Academic Excellence Awards
Each year, Lincoln Memorial University awards incoming students with Academic Excellence Awards (Scholarships). Academic Excellence Awards are awarded to freshmen based on high school GPA and ACT/SAT scores (do not include writing scores). These Awards help make LMU an affordable choice. The amounts listed are yearly amounts, which are divided between the Fall and Spring semesters.
2021-2022 Academic Excellence Awards
Award Amount |
Avg. High School GPA |
Avg. ACT Score |
Full Tuition* |
3.5* |
30* |
$11,000 |
3.92 |
29.5 |
$10,000 |
3.78 |
24.3 |
$9,000 |
3.53 |
21.1 |
$7,000 |
3.09 |
18.5 |
*Limited number of full tuition scholarships available; for details see "LMU Trustee Full-Tuition Scholarship" below.
Academic Excellence Awards are awarded to incoming transfer students based on their
college GPA. For 2021-2022, these awards range from $2,000 to $7,000 an academic year.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required for students receiving an Academic Excellence Award. The FAFSA is available starting
October 1 each year. LMU's school code is 003502. Students must enroll at least
half-time to be eligible for an Academic Excellence Award and amounts pro-rate based
on enrollment status, if not enrolled full-time.
All students who have been accepted to LMU will be considered for an Academic Excellence
Award. All scholarships are renewable for three additional years provided the student
maintains a cumulative 2.0 GPA.
Academic Excellence Award recipients are expected to take an active part in student
life by becoming involved in at least one of the University's recognized student organizations
(for which you are not receiving scholarship money) each semester. Recipients are
also required to complete 10 hours of campus/community service each semester.
Cornerstone Scholarship: If a student has an average high school GPA of 2.63 and a satisfying ACT score, and
is accepted to the LMU Cornerstone Program, they may qualify for a Cornerstone Scholarship
of $4,000 for their freshman year. Please contact an Admissions Counselor for further
details.
NOTE: All academic awards must be applied toward tuition, books, fees, room and board expenses.
All other financial aid including federal, state, outside scholarships and institutional
grants will be credited to the student's account first, with the academic award picking
up the balance of the student's institutional aid eligibility. No cash refunds will
be made.
LMU TRUSTEE FULL-TUITION SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility, Application, & Timeline
Each year, there are a limited number of full-tuition scholarships available for which eligible students can apply. Due to the limited availability and the impact of this scholarship, the process is competitive and multi-faceted.
Eligibility Requirements for 2021-2022:
-- A current high-school senior who will graduate high school in time to start college Fall 2021
-- ACT composite score of 30 or higher -OR- SAT composite of 1370 or higher
-- Unweighted high school GPA of 3.5 or above
-- Submit an application and all required documents to Lincoln Memorial University
Timeline & Process for the 2021-2022 Year:
-- The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will continuously monitor our applications to see which applicants meet the above criteria until end of day November 1, 2020.
-- Students who meet the above eligibility requirements (on or before November 1, 2020) will be invited via letter/email to submit the following to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions ([email protected]) no later than end of business November 30, 2020.
> Full-Tuition Scholarship Application (including written statement and resume) included in invitation email (attached fillable PDF)
- Includes Video submission (instructions on how/where to submit this are in the application form)
> Official copy of their high school transcript
> Official test scores (ACT or SAT)
-- The Full-Tuition Scholarship Committee will review all candidates who have completed and submitted ALL necessary application materials.
-- Those who are selected to move on to the next round of consideration will be notified by December 18, 2020 and invited to participate in the LMU Trustee Full-Tuition Scholarship Event (January 15, 2021).
-- During the January 15 Trustee Full-Tuition Scholarship Event, the final candidates will participate in the following:
> Zoom interview with selection panel
> Timed writing exercise via Zoom
> Student Life Presentation (Dr. Owens or Mrs. Syeon)
> Virtual Tour Session
-- The finalists who will be awarded Full-Tuition Scholarships will be notified by January 29, 2021.
-- Finalists who were not selected to receive Full-Tuition Scholarships will also be notified by January 29, 2021.
-- Those selected to receive the Full-Tuition Scholarships will need to submit via email their Confirmation of Acceptance by Monday, February 8, 2021.
NOTE: By confirming their receipt of the full-tuition scholarship, the candidate also agrees to live and take classes on the Main Campus of Lincoln Memorial University.