The following chart gives an explanation of the CIU scholarships for assisting full time undergraduate CIU students.
Students receiving a partnership discount are not eligible for additional institutional aid from Columbia International University.
Attention Transfer Students please see the Transfer Students section.
* Students are ONLY eligible for one (1) CIU scholarship with the exception of the Ben Lippen Scholarship.
* Scholarships are not be renewable for students who move off-campus.
| Name of Award | Eligibility Requirements | Amount of Award | How toApply | Renewal Policy |
| R.C. McQuilkin Leadership Scholarship | Top student selected during the McQuilkin Scholarship Weekend; HS GPA of 3.0;SAT 1000+/ACT22+; evidence of leadership. | Up to Full Tuition | Submit CIU Scholarship Application and participate in thescholarship weekend | Submit FAFSA; not on academic or character probation; maintain GPA of 3.0+ |
| Board Scholarship | HS GPA of 3.75+; SAT 1200+ or ACT 26+ | $6,000 | Submit FAFSA and CIU Scholarship Application | Submit FAFSA; not on academic or character probation; maintain GPA of 3.0+ |
| Presidential Scholarship | GPA of 3.5+; SAT 1100+ or ACT 24+ | $4,500 | Submit FAFSA and CIU Scholarship Application | Submit FAFSA; not on academic or character probation; maintain GPA of 2.5+ |
| Dean Scholarship | GPA of 3.25+; SAT 1000+ or ACT 21+ | $3000 | Submit FAFSA and CIU Scholarship Application | Submit FAFSA; not on academic or character probation; maintain GPA of 2.5+ |
| Servant Leader Scholarship | HS GPA of 3.0+; SAT 900+ or ACT 19+ | $1,500 | Submit FAFSA and CIU Scholarship Application | Submit FAFSA; not on academic or character probation; maintain GPA of 2.5+ |
| National Merit Finalist | Recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation as a Finalist | Up to Full Tuition | Submit FAFSA and CIU Scholarship Application | Submit FAFSA; not on academic or character probation; maintain GPA of 3.0+ |
| Ben Lippen Scholarship | Given to any Ben Lippen graduate who meets CIU admission standards | $4,000 | Submit FAFSA and CIU Scholarship Application | Submit FAFSA, meet all community standards, not on Academic or Character probation; maintain GPA of 2.5+ |
The following chart gives an explanation of the grants for assisting students attending CIU:
| Name of Award | Eligibility Requirements | Amount | How to Apply | Renewal Policy |
| ABHE Grant | Must have graduated from ABHE accredited University and be a new student to CIU. Four ABHE grants are awarded per academic year. | $1,500 | Submit ABHE Grant Application by deadline, submit FAFSA, and CIU Scholarship Application | Submit FAFSA; not on character probation and not on academic probation for your specific program. Renewal is not guaranteed. |
| Legacy Grant | Child/Grandchild of CIU Alum Must be a full time undergraduate student | $1,000 | Submit FAFSA and CIU Scholarship Application | Submit FAFSA; not on academic or character probation; maintain GPA of 2.0+ |
| Christian Worker Grant | Parent is serving in an evangelical ministry or church Must be a full time undergraduate student | $1,000 | Submit FAFSA and CIU Scholarship Application | Submit FAFSA; not on academic or character probation; maintain GPA of 2.0+ |
| Valedictorian Grant | Valedictorian from a class of at least five people as evidenced on high school transcript Must be a full time undergraduate student | $2,000 | Submit FAFSA and CIU Scholarship Application | Submit FAFSA; not on academic or character probation; maintain GPA of 2.0+ |
| Salutatorian Grant | Salutatorian from a class of at least five people as evidenced on high school transcript Must be a full time undergraduate student | $1,000 | Submit FAFSA and CIU Scholarship Application | Submit FAFSA; not on academic or character probation; maintain GPA of 2.0+ |
| Impact 360 Grant | Must have been in the Impact 360 program for one year Must be a full time undergraduate student | $3,000 | Submit FAFSA and CIU Scholarship Application | Submit FAFSA; not on academic or character probation; maintain GPA of 2.0+ |
| YouthQuake Grant | YouthQuake participant (Staff, Intern, or Cast) Must be a full time undergraduate student | Staff: $2500 Intern: $2000 Cast: $1000 | Submit FAFSA and CIU Scholarship Application | Submit FAFSA; not on academic or character probation; maintain GPA of 2.0+ |
| Word of Life Grant | Must have attended Word of Life Bible Institute for one year Must be a full time undergraduate student | $2,000 | Submit FAFSA and CIU Scholarship Application | Submit FAFSA; not on academic or character probation; maintain GPA of 2.0+ |
| Ravencrest Grant | Must have attended Ravencrest Bible School for one year Must be a full time undergraduate student | $2,000 | Submit FAFSA and CIU Scholarship Application | Submit FAFSA; not on academic or character probation; maintain GPA of 2.0+ |
| Timberline Grant | Must have attended Timberline Bible School for one year Must be a full time undergraduate student | $2,000 | Submit FAFSA and CIU Scholarship Application | Submit FAFSA; not on academic or character probation; maintain GPA of 2.0+ |
| His Hill | Must have attended His Hill Bible School for one year Must be a full time undergraduate student | $2,000 | Submit FAFSA and CIU Scholarship Application | Submit FAFSA; not on academic or character probation; maintain GPA of 2.0+ |
| Church Matching Grant | Full-time student at CIU, sponsored by a church or organization; based upon availability of funds Access CIU and Online Only students are NOT eligible for this grant. | Up to $1,000 per year | Submit a Church Matching Grant form and a check by August 1 Match will be awarded as long as funds are available | Submit form and payment each year that the Church Matching grant is desired; the deadline is August 1 |
| Partners in Ministry Grant | Spouse of a full-time degree-seeking student; based upon availability of funds, and students receiving this grant are not eligible for any additional CIU aid. | Tuition for one class per semester based on availability of funds | Submit FAFSA and PIM application by August 1. PIM will be awarded as long as funds are available. | Submit FAFSA yearly, submit PIM application every semester that the Partners in Ministry grant is desired. The deadline is August 1. PIM is subject to the availability of funds. Students receiving this grant are not eligible for any additional CIU aid. |
