Merit scholarships
These scholarships are awarded to students based on their previous academic success.
Traditional undergraduate studentsRegents
- Scholarships range between $10,000 - $11,000
- GPA Range between 2.75-3.53
- Eligibility is based on high school GPA
- Renewable while your cumulative GPA remains above 2.49
Presidential Scholarship
- Scholarships range between $12,000 - $15,000
- GPA Range between 3.54 - 4.0+
- Eligibility is based on high school GPA
- Renewable while your cumulative GPA remains above 2.49
One-time review: the award can be reviewed for a possible increase, at the request of the student, if their cumulative GPA increases, and at least two semesters have been completed.
Transfer undergraduate studentsRegents
- Scholarships range between $7,000 - $9,000
- GPA Range between 2.50-3.49
- Eligibility is based on college GPA
- Renewable while your cumulative GPA remains above 2.49
Presidential Scholarship
- Scholarship is $10,000
- GPA Range between 3.50 - 4.0
- Eligibility is based on college GPA
- Renewable while your cumulative GPA remains above 2.49
One-time review: the award can be reviewed for a possible increase, at the request of the student, if their cumulative GPA increases, and at least two semesters have been completed.
Church work scholarships
Concordia has a multitude of programs that will prepare you with uncommon compassion, ethical conscience, and unparalleled skill.
Church work scholarship
- Students is planning to major in Lutheran education, lay ministry or pastoral ministry
- First-time, full-time freshmen eligible
- Student is a member in good standing of a LCMS congregation
- GPA must exceed 2.49
District applicationThe district application is available to students who are members of an LCMS District. This is considered an outside scholarship.
- Check your eligibility with your District
- You must be pursuing a church-work major
- General District Form - check with your District for any additional forms they might require
- Once you complete the form, send it to our office (see address below) and we'll complete our part (we'll send it to the District for you)
Completed form can be sent to this address:
Concordia University Wisconsin
Financial Aid Office
12800 N. Lake Shore Dr.
Mequon, WI 53097
For more District information, check out the LCMS District Website.
Education scholarships
The education scholarships are awarded to students who are enrolled in an Education and/or Church work major. They are awarded to current CUW students. See the information below about each scholarship to see if you are eligible to apply.
Fine arts scholarships
Whether your talent is something you hope to turn into a career or is an extracurricular passion that keeps you occupied outside of the classroom, we'd love to help you grow your unique creative spark at Concordia. Select a scholarship below to learn more:
Additional grants and scholarships
Concordia Grant
- Award amount is up to $10,000
- Average award for 2023-2024 was $4,100.
- Eligibility for Traditional Undergraduate students is determined by cumulative GPA, housing status, likelihood of retention and financial need.
Outside scholarships
Check out this list of scholarships from other organizations.