University Scholarships & Grants

Academic Scholarships

L-R Scholars Program - awarded to freshman students in recognition of academic achievement during the student's high school career and based on the student's high school a grade point average and SAT or ACT scores at the time of admission into L-R. The annual mount of this award for freshman students ranges from $4000 to $12000. Awarded to transfer students in recognition of academic achievement during the student's attendance at a previous college(s) and based on the student's grade point average at the time of admission into L-R. The annual amount of this award for transfer students ranges from $1000 to $7000.

Honors Scholarships - Cromer (full tuition), and Lineberger (three-quarter-tuition) scholarships will be awarded from the recipients of the L-R Scholars Awards. These students will be chosen through a combination of academic achievement, school and community involvement and an interview competition at Honors Day.

Phi Theta Kappa Honors Scholarship - awarded to students who hold a 3.0 grade point average at a two-year college and hold membership in Phi Theta Kappa. The annual amount of this award is $1500.

Talent Scholarships

Athletic Scholarships - awarded at the discretion of the head coach of each individual sport. The annual amount of the scholarship varies and may exceed the cost of tuition.

Music Scholarships - awarded at the discretion of the L-R Music Department. The annual amount of the scholarship varies.

Grants

Child of a Lutheran Minister Grant - awarded to dependent children of ordained, Lutheran ministers.

Family Tuition Grant - available to families with more than one member simultaneously enrolled full-time in the traditional day undergraduate program and who are living on campus. Each family member will receive an annual award of $1000.

L-R Grant In Aid - awarded in amounts varying with the student's need and academic performance.

Lutheran Scholarships

Friends In Faith Program - L-R matches awards from Lutheran congregations up to $500 per academic year. This program has a July 1st deadline.

Martin Luther Fellows Program - awarded to students who are members of Lutheran Churches within the North Carolina Synod of the ELCA and who are nominated by their congregation by the July 1st deadline. The annual amount of this award is $1000.

Other Awards

Endowed & Gift Scholarships - awarded in amounts varying with the student's need, preference is given to students who have achieved superior academic records in high school or at the University.

Legacy Scholarship - awarded to students whose parents or grandparents are L-R graduates. The annual amount of this award is $1000.