Paul Scholars

To be considered for the Paul Scholar program, you must

• be actively involved in activities related to school, church, work and volunteering, 
• provide examples of supporting and helping to lead several of these activities,
• demonstrate experience balancing work (or similar) with school and personal responsibilities,
• show how Christian faith and a service mindset are lived out in your everyday life, 
• model a strong work ethic/results focus 
• and maintain a 3.0 or higher GPA.

PLEASE NOTE: Paul Scholars can only have one tuition scholarship and may not receive other sports or performance scholarships. International students should not apply, since students on an F-1 visa cannot work in the United States. Financial need is not a requirement to apply, however it is considered. 

As a Paul Scholar, you’ll earn a tuition-free degree while you gain invaluable experience as a servant leader in the workplace. Your classroom learning is seamlessly integrated with practical job skills, fostering a holistic approach to your higher education.

You’ll also have access to a network of other Paul Scholars, mentors, community partners and Concordia faculty and staff that will help you navigate your academics and work experience and prepare you for your vocations after college. 
 

Yes! Most college students work a part-time job to earn money. As a Paul Scholar, your work experience is built into your academic experience. You’ll still have time to participate in on-campus activities, hang out with friends and have a normal college experience.

Concordia’s community partners and mentors are local; most of the time, we are able to find a job for you close to campus, near Seward. Depending on the job you want to pursue, you may be placed in a surrounding community. We will always work with you to find the placement that’s the best fit for you!

We want you to work in an area that you’re passionate about and that will fuel your future career. Our Concordia staff will work with you to find a job that furthers your career goals, is close by and will help you become a servant leader in your future workplace!

FALL - Becoming a Vocational Leader

This course helps first year students connect the core habits of an effective team member with work, service and learning. We will define program support teams, expectations and strategies to help each other thrive in school and work as men and women of Christ. First year students begin applying key course principles with their campus work mentor and job as part of our Work Learning Lab central to the program.

SPRING - A Biblical View of Work, Vocation and Faith

This course helps first year students connect work, service and learning from a Biblical perspective of vocation. We explore the modern separation of sacred from secular and how to live as positive change agents and impactful people of faith. First year students continue applying key course principles with their campus work mentor and job as part of our Work Learning Lab central to the program.

The four-year, full tuition scholarship covers your major and minor academic coursework up to 18 credits per semester. All institutional aid, along with federal and state grants, will be applied to the cost of tuition. The remaining balance is covered through the Paul Scholar Program scholarship over four years. Students may use all other outside scholarships and grants as part of a plan to cover additional college expenses like room/board, books, fees etc.  For specific questions on this, please contact aaron.roberts@cune.edu.

This minor degree includes 18 credits (six classes) over four years: 

• Freshmen and sophomores have one class each semester with a team member focus. 
• Juniors and seniors have one class each year with a leadership focus.  

The content and impact of these courses are like four years of professional growth and development normally available after several years in a career. The leadership focus will expand each semester as you grow and mature in your major field of study. Each cohort is a remarkable blend of talent from different career paths, building up each other’s faith and feeding each other’s curiosity for learning.