Scholarships

Music scholarships are available to all Concordia students, whether or not music majors, and are based on merit. For students entering in 2009, scholarships are available in amounts ranging from $500 to $6,000 per year, with the higher awards reserved for music majors. This is awarded in addition to other financial aid from Concordia. To be considered for a music scholarship, you must:

• be accepted to Concordia University before your audition date;
• complete a music scholarship application;
• have your music teacher (school or private) send a letter of recommendation; and
• audition in person or submit a recorded audition. See the instructions for scholarship auditions, below.

If you receive a music scholarship, you will be required to take lessons on your scholarship instrument or voice each semester and participate in a vocal or instrumental ensemble of the department’s choice, or serve as a piano accompanist or chapel organist, for each year you receive a scholarship. You must also be a full-time student (at least 12 semester hours) and maintain satisfactory academic and musical progress.

Music scholarships are awarded on an annual basis. If the above conditions are met, they may be renewed for up to 8 semesters for students in a four-year program and for up to 10 semesters for students in a five-year program.

See also: Learn more about the music scholarship audition process.

The scholarships below are based on academic ability and are available to all new students:

Freshman merit scholarships

Available exclusively to students who are first-time college attendees. Students will automatically be considered upon acceptance. Financial need is not required.

Use the calculator (right) to see what freshman merit scholarship you may be eligible for. Please note that merit scholarships are only awarded upon acceptance to Concordia which requires an official high school transcript and test score.

President's scholarship
Awarded on a competitive basis to high academic students.
This scholarship is limited in availability. The admission office will determine the qualified applicants based on their GPA and ACT or SAT scores. Applications for the President’s Scholarship will be mailed out only to those selected. Renewed annually with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5. Please contact the admission office for application details.
Award amount = $15,000/yr.

Regent's scholarship
Based on academic performance using a combination of high school GPA and ACT/SAT scores.
Renewed annually with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Award amount = $8,500-$11,000/yr.

Achievement award
Based on academic performance using a combination of high school GPA and ACT/SAT scores.
Renewed annually with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
Award amount = $3,500-$7,000/yr.

Transfer merit scholarships

Available exclusively to students who transfer from another college. Students will automatically be considered upon acceptance. Financial need is not required.

Regent's scholarship level I
Based on a 3.5 or higher cumulative GPA from most recent college work.
Renewed annually with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Award amount = $8,000/yr.

Regent's scholarship level II
Based on a 3.0 - 3.49 cumulative GPA from most recent college work.
Renewed annually with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Award amount = $6,000/yr.

Achievement award
Based on a 2.5 - 2.99 cumulative GPA from most recent college work.
Renewed annually with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
Award amount = $4,000/yr.

If you are a transfer and want to know what merit scholarship you qualify for please send an email to admiss@cune.edu or call us at 800-535-5494.

See also: Concordia's scholarship page gives a full list of possible scholarships available.