2025 Application Guide for Lincoln University Freshman Merit Scholarship

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Type of degree: 
Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 1st of February, 2025.

Scholarship Summary: 
Lincoln Freshmen Merit Scholarships are awarded exclusively to new incoming first-time domestic freshmen on a competitive basis. Scholarships are awarded based on merit, considering outstanding academic achievement as well as co-curricular involvement demonstrated in the admissions application.

Scholarship Applicant Criteria: 
To qualify for the freshmen merit scholarships, applicants must meet the following criteria:
i. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.
ii. Be an incoming freshman
iii. Must be admitted for full-time undergraduate study
iv. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 

Value of Scholarship: 
The Lincoln University Freshmen Merit Scholarships range in value from $5,000 - $14,000 annually and include the following types of awards: Achieve the Dream Award, Liberated Lion’s Leadership Award, Dean’s Award and Provost's Award.

These scholarship awards can be renewed for up to three additional years (totaling four years) if the scholarship recipient meets the renewable criteria. All criteria are listed on the scholarship award notice.

Scholarship Application Guide: 
No Application is required; simply apply for admission for an undergraduate degree in Lincoln University to be considered for a merit scholarship.

Scholarship Website: 
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Lincoln University Freshman Merit Scholarship Page.