Transfer Students Scholarships and Awards
These scholarships are for students enrolling at Luther after high school. We grant these scholarships and awards without regard for financial aid. Once awarded, they become an important part of your total financial aid package.
Academic Merit Scholarships
Admitted students automatically receive one of the following academic achievement awards; the only application required is an application for admission. Academic scholarships are renewable for each year a student attends Luther College. The amount is based on academic performance, as measured by cumulative GPA (calculated according to Luther’s weighting formula).
Annual Amount GPA Range Award Name
$36,000 per year >=3.95 Founders
$34,000 per year 3.70 - 3.94 President's
$32,000 per year 3.45 - 3.69 Dean
$30,000 per year 3.10 - 3.44 Martin Luther
$28,000 per year <=3.09 Achievement
Accepted students are informed of their award as part of their admission notification packet.
Transfer Student Scholarships
Value
$1,000 per year
Renewal
Renewable through fourth year of full-time enrollment.
Application
None
Application Deadline
Eligible visit must be completed by August 1 of the academic year prior to enrollment at Luther.
Selection Criteria
Must attend an eligible visit (individual or group) prior to enrolling at Luther College.
The Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust provides scholarships to eligible students starting their junior year during the fall semester. Completed applications must be received by April 1 each year.
Value
Up to $1,000 yearly match per student from Luther College for congregational support.
Selection Criteria
Matching grants are given to students whose home congregation financially supports their Luther education.
Application
A representative of the student’s home congregation must submit the EPIC Contribution Form (PDF).
Renewal
Renewable up to 8 semesters, based on full-time enrollment and continuing participation of home congregation.
Value
$1,000 per year
Renewal
Renewable up to eight semesters, based on full-time enrollment and satisfactory academic progress.
Application
None. Scholarship is awarded automatically to eligible students upon admission.
Deadline
Referrals are accepted up to one week prior to the student’s first semester at Luther College.
Selection Criteria
Offered to students who have been referred by an alumnus/a through the Future Norse Referral Form, as part of the Alumni Ambassador Program.
Notes
- A student may only earn one Future Norse Referral Grant, regardless of the number of alumni who have completed a Student Referral Form for that student.
- Also, parents may not refer their children; the Luther Legacy Award is designated for this purpose.
- Referrals are not accepted for students currently attending Luther College.
A Free Tuition Opportunity for Qualified Incoming Students
A quality higher education can, and should, be accessible for all students regardless of their financial circumstance. That’s why the Luther College Impact Awards were created: to foster an opportunity for high-achieving residents of Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin to pursue their academic goals at Luther College.
Requirements to qualify for this award include:
- A high school GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Family adjusted gross income of $80,000 or less
- Iowa, Minnesota, or Wisconsin resident as defined by, respectively, the Bureau of Iowa College Aid, Minnesota Office of Higher Education, or the Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board
- Must reside on campus for each year the award is received
- Must be an incoming student first-time or transfer student for fall 2025
Value
$1,000 per year
Renewal
Renewable as long as the student is enrolled full-time and maintaining satisfactory academic progress.
Application
None
Deadline
None
Selection Criteria
Awards are given to the dependent children of Luther College graduates.
Value
$2,500 per year.
Selection Criteria
Offered to new transfer students who are Phi Theta Kappa members
Application
Complete a Luther application for admission and indicate Phi Theta Kappa membership when prompted. Also provide proof of membership.
Renewal
Renewable up to eight semesters, based on full-time enrollment and satisfactory academic progress.
Talent Scholarships
Luther offers a wide variety of scholarships and awards based on musical talent, regardless of chosen major.
Value
$1,000-25,000 per year
Renewal
Renewable through fourth year of full-time enrollment
Application
- Auditioned music scholarships require completion of the Music Scholarship Application.
- Non-auditioned scholarships are awarded based on specific criteria; no separate application is required.
Deadline
See individual scholarship pages for details.
Selection Criteria
See individual scholarship pages for details.
Notes
If an admitted student applies for more than one talent scholarship, they will receive only the highest value award for which they are eligible. The maximum total award for talent and academic scholarships is $50,000 per year.
Value
$3,000 per year
Renewal
Renewable through fourth year of full-time enrollment
Application
None
Deadline
March 15, 2025
Selection Criteria
- Performance: Audition and interview required.
- Design and Technical Theatre: Portfolio and interview required.
Notes
- Theatre scholarships are available to students regardless of intended major.
- If an admitted student applies for more than one talent scholarship, they will receive only the highest value award for which they are eligible. The maximum total award for talent and academic scholarships is $50,000 per year.
Value
$3,000 per year
Renewal
Renewable through fourth year of full-time enrollment
Application
None
Deadline
March 15, 2025
Selection Criteria
Audition and interview required
Notes
- Dance scholarships are talent-based, regardless of chosen major or minor.
- If an admitted student applies for more than one talent scholarship, they will receive only the highest value award for which they are eligible. The maximum total award for talent and academic scholarships is $50,000 per year.
Financial Aid Office
Main 27
700 College Drive
Decorah, Iowa 52101
Phone: 563-387-1018
Fax: 563-387-2241