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💰 Concordia University-Chicago Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
20
Automatic
6
In-State Awards
$500-$38,840/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$500-$38,840/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
2.8 GPA

Concordia University-Chicago awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $500-$38,840/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 2.8 GPA. Against tuition of $36,430, students receiving the largest award pay about $0 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Concordia University-Chicago

Tuition & fees
$36,430
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Largest annual award
$38,840
=
Students receiving it pay about
$0/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $12,230), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
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Automatic merit scholarships at Concordia University-Chicago — no separate application

6 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

Cougar Award
Award
$9,000/yr in-state
$9,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.8+
A merit award for incoming freshmen with a high school GPA between 2.75 and 2.99.
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Faculty Scholarship
Award
$11,000/yr in-state
$11,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
A merit scholarship for incoming freshmen with a high school GPA between 3.00 and 3.49.
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Maroon and Gold Award
Award
$7,000/yr in-state
$7,000/yr out-of-state
A merit award for incoming freshmen with a high school GPA of 2.74 and below.
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Pillars Scholarship
Award
$15,000/yr in-state
$15,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.9+
A merit scholarship for incoming freshmen with a high school GPA of 3.90 and above.
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Regents Scholarship
Award
$14,000/yr in-state
$14,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
A merit scholarship for incoming freshmen with a high school GPA between 3.50 and 3.89.
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Transfer Academic GPA Pillars Scholarship
Award
$17,500/yr in-state
$17,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+
A merit scholarship for transfer students with a GPA of 3.75 and above.
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Other scholarships at Concordia University-Chicago (14)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

Freshman Church Pro Leadership Award
$7,000-$11,000/yr
An additional award for incoming freshmen pursuing a church profession.
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Freshman Leadership Scholarship
$6,000-$10,000/yr
An additional scholarship for incoming freshmen who demonstrate leadership.
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Homeschool Award
$1,000/yr
An award for graduates of a recognized home school program.
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LCMS Servant Award
$500/yr
An award for students whose parent or guardian is employed full-time in a recognized Lutheran-affiliated school, church, or agency.
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Legacy Award
$500/yr
An award for students with a parent or grandparent who graduated from CUC.
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Lutheran High School Award
$1,000/yr
An award for graduates of a Lutheran high school.
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Lutheran Summer Music Alumni Scholarship
$1,000/yr
A scholarship for qualified Lutheran Summer Music (LSM) alumni.
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Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
$2,000/yr
A scholarship for transfer students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa.
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President's Freshman Honor Scholar Award
$38,840/yr
A full tuition award for incoming freshmen participating in the CUC Honors Program.
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President's Transfer Scholarship for Community College Graduates
$38,840/yr
A full tuition award for community college graduates participating in the CUC Honors Program.
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Star Scholars Award
$2,000/yr
An award for transfer students who are part of the community college partnership program.
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Trailblazer Award
$2,000/yr
An award for first-generation college students.
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Transfer Church Pro Leadership Award
$6,000/yr
An additional award for transfer students pursuing a church profession.
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Transfer Leadership Scholarship
$5,000/yr
An additional scholarship for transfer students demonstrating leadership.
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Common questions about Concordia University-Chicago scholarships

How much merit aid does Concordia University-Chicago give?

Published awards range $500-$38,840/yr. Concordia University-Chicago lists 20 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at Concordia University-Chicago?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 2.8 GPA. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does Concordia University-Chicago give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $500-$38,840/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Concordia University-Chicago?

The largest published award covers full tuition, though not housing and other costs.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at Concordia University-Chicago?

5 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.

💡 Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Concordia University-Chicago's financial aid office before making decisions — or check their scholarship page.

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