Lipscomb Educator Scholars

Future teachers and educators pursuing an undergraduate degree are invited to apply for scholarship opportunities through the College of Education. Become a candidate through this single-application process.

When you give to the community, Lipscomb wants to give back to you. The College of Education is committed to making higher education accessible for future educators. Scholarship opportunities through this program range up to full-tuition.

Our application process will open on October 1, 2024 for the Fall 2025 semester.

The Lipscomb Educator Scholars program is for high school students who:

Desire to attend Lipscomb University
Aspire to become a teacher
Are eligible to work in the United States
Have a 2.75 weighted GPA
Apply by Wed February 12, 2025

Current Lipscomb students please scroll down to access your process and link.

^{*Please note that some scholarships require a composite score of a 21 on the ACT. However, all students are encouraged to apply regardless of their ACT score.}
^{** Please see our application timeline below to note the flexibility in our deadlines.}

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Important Dates

Priority Application Deadline for Metro Nashville Students

January 1, 2025
Metro Nashville students who wish to be considered to interview early and be notified early should complete their scholarship application by this date. Students must have a completed Lipscomb application for admission at this time in order to be selected for priority consideration. Students who are selected for priority consideration will be interviewed in mid January and be notified about their scholarship award on Fri January 31st

Final Application Deadline

February 12, 2025*
Students should complete the Lipscomb Educator Scholars application by this date in order to be considered for Lipscomb Educator scholarships. Students who learn about the scholarship process late are still encouraged to contact us through March 17th to see if they can fit into our interview schedule.

Interview Days

Lipscomb's College of Education faculty and staff will review applications and schedule interviews with candidates on dates that range from Feb 27th through April 4th depending on the scholarship for which a student is eligible. Back up interview days are available and run through late April.

Metro Nashville students will interview on Thurs Feb 27th.

Notification

March 21, 2025
Metro Nashville applicants will receive notification of their scholarship status from Lipscomb's College of Education.

Students from other districts will receive notification two weeks after interviewing.

Final Acceptance Deadline

May 1, 2025
Scholarship recipients have until this date to accept or decline their scholarship for the Fall 2025 semester.

Optional Summer Selection Timeline

July 15, 2025
Interested students are still encouraged to contact us through July 15th as scholarships may still be available. In the summer, students must be accepted to Lipscomb, and then will participate in one 15 minute interview, complete the short answer essays, and usually receive a scholarship decision within one week of completing this process.

Process for Current Lipscomb Students

Current Lipscomb students may apply for the Lipscomb Educator Scholars program to see if they are eligible for an Education scholarship. Applying students should:

Have declared an Education major leading to teacher licensure
Are eligible to work in the United States
Have a 2.75+ GPA
Apply by July 1, 2025

Applicants will be asked to complete short-answer essay questions, and participate in a 15 min interview with a College faculty member. Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis, however, some scholarships have limited funds. In general, students who apply in the spring can expect an update by April 15th. Those who apply later in the spring/ summer can typically expect an update on their status within one month of applying.

After completing the application, please email us at educatorscholars [at] lipscomb.edu (educatorscholars[at]lipscomb[dot]edu) to inquire about next steps.

*Please note that some scholarships require a composite score of a 21 on the ACT. However, all students are encouraged to apply regardless of their ACT score.