Grants

The following chart gives an explanation of the grants for assisting students attending CIU:

Name of AwardEligibility RequirementsAmountHow to ApplyRenewal Policy
Legacy GrantChild/Grandchild of CIU Alum$1,000Submit FAFSA and CIU Scholarship ApplicationSubmit FAFSA, meet all community standards, not on academic or character probation; maintain GPA of 2.0+
Foreign Missionary Dependent GrantParent is serving on a foreign mission field$1,000Submit FAFSA and CIU Scholarship ApplicationSubmit FAFSA, meet all community standards, not on academic or character probation; maintain GPA of 2.0+
Christian Worker GrantParent is serving in an evangelical ministry or church$1,000Submit FAFSA and CIU Scholarship ApplicationSubmit FAFSA, meet all community standards, not on academic or character probation; maintain GPA of 2.0+
Valedictorian GrantValedictorian from a class of at least five people$2,000Submit FAFSA and CIU Scholarship ApplicationSubmit FAFSA, meet all community standards, not on academic or character probation; maintain GPA of 2.0+
Salutatorian GrantSalutatorian from a class of at least five people$1,000Submit FAFSA and CIU Scholarship ApplicationSubmit FAFSA, meet all community standards, not on academic or character probation; maintain GPA of 2.0+
Ross Florida GrantGraduate from a Florida HS or approved Home School$2,500Submit FAFSA, CIU Scholarship Application, and Ross Family Scholarship ApplicationSubmit FAFSA, submit Ross Family ScholarshipApplication, meet all community standards, not on academic or character probation; maintain GPA of 2.0+
Church Matching GrantFull-time student at CIU, sponsored by a church or organizationUp to $1,000 per yearSubmit a Church Matching Grant form and a check.Submit form and payment every semester that the Church Matching grant is desired. Fall deadline is August 15; spring deadline is January 15.
Partners in Ministry GrantSpouse of a full-time degree-pursuing studentTuition for one class per semesterSubmit FAFSA and PIM application.Submit FAFSA yearly, submit PIM application every semester that the Partners in Ministry grant is desired. The fall deadline for returning students is July 1 and for new students is August 1. The spring deadline is January 7.