Transfer Trustee Scholarship
Each year, a select number of transfer students are awarded this prestigious full-tuition scholarship through an interview and application process.
To qualify, the student must have and maintain a 3.5 cumulative GPA and enroll full-time in Lipscomb's undergraduate program, beginning in the Fall semester. The student must be transferring from a community college and have completed at least 30 transferable credit hours by the time of enrollment. The student must be seeking their first bachelor's degree.
This award does not combine with any other Lipscomb institutional aid but can be awarded in addition to the Tennessee HOPE scholarship for students living on campus. If the student is eligible for the Tennessee HOPE scholarship and is living off campus, HOPE will be included as a part of the full-tuition scholarship. Direct costs policies also apply.
The scholarship requires a cumulative 3.25 GPA at Lipscomb each semester, beginning with the first semester for renewal.
How to Apply
The Fall 2025 application will open on November 1, 2024, and close on March 1, 2025. Students must be admitted to the university prior to applying and can complete the scholarship application process in their Bison Portal.
The following items are required to apply for the Transfer Trustee Scholarship:
1. Application and Headshot - Complete the Transfer Trustee Scholarship application and provide a headshot. This can be found on your Bison Portal once you are admitted to the university and are eligible to apply.
2. Résumé - A one-page résumé outlining your education, leadership and involvement during college, church involvement, work experience and community involvement, and any noteworthy honors or achievements. Your résumé will be evaluated on content and professionalism.
3. 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 be created and recorded within your Bison Portal and 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.
4. Interview - Select Transfer Trustee Scholarship applicants will complete an interview with several members of the selection committee. Interviews will be conducted in-person, and will take place on April 11, 2025.
Students selected to move forward to the interview process will be contacted by their admissions counselor. Interview times are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, so submit your application and materials as soon as possible.
