Lincoln Christian University awards a number of scholarships to qualified students. These scholarships include both endowed and institutionally funded awards. Criteria vary depending upon the particular scholarship and are based in general upon a student’s academic ability, spiritual maturity, and ministerial potential. Applications and additional information can be found at the Financial Aid Office (email us). A Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be submitted prior to consideration for financial aid.
President’s Scholarship
Awarded to a limited number of first-time, full-time master’s students based on academic ability (minimum of 3.5 GPA required), spiritual maturity, and leadership ministry potential.
- Tuition scholarship of 9 credit hours annually; 4.5 hours each semester for Seminary
- Tuition scholarship of 9 credit hours annually; 3 hours each semester for online
- Seminary recipients must register for 9 credit hours in fall and spring semester to be eligible
- Online recipients must register for 6 credit hours in fall, spring, and summer semester to be eligible
- Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA each semester to renew award
- A separate application is required and due by April 1 for priority consideration
Dean’s Scholarship
Awarded to a limited number of first-time, full-time master’s students based on academic ability (minimum 3.0 GPA required), spiritual maturity, and leadership ministry potential.
- Tuition scholarship of 3 credit hours annually; 1.5 hours each semester for Lincoln on-campus; 1 hour each semester for online or extension site
- Recipients must register for 6 credit hours each semester to be eligible
- Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA each term to renew award
- A separate application is required and due by March 1 for priority consideration
LCU Graduate Award
Awarded to students who have received undergraduate, graduate, and/or seminary degree(s) from LCU, LCCS, or LBI.
- 15 percent tuition award
- Must enroll in 6 hours or more each semester
- Recipients must maintain a 2.5 GPA each term to renew award
Servant Leader Scholarship
Awarded to a limited number of students enrolled in any master’s degree program. This is a need-based scholarship, awarded only after other scholarship/award opportunities have been exhausted.
- Amount determined by Financial Aid office.
- A summary of need can be submitted by the student or the faculty advisor.
- Recipients must maintain a 2.5 GPA each term to renew award.
International Scholarship
Awarded to students from countries other than the U.S. on the basis of academic achievement, leadership, financial need, and mission.
- Up to 15 percent tuition
- Must enroll full-time and be in good standing with SEVIS
- Must be in good standing with SEVIS, with a current F-1 student visa or other non-immigrant status
- Recipients must maintain a 2.5 GPA each term to renew award
Veteran’s Scholarship
Awarded to veterans whose tuition is not covered by other veteran’s education benefits.
- $100 per credit hour tuition award
- Must verify veteran’s status, such as Form DD214, a military ID card, VA issued ID card for Health Care, veteran’s designation on driver’s license or state veterans ID card.
Scholarship Application for First-Time Graduate Students (click here)
Endowed Scholarships
Alumni and friends of Lincoln Christian University have established scholarships for graduate students who have at least a 2.5 GPA. Scholarship decisions are made on the basis of academic achievement, Christian character, commitment to ministry, and financial need.
- The application for the endowed scholarship program is due by March 31 for priority consideration
- Other restrictions may apply
Endowed Scholarship Application for ALL Graduate Students (click here)