Every student who is admitted to Concordia University Chicago receives either a merit scholarship or an admission award provided by the University. See for yourself how affordable Concordia-Chicago is by using our Net Price Calculator. All you need to do is answer a few simple questions to see what financial assistance you may receive!
Scholarship and award programs for students entering in the Fall Semester (2015-2016 academic year):
Freshman Admission Merit Scholarships
- Pillars Scholarship: $17,000
- Regents Scholarship: $16,000
- Faculty Scholarship: $15,000
Requirements: Maintain cumulative GPA of 2.75 at CUC
Freshman Admission Awards: From $5,000 to $8,000
Requirements: Maintain cumulative GPA of 2.00 at CUC
*President's Honor Scholar Award: $28,660
Requirements: Full tuition award up to 18 credits per semester, participate in Honors Program at CUC and maintain annual GPA of 3.75 at CUC
The Church Professional Grant: Award amounts vary
Requirements: Provide annual verification of intent to pursue a church profession
The Music Scholarship: Award amounts vary
Requirements: Participate in music activities at CUC, but you need not major in music
Lutheran Servant Award: $500
Requirements: Provide annual verification of employment of parent/guardian
Lutheran High School Award: Up to $1,000
Requirements: Complete the FAFSA annually to determine eligibility
The Alumni Grant: $500
Eligibility: Freshmen and transfer students whose mother or father graduated from CUC
Transfer Admission Merit Scholarships
- Pillars Scholarship: $14,000
- Regents Scholarship: $13,000
- Faculty Scholarship: $12,000
Requirements: Maintain cumulative GPA of 2.75 at CUC
Transfer Admission Awards: From $4,500 to $11,000
Requirements: Maintain cumulative GPA of 2.00 at CUC
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship: $2,000
Eligibility: Transfer students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa, as verified on official transcript
*The President's Honors Scholar Award is a scholarship competition by invitation only based on G.P.A. and ACT/SAT scores.