2025-2026 Academic Year Scholarships
At Concordia University Texas, we are dedicated to ensuring transparency in our approach to awarding institutional aid. Our commitment to clarity begins with our comprehensive scholarship program, comprising two merit-based and three need-based scholarships. These scholarships help transfer students close the gap between their tuition expenses and out-of-pocket costs, making higher education more accessible to all. To facilitate this process, we require students to submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), which allows us to assess their financial needs accurately.
*FAFSA school code: 003557
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Scholarships
Prospective students considering enrollment at Concordia University Texas for the first time are encouraged to contact their dedicated admissions counselor for comprehensive details on available scholarships. Meanwhile, returning students at Concordia Texas are advised to contact Student Central for any inquiries. To continue benefiting from these scholarships, students are required to maintain full-time enrollment and fulfill the specified academic criteria outlined for each scholarship.
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Merit-Based Scholarships
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.
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Need-Based Scholarships
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.
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Institutional Scholarships
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.
Rise & Shine Transfer Scholarship
Students accepted into the Rise & Shine Transfer Scholarship program will receive a $3,000 award, distributed as $1,500 per semester during their first year at Concordia Texas. This scholarship is part of the Rise at ACC, Shine at CTX partnership and is designed to support Austin Community College (ACC) graduates as they transfer to Concordia Texas.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Completion of 60 hours at Austin Community College.
- Admission to Concordia Texas in a designated pathway (e.g., Communications, Computer Science, Psychology, etc.).
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 at Concordia Texas to retain the scholarship.
- FAFSA completion.
- Meet with a Concordia Texas admissions counselor.
- This scholarship is stackable with merit- and need-based aid.
- It cannot be combined with the Computer Science Excellence Award.
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.