return for work in community service. You can work before, during, or after your postsecondary education, and you can use the funds either to pay current educational expenses or to repay federal student loans. For more information on this program, call 1-800-942-2677.

Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois

Must meet income guidelines and reside in Logan, Dewitt, Mason, Menard, Fulton, or Piatt county. For information call the Community Action corporate office in Lincoln at 217-732-2159 or write to 1800 Fifth Street, Lincoln, IL 62656.

Talbots Women's Scholarship Fund

Talbots Scholarship awards are based primarily on financial need and previous achievements for women who earned their high school diploma or GED at least 10 years ago. Applications are available on their Web site beginning in mid-October and are due at the beginning of January.


Scholarship Sources

Many private organizations offer scholarships. Ask foundations, religious organizations, and civic groups, such as the American Legion, Elks, or Kiwanis, in your community if they have scholarships available. Many companies have programs to help pay the cost of postsecondary education for employees or their children. Your public library is an excellent source of information on state and private sources of aid.

There are also free scholarship searches on the Internet. Follow this link to a site that lists several free searches.

In order to receive any financial aid, you must have applied through the Admissions Department and been accepted into a degree seeking program.

Endowment Scholarships

Friends of Lincoln Christian University have established scholarship funds from which scholarships are made. The scholarships are made on the basis of academic achievement, Christian character, commitment to ministry, and financial need. Applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA and be enrolled in at least 6 hours per semester. Application deadline is March 15.

Click here to download a scholarship application.

Restoration Scholarship

A full-tuition scholarship for 75 hours is awarded to three first-time Master of Divinity students who are beginning their degree programs in the fall. The recipients will be chosen based upon academic ability (at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale), spiritual maturity, leadership ministry potential, and active membership in a church affiliated with the Restoration Movement. Recipients must maintain at least a 3.0 grade point average during their 75-hour Master of Divinity degree program (they do not need to be enrolled full-time, except during their first semester). The deadline for application is March 15.

Click here for the Restoration Scholarship application.

President's Scholarship

A full-tuition scholarship up to 18 hours is awarded to a limited number of first-time Seminary students enrolled in one of the Seminary's degree programs in the fall semester. The 18 hours must be completed within the academic year (fall, spring, summer). Applicants must have earned at least a 3.5 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale), as well as demonstrate spiritual maturity and leadership ministry potential. Recipients must maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average. The deadline for application is March 15.

Click here for the President's Scholarship application.

Servant Scholarship

First-time Seminary students will be considered for the Servant Leader Scholarship based on their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) information and their undergraduate GPA. The FAFSA must be completed in order to be considered. The scholarship will be renewed for the duration of the student's first Seminary degree as long as the student maintains a course load of 6 hours each semester.

Click here for the FAFSA Application.


The following are private scholarships that we have been notified about. The staff of Lincoln Christian University have no input in the selection of these scholarships.

Alexander Christian Foundation (ACF)

The Alexander Christian Foundation's purpose is to encourage young people into full-time Christian service. Florida, Indiana (www.acfindiana.org), Iowa, and Oregon are a few states that have this Foundation.

AmeriCorps

The AmeriCorps program provides full-time educational awards in return for work in community service. You can work before, during, or after your postsecondary education, and you can use the funds either to pay current educational expenses or to repay federal student loans. For more information on this program, call 1-800-942-2677.


Scholarship Sources

Many private organizations offer scholarships. Check foundations, religious organizations, and civic groups, such as the American Legion, Elks, or Kiwanis, in your community. Many companies have programs to help pay the cost of postsecondary education for employees or their children. Your public library is an excellent source of information on state and private sources of aid.

There are also free scholarship searches on the Internet. Follow this link to a site that lists several free searches.