Departmental Scholarships
Some scholarships are awarded by
academic departments in addition to those awarded by ACU Student Financial Services. Departmental scholarships are generally awarded to ACU students with junior or senior standing who have declared a qualified major and who have proven their commitment to the major by posting good grades and having taken an appropriate number of hours in the major in question. However, in some cases, ACU freshmen have the opportunity to apply and be awarded scholarships within their selected academic department.
The following is a partial list of departments which award scholarships to incoming freshmen. If you do not see your department listed, you may contact your
admissions counselor or the specific department to see if any additional scholarships may be available.
College of Biblical Studies
New ACU students may apply for scholarships through the College of Biblical Studies (CBS). Amounts and length of the scholarship will vary with the awards. For more information and a link to download the application,
click here.
Update: ACU is no longer accepting applications for this scholarship for Fall 2009. Fall 2010 students may download an application.
College of Business Administration
New ACU
students may apply for scholarships through the College of Business Administration (COBA). Amounts of the scholarship range from
$1,000-$2,000 per year. For more information and a link to download the application,
click here.
Update: ACU is no longer accepting applications for this scholarship for Fall 2009. Fall 2010 students may download an application.
iSchool
The School of Information Technology and Computing (iSchool) is accepting scholarship applications for the 2009 school year. Information and application forms will be sent to all students who have applied to ACU and have indicated an intended major in computer science or technology. Amounts range from
$2,000 to Full Tuition and pays for 8 long semesters (4 years).
Update: Applications received for Fall 2009 may be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, as applications were due March 1. Click here to fill out the online application. For more information,
click here and look for the iSchool Scholarship link.
Music
There are a myriad of scholarships available to freshmen in the music department. For deadlines, audition dates and more information,
click here.
Theatre
New ACU students may audition for majors and scholarships through the ACU Theatre Department. Scholarship amounts will vary depending on student's ability and theatre department need. For more information or to set up an audition,
click here.
Update: ACU is no longer scheduling audtions for Theatre for Fall 2009. Fall 2010 students may click the above link for information.
Agriculture and Environmental Science
Many endowed scholarships are available for freshmen through the Department of Agriculture and Environmental Science. Amounts of the scholarships vary, depending on award. For more information and a link to download the application,
click here.
Update: ACU is no longer accepting applications for this scholarship for Fall 2009. Fall 2010 students may download an application.
College of Education and Human Services
In the fall of 2009 the College of Education and Human Services will award 5 scholarships of $1000 each. These scholarships on a competitive basis to qualifying freshmen applicants. This scholarship is renewable for the sophomore year provided a minimum G.P.A. of 3.2 is maintained. Other scholarships will be available for upperclassmen on a competitive basis.
To qualify, students must have a minimum composite score of 24 on the ACT or a minimum composite score of 1090 on the SAT. Qualified applicants who are interested should submit a brief autobiography of one to two pages in length. In your autobiography, please address the following: 1) your commitment to teaching in a public or private school setting, 2) your commitment to Christian principles, 3) your potential as a teacher leader in education 4) your previous experiences working with children (VBS, Camps, volunteer work, etc) and 5) your financial need. In addition to your autobiography, please include names and current phone contact information for three to five references.
Update: ACU is no longer accepting applications for this scholarship for Fall 2009. Fall 2010 should check back for updates.
