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Arizona Christian University offers a wide range of scholarship opportunities to help make your education affordable. ACU scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, leadership, ministry involvement, and more. Many students receive a combination of awards.
All Arizona Christian University scholarships require students to be enrolled full-time and maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA (unless otherwise noted).
Scholarships listed on this website are available to students who will begin classes at ACU in Fall 2026.
The University Scholars program recognizes incoming full-time students with exceptional academic achievement. Each year, ACU awards a limited number of these highly competitive scholarships.
University Scholar awards are renewable for up to four years, provided eligibility requirements are met. Recipients are required to live on campus. These awards are not available to transfer students and cannot be combined with other institutional scholarships.
Exceptional students are identified during the application process and invited to attend the University Scholars Event. Interested students who have not yet applied may also inquire about an invitation. During the event, students interview for one of the University Scholars awards.
Eligibility is based on a combination of SAT, ACT, or CLT scores and a minimum cumulative, unweighted high school GPA of 3.65. Applicants are reviewed holistically by a committee, considering academic performance, interview results, leadership in service, and letters of recommendation. Participation in a University Scholars interview is required.
All recipients are invited to participate in the ACU University Scholars Event. For application deadlines for the 2026–2027 academic year, contact your admissions representative at [email protected].
Recipients may be awarded one of the following:
| Scholarship | Award | Renewal GPA |
|---|---|---|
| President’s Scholarship | Up to Full tuition, renewable for four years | 3.7 |
| Provost’s Scholarship | Up to 85% tuition, renewable for four years | 3.5 |
| Dean’s Scholarship | Up to 75% tuition, renewable for four years | 3.5 |
Recipients may also qualify for additional need-based financial aid. Contact your admissions representative to determine eligibility and learn more about the University Scholars Event.
ACU may award academic scholarships based on academic achievement, including GPA, test scores, and academic achievement. Academic scholarships are calculated based on GPA. Scholarship amounts vary.
| Scholarship | Requirement | Renewal GPA |
|---|---|---|
| Firestorm Academic Excellence Award | Minimum 3.75 unweighted, cumulative GPA | 3.0 |
| ACU Scholar Award | Minimum 3.4 unweighted, cumulative GPA | 2.75 |
| Faculty Award | Minimum 3.0 unweighted, cumulative GPA | 2.5 |
Music awards are available to incoming students who demonstrate strong musicianship and program fit. All music awards require an ACU application and an audition managed by the Music Department Chair. The priority music awards are non-stackable, while the standard music scholarships are eligible to be stacked with other academic scholarships.
Selection for the Priority Music Awards considers admission status, an audition, and a review by the Music Department. Priority Music Awards are competitive and non-stackable, meaning recipients may receive only one. The application deadline for the Priority Music Awards is in December. Application and auditions for the standard music scholarships are accepted on a rolling basis based on award availability.
These awards are available to incoming music majors. Recipients may be awarded one of the following:
| Scholarship | Award | Awards Available per Year |
|---|---|---|
| Don & Mary King Award | Up to 90% tuition discount | 2 |
| ACU Music Award | Up to 70% tuition discount | 8 |
| Scholarship | Award | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Music Scholarship | Up to $3,000 | Music majors |
| Music Ensemble Scholarship | Up to $1,500 | Music minors |
To renew a music award each year, students must:
Recipients may also qualify for additional need-based financial aid. To schedule an audition or learn more about application deadlines, contact your admissions representative at [email protected].
ACU may award certain students scholarships based on where they attended school prior to enrolling at ACU. Scholarship amounts vary.
The ACU Homeschool Scholarship is designed to encourage, train, support, and educate homeschool students, who share in the common focus, value, and importance of Christian education in our culture. The Homeschool Scholarship will also provide a scholarship benefit for students choosing to continue their Christian education at ACU.
The ACU Christian School Advantage Program (formerly CSCSP, Christian School Coalition Scholarship Program) is designed to encourage, train, support, and educate students from partnership Christian Schools who share in the common focus, value, and importance of Christian education in our culture. The CSAP will also provide a scholarship benefit for students choosing to continue their Christian education at ACU.
ACU is a college affiliated with the Association of Classical Christian Schools. The ACU ACCS Scholarship is designed to encourage, train, support, and educate ACCS students who share in the common focus, value, and importance of a classical Christian education in our culture. The ACCS scholarship provides a scholarship benefit for students choosing to continue their classical Christian education at ACU.
ACU may award certain students scholarships based on the student's participation in church or ministry activities. To qualify for these scholarships may require additional documentation, including letters of recommendation and character references. Scholarship amounts vary.
ACU may offer students scholarships based on their participation and achievement in certain extracurricular activities, such as athletics, music, and drama.
A student-athlete’s full institutional scholarship package is determined by the athletic department. The student-athlete will be offered a scholarship based on an evaluation of the following:
Students who have a minimum of 15 post-high school college credits may receive a transfer scholarship.
Transfer scholarship amounts are based on your cumulative college GPA. Contact the Admissions Department for details on transfer scholarship eligibility and amounts.
ACU accepts outside scholarships. Students are encouraged to research, find, and apply for scholarships from outside sources. Learn more about finding and applying for scholarships.
Be careful to avoid scholarship scams — you should never pay a fee to search for or apply for scholarships.
Our Financial Aid team can help you understand your scholarship options and find the best fit for you.
