Scholarships - Undergraduate
Undergraduate Scholarships
APPLICATION AND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
- To apply for a Life University scholarship, please complete the application and submit through the Scholarship Portal (https://life.awardspring.com/) by the deadline listed. Some scholarships are non-renewable.
- Applicant must be enrolled/enrolling in an Undergraduate Degree Program during the application cycle
- Applicant must be in good standing with Life University
- Preference will be given to those who demonstrate high academic achievement by cumulative GPA (minimum 3.0)
- Required essay for all scholarships
- 2025-2026 Application Cycle: March 1, 2025 – May 1, 2025.
- All recipients are required to submit a scholarship consent form and a thank you letter to receive their disbursement. To express your appreciation please upload your thank you letter to your dashboard in the scholarship portal. Please complete the thank you letter within 5 days of your award notification.
Scholarship Thank You Letter Guidelines and Example
Scholarships Available Through the Scholarship Portal
Alumni Association Scholarship – UG
Amount Awarded: TBD based on interest accrued
Applicant Type: Returning Student
Debbie Lancaster Memorial Scholarship
Amount Awarded: $1,500
Applicant Type: New or Returning Student
Dr. James L. Chestnut – Innate Choice Wellness Nutrition Inc. Scholarship
Amount Awarded: TBD based on interest accrued
Applicant Type: New or Returning Student (follows one student through graduation)
Dr. Sid Williams Scholarships
Amount Awarded: TBD based on interest accrued
Applicant Type: New or Returning Student
Dr. Tom Klapp Memorial Scholarship
Amount Awarded: TBD based on interest accrued
Applicant Type: Returning Student
Drs. Gilles & Melissa LaMarche Leadership Scholarship
Amount Awarded: $1,500
Applicant Type: Returning Student
John Robert Lewis Scholarship for Social Justice & Leadership
Amount Awarded: $10,000 (awarded over 3 years)
Applicant Type: New Student
John Wheeler Leadership & Service Scholarship
Amount Awarded: $797
Applicant Type: New or Returning Student
Jonathan Roger Tripp Memorial Scholarship
Amount Awarded: TBD based on interest accrued
Applicant Type: Returning Student
Karmyn Norwood STEM Scholarship
Amount Awarded: $1,500
Applicant Type: New or Returning Student (must be majoring in STEM (bio, chem, physics)
Life Memorial Scholarship
Amount Awarded: 50% Tuition for Four Quarters
Applicant Type: New or Returning Student
Life University International Scholarship
Amount Awarded: 50% Tuition for Four Quarters
Applicant Type: New or Returning Student
NutriDyn’s Student Club Scholarship
Amount Awarded: $1,500
Applicant Type: Returning Student
Psychology Scholarship
Amount Awarded: $1,000
Applicant Type: Returning Student
Rugby Scholarship
Amount Awarded: $1,000
Applicant Type: New or Returning Student
Standard Process Scholarship
Amount Awarded: $5,000
Applicant Type: New or Returning Student (Nutrition major)
The Honorable Kenneth O. Nix, J.D. Scholarship
Amount Awarded: TBD based on interest accrued
Applicant Type: New or Returning Student
UG/GR Merit Scholarship
Amount Awarded: TBD based on interest accrued
Applicant Type: Returning Student
Additional Scholarship Opportunities Through Life University
RISE Scholarships:
- Description: The Research, Innovation, Service and Education (“RISE”) scholarships provide opportunities for students to compete for scholarship funding while working under the mentorship of a Life U faculty or staff advisor on a research or evidence-based education, service, entrepreneurial or creative project that explores a specific question or social challenge that is aligned with the mission of Life University. Students can propose an original project or join the team of an existing project.
- Amount: $2,250 applied toward tuition for the quarter following application submission and approval. Scholarships are renewable.
- Eligibility: Full-time equivalent students pursuing an undergraduate, graduate or professional degree in the College of Chiropractic (COC) or the College of Graduate and Undergraduate Studies (CGUS). Applicants must be in the 2nd quarter or above and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Deadline: Applications are due by Monday of Week 7 at 5:00 p.m.
- Contact: Send an email to CHARLI@life.edu to discuss your ideas and the application process. You can also download a copy of the application here.