Merit scholarships for freshmen are awarded based on high school academic achievement. Generally, if students demonstrate a 3.00 GPA and a 22 ACT, they are eligible to be considered for a Merit Scholarship. Scholarships are automatically awarded after admission. Scholarships range from $4,000 to $15,000 and are renewable for 3 additional years. Scholarship deadline is May 1st.

President's Achievement Scholarship

The President's Achievement Scholarship is a competitive scholarship based upon academic achievement and is available to freshmen students with high financial need and is renewable for three additional years. Students are required to complete a separate application for this scholarship. Scholarship deadline is May 1st. Scholarship availability is limited to five. 

• President's Achievement Scholarship Application (PDF)

Ignite Scholarship

Scholarships of $2,000 are awarded to newly accepted students enrolling full-time in traditional undergraduate programs who participate in the Ignite leadership program on campus. No scholarship application is necessary and Ignite is automatically awarded based on admission application.

• Ignite Scholarship Information (PDF)

Transfer Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

Recognizes academically qualified transfer students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa, transferring into the traditional programs with one semester minimum membership in Phi Theta Kappa. Eligible students are awarded $2,000 ($1,000 annually) at the time of admission. A transfer student who receives this award must also attend full-time, be degree-seeking, and provide proof of PTK Membership.

Transfer Academic Scholarship

Students must demonstrate a 2.50 cumulative grade point average from an accredited institution of higher education. Eligible students are awarded between $6,000 and $9,000 (renewable for two additional years) at the time of admission. A transfer student who receives this award must also attend full-time, be degree-seeking, and have completed 20 semester credits prior to entering Concordia.

Performance Scholarship in Music

The Performance Scholarship in Music is open to new students enrolled full-time in the traditional undergraduate programs. Scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,000 are granted to students demonstrating musical ability and participation in music programs. The scholarships are renewable by audition. Students must complete a separate application and audition on-campus on one of the announced dates (usually late January to mid-February). Students living a significant distance from the campus may, by special arrangement, submit an audition tape. For more information, contact the Office of Admission at admission@csp.edu or (800) 333-4705.

• Performance Scholarship in Music Application (PDF)

Performance Scholarship in Theatre

The Performance Scholarship in Theatre is available to new students who are enrolled full-time in the traditional undergraduate programs. Scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,000 are granted to students demonstrating theatrical ability and participation in theatre programs.  Scholarships are awarded based on an on-campus audition/interview during announced dates and two letters of recommendation. Students living a significant distance from campus may, by special arrangement, submit an audition tape.  Recipients of the scholarships are expected to participate in Theatre department productions and enroll in Theatre courses. The scholarships are renewable to students who have declared a Theatre major and meet other criteria. For more information, contact the Office of Admission at admission@csp.edu or (800) 333-4705.

• Performance Scholarship in Theatre Application (PDF)

Athletic Scholarship

Athletic scholarships are available in all intercollegiate sports offered at Concordia University, St. Paul. Students must be accepted to a degree-seeking undergraduate program at the University and meet NCAA D-II eligibility for scholarship consideration. The head coach in each respective sport selects the scholarship recipients and also determines the scholarship amounts.

• Coaches to contact for more information (PDF)

Church Worker Assurance Program

The program assures up to $14,250 in gift aid for new students pursuing a certified Church Professional Program within the Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod (LCMS).  Any assistance given by the student's congregation and LCMS district will stack on top of all awarded gift aid.  This scholarship will be part of a student's financial aid package, reducing need-based loans and work-study.  Students must be enrolled full time and be degree seeking in a recognized Church Professional Program.  Freshman requirements include: a member of an LCMS congregation and a recipient of the Regents' or President's Merit Scholarship.  Transfer student requirements include: a member of an LCMS congregation and a college level GPA of 3.25 or higher.  Students are to apply to federal and state agencies for financial assistance.  Federal, state and institutional grant/scholarships received are considered part of the program.  Application deadline is May 1st.

Church Vocation Scholarship

Students enrolled in a certified Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) Church Professional Program are eligible to receive this $2,000 annual scholarship.  Any assistance given by the student's congregation and LCMS district will stack on top of all awarded gift aid.  This scholarship will be part of a student's financial aid package, reducing need-based loans and work-study.  Students must be enrolled full time and be degree seeking in a recognized Church Professional Program.  Application deadline is May 1st.

Lutheran Heritage Scholarship

Awarded to new freshmen and transfer students at $2,000 per academic year (fall and spring entry terms only).  Scholarships require no application and are awarded automatically if the student is a member of an LCMS congregation. Students must be degree seeking and attending full time. The scholarship is renewed if students are maintaining satisfactory progress. Scholarship deadline is May 1st.

Transfer Advantage Scholarship

Offered to students pursuing a traditional, undergraduate degree that transfer directly from a Concordia partner institution. Students must successfully complete an associate's degree or MnTC at a partner school. Eligible students are awarded $2,000 ($1,000 annually) at the time of admission.

Building Opportunity for Leadership Development (BOLD) Scholarship Program

Scholarships of $1,000 and $2,000 are awarded to newly accepted students enrolling in the traditional undergraduate programs that have participated in college readiness programs.  No scholarship application is necessary and BOLD is awarded in addition to academic scholarships.  The scholarship is renewable with satisfactory academic progress. 

• BOLD Scholarship Information (PDF)