Trustee Scholarship
Each year, a select number of incoming freshmen are awarded this prestigious full-tuition scholarship through an interview and application process.
Eligibility Requirements
To apply for this scholarship, you must have scored a:
- 30 or higher on the ACT
OR
- 1360 or better on the SAT
OR - a 97 or higher on the CLT, including superscores
Additionally, applicants must have a cumulative high school GPA of at least 3.5 through the 2024-2025 school year. Weighted GPAs will be considered. If you receive this scholarship, you are required to live on campus and maintain a GPA of 3.25 or better. This scholarship is not stackable with any other institutional aid. Students who apply to the university as test-optional must submit an official test score to be eligible for this scholarship.
How to Apply
The application for Fall 2026 will open in mid-October. After receiving admission to Lipscomb, eligible students can apply in their Bison Portal by clicking on the Trustee Scholarship Application tab in their application checklist. The application submission deadline is January 7, 2026. Students must be admitted to the university prior to applying.
Application
- Résumé - A one-page résumé outlining your education, leadership through school, church involvement, work experience and community involvement, and any noteworthy honors or achievements. Your résumé will be evaluated on content and professionalism.
- Personal Video Essay- A two to three-minute video telling us a little about yourself, why you are interested in attending Lipscomb, and responding thoughtfully to the prompt below. The video will not be evaluated on production quality, but should focus on you as a person. The strategic vision for Lipscomb University, known as Impact 360, includes values we strive to embody as an institution and hope you foster during your time as a Lipscomb student. They are listed below:
- Respect All
- Pursue Joy
- Embrace Collaboration
- Create Solutions
- Love God
- Deliver our Best
- Serve Others
- Seek to Learn
- Choose three values from the list above and explain how you exemplify these within yourself and your community.
- Photo
Interview
Once we have received and reviewed your application, select Trustee Scholarship applicants will complete an interview with several members of the selection committee, made up of Lipscomb faculty, staff and current students. Interviews will take place January 23, January 30, and February 21. Interview dates and times will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, so submit your application materials as soon as possible and check your email to secure your preferred date. All interviews will be conducted in person.
