Regents’ and President’s Scholarships are
awarded to freshmen in recognition of outstanding academic achievement,
leadership and service in high school and in anticipation of continued
excellence at PLU. Students who met the following basic requirements
are invited to apply: 3.80+ GPA at the time of admission or 1250+ SAT
or 28+ ACT; and US citizen or permanent resident. Application for
admission and scholarship materials must be postmarked by December 15.
● The Regents’ Scholarship is
awarded to cover the full cost of tuition up to 17 credits per term
(fall and spring) for the academic year and five credits in J-Term.
Renewable for three years of continuous undergraduate study provided a
3.30 cumulative PLU GPA is maintained.
● The President’s Scholarship
is awarded for the academic year. Amount varies. Renewable for three
years of continuous undergraduate study provided a 3.30 cumulative PLU
GPA is maintained.
Provost
Scholarship, Deans Scholarship, Faculty Excellence Scholarship,
Academic Achievement Scholarship,Academic Merit Scholarship are awarded
to admitted freshman and transfer students, based on academic standing
at the time of admission. Student must be U.S. Citizen or permanent
resident and have received an offer of admission. Renewable up to three
years of undergraduate study for students who enter PLU as freshmen
provided a 3.30 cumulative PLU GPA is maintained. Renewable up to three
years of undergraduate study for students who enter PLU as a transfer
provided a 3.00 cumulative PLU GPA is maintained. Transfer scholarship
renewal also depends on the class standing of the student at the time
of admission. Exception: Students receiving the Transfer
Student Academic Achievement Scholarship must maintain Satisfactory
Academic Progress for renewal. Financial need is not a determining
factor.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships of $3,000 are
granted to selected transfer students with a 3.60+ GPA, 45+ semester
hours (60+ quarter hours) of transferable college course work and proof
of PTK membership. Students must be admitted by March 1. The award is
renewable for one year during the undergraduate period of study if a
3.30 cumulative PLU GPA is maintained. Financial need is not a
determining factor. Three awards are given each year.
National Merit Scholarships
are offered for $1000-$2000 to NMSQT-PSAT finalists (National Merit
Semi-finalist Qualifying Test-Pre-Scholastic Assessment Test).
Finalists should inform the National Merit Scholarship Corporation of
their intent to enroll at PLU. Winners of a PLU-sponsored National
Merit Scholarship will receive scholarship and grant assistance (from
all sources) that ranges from one-half to full tuition per year and is
renewable for up to three additional years of undergraduate study.
This amount includes the $1000 -$2000 National Merit Scholarship.
Financial need is not a determining factor.
International Grants
are available to graduate and undergraduate international students
attending Pacific Lutheran University. These grants are awarded at a
minimum of $4,000 annually depending on academic merit. International
Grants may be awarded to full-time students for a maximum of four years
of undergraduate study and/or two years of graduate study. Financial
need is not a determining factor.
The Americas Grant is
available to citizens of countries in North, Central and South America
(excluding United States and permanent residents). The America’s Grant
is awarded in the amount of $7,500 annually and requires students to
live in a PLU residence hall. This grant is awarded for a maximum of
four years undergraduate study and/or two years graduate study.
Financial need is not a determining factor.
Nordic Grant
is available to citizens of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway or Sweden
who are attending PLU full-time. The Nordic Grant is awarded in the
amount of $7,500 annually and requires students to live in a PLU
residence hall. This grant is awarded for a maximum of four years of
undergraduate study and/or two years graduate study. Financial need is
not a determining factor.
Alumni Dependent Grants are
awarded to full-time dependent students whose parent(s) attended PLU
(PLC) for two semesters or more. Financial need is not a determining
factor.
Clergy Dependent Grants are available to
dependent children of regularly ordained ministers who are actively
serving a Christian congregation full-time. The grant amount is $1,000
per year ($500/semester) for four years. Financial need is not a
determining factor.
Confirmand Awards are awarded to new
incoming freshmen who are confirmed members of churches participating
in the PLU Congregation Partnership Program. Students must complete
the necessary application materials by January 1st of their senior year
in high school. These $1,000 awards are renewable for a maximum of
three years of undergraduate study and are not dependent upon financial
need.
Faculty Merit Awards are available to 24 students
who have completed 45 credit hours or more at PLU. No separate
application is necessary. PLU Faculty recommend individual students for
selection. Notification is made in the spring semester for the
following year. The award is renewable for one year during the
undergraduate period of study. Financial need is not a determining
factor.
Access Grants are only awarded to new
freshmen whose permanent residence is outside the states of Washington
and Oregon. These grants are awarded as part of the financial aid
package and are renewable for a maximum of three years. Financial need
is not a determining factor.
Army ROTC Scholarships are
available to full-time undergraduates. Students must file a FAFSA and
meet all PLU GPA standards. Up to full tuition and room/meals
possible. Call PLU’s ROTC office for information (253) 535-8740..
Artistic Achievement Awards
are granted to students who have exceptional ability in the fields of
Art, Dance, Drama, Forensics, and Music. The award requires
recommendation by a PLU faculty member each year and is renewable on
the basis of recommendation and participation. Financial need is not a
determining factor.
Pacific Lutheran University Matching Scholarship (PLUMS)
provides financial assistance for undergraduate students who attend
PLU. Through the PLUMS program PLU will match scholarships provided by
church congregations or organizations within the church, up to $1000.
PLUMS applications are required each year. Applications are now
available on the PLU-Financial Aid web page: http://www.plu.edu/~faid/downloadabledocuments/.
Applications may be submitted after March 1 each year. PLUMS has
limited funding and will be awarded only until the current year's funds
are depleted, or August 15th each year. Church payments must be
payable to PLU and received by the Financial Aid Office on or before
October 1st each year. PLUMS is available to students for a maximum of
four years. Employees and their dependents are not eligible for
PLUMS. Financial need is not a determining factor.
Rieke Leadership Awards for
up to $2,000 per year are available to students with 3.00+ GPA and
demonstrated leadership or active involvement in a multi-ethnic
context. Separate application is required. Contact Student
Involvement and Leadership (253) 535-7195. Financial need is not a
determining factor.
Tuition Remission: Employees of the
university are eligible for up to 90% and their dependents are eligible
for up to 75% tuition remission. Tuition Remission is a university gift
resource. Students receiving Tuition Remission may be awarded
additional merit and need-based institutional gifts, but only up to the
cost of tuition. Receipt of Tuition Remission may serve to adjust or
eliminate other institutional aid previously awarded. Financial need is
not a determining factor.