ACU Scholarships
*Note: These scholarships are for the incoming Fall 2012 freshman class. Please contact your admissions counselor with questions.
All eligible students are automatically considered for these scholarships when they apply for admission, and any scholarship amounts awarded will be renewable for up to eight long semesters.
*At this time, ACU does not incorporate the writing section of the SAT into the total SAT score; therefore, only the combination of the verbal and math sections are used to determine the amount of your award.
ACU Grant
To recognize students holistically, ACU considers academic achievements in the classroom as well as on standardized tests. Merit-based awards range from $3,000 per year to $14,000 per year. Best yet, ACU will notify you of your scholarship award with your acceptance letter to the university. If you have not completed your application or been admitted to ACU, we encourage you to use our freshman net cost calculator to estimate the academic scholarship amount for which you may qualify. In addition to any merit-based scholarship awarded, grants are provided to students that demonstrate unmet financial need after all other resources available to pay for college are considered. To be considered for an ACU Grant a student must complete the FAFSA each year. Based on the information provided, ACU Grants are awarded to make an ACU education as affordable as possible. |
| ACT Score | SAT Score | Scholarship | Scholarship + Top 50% | Scholarship + Top 25% | Scholarship + Top 10% |
| < 22 | <1020 | $0 | $1,500 | $3,000 | $3,500 |
| 22-23 | 1020-1080 | $3,000 | $4,500 | $6,000 | $6,500 |
| 24-27 | 1090-1230 | $6,500 | $7,000 | $8,000 | $9,000 |
| 28-29 | 1240-1310 | $7,500 | $8,000 | $9,000 | $10,000 |
| 30-31 | 1320-1400 | $8,500 | $9,000 | $10,000 | $11,000 |
| 32+ | 1410+ | $10,000 | $10,500 | $11,500 | $12,500 |
| SAT score comprised of Math and Critical Reading sections only Scholarship level “locks in” on May 1, 2012 or the date the student is admitted, whichever occurs the latest. If the student’s high school has chosen not to rank or if the student is home-schooled, we will convert GPA into a class rank using the following table:
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| Athletics Scholarships | |
| Who | Determined by NCAA and coach. |
| How Much | Amount varies and ranges from $1,000 per year to full tuition. |
| How Long | Renewed annually, based on various factors. |
| How to Apply | Contact coach in respective sport. For more information, view sports recruiting and questionnaires. |
| Deadline | No deadline |
Christian Academies Scholarship
| Who | All undergraduate students. Must be a dependent child of a full-time employee of a Christian school that is a National Christian Schools Association member. |
| How Much | Guarantee of $6,000 of tuition for employees' children, $12,000 of tuition for the children of the superintendent, CEO or principal when coordinated with federal, state and other institutional grants. |
| How Long | Up to eight long semesters while pursuing first undergraduate degree. |
| How to Apply | Please contact Admissions or Student Financial Services for more information. |
| Deadline | February 1 |
| Other | Employee must be employed for 12 months prior to date of ACU enrollment. Student must be under age 25. |
Christian Colleges Scholarship
| Who | All undergraduate students. Must be a dependent child of a full-time employee of an ACU sister college participating in the reciprocal tuition discount program. |
| How Much | Guarantee of 50 percent tuition when coordinated with federal, state and institutional grants. |
| How Long | Up to eight long semesters while pursuing first undergraduate degree. |
| How to Apply | Please contact Admissions or Student Financial Services for application form. |
| Deadline | March 1 |
| Other | Employee must be employed for 12 months prior to date of ACU enrollment. Student must be under age 25. Contact Admissions or Student Financial Services for list of participating schools. |
Church Match Scholarship
| Who | Students must receive a matching scholarship from their church congregation and be enrolled full time (12 hours per semester for undergraduate students and 9 hours per semester for graduate students). The congregation must send the scholarship check with the completed application. |
| How Much | The maximum amount eligible for the matching scholarship from ACU is $500 per student per academic year. |
| How Long | For fall and spring semesters only. |
| How to Apply | Congregation must send a scholarship check with the completed Church Match Scholarship form. |
| Deadline | Submit application with check between June 1 and Sept. 1 for fall semester, or Dec. 1 and Feb. 1 for spring semester. |
Departmental Scholarships for Current Students
Some scholarships are awarded by academic departments in addition to those awarded by ACU Student Financial Services. Contact your department to learn more about potential scholarship opportunities. Below are a few departmental scholarships that are available online:
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| Faith & Education Scholarship | |
| Who | This Scholarship is open to all active Church of Christ members who are attending a four-year liberal arts college. The scholarship is for undergraduate education only. |
| How Much | The scholarship is $5,000 paid in two $2,500 payments (at the beginning of each semester) |
| How Long | This is a non-renewable, one-year scholarship. However, students are encouraged to apply annually. |
| How to Apply | The application and other relevant paperwork must be downloaded from the "Apply" section of the website: www.faithandeducation.org |
| iSchool Scholarship | |
| The School of Information Technology and Computing awards scholarships to a select number of incoming students each year. All students who have been accepted to ACU and indicated an intended major in The School of Information Technology and Computing, including Information Systems, are welcome to apply. | |
| Who | Fall 2012 freshmen and transfer students are eligible to compete for this scholarship. Student must have applied and been accepted for admission to ACU and submit all documents for a technology or computing scholarship. *Transfer students from Abilene InterCollegiate member schools are not eligible. |
| How Much | Amount varies. Typically ranges from $2,000 to $5,000 per year. |
| How Long | The Scholarship pays a maximum of eight semesters (fall and spring semesters for four years). The scholarship may not be used for summer semesters. |
| How to Apply | Submit the online application for 2012-13 academic year. |
| Other | The selection process includes a thorough review of all scholarship application items. Please note the following: Application items and essay should demonstrate your interest, talent and commitment to the field of technology or computing. Candidates receive higher award consideration for GPA, test score and commitment to the field of technology or computing. Financial need may be considered (submit FAFSA here). Please contact your admissions counselor if you have any questions about this process at 800-460-6228 or email info@admissions.acu.edu. Minimum GPA required to maintain scholarship is 3.0. |
Missionary Children
| Who | Must be a child of full-time Church of Christ missionary currently in a foreign field. Must be sponsored by a U.S. Church of Christ. This scholarship is available to undergraduate students only. |
| How Much | Guarantee of 75 percent of tuition when coordinated with federal, state and other institutional grants. |
| How Long | Up to eight long semesters while pursuing first undergraduate degree. |
| How to Apply | Contact Admissions or Student Financial Services for application form. |
| Deadline | March 1 |
| Other | Recipients must reside in university-owned housing or University Park Apartments and must earn at least 12 hours each semester. Minimum GPA to maintain scholarship is 2.50. |
| National Merit Finalist or Semifinalist Scholarship | |
| Who | Must be named a National Merit Finalist or Semifinalist, an undergraduate and entering ACU with less than 12 credit hours (excluding dual credit, AP, IB). |
| How Much | Guarantee of 100 percent tuition when coordinated with federal, state and other institutional grants. |
| How Long | Nine consecutive long semesters or your graduation, whichever comes first. May be used for summer terms (including Maymester) between the first and ninth semester. |
| How to Apply | Provide National Merit Certificate and meet the scholarship requirements stated here. |
| Deadline | March 1 |
| Other | National Merit Finalists and Semifinalists are required to list ACU as first choice with the National Merit Corporation. Minimum GPA to maintain scholarship is 3.2.
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| Rachel Blasingame Memorial Scholarship | |
| Who | Qualified high school seniors who desire to attend ACU. |
| How Much | Amount may vary depending on individual need. |
| How Long | One year |
| How to Apply | Visit http://4rachelsgift.org/fund.html for more information. |
| Other | Please attach most recent report card; all grades must be above 70 to qualify. |
| Tessie Eerligh Scharing Memorial Scholarship | |
| Who | This scholarship is open to active Church of Christ women who are attending a 4 year liberal arts college. The scholarship is for undergraduate education only. |
| How Much | The scholarship is $5,000 paid in two $2,500 payments (at the beginning of each semester) |
| How Long | This is a non-renewable one year scholarship. However, students are encouraged to apply annually. |
| How to Apply | The application and other relevant paperwork must be downloaded from the "Apply" section of the website: www.faithandeducation.org |
