Unlocking Your Potential: A Guide to the Lipscomb Trustee Scholarship
The Lipscomb Trustee Scholarship is a prestigious opportunity for incoming freshmen and transfer students to receive full tuition coverage. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the scholarship requirements, application process, and renewal criteria.
For Incoming Freshmen
Scholarship Overview
The Trustee Scholarship is a full-tuition scholarship awarded to a select number of incoming domestic freshmen who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and a commitment to the values of Lipscomb University. This scholarship is designed to support students throughout their four years of undergraduate study.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the Trustee Scholarship, freshman applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Test Scores: Achieve a score of 30 or higher on the ACT, 1360 or better on the SAT, or 97 or higher on the CLT, including superscores. Students who apply to the university as test-optional must submit an official test score to be eligible for this scholarship.
- GPA: Maintain a cumulative high school GPA of at least 3.5 through the 2024-2025 school year (weighted GPAs will be considered).
Application Process
The application for the Fall 2026 semester will open in mid-October. Eligible students can apply through their Bison Portal after receiving admission to Lipscomb by clicking on the Trustee Scholarship Application tab in their application checklist. The application submission deadline is January 7, 2026.
The Trustee Scholarship application includes the following components:
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Résumé: A one-page résumé outlining your leadership through school, church, work experience, and community involvement, as well as any noteworthy honors or achievements. Your résumé will be evaluated on content and professionalism.
Personal Video Essay: A two to three-minute video telling a little about yourself, why you are interested in attending Lipscomb, and responding thoughtfully to the prompt provided in the application. The video will not be evaluated on production quality but should focus on you as a person. The prompt centers around Lipscomb University's strategic vision, Impact 360, which includes values such as:
- Respect All
- Pursue Joy
- Embrace Collaboration
- Create Solutions
- Love God
- Deliver our Best
- Serve Others
- Seek to Learn
Applicants are asked to choose three of these values and explain how they exemplify them within themselves and their community.
Interview: Once your application has been reviewed, select Trustee Scholarship applicants will complete an interview with several members of the selection committee, made up of Lipscomb faculty, staff, and current students. Interviews will take place January 23, January 30 and February 21.
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Scholarship Conditions
If you receive this scholarship, you are required to live on campus and maintain a GPA of 3.25 or better. This scholarship is not stackable with any other institutional aid.
For Transfer Students
Scholarship Overview
The Transfer Trustee Scholarship offers a full-tuition award to qualified transfer students seeking their first bachelor's degree at Lipscomb University. It recognizes students with strong academic records and a commitment to making a difference.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the Transfer Trustee Scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:
- GPA: Maintain a 3.5 cumulative GPA.
- Credit Hours: Be on track to complete at least 30 transferable credit hours by the time of enrollment.
- Degree Status: Be seeking their first bachelor's degree and not be pursuing a degree through Lipscomb Online.
- Full-Time Enrollment: Enroll full-time in Lipscomb's undergraduate program, beginning in the Fall semester.
- Previous Attendance: Students who previously attended Lipscomb University are considered returning students and do not qualify for transfer scholarships. Additionally, students pursuing their second bachelor's degree at Lipscomb University are considered second-degree seeking students and do not qualify for transfer scholarships.
Application Process
The Fall 2026 application will open on November 1, 2025, and close on March 1, 2026. Students must be admitted to the university prior to applying and can complete the scholarship application process in their Bison Portal.
The following items are required to apply for the Transfer Trustee Scholarship:
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Application and Headshot: Complete the Transfer Trustee Scholarship application and provide a headshot. This can be found on your Bison Portal once you are admitted to the university and are eligible to apply.
Résumé: A one-page résumé outlining your education, leadership and involvement during college, church involvement, work experience and community involvement, and any noteworthy honors or achievements. Your résumé will be evaluated on content and professionalism.
Personal Video Essay: A two to three-minute video telling us a little about yourself, why you are interested in attending Lipscomb, and responding thoughtfully to the prompt below. The video will be created and recorded within your Bison Portal and will not be evaluated on production quality but should focus on you as a person. The prompt centers around Lipscomb University's strategic vision, Impact 360, which includes values such as:
- Respect All
- Pursue Joy
- Embrace Collaboration
- Create Solutions
- Love God
- Deliver our Best
- Serve Others
- Seek to Learn
Applicants are asked to choose three values from the list above and explain how they exemplify these within themselves and their community.
Interview: Select Transfer Trustee Scholarship applicants will complete an interview with several members of the selection committee. Interviews will be conducted in-person, and will take place on April 10, 2026. Students selected to move forward to the interview process will be contacted by their admissions counselor.
Scholarship Conditions and Renewal
The scholarship requires a cumulative 3.25 GPA at Lipscomb each semester, beginning with the first semester for renewal. At the end of each semester you spend at Lipscomb, you’ll be eligible to renew the transfer scholarships you’ve been awarded as long as you still meet our criteria.
Additional Information
Many of the transfer scholarships that Lipscomb offers are stackable. This award does not combine with any other Lipscomb institutional aid but can be awarded in addition to the Tennessee HOPE scholarship for students living on campus. If the student is eligible for the Tennessee HOPE scholarship and is living off campus, HOPE will be included as a part of the full-tuition scholarship. Direct costs policies also apply. If you have enrolled full-time at another college or university for at least one full semester after high school, then we consider you a transfer student, which makes you eligible for our transfer scholarships based on your final cumulative college grade point average.
Key Takeaways
- Full Tuition Coverage: The Trustee Scholarship offers full tuition coverage for four years (for freshmen) or the duration of the undergraduate program (for transfer students).
- Competitive Selection: The scholarship is highly competitive, requiring strong academic performance and a compelling application.
- Values-Based: The selection process emphasizes alignment with Lipscomb University's values, as demonstrated through the video essay and interview.
- Renewal Requirements: Maintaining a 3.25 GPA is crucial for scholarship renewal.
- Separate awards: The Trustee Scholarship does not combine with any other Lipscomb institutional aid.
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