Scholarships at Lincoln University of Missouri

The Special Talent Scholarship at Lincoln University of Missouri supports incoming students from states that do not border Missouri who demonstrate talent in areas such as music, choir, band, or athletics. Recipients must have at least a 3.0 GPA. Selection is made by the director of admissions together with choir, band, and athletic coaches rather than through a standalone student application. Students may also qualify for the Blue Tiger Advantage Scholarship concurrently. Contact the Office of Admissions at 573-681-5599 for information on how to be considered for this award.

The 62nd and 65th Regiments Legacy Foundation awards more than 100 endowed scholarships exclusively to academically qualified Lincoln University of Missouri students. Since 1970 the foundation has managed donor-funded awards for LU students in Jefferson City and beyond. Applications open annually and are submitted online at 62-65rlf.org. Questions may be emailed to info@62-65rlf.com or directed to Executive Director Sylvia Wilson at 573-291-5384. Lincoln University's financial aid page links to this foundation as a primary source of institutional-adjacent scholarship support for Blue Tiger students.

The Dr. Quiester Craig Annual Scholarship supports full-time Lincoln University of Missouri students with at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA who demonstrate financial need through the FAFSA or equivalent documentation. Recipients must remain in good social standing and enroll in 12 credit hours per semester. The award may renew for up to four years. Students apply through the Advancement Scholarship Application on Lincoln's advancement website. Awards are distributed in summer for fall enrollment and in fall for spring enrollment. Email Advancement@LincolnU.edu with questions about eligibility or required documents.

Atkins and Robinson's Scholarship supports full-time Lincoln University of Missouri criminal justice majors with a 2.0 GPA who demonstrate financial need and remain in good standing. Applicants must submit a 500-word essay on the impact of Dr. Robert L. Robinson Jr. and Dr. Carolyn V. Atkins within Lincoln University as part of the Advancement Scholarship Application. Recipients enroll in 12 credit hours per semester. Award length varies by fund availability. Apply through Lincoln's advancement scholarship portal. Email Advancement@LincolnU.edu for questions about essay requirements or semester award timing.

The Martin A. Kennedy Scholarship assists full-time Lincoln University of Missouri undergraduates pursuing pre-med, pre-engineering, social work, counseling, or teaching majors. Recipients need at least a 2.0 GPA, must complete the FAFSA or demonstrate financial need, and enroll in 12 credit hours per semester. The one-year award is selected through the Advancement Scholarship Application. Students in good standing may reapply in subsequent cycles. This fund supports students preparing for professional service careers. Email Advancement@LincolnU.edu for application deadlines or document requirements.

The Dr. John and Frankie Jackson Scholarship supports freshman or full-time Lincoln University of Missouri students from the East St. Louis, Illinois, area. Recipients need at least a 2.5 GPA, must complete the FAFSA or demonstrate financial need, and remain in good social standing while taking 12 credit hours per semester. The one-year award is selected through the Advancement Scholarship Application. This donor fund helps students from southwestern Illinois attend Lincoln. Email Advancement@LincolnU.edu for application assistance or to confirm geographic eligibility for the East St. Louis area.

The ACORN Scholarship provides need-based support to full-time Lincoln University of Missouri undergraduates with a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA who complete the FAFSA or demonstrate financial need and remain in good social standing. Recipients must enroll in 12 credit hours per semester. The one-year award is selected through the Advancement Scholarship Application on Lincoln's advancement website. Awards are distributed in summer for fall and in fall for spring semesters. Email Advancement@LincolnU.edu for help completing the application or verifying FAFSA submission on file with the university.

The Ameren Scholarship at Lincoln University of Missouri supports full-time undergraduates with a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA who complete the FAFSA or demonstrate financial need and remain in good social standing. Recipients must enroll in 12 credit hours per semester. The one-year award is selected through the Advancement Scholarship Application on Lincoln's advancement website. Ameren partners with Lincoln to fund this donor scholarship for Missouri students pursuing degrees at the Jefferson City campus. Email Advancement@LincolnU.edu for application deadlines or to confirm your FAFSA is on file with Student Financial Services.