Lincoln University scholarships, discounts, and waivers have no monetary value and are not redeemable for cash. They are intended to cover a student’s tuition and fees only. All LU scholarships, discounts, and waivers are a specific academic term based and require reapplications for following terms
Incoming students with good academic records are eligible to apply for a New Student Scholarship. This merit-based scholarship is awarded from the university funds. The application procedure involves submission of the Scholarship Application Form (can be found on the website) together with a letter of recommendation, and a brief essay explaining why it should be granted. The awards will be given based on academic or personal excellence and potential to become an outstanding student at Lincoln University. The university Application Committee will review the documentation and may interview applicants and announce the scholarship together with the acceptance letter.
Continuing students with superior academic records are eligible to apply for a Board of Trustees Scholarship. This merit-based scholarship is awarded from the university funds. The application procedure involves submission of the Scholarship Application Form (can be found on the website), two letters of recommendation, and a brief essay to the Registrar’s Office. The awards will be given based on academic excellence. Students must submit all required documentation at least one month before the beginning of a term. The university Scholarship Committee will interview applicants, select winners, and announce them before the term begins. Students’ application for a scholarship may not be granted, but some discounts may substitute it.
Lincoln University (LU) administration has established tuition discounts / waivers policy from the University funds to selected students based on their financial need (such as health problems, family issues, stimulation for future studies, loss of financial support/sponsor, nature disasters) or merit. The discounts are awarded for a specific academic term and cover a part of a student’s tuition. The student may be re-awarded for continuing academic terms after assessment as to whether the specified criteria are still in place. A student, requesting the discount, must submit his/her formal application, a letter explaining the circumstances along with the supporting documents (if any) to the President’s Office. The President may award discounts or waivers at his own discretion. The discount amount is related to the number of units a student plans to take during a semester. If later the student drops some units in the term, the discount will be reduced accordingly.
Through a contribution of Judge Phillip and Mrs. Ruth Leadbetter, a scholarship fund in their name has been established. A scholarship of $500 is awarded to a selected student who is entering the senior year of the Lincoln University undergraduate program. The application procedure is the same as above.
Private scholarships from organizations or individuals given to selected students are accepted and welcome. These funds are kept on the University account as restricted funds.
* There are no monetary refunds for LU scholarships, waivers, or discounts.Â
Lincoln University offers athletic scholarships/discounts that are available for student-athletes. The funds may cover partial or full tuition for an academic term and do not have a monetary value. The application for a scholarship should be submitted to the Director of Athletics and approved by the President.
Local and international students may apply for private loans from U.S. lending and banking institutions. These private student loans must include a U.S. citizen or permanent resident as co-signer of the loan application. Further information may be obtained from Lincoln University Student Services Office.