New Student & Fall Scholarships

Arlington Baptist University

Scholarships for New/Transfer/Returning Students

Beginning in fall 2023, all first year and transfer students accepted for admission have access to merit-based scholarships. The following is a list of our merit-based scholarships.

• President’s Scholarship
• Departmental
• Patriot Honor
• Patriot

First year and transfer students who apply to and are admitted by the Office of Admission may choose from among our merit scholarships based on their cumulative grade point average (GPA). Cumulative GPA is defined as grades earned in all high school courses. All incoming students, including international, homeschooled, test optional, in state, and out of state students, are eligible for these scholarships. These scholarships will be part of the financial aid package. The funds can be used to offset ABU's flat rate tuition only (12-16 hours). (Scholarships cannot be applied to fees.)  Students must complete the digital scholarship request form to be eligible and MUST submit the form on or before the deadline.

 **All scholarships are for the academic year unless otherwise noted. **

• Students who receive a scholarship must remain full-time students (12 or more credit hours) for the entire semester. (If withdrawing from a course results in a student being enrolled for less than 12 credit hours during the term, or if a student is unofficially withdrawn from a course or courses resulting in that student being enrolled in less than 12 credit hours during the term, the scholarship will be forfeited. In the case of a scholarship being forfeited, the amount of the scholarship will be added to the student’s statement and the resulting amount will be owed by the student to ABU. If a student is withdrawn, required to withdraw, or voluntarily withdraws for any reason, the scholarship will be forfeited. Again, the scholarship amount will be added to the student’s account and the resulting amount will be owed by the student to ABU.)
• To apply for any Arlington Baptist University academic scholarships, first-time college students must submit the scholarship application along with your final high school/college GPA (Grade Point Average) and scores from either the SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) or ACT (American College Test).

                    (A first-time college student with dual credit hours is not considered a transfer student.)

• Academic scholarships and grants are for flat rate tuition only (12-16 hours) and cannot be applied to fees. Most are open only to first-time ABU students.
• Scholarships cover no more than your academic flat rate tuition.  Scholarship credits cannot exceed the balance owed nor be carried over to the next semester.
• Transfer students with less than 30 hours of college credit will be assessed for academic scholarships by their ACT/SAT score and college GPA. If you have accumulated at least 30+ hours of college credit, the college GPA will be the basis for the academic scholarship. If you have attended more than one college, then an average of all transcripts will be used to calculate cumulative GPA.
• Deadlines for new fall applicants are July 31 for the fall semester, and December 31 for new spring applicants.

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NEW ABU STUDENTS

WORLDCHANGER MINISTRY SCHOLARSHIP    

Churches/Pastors who support ABU at $500 per month (12 months continuously) may recommend one student for a ministry-related degree (Pastoral, Student, Intercultural, Children’s, Biblical Counseling and/or Music & Worship). (Churches/Pastors may support more than one student at $500 per student.) This scholarship covers full flat rate tuition only. Fees and room/board are not included in this scholarship; however, the recipient must live in an ABU dormitory unless other arrangements have been made through the Director of Admissions.  The scholarship will cover 12-16 hours per fall and spring term or a maximum of 32 hours per calendar year. If the student exceeds 16 hours per term, he/she will be responsible for the additional tuition.

PRESIDENT’S SCHOLARSHIP FOR NEW FRESHMEN AND TRANSFERS (Up to $8,500 PER YEAR)

This can only be stacked with the Referral Scholarship with a maximum of 3 referral scholarships but not to exceed the cost of flat rate tuition only. (12-16 hours)

This scholarship is a tuition only scholarship offered to beginning first-year students and incoming transfer students. The President’s Scholarship is based on academic achievement and is awarded to students with a minimum high school GPA of 4.0 on a 4.0 scale and a combined SAT score of 1280 or above on the Critical Reading and Mathematics portions of the test OR a composite ACT score of 27. Transfer students will be awarded the President’s Scholarship if their cumulative (from all colleges) transfer GPA is a minimum of 4.0 on a 4.0 scale. Students receiving the President’s Scholarship may continue receiving this scholarship for 8 semesters providing they meet the following requirements: 

1. Maintain a grade of “B” or above in Christian Service 
2. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or above.
3. Be a full-time student (12 or more credit hours) for the entire semester.
4. Any student placed on disciplinary probation is subject to forfeiting scholarship funds.
5. All general requirements for initial qualifications must be upheld.

DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIP FOR NEW FRESHMEN AND TRANSFERS (Up to $5,000 PER YEAR)

Can be stacked with the Patriot Honor Scholarship and a maximum of 4 Referral Scholarships but not to exceed the cost of flat rate tuition only. (12-16 hours)

This is a tuition only scholarship offered to beginning first-year students and incoming transfer students. Students who are eligible to apply for this scholarship must have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and a combined SAT score of 1040 or above on the Critical Reading and Mathematics portions of the test OR a composite ACT score of 20. Transfer students may apply if they meet the SAT or ACT requirement and have a cumulative transfer GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Students receiving the department scholarship may continue to receive it for up to 8 semesters providing they meet the following requirements:

1. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
2. Maintain continuous enrollment in their program during the fall and spring semesters. (A student may transfer to a different program ONE time, IF the student meets the qualifications for that program, and IF the student is approved by the program chair/committee.)
3. Be a full-time student (12 or more credit hours) for the entire semester.
4. Maintain a passing grade in Christian Service.
5. Any student placed on disciplinary probation is subject to forfeiting scholarship funds.
6. All general requirements for initial qualifications must be upheld.  

PATRIOT HONOR SCHOLARSHIP FOR FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS AND TRANSFERS (UP TO $1,500 PER YEAR)  

Can be stacked with the Departmental Award and a maximum of 4 Referral Scholarships but not to exceed the cost of  flat rate tuition only. (12-16 hours)

This scholarship is a tuition only scholarship offered to first-year students and incoming transfer students. The Patriot Honor Scholarship is based on academic achievement and is awarded to students with a minimum high school GPA of 2.85 on a 4.0 scale and a combined SAT score of 970 or above on the Critical Reading and Mathematics portions of the test OR a composite ACT score of 18. Transfer students will be awarded the Patriot Scholarship if their cumulative transfer GPA is a minimum of 2.85 on a 4.0 scale. Students receiving the Patriot Scholarship may continue receiving for 8 semesters providing they meet the following requirements: 

1. Maintain a grade of “B” or above in Christian Service 
2. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.850 or above. If the student’s cumulative GPA should fall below a 2.85, the student becomes ineligible for scholarship funds until the cumulative GPA is raised to 2.85 or higher.
3. Be a full-time student (12 or more credit hours) for the entire semester.
4. Any student placed on disciplinary probation is subject to forfeiting scholarship funds.
5. All general requirements for initial qualifications must be upheld.

PATRIOT SCHOLARSHIP FOR FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS AND TRANSFERS (UP TO $1,000 PER YEAR)

Can be stacked with the Referral Scholarship only, and with a maximum of 4 referrals but not to exceed the cost of  flat rate tuition only. (12-16 hours)

This scholarship is a tuition only scholarship offered to first-year students and incoming transfer students. The Patriot Scholarship is based on academic achievement and is awarded to students with a minimum high school GPA of 2.80 on a 4.0 scale and a combined SAT score of 950 or above on the Critical Reading and Mathematics portions of the test OR a composite ACT score of 17. Transfer students will be awarded the Patriot Scholarship if their cumulative transfer GPA is a minimum of 2.50-2.99 on a 4.0 scale. Students receiving the Patriot Scholarship may continue receiving for 8 semesters providing they meet the following requirements:

1. Maintain a grade of “B” or above in Christian Service 
2. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.50-2.99 or above. If the student’s cumulative GPA should fall below a 2.5, the student becomes ineligible for scholarship funds until the cumulative GPA is raised to 2.5 or higher.
3. Be a full-time student (12 or more credit hours) for the entire semester.
4. Any student placed on disciplinary probation is subject to forfeiting scholarship funds.
5. All general requirements for initial qualifications must be upheld.

MINNETONKA SUMMER STAFF SCHOLARSHIP – (Up to $1,500 PER ACADEMIC YEAR)

Can be stacked with one of the following based on GPA:  President, Departmental, Patriot Honor, or Patriot as well as the Referral Scholarship with a maximum of 4 referrals allowed if no other scholarship is awarded, but not to exceed the cost of  flat rate tuition only. (12-16 hours)

This scholarship is a tuition only scholarship offered to first-year students, incoming transfer students and current students.  Students must work/serve at Minnetonka each summer to be eligible for this award.  The Minnetonka Summer Staff Proof of Service From must be completed and sent to the admissions office by a Minnetonka full-time staff member to be considered.  Students receiving the Minnetonka Summer Staff Scholarship may continue receiving for 8 semesters providing they meet the following requirements:

1. The Minnetonka Summer Staff Proof of Service Form must be turned into the admissions office each fall to receive this award each year.
2. Maintain a grade of “B” or above in Christian Service 
3. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or above. If the student’s cumulative GPA should fall below a 2.5, the student becomes ineligible for scholarship funds until the cumulative GPA is raised to 2.5 or higher.
4. Be a full-time student (12 or more credit hours) for the entire semester.
5. Any student placed on disciplinary probation is subject to forfeiting scholarship funds.
6. All general requirements for initial qualifications must be upheld.

PASTOR/MISSIONARY DEPENDENT’S SCHOLARSHIP – (Up to $2,000 PER ACADEMIC YEAR)

Can be stacked with one of the following based on GPA:  President, Departmental, Patriot Honor, or Patriot as well as the Referral Scholarship with a maximum of 4 referrals allowed if no other scholarship is awarded, but not to exceed the cost of flat rate tuition only. (12-16 hours)

This scholarship is a tuition only scholarship offered to first-year students, incoming transfer students and current students.  Student must be a dependent of a Pastor or Missionary to be eligible for this award.  Student must major in ministry to be eligible.  Students receiving the Pastor/Missionary Dependent’s Scholarship may continue receiving for 8 semesters providing they meet the following requirements:

1. Major in Ministry
2. Maintain a grade of “B” or above in Christian Service 
3. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or above. If the student’s cumulative GPA should fall below a 2.5, the student becomes ineligible for scholarship funds until the cumulative GPA is raised to 2.5 or higher.
4. Be a full-time student (12 or more credit hours) for the entire semester.
5. Any student placed on disciplinary probation is subject to forfeiting scholarship funds.
6. All general requirements for initial qualifications must be upheld.

GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship is for Graduates of ABU that are now seeking a second or higher degree. This award grants $500 per semester or $1000 a year. Students will have to have graduated from ABU with a 3.0 or better and be admitted into the master’s program or returning for a degree different from their initial degree from ABU. Students must be full time as defined by the program, enrolled in 9 hours for master’s and 12 for undergraduate program (i.e. Teaching Certification)

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR RETURNING ABU STUDENTS

REFERRAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR CURRENT ABU STUDENTS ($2,000 per year)

Limit to 5 referrals per academic year if not combined with any other ABU scholarships and cannot exceed the cost of flat rate tuition (12-16 hours)

For information regarding this scholarship and how to apply, contact Laurel Bartlett at admissions@abu.edu.

This scholarship is a tuition only scholarship offered to students currently enrolled at Arlington Baptist University. Current students can refer their friends and family members to ABU by completing the online New Student Referral Form. If the referred student enrolls full-time at ABU, both the current student and the new student will receive a $1,000 scholarship for each semester they complete together. Initial recruitment must be made outside of a school sponsored recruitment effort and the name of the recruited student must be submitted to the recruitment office prior to the submission of application. If this scholarship is combined with any of the other ABU scholarships, the referral scholarship will be limited based on the requirements of the other scholarships. Each student will continue to receive this scholarship if the student meets the following requirements:

1. Maintain a grade of “B” or above in Christian Service 
2. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above. If the student’s cumulative GPA falls below 2.5, the student becomes ineligible for scholarship funds until the deficient GPA is restored.
3. Be a full-time student (12 or more credit hours) for the entire semester.
4. If a student becomes subject to disciplinary action, the scholarship will be suspended for at least one semester for that student. A request for reinstatement following disciplinary action will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
5. Both students must return to ABU to apply for subsequent semesters. If one of the students graduates from ABU, the other will continue to receive the scholarship as long as they are attending ABU full-time and meet the other requirements.

Rising Star Scholarship

This scholarship is for current ABU students that did not qualify for new or transfer scholarships but have excelled during their time here at ABU. Students must have a current GPA of 3.0 or higher, be full-time, and must maintain full-time status and a 3.0 for the remainder of their time at ABU. ​Will require students to submit a written request for evaluation.

For questions regarding scholarships, please contact admissions@abu.edu