Scholars Programs

Lipscomb offers competitive Scholars Programs that allow academically engaged students to dig deeper and get the most from a business, engineering or leadership degree.

Scholars Programs

The College of Business Swang Scholars Program is for students interested in pursuing a major in accounting, data analytics, data science, entrepreneurship, finance, management or marketing.
The Raymond B. Jones Engineering Scholars Program is for students interested in pursuing a major in civil, mechanical, electrical, computer or software engineering, computer science, cybersecurity or information technology.
The Presidential Leadership Scholars Program is for students in any major who want to maximize their leadership potential. The program is designed for students who have demonstrated a commitment to their academic pursuits and have excelled in high school leadership opportunities, church involvement, work experience and community engagement.

Learning Opportunities

Through each of Lipscomb's Scholars Programs, you will have exceptional learning opportunities such as:

Professional Development. Engage with accomplished leaders across Nashville in your specific academic interest to gain hands-on industry experience and grow professionally. These opportunities will enable you to connect with the local community, build your postgraduate résumé and open doors for internships and career development.
Mentorship Opportunities. Many of our Scholars Programs are led by College Deans, Executive Leadership, and the President's Office. These mentorships will shape your Lipscomb experience and open up unique opportunities for you to have a seat at the table with university leaders, creating a supportive network that empowers you to make informed decisions, build essential skills and embark on a path to success with a sense of direction and purpose.
Faith-Centered, Academic Programming. Lipscomb’s Scholars Programs support students by nurturing curiosity, honing analytical-thinking skills, fostering innovation, and fortifying resilience. These programs cultivate personal growth and enrich your academic pursuits, creating a holistic and fulfilling educational experience.

Eligibility Requirements

To apply for a scholars program, you must have scored a:

30 or higher on the ACT
1360 or better on the SAT

a 97 or higher on the CLT, including superscores

Additionally, applicants must have a cumulative high school GPA of at least 3.5 at the end of the junior year. Weighted GPAs will be considered.

Only students applying as first-time freshmen are eligible to apply for the Trustee Scholarship and all Scholars Programs.

Students who apply to the university as test-optional must submit an official test score to be eligible for any of these programs.

Ready to Apply?

The application for fall 2024 will open October 16, 2023. The application submission deadline is January 9, 2024.

See the links above for each program for program-specific application details. Students must be admitted to the university prior to applying.

Scholars Program FAQ

How should I decide which program(s) to apply for?

All high-achieving students are encouraged to apply for the full-tuition Trustee Scholarship. View the eligibility requirements to see if you meet the qualifications to apply for the scholarship. Given that both the College of Business Swang Scholars Program and the Raymond B. Jones Engineering Scholars Program are college-based, all eligible students with an academic major offered within those colleges are encouraged to apply for the respective scholars program. Students who have been actively involved with various leadership opportunities, such as high school and church leadership, extracurricular involvement, work experience and community engagement are encouraged to apply for the Presidential Leadership Scholars Program.

How many programs may I apply for?

All eligible students are invited to apply for the Trustee Scholarship and the Presidential Leadership Scholars Program. To be eligible for the College of Business Swang Scholars Program, your academic major must be one offered within the College of Business. To be eligible for the Raymond B. James Engineering Scholars Program, your academic major must be one offered within the College of Engineering.

Students are therefore limited to applying for a maximum of three scholars programs.

What happens after I apply?

Once the Scholars Decision Committee has received and reviewed your application, select applicants will complete an interview with several members of the decision committee, made up of Lipscomb faculty, staff and current students. Interviews will take place January 19, January 26, and February 24. Interview dates and times will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. All interviews will be conducted in person.

Interviews will be conducted for each scholar program, so some candidates may be offered multiple interviews if selected to move forward for multiple programs. All interviews, however, will be conducted on the same days.

Final decisions for each scholars program will be determined by March 15, and students will be notified through the Bison Portal.

Scholars Programs