Concordia Scholarships
Concordia College offers a number of scholarships based on academic achievement, performing arts, and general student status.
The Concordia Promise
Beginning in Fall 2024, the Concordia Promise Program will cover full tuition for any student eligible to file the FAFSA and newly admitted to Concordia College with an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) under $90,000. Students from any U.S. state are eligible.
Excellence Scholarships
These are automatic academic scholarships ranging in value from $12,000 to $18,000 annually ($48,000 to $72,000 over four years).
In most cases, students will be notified of awards as part of their admission notification packet. The amount is based on high school academic performance or test score(s).
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Incoming transfer students view all transfer scholarships for detailed info
Presidential Scholarship
Sponsored by the National Alumni Board, this scholarship is Concordia's most prestigious academic award, valued at $25,000.
Eligibility is based on high school academic performance or test score. Qualified individuals (requires at least 3.85 GPA or 30 ACT) will receive an invitation to participate once admitted, along with details and deadlines.
Talent Scholarships
These scholarships range in value and require separate applications and, in some cases, performance submissions.
Deadline Extended to: Feb. 1, 2025
Students selected to receive these awards will be expected to participate in events and programs as determined by the respective departments.
Music | Speech and Debate | Theatre | Visual Arts
Concordia Alumni Legacy Grant
This grant is valued at $500 annually ($2,000 over four years). 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.
Notification of status is due by Aug. 15.
Qualified students must officially notify the college of their legacy status.
Concordia 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 — a $2,000 value over four years! Limit one referral grant per student.
Referral deadline for high school seniors: Dec. 31
STEM Discovery & CLIMB Scholarships
These need-based scholarships are open to incoming students passionate about a career in a STEM field who intend to pursue a major in one of our qualifying programs: biology, chemistry, computer science, environmental and sustainability studies (natural sciences concentration), mathematics, neuroscience, physics, or pre-engineering.
Transfer Scholarships
Scholarships are available for transfer students based on academic standing and involvement.
Community Achievement Scholarship
The Community Achievement Scholarship (CAS) is open to first-generation college-bound students from ethnically and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds who live in Fargo-Moorhead or the surrounding area and have a desire to achieve a four-year degree. This scholarship covers comprehensive fees: tuition, room, and board.
International Scholarships
International Student Scholarships for academic merit and family need are available. The merit scholarships alone can go as high as $16,000 per year, with additional funds awarded to help meet financial need.
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 a full-time basis. Scholarship notification forms must be submitted no later than Aug. 15 to qualify for matching funds for the upcoming academic year.