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At Cornerstone University, you’ll get the full college experience with a Christ-centered worldview. Learn more about the undergraduate experience below.
At Cornerstone University, you’ll get the full college experience with a Christ-centered worldview. Learn more about the undergraduate experience below.
Persevere in what you know you’re capable of. Our programs for adults provide a creative approach to learning anchored in Christ-centered virtues as you follow your unwavering purpose.
Go further as an influencer in your work and community. Our graduate programs prepare you to open new doors as you reach your God-given potential.
At Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, we're dedicated to learning, serving and leading through rigorous scholarship and a humble approach to Scripture.
At Cornerstone University, we are supported by a network of alumni and friends who are devoted to supporting future Golden Eagles. All of our undergraduate scholarships are funded by generous partners of CU. They see a Christian education as something that should be achievable and affordable, and something that is vital to our changing world. Scholarships are available based on merit, need and academic division.
For the 2021-22 academic year, academic awards are based on GPA only.
The amounts below are reflected for the 2021-22 academic year. The net price calculator is in the process of being updated for the 2021-22 academic year. Contact the Admissions Office for more details regarding your potential award.
We believe in the value of an education centered on Christ. It’s a unique investment and one that we take seriously, which is why we offer opportunities to help you reduce the cost of college.
Determine your first-year student award based on the chart below. Transfer students with less than 24 college credits will be awarded a first-year student award.
| GPA | Scholarship | Scholarship Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 3.93 & above | President’s Scholarship | $12,000 per year |
| 3.57-3.92 | Chancellor’s Scholarship | $10,000 per year |
| 3.25-3.56 | Dean’s Scholarship | $8,500 per year |
| 2.72-3.24 | Partners for Success Award | $6,500 per year |
| 2.50-2.71 | Cornerstone University Assistance | $2,000 per year |
We understand you’re invested in earning a college degree. We’re here to provide assistance so that you pay the least amount of money to attain your degree. These scholarships are awarded to transfer students with 24 or more completed college credits.
Determine your transfer student award based on the chart below.
| GPA | Scholarship | Scholarship Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5 & above | Chancellor’s Scholarship | $8,000 per year |
| 3.0-3.49 | Dean’s Scholarship | $6,000 per year |
| 2.5-2.99 | Partners for Success Award | $4,000 per year |
| 2.0-2.49 | Cornerstone University Assistance | $2,000 per year |
Use our net price calculator to explore your potential cost.
The Pastor’s Scholarship is awarded to students who have shown exceptional Christian leadership through ministry involvement. This scholarship award is valued at $1,000 per year.
To qualify, you must have a high school or college GPA of 3.0 or higher and be recommended by a pastor or youth pastor. Recommendations are based on demonstrations of your spiritual maturity, strong academic credentials, church and community participation and desire to influence the world for Christ.
Students must live on Cornerstone’s campus in order to receive this award.
The application submission deadline for students is Dec. 1. Pastor or youth pastor recommendations must be received by Dec. 15.
This is a combined scholarship application. Please only apply for those scholarships for which you meet the GPA requirements.
As part of the Kingdom Scholars program, you will have the opportunity to further develop your cross-cultural knowledge and leadership skills to support Cornerstone’s campus community with passion and grace.
Candidates must have a GPA of 3.4 or higher, complete the required application and file the FAFSA. Select applicants will be chosen to participate in interviews before final acceptance into the scholarship program.
Students must live on Cornerstone’s campus in order to receive this award.
The application deadline is Dec. 1.
This is a combined scholarship application. Please only apply for those scholarships for which you meet the GPA requirements.
The Global Scholarship is awarded to U.S. citizen or international missionary kids whose families are serving overseas. This scholarship award is valued at $1,000 per year.
Students who maintain a 3.0 high school or college GPA are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be accepted for admission for the upcoming fall semester no later than Feb. 5. Students must live on Cornerstone’s campus in order to receive this award.
In addition to your own application, you must be recommended by your mission director, dorm parent, teacher or coach. Recommendations are based on demonstrations of your spiritual maturity, strong academic credentials, church and community participation and desire to influence the world for Christ. The deadline for recommendations is Feb. 15 by 5 p.m.
Music scholarships are awarded to students with advanced skills in music; non-music majors are also encouraged to apply. Scholarship award values range from $500 to $8,000 per year.
Scholarship applicants are required to be accepted to Cornerstone and complete an audition in person or by submitting a video recording. View more details.
Music majors are required to register for an in-person Music Major Scholarship Day through the application form to be considered for program acceptance and scholarship consideration. Please complete the application for your audition one week prior to your desired audition date. Possible audition dates:
Non-music majors must submit a video recording at the time of their application. Applications for non-music majors are due by April 15, 2022.
CU offers 19 varsity sports as well as JV options to student-athletes. Athletic scholarships are awarded to outstanding athletes. Scholarship award values range from $500 per year to full tuition.
If you are a student-athlete interested in athletic scholarship opportunities, complete a recruitment form.
Members of Phi Theta Kappa may qualify for a $1,000 scholarship from Cornerstone University. To see if you qualify, complete the scholarship form below.
Please Note: This scholarship is only available for transfer students.
Cornerstone annually awards several scholarships funded and endowed by generous friends of the university. In consultation with faculty members, a scholarship committee awards most of the scholarships in April of each year based upon the criteria for each scholarship.
Many scholarships are awarded by your local organizations and community foundations. These are scholarships with smaller pools of applicants, so you have a better chance of being awarded! Most are open to apply to winter through spring for the following academic year. Find your community foundation for more details.
This is not an exhaustive list. Let us know if you do not see your Michigan area foundation here, and we can add it!
Allendale Community Foundation
Fremont Area Community Foundation
Community Foundation of Greater Flint
Grand Haven Area Community Foundation
Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation
Hillsdale County Community Foundation
Holland/Zeeland Community Foundation
Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Midland Area Community Foundation
Muskegon County Community Foundation
Northeast Michigan Community Foundation
Additional external scholarships are also available outside of Cornerstone. Consider applying for external funding awarded by businesses and organizations.
| Organization | Scholarship | Amount | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ye Law | Generous Hearts Scholarship | $1,000 | Nov. 30, 2021 |
| Sallie Mae | Completing the Dream Scholarship for Minority Students | $2,500 | Awarded on a rolling basis until Dec. 31, 2021 |
| Daniel Kim Law | Law Offices of Daniel Kim Scholarship | $5,000 | Dec. 31, 2021 |
| Dominguez Firm | Collegiate Scholarship | $5,000 | Dec. 31, 2021 |
| Chairish | Design Your Future Scholarship | $2,500 | Jan. 1, 2022 |
| Marc Zboch Academic Scholarship | Marc Zboch Scholarship | $1,000 | Feb. 1, 2022 |
| bold.org | Black Students in STEM Scholarship | $5,000 | March 4, 2022 |
| Philly Injury Law | Philly Injury Law Scholarship | $1,500 | June 1, 2022 |
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Joelle Henry (’22)My parents don’t pay for a penny of my schooling, and Cornerstone did an amazing job financially to help me to come to the school that I fell in love with.
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At Cornerstone University, you’ll get the full college experience with a Christ-centered worldview. Learn more about the undergraduate experience below or explore campus with a virtual tour.
Persevere in what you know you’re capable of. Our programs for adults provide a creative approach to learning anchored in Christ-centered virtues as you follow your unwavering purpose.
Go further as an influencer in your work and community. Our graduate programs prepare you to open new doors as you reach your God-given potential.
At Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, we’re dedicated to learning, serving and leading through rigorous scholarship and a humble approach to Scripture.