2020-2021 Merit Scholarships
These new awards apply only to freshmen who enroll in or after the 2020-2021 academic year.
The Dean’s Scholarship is awarded to any student who has graduated from an approved high
school with a 24-27 composite score on the ACT or 1160-1300 total score on the SAT. This
scholarship award is $5,000 per year for a total of $20,000 over four years or eight semesters. A
3.0 cumulative GPA and a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester are required to maintain
eligibility. Eligibility will be reviewed at the beginning of each academic year. This award is
contingent upon the student not having attended another college/university following high school
graduation. Dean’s scholarships are awarded by the Office of Admissions.
The Presidential Scholarship is awarded to any student who has graduated from an approved
high school with a 28-36 composite score on the ACT or 1310-1600 total score on the SAT. This
scholarship award is $7,500 per year for a total of $30,000 over four years or eight semesters. A
3.0 cumulative GPA and a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester are required to maintain
eligibility. Eligibility will be reviewed at the beginning of each academic year. This award is
contingent upon the student not having attended another college/university following high
school graduation. Presidential scholarships are awarded by the Office of Admissions.
The Centennial Scholarship is a competitive award given to a select number of Presidential
Scholars. On average, this scholarship award is an additional $5,000 per year in addition to the
Presidential Scholarship. Recipients are chosen based on their demonstration of academic
achievement and dedication to excellence both inside and outside of the classroom. A 3.0
cumulative GPA and a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester are required to maintain
eligibility. Eligibility will be reviewed at the beginning of each academic year. This award is
contingent upon the student not having attended another college/university following high school
graduation. This scholarship is awarded by the Office of Admissions and applications must be
received by February 1.
2020-2021 Transfer Scholarships
These new awards apply only to transfers who enroll in or after the 2020-2021 academic year.
The John D. Nichols Scholarship requirements include 3.0 cumulative GPA and full-time
enrollment. The award amount is $3,000
for up to three academic years. Only
transfer applicants are eligible. This
non-competitive scholarship has no deadline. The Nichols Scholarship will be awarded by the Office of Admissions based on GPA
from official transcripts.
The Community College Graduate Scholarship requirements include completion of associate’s degree and
full-time enrollment. This scholarship
can be paired with the John D. Nichols Scholarship for an additional award of
$1,000 per year for up to two academic years. Only students who transfer directly to Lee after graduation from
community college are eligible. This
non-competitive scholarship has no deadline. The scholarship application must be submitted to the Office of
Admissions.
The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship requirements include membership in Phi Theta Kappa Honor
Society, associate’s degree, 3.5 cumulative GPA, and full-time enrollment. The scholarship can be paired with the John
D. Nichols Scholarship for an additional award of $2000 per year for up to two
academic years. Only transfer applicants
are eligible. This non-competitive
scholarship has no deadline. Scholarship
application materials, including proof of associate’s degree and Phi Theta
Kappa membership, can be submitted to the Office of Admissions.