Grants & Scholarships

"LOUISIANA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY offers financial options that allow you the opportunity to pursue a highly competitive, private, Christian degree at or below state school prices. Almost all students attending LCU receive financial assistance."

LCU scholarships are university discounts and therefore non-refundable.

Specialized Scholarships

Please contact the Admissions office for more information on how to apply for these scholarships at (318) 487-7259, by email: admissions@lcuniversity.edu, or by scheduling a visit here.

2024 Smith Scholarship Winner

Jeri Vig茅, from DeQuincy High School, was named the 2024 Smith Scholar. She plans to study biology.

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Louisiana Christian University聽offers financial options that allow you the opportunity to pursue a highly competitive, private, Christian degree at or below states school prices. Virtually聽all students attending LCU receive financial assistance.

Scholarship Description
IMB Dependent ScholarshipSpouses or unmarried children (23 years of age and younger) of active or retired International Mission Board missionaries. Recipients are eligible to receive up to the cost of tuition for 4 years.
Fred Lowery Missions & Ministry AwardThis scholarship is offered to qualified, enrolling freshman seeking to answer God鈥檚 call to a Christian vocation. Examples include: pastoral ministry 路 evangelism 路 biblical studies church planting 路 missions 路 worship leadership 路 media ministries 路 apologetics.
National Guard Scholarship (covers all branches of military service)Student must provide form DD214 or current military ID.
Francis A. SchaefferStudent must complete book study in order to be eligible.
AmbassadorsContact Admissions for details.
Bible Drill ScholarshipContact Admissions for details.
CheerleadingContact Admissions for details.
Cheerleading CaptainContact Admissions for details.
ChoraleContact Admissions for details.
DebateContact Admissions for details.
Elevate BandContact Admissions for details.
Excellence in the ArtsContact Admissions for details.
C.S. Lewis Honor's ProgramContact Admissions for details.
LouisianiansContact Admissions for details.
Minister's Dependent ScholarshipContact Admissions for details.
VoicesContact Admissions for details.
Jimmie Davis ScholarshipApplicants must be PELL eligible, have a FASFA EFC of less than 1000, and be a TOPS recipient. Scholarship awards full tuition.
STEM to STEAM ScholarshipFull-tuition scholarship for select students from STEM accredited High Schools. Requirements include a minimum ACT of 28, 3.0 GPA, and 3 letters of recommendation. Applicants must major in a Science/Arts program.
President's Leadership AwardAnnual award of cost of tuition for new incoming freshman applicants who have a minimum ACT score of 28 and minimum of a 3.0 GPA, recommended by Pastor or High School Principal, and demonstration of proven leadership on and off campus.
Clarence & Rosa Fields Emerging Black Leader ScholarshipThe Clarence & Rosa Fields Emerging Black Leader Scholarship is a full tuition and room and board scholarship given to a deserving Black student who demonstrates scholarship, Christian leadership, and promise for the future. This award will include a competition of prospective freshmen who meet the requirements for this scholarship. The scholarship competition will include essays, public presentations and Q&A. The award contest will take place annually in early spring.
Smith Scholarship CompetitionTo participate, students must have at least a 28 ACT score and submit an academic resume, two letters of recommendation, and a short essay. They are further evaluated by LCU faculty members based on their leadership qualities and Christian character in their written responses and the on-site interview portion of the competition. The winner receives a four-year full tuition, room, and board scholarship.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid Available
Louisiana Christian University Student Financial Aid office is available to applicants to discuss eligibility for financial assistance. Additional information including refund policies may also be accessed through the link below.

Student Loans

Student Loan Opportunities
Whether federal or private, student loans could be an option for you. To find out more information, look through the loan information on our website.

Tuition Information

Tuition, Fees, Room & Board
Everything you need to know about the financials of becoming a student in one place.

LCU Facts

12:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

70+

Programs of Study

96%

Students receive financial aid

1,224

Total Student Body