Undergraduate Scholarships & Grants

Awards are calculated at five levels based on your high school GPA only. For more information regarding admissions, visit our undergraduate admissions requirements. The numbers below will be in effect for Fall 2024 admits.

Freshman Academic Scholarship amounts for Spring 2025 can be found here.

The Valor Scholars Program is a premier academic award for freshmen applicants. When selected as a Valor Scholar, the award will replace your freshmen academic scholarship received at admission. Only talent awards, need-based EU grants and/or church matching awards will stack with VSP. We will select individuals to interview based on the strength of their admissions application and required ACT/SAT and HS GPA.  No other application is required.  We will begin inviting eligible applicants in mid-September.

Visit our Valor Scholars Program Page for additional information.

• Eligibility: Full-time, first-time student (12 credits/semester or more) in the traditional undergraduate program at Evangel. On campus residency is required each semester the scholarship is received.
• Requirements: Be admitted by the interview deadline with the following academic credentials: 3.5 GPA, and 24 ACT or 1160 SAT or 79 CLT.
• Renewable: Yes, the student must maintain 3.0 GPA and remain in good standing with the University
• Deadline: Visit evangel.edu/vsp for admission deadlines and interview information.

Transfer students with 15 or more college credits received after high school graduation will be reviewed for academic scholarships based on their cumulative college GPA at the point of admission.  When earning fewer than 15 college credits, the student will receive a freshmen academic award.

Awards are calculated at five levels based on your college GPA.

The numbers below will be in effect for Fall 2025 admits.

Transfer Academic Scholarship amounts for Spring 2025 can be found here.

Evangel is a member of NAIA and competes in the HAAC (Heart of America Athletic Conference). Athletic scholarships of all amounts are awarded based on each sport and coach’s criteria and judgment. An application to start the recruiting process is located on the Evangel Athletics page.

Got talent? Pursue a Fine Arts Scholarship and let your gift help support your education at EU!

Fine arts scholarships are available in the following departments:  Communication, Humanities, Music, and Theology & Global Church Ministries.  Awards are given based on talent and ability and needs within the applicable department.  Fine Arts Scholarships are provided at two levels:  majors and minors and performance or selection awards.  Recipients of a major/minor fine arts award cannot also receive a Fine Arts performance/selection award. Major/minor recipients are expected to participate in University groups as a condition of their award.

• Award Amounts:  Scholarship amounts range from $1,000 to $3,000 for students majoring in a fine arts degree program. Scholarships for those minoring in a fine arts degree program or participating as a non-major range from $1,000 to $2,000.
• Requirements: Submitted application and audition and/or portfolio evaluation
• Renewable: Yes, as long as the student maintains a 2.0 GPA, continued participation in the Fine Arts Program for which the recipient was selected, and good standing with the department and the University. Students receiving a Founders Fine Arts award are required to maintain a 3.0 GPA.  Fine Arts Scholarship recipients who change their major or minor at any future point in time will need to contact the Financial Aid Office to discuss the impact to their overall financial aid package.
• Deadline: Application due by December 1. Auditions due by January 28.

Communication Fine Arts Scholarships

• Scholarships available for majors or minors in Digital Arts, Film and Broadcasting, Writing (COMM), Photography (Communication Emphasis)
• Participation scholarships are available for non-Communication majors selected to participate in Forensics and Debate

Humanities Fine Arts Scholarships

• Scholarships available for majors or minors in Art, Fine Arts, Theatre, Photography (Art Emphasis), Creative Writing
• Participation scholarships are available for non-Humanities majors selected to assist with the Epiphany Fine Arts Magazine

Music Fine Arts Scholarships

• Scholarships are available for all music majors and minors.
• Performance scholarships are available for non-music majors who are selected to participate in one or more of the following ensembles:  Chorale, Chorus, Sinfonia, Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Pep Band, Jazz Band, Marching Band, HeartSong, Men’s Ensemble, and Women’s Chamber Ensemble.

Theology and Global Church Ministries

• Scholarships are available for all majors and minors.

Contact Admissions with your questions or for additional information.
800.EVANGEL  |  admissions@evangel.edu

AG Award ($500)

• Eligibility: Freshmen and Transfers who have received one of the following: Royal Rangers Gold Medal of Achievement, Girls Ministries Gold Medal of Honor, Bible Quiz National Memorization Award or Bible Quiz Top Five National Individual Quizzers.
• Requirements: Eligibility will be determined from answers on the Evangel admission application.
• Renewable: Yes, the student must maintain 2.0 GPA

Alumni Scholarship ($1,000)

• Eligibility: Awarded to dependents of alumni who graduated from Evangel University, Central Bible College or the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary enrolled in a traditional undergraduate program.
• Requirements: Eligibility will be determined from answers on the Evangel admission application.
• Renewable: Yes, the student must maintain 2.0 GPA.

Church Match: (Up to $500)

• Eligibility: Returning, freshmen, and transfer students. Note: Pell Promise and Public Promise dollars may be reduced when qualifying for Church Match funds.
• Requirements: Submit application
• Renewable: Yes, the student must maintain a 2.0 college GPA and apply annually with the sponsoring church, re-certifying their continued funding.
• Deadline: August 1

International Scholarship: ($1,000–$3,000)

• Eligibility: Available to first-time freshmen and transfer international students.
• Requirements: Recipients are determined based on a comprehensive review of the application for admission and are awarded as long as funds are available. No separate application is needed.
• Renewable: Yes. Renewable with a 2.0 GPA.

Ministry Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship Program ($20,000)

The Ministry Leaders of Tomorrow (MLT) Scholarship Program exists to identify students called into pastoral ministry, equip them with knowledge and skills to help them be successful, and resource them for continued growth and retention.

The fund guarantees the recipient a minimum of $20,000 per year in scholarships over four years when the student remains eligible and in good standing with the University. The MLT scholarship will fund the difference between traditional Evangel scholarships and grants up to $20,000 per year. Should a recipient receive other Evangel scholarships totaling $20,000 per year or more, the MLT scholarship guarantee will be considered met.

Eligibility

• Have a minimum 3.0 high school or college transfer GPA.
• Be a graduating high school senior or college transfer student. This scholarship cannot be deferred. In the event the recipient cannot enroll in the term following graduation, the scholarship will be awarded to another candidate.
• Submit a personal essay of no more than two pages or 500 words describing your call into ministry and your leadership experiences in the local church.
• Be admitted to Evangel University as a major in the Theology and Global Church Ministries department.

Application must be completed by March 1, 2025. See Ministry Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship Program – Evangel University for more information.

Missouri A+ Recognition: ($1,000)

• Eligibility: First-time Freshmen and transfers who are completing or have completed the Missouri A+ Schools Program.
• Requirements: Eligibility will be determined from answers on the Evangel admission application.
• Renewable: Yes. Renewable with a 2.0 GPA.

Public Promise Guarantee Program ($16,000)

Get a top-quality private Christian education for what you would pay at a public institution when you attend Evangel University. When you show us your offer of admission to Missouri State University, University of Missouri, University of Arkansas, Oklahoma State University, or University of Oklahoma, we’ll guarantee you receive scholarships totaling at least $16,000. This guarantee will bring your Evangel cost below their average cost.

Eligibility

• Eligibility is open to incoming first-year students planning to attend full-time, in-person classes at the main EU campus.
• Applies only to applicants who are admitted to Evangel and to either Missouri State University, University of Missouri, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University, or University of Arkansas beginning the Fall 2023
• Applicants must be in-state residents of Missouri for Missouri institutions, Oklahoma for Oklahoma Institutions, or Arkansas for the University of Arkansas main campus.
• Applicants who qualify must submit a copy of their letter of acceptance to the main campus of Missouri State University, University of Missouri, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University, or University of Arkansas.

See https://www.evangel.edu/guarantee/ for more information.

Sibling Scholarship ($1,000)

• Eligibility: Awarded when two or more students from the same family are enrolled simultaneously in the Evangel University traditional undergraduate program.
• Requirements: Eligibility will be determined from answers on the Evangel admission application.
• Renewable: Yes, the student must maintain 2.0 GPA.

Zimmerman Minister’s Scholarship ($1,000)

• Eligibility: Awarded to eligible dependents of ministers who derive at least fifty percent of their income from full-time ministry.
• Requirements: Eligibility will be determined from answers on the Evangel admission application.
• Renewable: Yes, the student must maintain 2.0 GPA.

Note:  In this category of scholarships/grants, only Church Match and Private/Endowed awards can stack with the Founders Scholarship.

The Bob & Marilyn Harrison Emerging Leaders Scholarship

• Eligibility: Awarded to an African American U.S. citizen (at least one parent must be African American).
• Requirements: See this webpage for requirements and deadlines.
• Renewable: Yes, with a 3.0 GPA
• Deadline: March 1 annually

Evangel Impact Grant

The EU Impact Grant was created based on our mission to educate and equip students to become Spirit-empowered servants of God who impact the Church and society globally. The EU Impact Grant is underwritten by the generous support of Evangel alumni and friends to ensure every deserving student has the opportunity to benefit from the Evangel experience. Students are automatically considered for an EU Impact Grant when applying for federal student aid. No additional application is required. Information is collected from the admissions application and Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine eligibility.

• Eligibility: Freshmen and transfers.
• Requirements: Awarded by Financial Aid Committee based on merit and need. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required.
• Renewable: Renewable, with a 2.0 GPA.

Pell Promise Guarantee Program – 80% to 100% of Tuition

Full Pell – Individuals qualifying for a full Pell Grant with a -1500 to 0 SAI are guaranteed scholarships/grants totaling 100% of tuition.

Partial Pell – Individuals qualifying for a partial Pell Grant with a 0-6000 SAI are guaranteed scholarships/grants totaling 80% of tuition.

Eligibility

• Eligibility is limited to Pell Grant recipients with a -1500 to 6000 SAI attending full time, in-person classes at the main EU campus and residing in traditional residential housing.
• Available to current students as well as incoming freshmen and transfer students beginning Fall 2024.

See Our Guarantee for more information.

Assemblies of God Affiliate Tuition Guarantee

Traditional Undergraduate Dependent Students: Evangel University guarantees scholarships totaling at least $16,000 on classes taken at the Evangel University main campus for the dependents of full-time employees (minimum two years employment).

• AG Financial
• Assemblies of God Credit Union
• Convoy of Hope
• Global University
• Hillcrest Children’s Home
• Maranatha Village
• National Leadership Resource Center
• Nationally Appointed Assemblies of God World Missionaries
• Nationally Appointed U.S. Missionaries and Chaplains
• Assemblies of God recognized colleges and universities

• Eligibility: Applies only to classes taken at Evangel University. Married children and students over the age of 23 are not eligible for this discount.
• Requirements: Eligibility will be determined from answers on the Evangel admission application and verified with the appropriate organization.
• Renewable: Yes, the student must maintain 2.0 GPA.

Church & Christian School  Educational Partner Tuition Guarantee

Evangel University guarantees scholarships totaling at least $16,000 on classes taken at the Evangel University main campus for members of EU church and Christian school educational partners. To receive the discount, individuals must indicate the church or Christian school partner on the application for admission. For more information on educational partnerships, contact the Office of Enrollment Management at 800-EVANGEL, or Mark Fabian, Director of Strategic Partnerships at 417.865.2815, ext. 8512 or FabianM@evangel.edu.

• Eligibility: Applies only to classes taken at Evangel University’s main campus.
• Requirements: Eligibility will be determined from answers on the Evangel admission application.
• Renewable: Yes, the student must maintain 2.0 GPA.

CCCU Tuition Waiver Exchange Program

Evangel University is pleased to participate in the CCCU Tuition Waiver Exchange Program (TWEP). Program details, as well as a list of participating TWEP institutions, can be found at http://www.cccu.org/twep.

• Eligibility: Dependents of eligible employees from CCCU TWEP institutions.
• Requirements: Submit application to Judy Peebles, Executive Assistant for Enrollment Management  |  Phone: (417) 865-2815 ext. 7346  |  Fax: (417) 575-5478  |  Email:  PeeblesJ@evangel.edu
• Application Deadline: March 1st
• Renewable: Yes, the student must maintain 2.0 GPA and reside in on-campus housing.
  *These awards may not be combined with other EU institutional scholarships.

Business/Organizational Room Scholarship

Dependent students of employees at a business or organizational partner, residing in an Evangel residence hall are eligible for a $1,000 room scholarship. Please note that this scholarship will not stack when the student is receiving a 50% tuition partner discount.

• Eligibility: Applies only to dependent students living on campus in our traditional residence halls.
• Requirements: Eligibility will be determined from answers on the Evangel admission.
• Renewable: Yes, the student must maintain 2.0 GPA.