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Scholarships for Transfers

Community College Graduate Scholarship
Selection Criteria: Applicants must have been offered admission to Lee University, graduate of a community college, a minimum grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.0 scale, and enrollment for full-time (12 credits or more) study at Lee University are required.  The award is in the amount of $3,000 and is awarded for one academic year.  They must transfer to Lee after graduation and have not attended another college since graduation from the community college to be eligible and must not be a readmitting student.
Final community college transcript with graduation date is required for scholarship eligibility.

Deadlines: Must be offered admission for fall or spring semester to qualify.

John D. Nichols Scholarship
Selection Criteria: Applicants must have been offered admission to Lee University, must have completed 30 semester hours and be transferring from a two-year or four-year institution with a minimum grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.0 scale.  To be eligible you must be enrolled in full-time (12 credits or more) study at Lee University.  The award is in the amount of $2,000 and is awarded for one academic year. 
All final college transcripts with cumulative GPA are required for scholarship eligibility. First-time freshman with dual enrolled hours and readmitting students are not eligible for the award.

Deadlines: Must be offered admission for fall or spring semester to qualify.

*While you cannot combine the Community College Graduate Scholarship and the John D. Nichols with one another you can combine either of these with the Honor Scholarship.

Honor Scholarship

The Honor Scholarship is awarded to any incoming transfer applicant or returning student who has passed a minimum of 30 semester hours, whose cumulative GPA is at least 3.70 and who is currently enrolled as a full-time student.  The scholarship provides $2,000 for each semester awarded.  This scholarship can be utilized in an unlimited number of semesters as long as all criteria mentioned above are met.  Students returning to Lee after graduation for recertification or enrichment classes are still eligible to use this scholarship if all requirements are met. Honor scholarships are awarded by the Office of Records.

Leader Scholarship Program

The Roberson Memorial Leadership Scholarship Program will annually award twelve scholarships of $2,000 each to full-time applicants who have shown outstanding leadership ability in high school or college careers.  Special consideration will be given to students who have demonstrated successful leadership, character, and service in school activities, church ministry, or community service programs.  Inquiries or questions concerning the Roberson Memorial Leadership Scholarship Program can be answered by the Admissions Center at 1-800-533-9930, extension 8500.  Applications or letters of recommendation should be submitted directly to the Assistant Vice President for Enrollment.  Deadline to apply March 15.

Endowment Scholarships

Applicants must apply online and be enrolled as a full-time student with a minimum GPA of 2.50. The Lee University Student Aid Committee is wholly responsible for the selection of the endowment scholarship recipients. In this selection, academic and leadership qualities are considered, but the major consideration is given to financial need.  Application for these scholarships is initiated by completing all of the required financial aid applications.  Scholarships shall be discontinued any time a recipient withdraws from Lee University or fails to meet the college requirements regarding academic progress.  Deadline to apply is March 15.

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship Selection Criteria:
  • Incoming transfer student who is member of Phi Theta Kappa
  • A.A. or A.S. degree
  • Minimum cumulative GPA 3.5
  • Leadership in extracurricular, athletic, church related and community events

Awarded: one-half tuition for two semesters

Requirements: Must be offered admission for fall semester to qualify. All final college transcripts with cumulative GPA are required for scholarship eligibility as well as PTK documentation. First-time freshman with dual enrolled hours and readmitting students are not eligible for the award. Must complete the online application to be considered for this program at stars.leeunversity.edu/stars by March 15th.

 

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