First-Time Freshman Cost and Financial Aid

Merit-based scholarships are granted to students for academic achievements. There is no separate scholarship application to complete. Your application to the University is your application for merit scholarships. The merit scholarships are determined at the time of acceptance and are renewable each year for up to 4 years. To find out if you've been awarded one of our scholarships, please contact your Admissions Counselor at 512-313-4CTX or admissions@concordia.edu.

NAME	AMOUNT	REQUIREMENT
President's Scholarship	$3,200	3.5 and above
Provost's Scholarship	$1,600	2.75 to 3.499

Need-based scholarships are designed to bridge the financial gap for students whose circumstances might otherwise prevent them from affording college, providing vital assistance to those facing financial challenges or hardship.

NAME	AMOUNT
Opportunity Award	$3,700
Access Award	$2,600
Pathway Award	$1,600

Trailblazers Program

Students accepted into the Trailblazers Program will receive a scholarship of $750 distributed as $375 in their first spring semester and $375 in their second fall semester. Talk to your admissions counselor to find out if you are eligible.

• This stackable scholarship allows recipients to combine it with other scholarships for increased financial assistance.

Honors Program

Students accepted into the Honors Program will receive a scholarship of $500 per year for two years distributed as $250 in the fall semester and $250 in the spring semester. This scholarship is designed to recognize and support academic excellence within our Honors Program.

• This stackable scholarship allows recipients to combine it with other scholarships for increased financial assistance.
• This scholarship is exclusively available to traditional undergraduate freshmen students during their first two years at Concordia Texas.

Partners in Christian Education - $500 per year for 4 years

This scholarship is specifically designed to support high school graduates from Christian schools or children of full-time ministry employees (proof of full-time ministry employment is required). This scholarship is also available to members of LCMS congregations (a letter from the pastor of the student's church is required). Qualifying students will receive $500 per year, which is distributed as $250 in the fall semester and $250 in the spring semester.

• This scholarship is exclusively for traditional undergraduate freshmen students.
• This stackable scholarship allows recipients to combine it with other scholarships for increased financial assistance.
• This award cannot be combined with the Church Work Grant.

Music Student Award

The scholarship is granted to selected students who are actively involved in and registered for University Singers (Choir Ensemble) and Symphonic Winds (Band Ensemble). It is not restricted to music majors and is awarded at the discretion of the Music Program Coordinator. The scholarship amounts to $250 annually, distributed as $125 in the fall semester and $125 in the spring semester.

• Eligible students must be enrolled full-time, maintain satisfactory academic progress, and can receive this scholarship each year throughout their undergraduate program, for a maximum of four years.
• This scholarship is stackable, allowing recipients to combine it with other scholarships for enhanced financial support.
• Students are eligible to receive the scholarship yearly, but it is NOT guaranteed. It is re-awarded yearly at the discretion of the Music Program Coordinator.

ESports Award

This scholarship is exclusively available to students who are recruited as Esports athletes. The scholarship is $250 each year, which is distributed as $125 in the fall semester and $125 in the spring semester.

• This stackable scholarship allows recipients to combine it with other scholarships for increased financial assistance.

Church Worker Scholarship

This scholarship is exclusively available to students pursuing a major, minor, or concentration in a church work program. It's important to note that this award is stackable, meaning you can combine it with other scholarships to maximize your financial support. Qualifying students will receive $500 per year, which is distributed as $250 in the fall semester and $250 in the spring semester.

• This scholarship cannot be combined with the Partners in Christian Education Award.
• Students must complete a Declaration of Intent form.
• Students in church worker programs do not qualify for the Texas Equalization Grant (TEG).
• This stackable scholarship allows recipients to combine it with other scholarships for increased financial assistance.
• This scholarship is renewable as long as the student remains enrolled in the program.

Computer Science Excellence Award

Students selected for the Concordia Texas Computer Science Excellence Award will receive a $10,000 scholarship, distributed as $2,500 per year ($1,250 per semester) for four years. This prestigious award is available to high-achieving incoming and transfer students who enroll in the on-ground Computer Science program.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Minimum GPA of 3.5 (unweighted for incoming freshmen; college GPA for transfers).
• Enrollment as an on-ground Computer Science major (online students not eligible).
• FAFSA completion.
• Completion of a campus visit and interview with the program chair.
• Separate scholarship application submission.
• This scholarship is stackable with institutional merit- and need-based aid, including Honors and Trailblazers scholarships.
• Recipients must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and full-time enrollment to renew the scholarship.

Beacon Award

The Concordia Texas Beacon Award is a $10,000 scholarship awarded to outstanding students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential, and a commitment to service. Recipients will receive $2,500 per year, distributed as $1,250 per semester, for four years.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0.
• Admission to Concordia Texas.
• FAFSA completion.
• Completion of a campus visit (Tornado Preview Day, Saturday Brunch Tour, or private visit).
• This scholarship is stackable with merit- and need-based aid.
• It cannot be combined with the Early Deposit Discount or Partners in Christian Education Discount.
• Recipients must remain enrolled full-time and maintain a GPA of 3.0 to renew the scholarship.

Concordia Texas Promise

High-achieving students from Travis, Williamson, and Hays counties with significant financial need may qualify for the Concordia Texas Promise. This scholarship covers the remaining cost of tuition after other federal and state aid are applied, helping make a Christ-centered education at Concordia University Texas more affordable and accessible.