Academic Award Scholarships
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Presidential Scholarship
Available to incoming first-time students based on high school GPA and ACT scores. The maximum amount is $10,000.
Chancellor's Scholarship
Available to incoming students based on high school GPA and ACT score. The maximum amount for first-time students is $8,000. Maximum amount for transfer students is $3,000.
Dean's Scholarship
Available to incoming students based on high school GPA and ACT scores. The maximum amount for first-time, in-state students is $6000. The maximum amount for first-time, out-of-state students is $7,000. The maximum amount for transfer students is $2,000.
Partners for Success Award
Available to incoming students based on high school GPA and ACT scores. The maximum amount for in-state first-time students is $4000. The maximum amount for out-of-state first-time students is $5,000. The maximum amount for transfer students is $1,000.
Cornerstone University Assistance Scholarship
Available to incoming first-time students based on high school GPA and ACT scores. The maximum amount for in-state first-time students is $3,000. The maximum amount for out-of-state first-time students is $4,000.
Other Scholarship Opportunities
Athletic Scholarships
These awards are based on proven athletic ability. Athletic scholarship information may be obtained by contacting the athletic director or coach directly.
Talents for Christ Scholarship
National first place winners in a music category will receive a 1-year $1,500 scholarship.
IFCA Competition Scholarship
National first place winners in a music category will receive a 1-year $1,500 scholarship.
Multicultural Scholarship
This award is available to students who are part of a recognized minority group and who meet specific institutionally determined need requirements.
Outstanding Scholar Award
This scholarship recognizes National Merit scholarship finalists or semi-finalists. It is available to first-time enrollees and transfer students who enroll at Cornerstone by the beginning of the third semester after the student graduates from high school. Recipients are eligible to receive the award for up to ten semesters at Cornerstone University by maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.5. After a student has earned a degree, he or she is no longer eligible to receive the award. The finalist award may be used to cover summer courses and J-term courses through the summer following the tenth semester of enrollment. Semi-finalist awards may not be applied to summer school or J-term as a stand-alone session. Finalists will receive institutional aid equal to the amount of tuition less the amount of the Michigan Tuition Grant or Competitive Scholarship. Contact the student financial services office for the current amount of the semi-finalist award. Total institutional aid, Michigan Tuition Grant, and Competitive Scholarship for recipients of either award may not exceed total tuition. The award may not be used for off-campus programs such as CCCU programs.
Music Scholarship
Renewable scholarships are awarded to students in various designated areas of study (i.e. voice, keyboard, brass, woodwinds, etc.). Recommendations for awards are submitted by the music department faculty. Entering students must complete an application and will be expected to audition in person before the music faculty (or send an audition tape if a visit to campus is not possible). Recipients must maintain an overall 2.5 GPA, a 3.0 in music courses, a 3.5 in the applied major, and participate in music groups as determined by the music faculty. Click here for more information.
Grant Opportunities
Cornerstone Need Grant
These funds are available to students meeting specific need criteria based on a student's EFC, academics, residency plans, and other gift aid. The amount of the award is determined based on the same criteria.
Cornerstone University Ministry Major Grant
This grant is designed for Michigan residents who are rendered ineligible for Michigan Competitive Scholarship or Michigan Tuition Grant funds due to their enrollment in a Christian Ministry major. Students must have attained junior or senior status and otherwise demonstrate eligibility for the MTG or MCS to be eligible for this grant. The amount of the grant is one-half of the state grant eligibility for the year.
International Student Grant
These scholarships are available to international students who have financial need and are not eligible to receive assistance through the federal student aid programs. Eligibility is determined by the associate dean of admissions and the director of student financial services based on a student's financial situation. The maximum amount is $3,000.
Out of State Grant
This award is available to first-time students who are not residents of the state of Michigan who do not receive other academic aid. The maximum amount for this scholarship is $1000 and is renewable as long as the student maintains residency out of state.
Resident Need Grant
Awarded to students living in university residence halls who demonstrate financial need. These funds are available to students meeting specific need criteria based on a student's EFC, academics, residency plans, and other gift aid. The amount of the award is determined based on the same criteria.
