Lee University’s Financial Aid Office is committed to providing the resources needed to finance students' educational goals. Below is a list of the major financial assistance programs available to students while attending Lee University.
Merit Scholarships
Dean's Scholarship
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 maximum 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.
Presidential Scholarship
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 maximum 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.
Centennial Scholarship
The Centennial Scholarship is a competitive award given to a select number of Presidential Scholars. This scholarship award is an additional $5,000 per year added to the Presidential Scholarship for a maximum total of $20,000 over four years or eight semesters. 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.
Transfer Scholarships
These new awards apply only to traditional campus-based transfer students who enroll in or after the 2020-2021 academic year.
John D. Nichols Scholarship
The John D. Nichols Scholarship requirements include a 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.
Community College Graduate Scholarship
The Community College Graduate Scholarship requirements include the completion of an 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.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
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.
Asian Pacific Scholarship
Endowment Scholarships
Family Tuition Discount
Hicks Scholars Program
Leadership Scholarship Program
LeeU Grant
Lettie Pate Whitehead Scholarship Program
Music Scholarships
Natural Sciences and Mathematics Scholarship
School of Religion Scholarship Program
State Alumni Chapter Scholarship Funds
Tennessee Scholar Program
Theatre Talent Scholarship
Winters Foundation Revolving Fund Program
Sallie Mae Graduate Scholarships
This tool exclusively for graduate scholarships has 950,000 scholarships with up to $1 billion in resources available.Sallie Mae Graduate Scholarships
Dependent's Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 35)
Federal Direct PLUS Loan
Federal Direct Stafford Loan
Federal Pell Grant
Federal Perkins Loan
Federal SEOG
Federal Teach Grant
Federal Work-Study
Iraq & Afghanistan Service Grant
Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 1606)
Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 30)
Post-9/11 GI Bill
Post-Vietnam Era Veterans' Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 32)
Veteran Readiness and Employment (Chapter 31)
Veteran Educational Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program (Chapter 33)
Scholarship Resources
Unigo Scholarships
They are one of the best, most comprehensive free online scholarship searches available to students, parents, and educators.Adventures In Education
Students can conduct a keyword search of a data base containing 10,000 scholarships.CollegeBoard Scholarship Search
The College Board’s free scholarship search utilizes a database of more than 2,300 sources of college funding totaling almost $3 billion in scholarships and aid.Scholarships.com
This database offers more than 2.7 million college scholarships and grants totaling more than $19 billion.Good Call, College Express
This source boasts to be "the world's leading site for scholarships and financial aid," offering more than 250,000 scholarships totaling $40 billion.Sallie Mae Scholarship Search
This database, offered by SallieMae, contains over 6 million scholarships worth up to $30 billion.Scholarship America
Scholarship America supports students by breaking down barriers, opening doors, and offering access to college scholarships.Bureau of Indian Affairs
The bureau is responsible for the administration of federal programs for federally recognized American Indian tribes.CareerInfoNet.org
This site, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, has a searchable database containing more than 5,000 scholarships, fellowships, loans, and other financial aid opportunities.Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, Inc.
Learn more about the 16 Fellowships awarded annually to promising Latinos. The Summer Internship Program provides 30 undergraduate students the opportunity to spend two months in Washington D.C. to learn how government functions.Finaid.org
This site is a comprehensive site that can help guide students through the financial aid process. Student can also do free scholarship searches and find information on career opportunities.The Gates Millennium Scholars
The aim of this program is to expand access and opportunity to higher education to those citizens who will help reflect the diverse society in which we live.International Student Aid
This database for international students is located at the International Education Financial Aid Web site.ScholarSite
This site allows you to search for scholastic financial aid quickly and accurately, without forcing you to lose time and privacy by entering personal information.Student Aid Alliance
Use this website to contact your members of Congress. Tell them that now is the time to invest in student financial aid and America's college students.
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