Transfer Scholarships

Scholarships are available for transfer students based on academic standing and involvement.

Presidential Scholarship

One incoming transfer student will be selected to receive this $25,000 annual scholarship, Concordia's most prestigious academic award. Must apply to Concordia and be admitted by March 15. No separate application needed; qualified students will be invited to participate. Students who participate will earn $1,000 to recognize their academic achievements.

The $25,000 Presidential Scholarship replaces all other Concordia College scholarships.

Deadline for Fall 2024 applicants: March 15, 2024

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Transfer Excellence

Concordia offers transfer student scholarships based on your college GPA. High school information is required for students seeking federal and state aid and is a factor in your scholarship decision if you have completed less than 60 college credits.

Simply apply for admission; no separate application needed.

Transfer Excellence Award Amounts:

Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 transfer students: $11,000-$17,000

Performing Arts

Concordia is widely known for its excellent programs in music, theatre, visual arts, and speech. Scholarships are available to fall transfer students interested in participating in any of these areas. These scholarships range in value and require separate applications and, in some cases, performance submissions, by a specific deadline determined by each department. Students selected to receive these awards will be expected to participate in events and programs as determined by the respective departments.

Deadline for Fall 2025 applicants: Feb. 1, 2025

Music Speech Theatre Visual Arts

Concordia Alumni Legacy Grant

This grant is valued at $500 annually. The Concordia Alumni Legacy Grant can be awarded to students whose siblings are current students or graduates or whose parents or grandparents are alumni of Concordia College in Moorhead.

Details + Notification Form

Qualified students must officially notify the college of their legacy status by Aug. 15.

Alumni Referral Grant

Are you a graduate of Concordia College who knows a student who would be a great Cobber? Refer that student and they will now receive an annual $500 alumni grant. Limit one referral grant per student. The deadline for the completion of the referral form for transfer students is Jan. 15 for fall enrollment and June 15 for spring enrollment.

Details + Referral Form

Concordia Congregational Scholarship

Concordia will match congregational scholarships given by a student’s congregation up to $500 per year for students who have been accepted for admission to Concordia College and who will be enrolled on at least a half-time basis. Scholarship notification forms must be submitted no later than Aug. 15 to qualify for matching funds for the upcoming academic year.

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