2008-2009 Scholarships for New Freshmen and Transfers

CLU's scholarship program recognizes student achievement in academics, leadership, and the visual and performing arts. The following list represents the core scholarships awarded to incoming students. Please note that the academic criteria listed for each scholarship is an approximation based on awards to the class of Fall 2007. Students must maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA while attending CLU to maintain eligibility.

Academic Scholarships

Type of Award Amount Criteria:
Regents $15,000 Annual Amount
$60,000 Total for Four Years		 (A+) average
1300 SAT
29 ACT
Founders $12,500 Annual Amount
$50,000 Total for Four Years		 (A) average
1250+ SAT
28+ ACT
Provost $11,000 Annual Amount
$44,000 Total for Four Years 		(A-) average
1150 -1250 SAT
27 ACT
Pederson $10,000 Annual Amount
$40,000 Total for Four Years 		(A-/B+) average
1150 - 1200 SAT
26 ACT
Oaks $7,000 Annual Amount
$28,000 Total for Four Years		 (B+) average
1100 - 1150 SAT
25 ACT
Mount Clef $5,000 Annual Amount
$20,000 Total for Four Years 		(B) average
1050 - 1100 SAT
23 ACT
Presidential Scholarships* 75% to full tuition For more information on eligibility please visit the Presidential Scholarship website.
CLU Guarantee Scholarship $15,994
  • Incoming Freshman
  • Admitted to CLU by April 15, 2008
  • Admitted to UCLA or UCSB
  • Submit documentation by May 1, 2008
Scholarships for Transfer Students **

 

 
Founders $12,500 Annual Amount
$50,000 Total for Four Years 		Transfer Scholarships are based on a combination of college GPA and the number of transferable credits. Students are encoraged to complete coursework that meets CLU's Core Requirements. By doing so, students may increase scholarship eligibility. For details, please contact your transfer admission counselor or call 805-493-3135.
Provost $11,000 Annual Amount
$44,000 Total for Four Years
Wildwood $9,000 Annual Amount
$36,000 Total for Four Years
Oaks $7,000 Annual Amount
$28,000 Total for Four Years
Mount Clef $5,000 Annual Amount
$20,000 Total for Four Years
Phi Theta Kappa and Honors Program Scholarships $10,000 Contact Admissions for Awarding Details

* A separate application is required. For more information about the Presidential Scholarship please visit the Presidential Scholarship website. The Presidential Scholarship will take the place of any academic merit scholarship. Starting in 2009-2010, students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA to keep this scholarship.
** Transfer Scholarships are based on a combination of college GPA and the number of transferable credits.

 

Tuition Exchange

Type of Award Amount Criteria:
ELCA Tuition Exchange***

Up to 80% of Tuition

Exclusively for dependents of faculty/staff at other eligible ELCA schools.

National Tuition Exchange Up to 100% of Tuition Exclusively for dependents of eligible faculty/staff of colleges who participate in the Tuition Exchange program. More information can be found at www.tuitionexchange.org.

*** Exclusively for dependents of eligible faculty and staff of other ELCA schools. Awards are competitive and availability is assessed annually based on the number of students CLU sends on the exchange (exports) and students CLU receives on the exchange (imports). Students must be admitted to the University by March 15th in order to participate. Applicants must also complete both the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and an ELCA application from the Human Resource office of their home institution by February 15th of each academic year. Please contact the financial aid office for details.

Other Scholarships

Type of Award Amount Criteria:
Visual and Performing Arts

$500-$6,000

Exceptional talent in vocal music, instrumental music, drama, or art. Audition by February 1st deadline. Apply online »
Alumni Scholarship $500 Must be the child or grandchild of a CLU graduate.
Partners in Ministry $1,000 Children of ELCA Pastors
Swenson Scholarship Half Tuition Member of an ELCA congregation in Orange County, California. Learn more...
Congregational Partners in Education $1,000 - $2,500 CLU matches up to $2,500 of funds received from Congregational Partners. Learn More