ACU Academic Scholarships for Transfer Students
Merit-Based Awards for the 2022-2023 School Year
These awards are for undergraduate students transferring to ACU to complete their first Bachelor’s degree. They are awarded based on cumulative GPA from all previous colleges. Admitted students will be notified of their scholarship level at the time of acceptance.
GPA Requirement |
Award Amount |
GPA Renewal Requirement |
2.3 – 2.84 GPA | $10,000 | 2.5 |
2.85 – 3.29 GPA | $13,000 | 2.5 |
3.3 – 3.59 GPA | $16,000 | 2.5 |
3.6 – 3.79 GPA | $17,000 | 3.0 |
3.8 – 4.0 GPA | $19,000 | 3.0 |
ACU Transfer Scholarships
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
Students that are members of the Phi Theta Kappa honors society will receive a $1,000 renewable scholarship. The scholarship is valid for up to three annual block tuition plans while pursuing your first undergraduate degree and cannot be used for classes outside of annual block tuition.
No application is required. Please provide your Phi Theta Kappa certificate or membership number to your admissions counselor to claim this award.
Transfer Partner Award
This award provides scholarship opportunities for students transferring directly from Cisco College, Collin County College or a Tarrant County College Campus. The award is valid for up to 7 long semesters while enrolled full time and pursuing a first undergraduate degree. This cannot be used outside of annual block tuition hours.
No application is required. Please provide your official college transcript to your admissions counselor to claim this award.
Program-Specific Scholarship
Bible, Missions and Ministry Scholarship
Students majoring in Bible and Ministry or Ministry and Vocation are eligible to apply for the Bible, Missions and Ministry scholarship.
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College of Business Administration Scholarship
ACU’s College of Business Administration (COBA) offers an AACSB-accredited business education within a Christian environment to equip you to integrate faith and leadership in your career in the marketplace. Students majoring in marketing, management, information systems, accounting or finance are eligible to apply.
Students must be admitted to ACU to apply.
Apply for the College of Business Administration Scholarship
School of Information Technology Scholarship
The School of Information Technology and Computing awards scholarships in varying amounts to a select number of incoming freshmen and transfer students each year. Scholarship applicants must declare a major in Computer Science, Computer Science/Math Teaching or Digital Entertainment Technology (DET).
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Music Scholarship
Scholarships are available for all students from the music department for the Bands, Choirs, and Orchestra, as well as participation scholarships for the Big Purple Marching Band.
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Other Scholarships, Grants and Benefit Opportunities
Athletics
ACU is a member of the NCAA Division I Southland Conference. Athletic scholarships vary in amount and are determined by the NCAA and head coach of each sport. To inquire about availability, complete a prospect questionnaire.
Big Purple Marching Band
All students participating in the Big Purple Marching Band and remaining in good academic and behavioral standing with the University receive a scholarship award for the fall semester. An audition is not required for this scholarship.
Learn more about the Big Purple Marching Band Scholarship.
Christian College Employee Dependent Discounted Tuition
All dependent children of full-time employees at Church of Christ universities are guaranteed a minimum of 50% discounted tuition when coordinated with other institutional aid. Students must have submitted the FAFSA to apply.
Contact your admissions counselor for more information.
Church Match
ACU will match church gifts dollar-for-dollar up to $500 per year. Simply complete our church match form and submit it, with payment, to your admissions counselor.
Click here to access the Church Match Scholarship form.
Missionary Dependent Discounted Tuition
Children of full-time Church of Christ supported missionaries serving internationally are guaranteed 75% discounted tuition when combined with all other gift aid from federal, state and institutional sources. Students must have submitted the FAFSA to apply.
Complete the Missionary Dependent form and submit it to Wildcat Central.
ACU Education Partnership
Students who graduate from an Education Partner school are eligible to apply for this scholarship, valued at $1,000 per year for up to four years. Students must be admitted to ACU to apply.
If you are currently enrolled at a private Christian school, please reach out to your Admissions Counselor to see if your school is an Education Partner.
Onstead Scholarship
First-time, incoming freshman students, who are dependent children of full-time Church of Christ ministers, can apply for this endowed scholarship created by Bob and Kay Onstead. This scholarship is renewable annually for up to four years. Students must be admitted to ACU and have submitted the FAFSA to apply.
Scouting Scholarship
ACU offers a $1,000 scholarship for students who have obtained any of the following achievements through the Boy Scouts of America or Girl Scouts USA: Eagle Scout, Venturing Silver, Sea Scouting Quartermaster, Gold Award or the American Heritage Girls Stars and Stripes.
This scholarship is renewable annually for up to four years. Students must be admitted to ACU to apply.
Apply for the Scouting Scholarship and upload your scouting certificate.
Speech and Debate Team Scholarship
Scholarships for the ACU Debate Team are available to qualified students, both with and without prior experience. An application and audition are required. For questions regarding Debate Team scholarships, please contact Sheila Ritchie at sheila.ritchie@acu.edu.
Students must be admitted to ACU and have submitted the FAFSA to apply.
Tuition Exchange Programs for CCCU/Participating Institution Dependents
ACU participates in the Tuition Exchange (TE) and the Coalition of Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) programs. These are tuition benefit exchange programs between ACU and partner institutions. Students must be admitted to ACU and have submitted the FAFSA to apply.
Contact your admissions counselor for more information.
Veterans Administration (VA) Benefits
If you plan to use a VA benefit, or if you are a dependent of a servicemember who plans to transfer their benefit to you, begin the process of exploring your benefit options by visiting our Veterans Affairs web page. On the Veterans Affairs web page, you will notice there is an overview of benefit programs, Frequently Asked Questions and a Veterans Information Sheet, which is required each year for all students who plan to use VA Benefits at ACU.
Benefits eligibility questions are fundamentally the responsibility of the Veterans Administration. Questions about qualifications, amounts of benefit and months of eligibility may be directed to the VA website or by calling 1-888-442-4551.