Luther Scholarships & Awards
Luther College knows that the gifts and talents you bring to our student body help to make us who we are.
Because we place such a high value on what our students contribute to the campus community, we offer a wide variety of scholarships and awards based on demonstrated academic excellence, musical talent, and other criteria. These scholarships and awards are granted without regard for financial need, although, once awarded, they do become an important part of the total financial aid package.
Check out the following list. You may be surprised to see how much your hard work has paid off.
Regent Scholarship
| To Apply: | Complete Luther admission application |
| Award Amount: | $11,500 to $17,000 per year ($46,000 to $68,000 over 4 years) |
| Selection Criteria: | Awards are based on the student's SAT or ACT scores, class rank, high school curriculum and extracurricular involvement |
| Renewable? | Yes, up to 8 semesters of full-time enrollment with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 reviewed at the end of each academic year |
| Notes: | First-year recipients of the Regent Scholarship are eligible to participate in "First-Year Honors Conversations," a special course that provides students with broad exposure to the campus intellectual life |
Presidential Scholarship
| To Apply: | Complete Luther admission application |
| Award Amount: | $7,000 to $11,000 per year ($28,000 to $44,000 over 4 years) |
| Selection Criteria: | Awards are based on the student's SAT or ACT scores, class rank, high school curriculum and extracurricular involvement |
| Renewable? | Yes, up to 8 semesters of full-time enrollment with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 reviewed at the end of each academic year |
Achievement Award
| To Apply: | Complete Luther admission application |
| Award Amount: | $4,000 to $6000 per year ($16,000 to $24,000 over 4 years) |
| Selection Criteria: | Awards are based on the student's academic record and success in high school and community endeavors; they are given only to students who do not qualify for a Regent or Presidential Scholarship |
| Renewable? | Yes, up to 8 semesters of full-time enrollment with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 reviewed at the end of each academic year |
Luther National Merit Scholarship
| To Apply: | List Luther as first choice with the National Merit Corporation by the end of March |
| Award Amount: | $1,000 to $2,000 a year ($4,000 to $8,000 over 4 years |
| Selection Criteria: | Awards are given to students who are finalists in the National Merit Scholarship program |
| Renewable? | Yes, up to 8 semesters of full-time enrollment |
| Notes: | National Merit Scholarships are granted in addition to other academic awards and scholarships for which students may qualify |
Phi Theta Kappa Members
| To Apply: | Complete Luther admission application |
| Award Amount: | $7,500 per year (minimum) |
| Selection Criteria: | Presidential Scholarships are awarded to individuals who have been selected for membership in Phi Theta Kappa and transfer to Luther College |
| Renewable? | Yes, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 reviewed at the end of each academic year. This scholarship is limited to eight semesters of enrollment in full-time college-level work. For example, a student entering Luther after three semesters of college studies would receive a scholarship for five semesters. |
Weston Noble Music Scholarship
| To Apply: | Complete Luther admission application and audition with Music Department before March 14 |
| Award Amount: | $1,000 to $4,000 per year ($4,000 to $16,000 over 4 years) |
| Selection Criteria: | Awards are given to students who display outstanding potential for participation in music at Luther |
| Renewable? | Yes, up to 8 semesters of full-time enrollment with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 reviewed at the end of each academic year, as well as participation in music ensembles and continued growth through private music lessons |
| Notes: | Applicants do not need to major in music to be eligible for this scholarship. Scholarships are offered to students who participate in choral, orchestra, band and keyboard activities and are granted in addition to other academic awards and scholarships for which students may qualify |
Music Lesson Scholarship
| To Apply: | Complete Luther admission application and audition with Music Department before March 14 |
| Award Amount: | $550 |
| Selection Criteria: | Awards are given to students based on the outcome of their auditions -- all first year students who receive a Weston Noble Music Scholarship automatically receive a Music Lesson scholarship |
| Renewable? | Only for those students pursuing a music major |
Luther Legacy Award
| To Apply: | Complete Luther Admissions Application |
| Award Amount: | $1,000 per year ($4,000 over 4 years) |
| Selection Criteria: | Awards are given to the dependent children of Luther College alumni |
| Renewable? | Yes, up to 8 semesters; based on satisfactory academic progress |
Diversity Enrichment Scholarship
| To Apply: | Complete Luther admission application |
| Award Amount: | $3,000 per year minimum ($12,000 minimum over 4 years) |
| Selection Criteria: | Awards are granted to selected students from distinctive and broadly diverse backgrounds based on their potential to enrich the educational environment on campus and make positive contributions to the larger world |
| Renewable? | Yes, up to 8 semesters; based on satisfactory academic progress |
Education Partners in Covenant (EPIC) Matching Grant
| To Apply: | Student's home congregation must enroll in the program by August 1 |
| Award Amount: | Up to $750 match from Luther plus financial assistance from home congregation |
| Selection Criteria: | Matching grants are given to students whose home congregation financially supports their Luther education |
| Renewable? | Yes, up to 8 semesters; based on continuing participation of home congregation |
| Notes: | Notification of awards - and the funds themselves - must come directly from the church to Luther for students to receive the match. Congregations must be participants in the EPIC program and may be affiliated with any denomination. Enrollment and contribution forms are available on our College Ministries website. |
Cross Family Fund for Excellence in Nursing Scholarship
| To Apply: | Complete Luther admission application, indicating interest in nursing |
| Award Amount: | $1,000 |
| Selection Criteria: | Award is competitive and given to the most promising incoming students; must be in top 20% percent of graduating class and demonstrate financial need to qualify |
| Renewable? | No, although ALL nursing students receive a scholarship for their year of clinical study in Rochester |