Pillars Scholarship
The Waldorf Pillars Scholarship program is for new residential students with scholastic aspiration seeking living-and-learning environments outside of the classroom. Recipients receive valuable connections to faculty, internship experience, opportunities for research and/or service projects in one of the following different areas.
For more information, or to apply, visit the Pillars Scholarship webpage.
NIACC Centennial Scholarship
Exclusive to recent NIACC graduates, in recognition of NIACC’s centennial event, we are pleased to offer a new scholarship at Waldorf University – the NIACC Centennial Scholarship – created to enable you to complete your baccalaureate degree.
For more information, visit the NIACC Scholarship webpage.
Special Ability Awards
Special Ability Awards in athletics, communication, drama and music are available for students demonstrating high achievement and potential in any of these areas. Auditions, high school records, portfolios, films and recommendations are used to select the recipients.
For more information, or to apply, contact an admissions representative.
Pillars Create U Scholarship
Geared toward students with a creative passion in film, graphic design, news writing, photojournalism or public relations/event planning, the Create U scholarship will award students up to a full tuition annual scholarship as they pursue their communications degree at Waldorf University.
For more information, or to apply, visit the Pillars Create U Scholarship webpage.
Music Scholarships
Waldorf University Music Department annually awards scholarships to students involved in instrumental music, piano and vocal music. Generous music scholarships are awarded to incoming students as part of their total financial aid package and are renewable as long as the student continues a commitment to the program. Music Scholarships are awarded to all music majors and non-music majors who wish to be involved in the program. Students who are interested in a music scholarship are encouraged to apply and audition.
For more information, or to apply, visit the Music Scholarship webpage.
Pass the Torch Scholarship
Waldorf seeks to be an engaging community of learning and faith where relationships are formed and opportunities for learning and service abound. As a testament to that mission, Waldorf University has collaborated with its sister institution, Columbia Southern University, to pass the torch of education to the next generation of learners.
For more information, or to apply, visit the Pass the Torch Scholarship webpage.
Theatre Scholarships
Being an open program, The Waldorf University Theatre Department offers generous scholarship opportunities for students – both those majoring in theatre, as well as those who embrace drama as a lifelong activity. Whether a student wishes to strive for a career on the Broadway stage, loves the hands-on feel of building and/or painting sets, or just wants to be a part of the close family unit of a live performance, The Theatre Department welcomes and encourages all individuals to be a part of the cast and crew.
Waldorf encourages all students to apply for theatre scholarships. For more information, or to apply, visit the Theatre Scholarship webpage.
Scholarship Day
Attend Waldorf University Scholarship Day to compete for one full tuition scholarship ($19,266 value)* or five $2,000 scholarships. All other participants will receive textbooks at no cost during their first semester (textbooks must be returned at the completion of the semester in normal wear and tear condition)
New freshman applicants qualify to compete in Scholarship Day if they have either a minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA (with a minimum 18 ACT/940 SAT) or a minimum 23 ACT/1130 SAT (with a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA). Full tuition and $2,000 winners must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA at Waldorf University to maintain their scholarship.
For more information, or to apply, visit the Scholarship Day webpage.
Open House Travel Grant
The best way to experience Waldorf is to attend an open house, where you can tour the campus, meet students, chat with professors and learn about a variety of degree programs. Receive a $500 travel grant just for attending open house at Waldorf University. Complete our brief open house registration form today or contact admissions@waldorf.edu.
For more information, or to apply, visit the Open House webpage.
Drama Peer Ministry Scholarship
The role of Peer Ministers is to share their particular gifts with the Waldorf community and to encourage others in the community to share their gifts as well. The Drama Peer Minister will be part of the larger group of Peer Ministers involved with Waldorf University and Immanuel Lutheran Church.
For more information, or to apply, contact an admissions representative.
Waldorf Merit Scholarships – Freshmen
Waldorf Merit Scholarships for incoming freshmen are awarded based on high school GPA and composite ACT score. The following awards are available:
- Regents Scholarship – $15,000
- Presidential Scholarship – $10,000
- Excellence Scholarship – $6,000
- Transformational Scholarship – $5,000
- Promise Award – $3,000
- Belief Award – $1,000
For more information, or to apply, contact an admissions representative.
Waldorf Merit Scholarships – Transfer Students
Merit scholarships are also available for transfer students. They are based on a student's cumulative GPA from their previous colleges and/or universities at the time of acceptance:
- Warrior Scholarship (3.5 Cumulative GPA and higher) – $6,000
- Torch Scholarship (3.0-3.49 Cumulative GPA) – $5,000
- Truth Award (2.5-2.99 Cumulative GPA) – $3,000
- Light Award (2.49 Cumulative GPA and below) – $1,000
For more information, or to apply, contact an admissions representative.
Dollars for Scholars Matching Funds
The Dollars for Scholars Matching Funds is awarded to students who receive local chapter scholarships. The university must be notified by August 15 prior to the student's period of enrollment in order to receive the matching funds. Maximum match is $200.
For more information, or to apply, contact an admissions representative.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship – Transfer Students
The Student Must:
- Have submitted a completed scholarship application. The application also contains a section for advisor verification from their Community College of the State Phi Theta Kappa office.
- Be a member in good standing of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society or was a member in good standing at the time of their enrollment in the Community College.
- Have maintained a cumulative transfer GPA of 3.3 or better.
- Not currently have a bachelor’s degree.
The Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Scholarship can be renewed a second year for an additional $2,000 for those awardees who have successfully completed 30 hours of credit with a 3.0 or higher GPA.
For more information, or to apply, contact an admissions representative.
Education Partners in Covenant
Education Partners in Covenant (EPIC) is a cooperative venture among congregations of the three Iowa Evangelical Lutheran Church and America synods. Congregations elect to support students with grants of $100 to $500 per student and colleges match the grants.
The EPIC scholarship is available to current students who are confirmed members of the congregation. Student must be enrolled in the program and have their level of participation determined by March 1 prior to the student's year of attendance.
For more information, or to apply, contact an admissions representative.
Additional Scholarship Opportunities
For more information, or to apply, visit the Additional Scholarship Opportunities page.