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πŸ’° Lincoln Memorial University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
8
Automatic
6
In-State Awards
$4,000-$15,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$4,000-$15,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$2,250-$9,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
2.0 GPA / 21 ACT

Lincoln Memorial University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $4,000-$15,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 2.0 GPA / 21 ACT. Against tuition of $26,448, students receiving the largest award pay about $11,448 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Lincoln Memorial University

Tuition & fees
$26,448
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Largest annual award
$15,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$11,448/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $12,226), 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
View complete details on Lincoln Memorial University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Lincoln Memorial University β€” no separate application

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

Academic Excellence Award (Transfer)
Award
$4,000-$9,000/yr in-state
$4,000-$9,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.0+
Yearly merit scholarships for incoming transfer students based on college GPA.
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Cornerstone Scholarship
Award
$9,000 one-time in-state
$9,000 one-time out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
A scholarship for incoming freshmen with a high school GPA of 3.0.
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General Assembly Merit Scholarship (GAMS)
Award
$500/semester in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.8+ β€’ ACT 29+
A merit-based supplement to the Tennessee HOPE Scholarship.
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Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES)
Requirements
GPA 2.5+
State scholarship for Kentucky residents based on high school GPA.
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Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
A half-tuition scholarship for transfer students who are members of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.
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Tennessee HOPE Scholarship
Award
$2,250-$2,850/semester in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.0+ β€’ ACT 21+ β€’ SAT 1060+
State-funded scholarship for Tennessee residents attending eligible in-state institutions.
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Other scholarships at Lincoln Memorial University (2)

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

Academic Excellence Award (Freshman)
$11,000-$15,000/yr
Yearly merit scholarships awarded to incoming freshmen based on academic achievement.
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Legacy Scholarship
$1,000/yr
A scholarship for students with immediate family members who graduated from LMU.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Lincoln Memorial University

Regular Decision
Rolling

Common questions about Lincoln Memorial University scholarships

How much merit aid does Lincoln Memorial University give?

Published awards range $4,000-$15,000/yr. Lincoln Memorial University lists 8 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at Lincoln Memorial University?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 2.0 GPA / 21 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does Lincoln Memorial University give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $4,000-$15,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Lincoln Memorial University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 57% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at Lincoln Memorial University?

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

When is the scholarship deadline at Lincoln Memorial University?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is Rolling. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Lincoln Memorial University's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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