Lee University, TN
School Type
Private
Acceptance Rate
85%
Tuition
$15,770
Eligibility For Public Schools
N/A
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#48 in Regional Universities South
Scholarships
Centennial Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
Full tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
1410
Required Act
32
Mid 50 ACT
21-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 440-570
SAT Writing: not reported
SAT Critical Reading: 460-610
Description
Centennial Scholarship is awarded to any student who has graduated from an approved high school and who scores 32-36 on the ACT or 1410-1600 (Math and Critical Reasoning only) composite score on the SAT. Those students who qualify must carry at least 12 credit hours per semester and maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher in order to continue receiving the award. The scholarship is distributed in two phases. In the first phase, all Centennial Scholars receive an amount equal to standard tuition. This phase lasts for the recipient?s freshman year.
Dean's Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
$7,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
1130
Required Act
24
Mid 50 ACT
21-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 440-570
SAT Writing: not reported
SAT Critical Reading: 460-610
Description
Dean?s Scholarship is awarded to any student who has graduated from an approved high school and who scores 24-26 on the ACT or 1130-1240 (Math and Critical Reasoning only) composite score on the SAT. This scholarship award is $7,000 for the freshman year (two semesters). Students who enroll in another college/university before attending Lee University forfeit eligibility. Dean?s scholarships are awarded by the Office of Admissions.
Presidential Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
$6,000 - $10,000 two years only
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
1250
Required Act
27
Mid 50 ACT
21-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 440-570
SAT Writing: not reported
SAT Critical Reading: 460-610
Description
Presidential Scholarship is awarded to any student who has graduated from an approved high school and who scores 27-31 on the ACT or 1250-1400 (Math and Critical Reasoning only) composite score on the SAT. This guaranteed scholarship award is $10,000 for the first year (two semesters) and $6,000 for the second year (two semesters). During the second year, Presidential Scholars are eligible for the Honor Scholarship in addition to the second year award, if he or she meets Honor Scholarship requirements. Students who enroll in another college/university before attending Lee University forfeit eligibility. Presidential scholarships are awarded by the Office of Admissions.
Alpha Scholarship Fund
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
14-17
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 440-570
SAT Writing: not reported
SAT Critical Reading: 460-610
Description
Alpha Scholarship Fund
Family and friends of Randy T. and Cynthia Howell Joiner have established the Alpha Scholarship fund. Priority will be given to students from Florida or Georgia seeking a degree in Business and/or Communications. Incoming freshman must have a high school GPA or 3.0 or higher.
Asian Pacific Scholarship Program
Type
Competitive
Amount
$7,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 440-570
SAT Writing: not reported
SAT Critical Reading: 460-610
Description
Asian Pacific Scholarship Program
The purpose of the Asian Scholarship Program is to help expand partnerships & recruitment opportunities that were established by Lee University with specific Asian countries through the Asian study grant initiative. The program will provide (14) student scholarships to international students from various Asian countries. Eligible scholarship recipients are students coming to Lee for the first time beginning August 2010 from these targeted Asian countries: China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand. The recipient of the scholarship shall be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in good standing, pursuing a degree from Lee University. All recipients will be selected by a committee on the basis of provisions listed herein; academic achievement, talent, or leadership experiences.
Cletus Benton Memorial Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 440-570
SAT Writing: not reported
SAT Critical Reading: 460-610
Description
Cletus Benton Memorial Scholarship was endowed by the friends of Cletus Benton. One recipient will be selected from one of the following area schools: Bradley Central High School; Cleveland High School; Walker Valley High School; or Cleveland State Community College. Majors in the Department of Business will receive primary consideration.
Dale Hughes Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 440-570
SAT Writing: not reported
SAT Critical Reading: 460-610
Description
Dale Hughes Scholarship
Endowed by family and friends. Applicants must be Bradley Central High School graduates pursuing a career in the field of education.
Hubert C. And Melvina N. Buie Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 440-570
SAT Writing: not reported
SAT Critical Reading: 460-610
Description
The Hubert C. and Melvina N. Buie Scholarship is awarded to a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior enrolled at Lee as a full-time student. Major consideration shall be given to the academic performance, outstanding qualities to succeed, and the financial need of each student. Special consideration shall be given to a student attending from the Church of God Home for Children at Sevierville, Tennessee. Applicants may be enrolled in any academic division of Lee University leading to a Bachelor?s degree.
L.B. Johnson Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 440-570
SAT Writing: not reported
SAT Critical Reading: 460-610
Description
The L.B. Johnson Scholarship is awarded on an annual basis to full-time freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors. Preference is given to students from the state of Alabama.
Lougillah McCoy Freeman Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 440-570
SAT Writing: not reported
SAT Critical Reading: 460-610
Description
June F. Beadle of Lake Wales, Florida, being vitally interested in helping qualified and deserving students secure a college education, has established The Lougillah McCoy Freeman Scholarship Fund. Priority to a female freshman majoring in any medical field.
Regions Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
25
Mid 50 ACT
21-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 440-570
SAT Writing: not reported
SAT Critical Reading: 460-610
Description
Entering freshmen must have an ACT score of 25. Those applicants who qualify must maintain a 3.0 grade point average to continue qualifying for the scholarship. Priority given to local high school graduates.
Rev. Gordon R. Watson Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 440-570
SAT Writing: not reported
SAT Critical Reading: 460-610
Description
The Rev. Gordon R. Watson Scholarship is an annual scholarship awarded to a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior enrolled full-time at Lee University. Major consideration shall be given to academic performance, outstanding possibilities to succeed and the financial need of each student.
Roberson Memorial Leadership Scholarship Program
Type
Competitive
Amount
$2,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 440-570
SAT Writing: not reported
SAT Critical Reading: 460-610
Description
The Roberson Memorial Leadership Scholarship Program annually awards 25 scholarships of $2,000 each to applicants who have shown outstanding leadership ability in high school or college. Special consideration will be given to students who have demonstrated successful leadership, character and service in school activities, church ministry or community service programs. Inquiries or questions can be answered by the Admissions Office. Scholarship Applications and letters of recommendation should be submitted to the Office of Admissions by March 15.
Teach Grant
Type
Competitive
Amount
$4000 to $16000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 440-570
SAT Writing: not reported
SAT Critical Reading: 460-610
Description
The Department of Education?s TEACH Grant Program provides funds to postsecondary students who are completing or plan to complete coursework that is needed to begin a career in teaching, and who agree to serve for at least four years as a full-time, highly qualified teacher in a high-need field, in a school serving low-income students.
Tennessee Hope Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$5,500
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
980
Required Act
21
Mid 50 ACT
21-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 440-570
SAT Writing: not reported
SAT Critical Reading: 460-610
Description
Tennessee HOPE Scholarship
Tennessee residents who graduate from an eligible Tennessee high school are eligible to apply for a Hope Scholarship. The award amount is up to $2750 per semester for a four-year institution (not to exceed the cost of attendance). To receive the award, students must have been a Tennessee resident for at least one year prior to application deadline. The deadlines for application are September 9th for the fall term and February 1st for the spring and summer terms.
Minimum requirements are: minimum ACT composite score of 21
minimum SAT composite score of 980 (math & critical reading only)
overall weighted GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Tennessee Minority Teaching Fellows Program
Type
Competitive
Amount
$5,000
Required GPA
2.5
Required SAT
850
Required Act
18
Mid 50 ACT
21-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 440-570
SAT Writing: not reported
SAT Critical Reading: 460-610
Description
Tennessee Minority Teaching Fellows Program
This award is for entering freshmen with a 2.5 high school GPA on a 4.0 scale. Recipients must score at least 18 on the ACT or 850 on the SAT or be in the top 25% of their high school class. Recipients must also agree to teach at Tennessee public K - 12 school one year for each year the award is received. The annual maximum award amount is $5,000 with a lifetime maximum of $20,000. The application deadline is April 15
Tennessee Scholar Program
Type
Competitive
Amount
$2,500
Required GPA
2.5
Required SAT
0
Required Act
18
Mid 50 ACT
21-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 440-570
SAT Writing: not reported
SAT Critical Reading: 460-610
Description
Selection for Tennessee Scholar Program will be based on academic merit, potential leadership and financial need.
Lee Marley Vocal Performance Scholarship
Type
Talent
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 440-570
SAT Writing: not reported
SAT Critical Reading: 460-610
Description
Lee Marley Vocal Performance Scholarship
Endowed by Mr. and Mrs. Guy P. Marley and is open to all high school seniors with demonstrated ability in vocal performance. For additional information contact the Dean, School of Music.
Theatre Talent Scholarships
Type
Talent
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 440-570
SAT Writing: not reported
SAT Critical Reading: 460-610
Description
Theatre Talent Scholarship
Theatre Talent scholarships are available to Theatre majors. Talent Scholarships are awarded based on financial need and talent. The number and amounts vary each year. Students may audition in person or send in a taped audition. There is also a short application that must be submitted. Additionally, theatre faculty have a time for auditions during Lee Day.
Thomas Chrobak, CCFS®
CERTIFIED COLLEGE FUNDING SPECIALIST®
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