2025 Application Guide for University of Lynchburg Freshman Academic Scholarships

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Type of degree: 
Bachelor’s 

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Scholarship Summary: 
The University of Lynchburg offers a wide range of scholarships and awards to incoming freshmen (US citizens and permanent residents). All full-time admitted students are automatically considered for academic scholarships to the University of Lynchburg — no separate scholarship application is required.

Scholarship Applicant Criteria: 
To be eligible to apply, you must:
Be a US citizen or permanent resident
Be admitted for undergraduate study

Value of Scholarship: 
The University of Lynchburg Freshman Merit Scholarships are valued as follows;
i. Hopwood Scholarship: $24,000/year (4.0 GPA and above)
ii. Founder’s Scholarship: $22,000/year (3.50 GPA and above)
iii. Trustee Scholarship: $20,000/year (3.00 GPA and above)
iv. Presidential Scholarship: $18,000/year (2.50 GPA and above)

Weighted GPA is used to determine scholarship eligibility. 

Scholarship Application Guide: 
There is no separate scholarship application; simply apply for admission to be considered for an academic scholarship.  

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