Scholarships and grants are financial aid awards that do not have to be paid back. A scholarship might be based on academic achievement or talent, or financial need. A grant is typically a need-based award.
Millikin offers more than $20 million annually from its Millikin University Tuition Grants and Scholarships fund. To be considerd for one of these awards, be sure to complete the FAFSA (www.fafsa.ed.gov). The FAFSA is the only financial aid application MU requires. Millikin’s school code is 001724.
Presidential Scholarships
Students with a high academic profile are invited to apply to Millikin’s Honors Program and interview for a Presidential Scholarship. This scholarship provides an amount equal to the cost of tuition, and is renewable for four academic years.
Honors Scholarships
Incoming freshmen with a minimum ACT of 27/SAT of 1200 and who graduated in the top 10% of their high school class may apply to become members of the Millikin Honors Program. First year coursework will introduce the freshman to college-level scholarship, research, critical thinking, and writing. In addition, the freshman honors scholar will enroll in a freshman honors seminar during the first semester. Three topical Honors Seminars are taken over three semesters, during the second semester of the freshman year and both semesters of the sophomore year. At the end of the sophomore year, qualified students will be invited to join the next phase of the Honors Program, the James Millikin Scholars. Honors Scholars must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.4 out of 4.0 and must complete required coursework each semester to remain in the Honors Scholars Program.
Application and Essay Deadline: January 15, 2009
On-Campus Interview: Saturday, February 7, 2009
Millikin Merit Scholarships
Students whose admission application and academic profile demonstrate a significant potential for contributing to campus life will be granted a merit scholarship. MU Merit Scholarships range from $5,000 to $13,000 annually and are guaranteed for four years of attendance.
Long-Vanderburg Scholarships
The Long-Vanderburg Scholars Program recognizes high scholastic achievement among underrepresented (African American, Latino/a, Asian and Asian American, and Native American) students. This program honors the first African-American male and female Millikin graduates, Fred Long and Marian Vanderburg McCants. The program guarantees recipients at least $10,000 annually in merit scholarship funds from Millikin.The scholarship is renewable for up to four years as long as the student maintains a 2.75/4.0 and actively participates in the Long-Vanderburg Scholars Program.
Long-Vanderburg Scholarship Application
Application and Personal Statement Deadline:
January 30, 2009
On-Campus Interview: Saturday, February 21, 2009
John and Ula Leighty Science Scholarships
This endowed scholarship honors Dr. John Leighty and his wife Ula (Davis) Leighty. Dr. Leighty graduated from Millikin with a degree in chemistry and was a member of the team that first produced penicillin in the 1940s. The program is a prestigious scholarship and undergraduate research program for Millikin’s most outstanding biology, chemistry, and physics majors. Leighty Scholars receive a four-year, $2,000 annual scholarship (up to the full amount of tuition). Leighty Scholars also complete a substantive, summer-long, full-time research project with a Millikin faculty mentor in the summer betwen their sophomore and junor years. The stipend for this summer research project is $3,000; in addition, free housing is provided by Millikin University. Selection is based upon admission to Millikin and an interview. More information can be found by here
Leighty Science Scholarship Application
Application Deadline: January 31, 2009
On-Campus Interview: Saturday, February 21, 2009
Service Learning Scholarships
Students with a demonstrated commitment to community service are eligible to apply for a scholarship providing up to $2,000 annually in the Service Learning Scholars Program. Selection requires admission to Millikin, completion of the Service Learning Scholarship Application, and an interview.
Service Learning Scholars Information
Service Learning Scholarship Application
Application Deadline: February 27, 2009
More information can be found by here
Caterpillar Scholarships
Through the generosity of Caterpillar Inc., Millikin University is able to offer a limited number of $2,500 scholarships to new and transfer students. Recipients must be admitted to Millikin University and have completed the Caterpillar Scholarship application by February 15. Preference for receiving the scholarship will be given to dependents of Caterpillar employees and/or students majoring in business who have demonstrated a financial need and high potential for academic success.
Caterpillar Scholarship Application – For Current Students
Caterpillar Scholarship Information – For New & Transfer Students
Caterpillar Scholarship Application – For New & Transfer Students
Millikin Fine Arts Talent Scholarships
Students talented in art, music, theatre, or dance may qualify for a scholarship monies based on thier leel of talent. The amount of the award is determined by an audition or portfolio review. Talent awards are renewable annually.
Phi Theta Kappa Honorary Scholarships
Transfer students who are members of the Phi Theta Kappa honorary society at their community colleges are eligible to receive at least $10,000 annually of merit scholarship monies from Millikin.
Alumni/Legacy Scholarships
Millikin University recognizes the loyalty that is demonstrated when a student chooses to carry on the Millikin tradition in his/her family. The Alumni/Legacy Scholarship provides an annual award of $1,000 to eligible students. Eligible students must be full-time, degree-seeking students enrolled in a traditional undergraduate curriculum who can demonstrate a parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent relationship to a Millikin University alum. To receive a legacy award, an application must be completed.
Alumni/Legacy Scholarship Application
Millikin Annual Literary Festival Scholarships
Winners of Millikin’s Annual High School Writing Contest (a featured part of the Annual Literary Festival) are eligible to receive a $500, $750, or $1,000 Millikin scholarship. Scholarship monies can be used by the recipient only for full-time attendance at Millikin and can be renewed for up to four years.
Sibling Scholarships
Millikin University recognizes the commitment many families make in sending multiple children to college at the same time. The Sibling Scholarship provides $500 annually to eligible students with a sibling concurrently enrolled at Millikin.
Sibling Scholarship Application
Orndorff Eagle Scout Scholarship
The Orndorff Eagle Scout Scholarship, established in honor of E. Eugene Orndorff, offers $2,500 to students who have earned the rank of registered Eagle Scout, who have earned a 24 ACT or 1090 SAT score, and who have demonstrated leadership in Scouting. This scholarship may be awarded in subsequent years.