Scholarships

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

Name of AwardEligibility RequirementsAmountof AwardHow to ApplyRenewal Policy
R.C. McQuilkin Leadership ScholarshipTop student selected during the McQuilkin Scholarship Weekend; HS GPA of 3.0;SAT 1000+/ACT22+; evidence of leadership.Full TuitionSubmit FAFSA, CIU Scholarship Application and participate in thescholarship weekendSubmit FAFSA, meet all community standards, not on Academic or Character probation; maintain GPA of 3.0+
Presidential ScholarshipAll students are evaluated on the basis of ministry experience, character, relationships, academics, leadership, extracurricular activities, and bible discipline using their application and reference forms.

Up to $9,000 for undergraduate students;

Up to $4,000 for graduate/seminary students

Submit FAFSA and CIU Scholarship ApplicationSubmit FAFSA, meet all community standards, not on Academic or Character probation; maintain GPA of 2.5+ for undergraduate students and 3.0+ for graduate/seminary students
Dean's ScholarshipAll students are evaluated on the basis of ministry experience, character, relationships, academics, leadership, extracurricular activities, and bible discipline using their application and reference forms.Up to $3,000Submit FAFSA and CIU Scholarship ApplicationSubmit FAFSA, meet all community standards, not on Academic or Character probation; maintain GPA of 2.5+
Servant Leader ScholarshipAll students are evaluated on the basis of ministry experience, character, relationships, academics, leadership, extracurricular activities, and bible discipline using their application and reference forms.Up to $1,500Submit FAFSA and CIU Scholarship ApplicationSubmit FAFSA, meet all community standards, not on Academic or Character probation; maintain GPA of 2.5+
National Merit FinalistRecognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation as a FinalistFull TuitionSubmit FAFSA and CIU Scholarship ApplicationSubmit FAFSA, meet all community standards, not on Academic or Character probation; maintain GPA of 2.5+
National Merit Semi-FinalistRecognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation as a Semi-Finalist$11,750Submit FAFSA and CIU Scholarship ApplicationSubmit FAFSA, meet all community standards, not on Academic or Character probation; maintain GPA of 2.5+
Partnership ScholarshipGiven by CIU partners to student they recognize as CIU caliber$1,000Submit FAFSA, CIU Scholarship Application and nomination from a CIU partnerSubmit FAFSA, meet all community standards, not on Academic or Character probation; maintain GPA of 2.5+
Ben Lippen Top Graduate ScholarshipGiven to the Top Graduating Senior of Ben Lippen High SchoolFull TuitionSubmit FAFSA and CIU Scholarship ApplicationSubmit FAFSA, meet all community standards, not on Academic or Character probation; maintain GPA of 2.5+
Ben Lippen Second in Senior Class ScholarshipGiven to the Second in Senior Class of Ben Lippen High School$11,750Submit FAFSA and CIU Scholarship ApplicationSubmit FAFSA, meet all community standards, not on Academic or Character probation; maintain GPA of 2.5+
Ben Lippen ScholarshipGiven to any Ben Lippen graduate who meets CIU admission standards$4,000Submit FAFSA and CIU Scholarship ApplicationSubmit FAFSA, meet all community standards, not on Academic or Character probation; maintain GPA of 2.5+
Ross Academic Scholars ScholarshipGraduate from a Florida HS or Florida approved Home School; HS GPA of 3.5+; SAT 1270+ or ACT 28+$5,000Submit FAFSA, CIU Scholarship Application, and Ross Family Scholarship ApplicationFirst year scholarship only, not renewable
Ross Gold Medallion ScholarshipGraduate from a Florida HS or Florida approved Home School; HS GPA of 3.0+; SAT 970+ or ACT 20+$3,000Submit FAFSA, CIU Scholarship Application, and Ross Family Scholarship ApplicationFirst year scholarship only, not renewable

 

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