Graceland University believes in the shared responsibility of family, government and the institution for facilitating a student’s attendance at the college or university that best meets his or her intellectual, emotional, spiritual, physical and social needs.
ACT/SAT Requirement:
Effective November 14, 2020, ACT & SAT test scores are permanently optional for undergraduate Admissions. Please contact your Admissions Counselor with any questions.
Graceland University recognizes the hard work and dedication displayed in high scholastic achievement through their Academic Merit Scholarships.
That hard work, your grades, and ACT or SAT test scores may qualify you for Graceland University’s academic scholarships and awards. See which scholarship you may qualify for by using the handy Academic Merit Award calculator located on the right side of this page.
You may receive only one of these awards.
TRUSTEE’S
$16,500 per year / $66,000 over four years
PRESIDENT’S
$14,500 per year / $58,000 over four years
DEAN’S
$12,500 per year / $50,000 over four years
GRACELAND
$10,500 per year / $42,000 over four years
Graceland University is committed to meeting a percentage of every student’s need based on their academic preparation and the results of the FAFSA. To establish eligibility, complete your Graceland application with all requested documentation and file your FAFSA. The Founders Scholarship will supplement other gift aid until the student’s percentage of need, as calculated, has been met. The founding families of Graceland wanted to ensure a private education was accessible to all, so a need-based award was established.
Graceland University offers a Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship for students transferring from a two-year college to Graceland’s Lamoni campus or Graceland’s Independence Nursing Program.
To be eligible you must be a member of the Phi Theta Kappa society. Students may qualify for up to $1,000. Awards are dependent on grade point average as well as the applicant’s ability to meet the following qualifications:
Completion of at least 24 semester hours from an accredited institution
A GPA of at least 3.50
Current membership in Phi Theta Kappa
U.S. Citizenship
Enroll as a full-time student
The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship is only available to our traditional face-to-face programs (Lamoni campus and Independence campus Nursing).
For more information, contact Graceland Admissions at 866.472.2352.
This scholarship is available to Graceland University Lamoni campus students who are members of Community of Christ, enrolled full time and make satisfactory academic progress as outlined in the Graceland University catalog.
This scholarship is a commitment from the University that all members of Community of Christ will receive total institutional aid at a minimum of 50 percent cost of tuition for up to four years of full-time enrollment. Community of Christ membership is defined by a member designation in the World Church database.
Any increases in tuition will result in a recalculation of the Study and Faith Scholarship, and adjustments will be made to the student’s benefit. Students receiving a combination of academic merit, premier or performance scholarships may not see a Study and Faith Scholarship in their financial aid award letter if the total institutional aid is already at or above 50 percent cost of tuition
This grant is for non-Community of Christ Lamoni campus students.
Graceland University will provide matching funds up to $500 per year.
Funds donated must be by an authorized denomination or church jurisdiction.
The student or family may contribute to those funds but may not be the majority contributor.
Graceland University strives to provide genuine spiritual growth to students from all faith communities. The lives of our students are enriched by the religious diversity of our campus. To support this enrichment, Graceland provides the Faith Commitment Grant to non-Community of Christ members. Congregations or church jurisdictions of all denominations are encouraged to support their youth. To assist, Graceland will match the faith contribution up to $500 per academic year. The grant must be from funds authorized and generated by a congregation or jurisdiction. Some examples of fund sources are memorial funds, youth fundraisers and special offerings. Families of the student may participate by giving to the fund if they are not the major contributor and if the church has complete discretion to determine the recipient as well as the timing and amount of the award.
This scholarship is designed to recognize Community of Christ youth and youth who are church friends who have displayed leadership abilities. Nine grants will be awarded.
Students must meet Graceland’s admission requirements.
This scholarship is intended for students who are passionate about the mission of Community of Christ and are committed to continuing that interest while pursuing their education at Graceland University.
School can be very expensive. At Graceland, several scholarships have been established to help with these costs. The following competitive scholarships are based on a combination of GPA, essay, references, high school activities, athletics and community service.
You may apply for as many scholarships as you feel you may qualify. Among the premier scholarships, you may only be awarded one, but you may apply for as many as you wish. You could receive more than one non-premier (other competitive scholarships) in addition to the premier scholarship. Review the following, and submit applications for the scholarships for which you feel you qualify.
Premier Scholarships
If you qualify for more than one of these premier scholarships, you will receive only the scholarship with the highest monetary value.*
Up to full tuition, renewable for up to four years
Entering freshman
Minimum GPA of 3.75
Minimum ACT/SAT composite score: ACT: 27, SAT: 1280 (in lieu of test scores, the applicant may instead answer one of two 250 word Alternative to Testing questions on the Honors Application)
Remain in good standing
Join the Honors Program
Attend Academic Honors Day
Candidates meeting the evaluation criteria will be invited to campus for an interview on Academic Honors Day.
Students must meet Graceland’s admission requirements.
This scholarship is intended for students who are passionate about the mission of Community of Christ and are committed to continuing that interest while pursuing their education at Graceland University.
Eligibility:
Be able to participate for at least 4 semesters in the program, have a minimum high school or college cumulative GPA of 3.50, demonstrate outstanding writing skills, and score a 25 or higher on the ACT (1200 or higher on the SAT). In lieu of test scores, the applicant may also answer one of two 250 word Alternative to Testing questions on the honors application. (Not available for Prestigious Honors Scholarship recipients).
May be required to file FAFSA annually (U.S. Citizens).
All applications to become a part of the Honors Program must be received no later than February 28 prior to the Fall semester in which you want to begin the program (for example, you must apply no later than Feb. 28, 2023 to be considered for the Fall 2023 Honors Program). If you wish to be considered for the Prestigious Honors Scholarship, you must apply to the Honors Program at least one week prior to the Academic Honors Day in which you will compete for the award.
Award amounts vary.
Be a direct descendant of Graceland alumni
Apply for admission to Graceland or be a current student
Submit application on or before March 1
Live in a residence hall on campus, unless residing with parents or legal guardian, are married or are living in the Kansas City area while enrolled in the clinical nursing program
Students who are committed to issues of diversity, social justice, equal opportunity, civil rights and nondiscrimination.
Current Graceland students are encouraged to apply.
Scholarship winners may reapply each year for a maximum of five years.
Financial need is not a requirement.
Submit a letter of application and a two-page typed essay to admissions@graceland.edu no later than Nov. 3 for the following academic year.
Include:
Applicant’s name
ID number
The name of the scholarship for which the student is applying
The two-page essay should address the applicant’s interest in issues of diversity, social justice, equal opportunity, civil rights and nondiscrimination on the basis of (including but not limited to) race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.
The applicant is encouraged to address any activities, events or organizations in which they have participated that reflect their interest in these areas.
The essay must be submitted in an electronic format.
The essay will be identified only by the applicant’s ID number when it is evaluated.
Established to encourage and advance the cause of human rights. Current Graceland students are encouraged to apply.
Applicant must:
Demonstrate a strong sense of personal civic responsibility, a sincere interest in promoting social justice and high academic achievement.
Graduate in the top 10 percent of their high school graduating class.
Maintain a cumulative college GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Maintain a reputation of good moral character.
Demonstrate a sound work ethic through part-time employment.
Demonstrate financial need.
The one- to three-page essay should describe the applicant’s interest in human rights. An answer to one of the following topics should be submitted:
As you look back on your life and look ahead to how you will invest it, which experiences and individuals have helped you develop a personal passion for protecting the human rights of all? Explain the impact of each experience and/or individual in your life.
Scholar Roland Bainton once said, “Civilization is always only one generation away from barbarism.” How do you think your generation can ensure that barbarism in the interrelations of people and groups will not prevail?
You live in a nation whose citizens are among the wealthiest one percent of the world’s people. Discuss your core beliefs about the responsibility of this nation for the rest of the globe. Include your understanding or your personal responsibility.
Research and discuss one situation either internationally or nationally that you believe reflects an unacceptable infringement or oppression of human rights. Identify what specific rights you see being subverted, providing examples, and what you believe should be done to stop these violations.
As you muse about your future, what are your greatest dreams for how you might invest your life? How do these dreams include working to make the world a gentler, less violent place?
Graceland students interested in political science
Scholarship winners must reapply each year.
Financial need is not a requirement.
Submit a letter of application and a one- to two-page typed essay to admissions@graceland.edu by Nov. 3 for the following academic year.
The letter of application should include the applicant’s name, ID number and the name of the scholarship for which the student is applying.
The essay should address the applicant’s political interests and why he/she is applying for the scholarship. The essay must be submitted in electronic format.
The essay will be identified only by the applicant’s ID number when it is evaluated.
Nomination forms are available during Spectacular at the Central Sports Desk.
Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust Scholarship is awarded to the applicant who best exemplifies the industriousness shown by Roy J. Carver. Applications are accepted from Oct. 1 to April 1.
Eligibility Requirement include:
Being accepted or enrolled full-time at Graceland University
Being a U.S. citizen and an Iowa resident, Iowa high school graduate or resident of the state for at least five consecutive years immediately prior to application
Entering junior year (60 semester hours) of the award year
Maintaining a 2.80 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
Demonstrating a financial need by filing a FAFSA by March 1 of the award year
Applicants will be required to submit an essay (limited to 500 words) explaining the barriers you have overcome to pursue your education, and provide the email addresses of two professionals (other than family members) willing to submit electronic letters of support on your behalf. All applicants should be notified of the outcome of the application by June 1 of each award year.
Performance Scholarships require an audition in person or by video; a portfolio review is required for Art, and a digital submission is perfectly acceptable. Choose the scholarships you wish to audition for, and submit the application(s) and required references by the deadline for consideration. Students can only receive scholarships in two areas.
Download the application or submit online via this form.
Art Performance Scholarship Application
Graceland offers scholarships in art to those students committed to majoring in the art curriculum. Awards are available for students in the areas of painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, photography, mixed media, and graphic design. These scholarships go to talented and promising young artists whose academic qualifications and demonstrated artistic abilities indicate that they could make a significant contribution to the art program of the University.
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Download the application or submit online via this form.
Music Performance Scholarship Application
Graceland University offers performance scholarships to talented and promising young musicians whose academic qualifications and demonstrated musical abilities indicate that they could make a significant contribution to the music program of the University. The amount of these awards is determined by several factors including student ability, financial need and specific needs within each ensemble.
Download the application or submit online via this form.
Theatre Production Scholarship Application
Graceland University offers Theatre Production Scholarships to talented and promising young performers, designers and technicians whose academic qualifications and demonstrated theatrical abilities indicate that they could make a significant contribution to the theatre program of the university. The amount of these awards is determined by several factors including student ability, financial need and specific needs within the theatre department.
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Please check with the coach of your sport for specific details.
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