Scholarship information for returning students
Merit-based scholarships and awards are a form of gift aid, awarded without regard for financial need, and do not need to be repaid. Awards, other than select endowed awards, are awarded during the admissions process and require renewal criteria as noted below.
Students who do not meet the required renewal GPA for select awards may receive a lower scholarship, depending on their Augustana cumulative GPA. Regardless of Augustana GPA, scholarships will not exceed the first year awarded amounts in subsequent years.
Presidential Scholarship — The Presidential Scholarship is awarded to first-year students at the time of admission to Augustana. The amount will not change from the original award during the student's four years at Augustana. Renewal requires full-time enrollment and an Augustana cumulative GPA of 3.0. Renewal criteria are evaluated at the end of spring term each year.
Dean's Scholarship — The Dean's Scholarship is awarded to first-year students at the time of admission to Augustana. The amount will not change from the original award during the student's four years at Augustana. Renewal requires full-time enrollment and an Augustana cumulative GPA of 2.75. Renewal criteria are evaluated at the end of spring term each year.
Founders Scholarship — The Founders Scholarship is awarded to first-year students at the time of admission to Augustana. The amount will not change from the original award during the student's four years at Augustana. Renewal requires full-time enrollment and an Augustana cumulative GPA of 2.5. Renewal criteria are evaluated at the end of spring term each year.
Transfer Scholarship — Transfer Scholarships are awarded to first-time transfer students at the time of admission to Augustana. The amount will not change from the original award during the student's four years at Augustana. Renewal requires full-time enrollment and an Augustana cumulative GPA of 3.0. Renewal criteria are evaluated at the end of spring term each year.
Transfer Scholarship - Phi Theta Kappa — Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships are awarded to first-time transfer students at the time of admission to Augustana. The amount will not change from the original award during the student's four years at Augustana. Renewal requires full-time enrollment and an Augustana cumulative GPA of 3.0. Renewal criteria are evaluated at the end of spring term each year.
Out of State Award — $4,000 award ($1000 per year for four years) Awarded to first-year and first-time transfer students who live outside of Illinois and attended one of our visit days or a personal admissions interview. Renewal requires student remain a non-Illinois resident.
Art Scholarship — Awarded to selected students after review of their portfolios. The amount will not change from the original award during the student's four years at Augustana. Renewal based on recommendation of the Art Department.
Music Scholarships — Music scholarships are awarded annually to new students, including non-majors, based on music auditions. Awards are renewable upon the recommendations of the Department of Music. The amount will not change from the original award during the student's four years at Augustana.
Carl B. Nelson Music Education Scholarship — Awarded annually to a first-year student planning to major in music education. Renewal is based on recommendation of the Department of Music. The amount will not change from the original award during the student's four years at Augustana.
Theatre Scholarship — The Judith Katz Memorial Theatre Scholarship is an award renewable for four years. Please contact the Department of Theatre Arts for more details.
Other theatre scholarships are available and are awarded to exceptional individuals pursuing performance, technical theatre, playwriting or criticism. All require an on-campus audition or presentation, and are renewable based on recommendations of the Department of Theatre Arts. Theatre awards will not change from the original awards during the student's four years at Augustana.
Alumni Scholarship — $1,000. Given to students whose parent(s) are alumnae/alumni of Augustana College.
Lucken Geology Scholarship — Established by 1962 graduates John E. and Mary Thorson Lucken, this merit-based scholarship is for geology majors.
Rissing Scholarship — Up to $5,000. Awarded each year to students who wish to prepare for professional leadership in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. Award is renewable by maintaining a 2.5 Augustana cumulative grade-point average. More information on the Rissing Scholarship.
Endowed Scholarships — Amounts vary. These scholarships are made possible by friends of the College. The Office of Financial Aid will advise you of any for which you qualify.
Housing Grant — Available each semester a student lives in college housing. This grant is not available during a study away semester, or for remission/exchange recipients or community advisers in the residence halls.
Meal Plan Grant — Available each semester a full meal plan is purchased. This grant is not available during a study away semester or to remission/exchange recipients.
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Augustana may provide endowed awards through the generosity of donors/friends of Augustana to fund a portion of academic or other institutional aid. Academic scholarships or other scholarships awarded through Augustana could be adjusted through the awarding of an Augustana endowed scholarship.