Available scholarships:
About scholarships:
- Deadlines represent risk dates. Students who apply after these dates may find they are eligible, but may not be awarded a scholarship due to limited funding.
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Who |
Undergraduate only, entering ACU with less than 12 hours (excluding dual credit, AP, IB). SAT combined total of 1020 on the math and critical reading sections only (excluding the writing section) or above or ACT of 22 or above.
* These are confirmed award amounts for entering freshmen for the Fall 2008 only. The 2009 amounts are being reviewed and will be posted shortly. | |||
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How Much |
ACT Score |
SAT Score |
Annual Award |
Four Year Award |
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22-23 |
1020-1080 |
$2,500 |
$10,000 | |
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24-25 |
1090-1160 |
$4,000 |
$16,000 | |
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26-27 |
1170-1230 |
$4,500 |
$18,000 | |
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28-29 |
1240-1300 |
$5,000 |
$20,000 | |
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30-31 |
1310-1380 |
$5,800 |
$23,200 | |
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32+ |
1390+ |
Half Tuition |
Half Tuition | |
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How Long |
Up to eight long semesters while pursuing first undergraduate degree. Not available for summer terms. | |||
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How to Apply |
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Deadline |
March 1. | |||
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Other |
Automatically awarded to eligible students when admitted. The applicant will be given credit for the highest composite test score on record prior to initial enrollment. | |||
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Who |
Determined by NCAA and coach. |
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How Much |
Varies. Can range from $1,000 per year to full tuition. |
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How Long |
Renewed annually, based on various factors. |
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How to Apply |
Contact coach in respective sport. For more information, view sports recruiting and questionnaires. |
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Deadline |
No deadline. |
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Other |
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Who |
Undergraduate only, with less than 150 hours. Must be a dependent child of a full-time employee of a Christian school that is a National Christian Schools Association member. |
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How Much |
Guarantee of 25 percent of tuition for employees' children, 50 percent of tuition for the children of the superintendent, CEO or principal when coordinated with federal, state and other institutional grants. |
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How Long |
Up to eight long semesters while pursuing first undergraduate degree. Not available for summer terms. |
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How to Apply |
Must provide employment verification on school letterhead. |
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Deadline |
March 1. |
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Other |
Employee must be employed for 12 months prior to date of ACU enrollment. Student must be under age 25. |
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Who |
Undergraduate only, with less than 150 hours. Must be a dependent child of a full-time employee of an ACU sister college participating in the reciprocal tuition discount program. |
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How Much |
Guarantee of 50 percent tuition when coordinated with federal, state and institutional grants. |
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How Long |
Up to eight long semesters while pursuing first undergraduate degree. Not available for summer terms. |
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How to Apply |
Must provide employment verification on school letterhead. |
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Deadline |
March 1. |
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Other |
Employee must be employed for 12 months prior to date of ACU enrollment. Student must be under age 25. Contact Financial Aid for list of participating schools. |
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Who |
Students must receive a matching scholarship from their church congregation and be enrolled full-time (12 hours per semester). The congregation must send the scholarship check with the completed application. |
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How Much |
The maximum amount eligible for the matching scholarship from ACU is $500 per student per academic year. |
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How Long |
For fall and spring semesters only; not for use during summer sessions. |
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How to Apply |
Congregation must complete the Church Match Scholarship form. The congregation must send the scholarship check with the completed application. |
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Deadline |
Submit application with check between June 1 - Sept. 1 for fall semester, Dec. 1 - Feb. 1 for spring semester. |
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Department | College of Biblical Studies (CBS) |
| How Much | Amount Varies |
| How Long | Length of Scholarship Varies |
| How to Apply | Click here to visit the scholarship page and download the application |
| Deadline | March 1 |
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Department |
College of Business Administration (COBA) |
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How Much |
$2000 and $1000 |
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How Long |
8 long semesters (4 years) if GPA is maintained |
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How to Apply |
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Deadline |
May 1. |
Don't see your department listed? Check with the prospective department to see if scholarships are available!
| Faith & Education Scholarship | |
| Who | This Scholarship is open to all active Church of Christ members 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 |
| Deadline | Application and related information must be received by March 14, 2009 |
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The School of Information Technology and Computing will begin accepting scholarship applications this fall 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. | |
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Who |
Fall 2009 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. Complete your application for admission today.
*Transfer students from Abilene InterCollegiate member schools are not eligible. |
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How Much |
Ranges from $2000 per year to full tuition |
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How Long |
The Scholarship pays a maximum of eight long semesters (fall and spring semesters for four years). The scholarship may not be used for summer semesters. |
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How to Apply |
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| Other |
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Who |
Undergraduate only. Child of full-time Church of Christ missionary currently in foreign field. Must be sponsored by a U.S. Church of Christ. |
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How Much |
Guarantee of 75 percent of tuition when coordinated with federal, state and other institutional grants. |
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How Long |
Up to eight long semesters while pursuing first undergraduate degree. Not available for summer terms. |
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How to Apply |
Complete the FAFSA annually and the application for missionary scholarship. |
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Deadline |
March 1. |
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Other |
Recipients must reside in university-owned housing or University Park Apartments and must earn at least 12 semester hours. Minimum GPA to maintain scholarship is 2.5. |
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Who |
Undergraduate only, entering ACU with less than 12 credit hours (excluding dual credit, AP, IB). Must be named a National Merit Finalist. |
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How Much |
Guarantee of 100 percent tuition when coordinated with federal, state and other institutional grants. |
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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. |
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How to Apply |
Provide National Merit Certificate and its requirements, pdf file. |
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Deadline |
March 1. |
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Other |
National Merit Finalists are required to list ACU as first choice with the National Merit Corporation. Minimum GPA to maintain scholarship is 3.5. |
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Who |
Undergraduate only, entering ACU with less than 12 credit hours. Must be named National Merit Semi-Finalist or Commended. |
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How Much |
$300 Commended; $500 Semi-Finalist per academic year. |
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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. |
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How to Apply |
Provide National Merit Certificate and its requirements, pdf file. |
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Deadline |
March 1. |
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Other |
National Merit Semi-Finalists are required to list ACU as first choice with the National Merit Corporation. Minimum GPA required for renewal varies by scholarship program. Satisfactory academic progress must be made by each student in order to maintain any financial aid program. |
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Who |
Full Tuition Presidential Scholarship Award: Half Tuition Presidential Scholarship Award:
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How Much |
Guarantee of half or full tuition when coordinated with federal, state and other institutional grants. |
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How Long |
Nine consecutive long semesters (maximum 144 semester hours) or your graduation, whichever comes first. |
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How to Apply |
Complete the Presidential Scholar Award Application. *Click here for more detailed information about requirements. |
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Deadline |
Early Application Deadline (to receive priority interview date confirmation): Applications must be postmarked by December 8, 2008. Regular Application Deadline: Applications must be postmarked by January 14, 2009. |
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Other |
Recipients must reside in an ACU residence hall or in University Park Apartments. Minimum GPA to maintain scholarship is 3.5 for full tuition award, 3.2 for half tuition award. |
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Who |
Qualified High School Seniors who desire to attend ACU. |
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How Much |
Amount may vary depending on individual need. |
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How Long |
One year. |
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How to Apply |
Go to http://www.angelfire.com/planet/4rachelsgift/Scholarship_Application_Form.doc |
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Deadline |
Application must be postmarked by May 15. |
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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 |
| Deadline | Applications and related information must be received by March 14, 2009 |
| Who |
Undergraduate only, transferring to ACU with high academic standing. |
| How Much |
Based on cumulative GPA from all previous colleges. 4.0 - 3.5 = $3,000 3.49-3.25 = $2,000 3.24-3.0 = $1,000 |
| How Long |
Up to six long semesters while pursuing first undergraduate degree. Not available for summer terms. |
| How to Receive |
Must be an admitted student. Must provide an official transcript of all classes prior to ACU. |
| Deadline |
First day of class for entering semester. |
| Other |
Minimum GPA to maintain scholarship is 3.0. |
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Who |
Undergraduate only. Must be ranked #1 or #2 in a high school class. |
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How Much |
$1,000. |
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How Long |
This is a one-year award. |
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How to Apply |
Provide official transcript indicating class rank. |
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Deadline |
June 1. |
