Fall 2024|25 Lipscomb University Freshmen Trustee Scholarship (US Based)

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN AUG/SEP

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Type of degree: 
Bachelor’s 

Scholarship Deadline: 
Application deadlines for this scholarship will close on the 9th of January, 2024.

Scholarship Summary: 
The prestigious Trustee full-tuition scholarship is awarded to ten test-score eligible freshmen (domestic and international) who are selected through an application and interview process. This scholarship is not stackable with any other institutional aid (except the Vision Award). Students who apply as test optional must submit a test score to be eligible for this scholarship.

Scholarship Applicant Criteria: 
To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, you must 
i. have scored a 30 or higher on the ACT or 1360 or better on the SAT or a 97 or higher on the CLT, including superscores.
ii. Apply and be admitted into Lipscomb

Value of Scholarship: 
The Lipscomb Trustee Scholarship covers the full tuition cost for four years. If you receive this scholarship, you’ll need to live on campus and maintain a GPA of 3.25 or above.

Scholarship Application Guide: 
To apply;
1.  Complete the Trustee Scholarship application form and provide a recent picture of yourself.
2.  Resume - A one-page resume outlining your leadership through school, church, work experience and community involvement, and any noteworthy honors or achievements. Your resume will be evaluated on content and professionalism.
3.  Essay - Respond to the following prompt which will allow Lipscomb to assess your ability to interact with a topic thoughtfully, think critically and write clearly for a public audience. Please limit your response to 500 words.
   o The strategic vision for Lipscomb University, known as Impact 360, includes values Lipscomb strive to center as an institution. These are values Lipscomb hope to foster within you during your time as a Lipscomb student. Choose one of those imperatives and 1) relate a situation in which you displayed it or learned its importance, then 2) describe how you envision cultivating that value in yourself and your community while at Lipscomb:
  •    Respect All
  •    Pursue Joy
  •    Embrace Collaboration
  •    Create Solutions
  •    Love God
  •    Deliver our Best
  •    Serve Others
  •    Seek to Learn
4.  Personal Video - A one- to two-minute video telling a little about yourself and why you are interested in attending Lipscomb. The video will be created and recorded within your Bison Portal and will not be evaluated on production quality, but should focus on you as a person
5.  Once your application has been received and reviewed, select Trustee Scholarship applicants will complete an interview with several members of the selection committee, made up of Lipscomb faculty, staff and current students. Interviews will take place January 19, January 26 and February 24. Interview dates and times will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, so submit your application materials as soon as possible and check your email to secure your preferred date. All interviews will be conducted in person.   

Scholarship Website: 
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Lipscomb University Freshman Scholarship Page.