Scholarships and Grants

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Office of Financial Aid

P: 847-628-2530

Financial aid is an integral part of the college and admission experience for virtually all students, and 99% of Judson students receive some form of financial aid. Our Financial Aid Team is always here to help you with finding and securing scholarships and grants.

Undergraduate Grants

Grants are gift assistance awarded on the basis of financial aid that does not require repayment. *Judson scholarships and grants are not guaranteed after May 1.

Federal Grants

FEDERAL PELL GRANT:

PELL Grants are awarded only to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor’s or professional degree.
If you’re eligible for a PELL Grant you’ll receive the full amount you qualify for.
Each school participating in the program receives enough funds to pay the PELL amounts for all its eligible students.
The amount of other student aid you may qualify for does not affect the amount of your PELL Grant.
The maximum PELL Grant award for the 2020-2021 award year (July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021) is $6,345.
You may receive only one PELL Grant in an award year, and you may not receive PELL Grant funds from more than one school at a time.

FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT (SEOG):

SEOG is awarded to undergraduate students with exceptional financial need.
The Judson maximum award amount is $600 a year.
Each school participating in SEOG receives a certain amount of SEOG funds each year from the U.S. Department of Education. When all of those funds have been disbursed for that award year, no more SEOG awards can be made for that year.

State Grants

ILLINOIS MONETARY AWARD PROGRAM (MAP)

MAP Grants are awarded to students who are residents of Illinois.
Students with Expected Family Contributions less than $9,000 based on FAFSA are eligible to receive the MAP award.
The Maximum MAP award for 2020-2021 is $5,340.
Students must be registered for 15 hours to receive the full amount of MAP. Those registered for less than 15 hours receive a prorated amount.
Apply for FAFSA early, as MAP is awarded on a first come-first serve basis until funds are exhausted.

Judson Institutional Grant Aid*

JUDSON GRANT

This grant is given based on financial need as determined by the FAFSA and does not require repayment
Amount varies based on need

CHURCH MATCHING GRANT

This grant is available to qualifying Judson students. If your church donates funds toward your education Judson will match that donation up to $1,000 for each academic year.
Applications and checks must be received before August 1. Download the Church Matching Grant Application.

Undergraduate Scholarships

The rates below will take effect for traditional undergraduate students enrolling full time for the first time at Judson in or after the 2021-2022 academic year. *Judson scholarships and grants are not guaranteed after May 1.

Judson Institutional Scholarships*

ACADEMIC MERIT AWARDS

The Scholarships below are based on a combination of ACT/SAT score and High School GPA.
To calculate your scholarship, please use our Net Price Calculator.
Student must maintain full-time status and good academic standing to renew award on a yearly basis.

First Time Freshman Students

President’s Scholarship
- Award amount $14,000
- Based on Combination ACT/SAT score and High School GPA
Dean’s Scholarship
- Award Amount up to $12,000
- Based on Combination ACT/SAT score and High School GPA
Faculty Scholarship
- Award Amount up to $10,000
- Based on Combination ACT/SAT score and High School GPA
University Scholarship
- Award amount $8,000
- Based on Combination ACT/SAT score and High School GPA

Transfer Students

President’s Scholarship
- Award Amount $11,000
- College GPA greater than 3.59
- Transfer credits greater than 27
Dean’s Scholarships
- Award Amount $10,000
- College GPA greater than 3.29 and less than 3.6
- Transfer credits greater than 27
Faculty Scholarship
- Award Amount $9,000
- College GPA greater than 2.99 and less than 3.30
- Transfer credits greater than 27
University Scholarship
- Award Amount $8,000
- College GPA greater than 2.49 and less than 3.0
- Transfer credits greater than 27
Transfer Scholarship
- Award Amount $1,000
- Transfer credits greater than 28

OPPORTUNITY AWARD

Available for new students not receiving an academic merit award
Also based on ACT/SAT and High School or College GPA
Student must maintain good academic standing to renew award on a yearly basis
Award amount $6,000 for Transfers
Award amount $6,000 for Freshman

ALUMNI AWARD

Student must be a dependent of a parent who graduated from Judson University (College)
Please let us know if your parents have graduated from Judson University (College)
Award amount $1,000

ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS

These scholarships are offered by our coaches in each program
Amounts vary
Contact Athletics for more information.

SPIRIT SQUAD SCHOLARSHIPS

These scholarships are offered for Spirit Squad roles of Cheer and Dance, AJ Eagle Mascot, and Blue Crew Leadership
Amounts vary
Contact Bonnie Bienert, Executive Director for Spirit Squad, for more information.
Amounts vary

MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS

These scholarships are offered by the Music department
Auditions are required and may be scheduled by contacting your admissions counselor
Amounts vary
Contact Dr. Warren Anderson, Director the Demoss Center for Worship in the Performing Arts, for more information.

THEATER SCHOLARSHIPS

These scholarships are offered by the Theater department
Auditions are required and may be scheduled by contacting your admissions counselor
Amounts vary
Contact Professor Kimberly Schmidt, for more information.

ART MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

These scholarships are offered by the Department of Art and Design to incoming art and design majors
Portfolios are reviewed by art and design faculty
Renewable for up to four years
Amounts vary
Download Art Merit Scholarship Information
Contact Jeffery Carl, Chair of Art and Design, for more information

Outside Scholarships*

Dr. Samuel Bride SCHOLARSHIP For Future Doctors

Award of $1,000 to a Single Student
Deadline for this scholarship is April 15, 2023
A winner will be announced by May 15, 2023
Link to the scholarship website for more details below: https://drsamuelbridescholarship.com/dr-samuel-bride-scholarship/

Dr Erik Goluboff Scholarship for Future Doctors

Scholarship Amount: Award of $1,000 to a Single Student
Deadline: Deadline for this scholarship is June 15, 2023
Applicant should be a current student at a university in the United States or high school student that will attend university in pursuit of a medical degree.
Scholarship details and information: https://drerikgoluboffscholarship.com/dr-erik-goluboff-scholarship/

GOTRANSCRIPT ACADemic Scholarship Program

Scholarship Amount: $5,000
Deadline: Applications are accepted year round
Requirements:
- Applicant must be a high school senior or current full-time college freshman.
- Participants must register using your university or college issued email.
Scholarship Essay’s Prompt:
- Briefly talk about yourself and your academic/career short-term and long-term goals. Then, answer the following questions:
  1. What have you learned from your experience(s)? Examples may include: community service, volunteer work, employment, school clubs, sports, family, etc.
  2. Describe your most meaningful achievements and how they relate to your field of study and your future goals.
- Write 500 to 1,000-word essay on the following topic: Share a story about how language has helped you express your voice.
To proceed, please write an email to info@gotranscript.com
Scholarship details and information: https://gotranscript.com/scholarship-program

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