Academic scholarships for freshmen entering the traditional program may be awarded based on a review of students’ transcripts (academic rigor and cumulative, unweighted GPA). Scholarships range in total value between $48,000-$72,000. Annual awards are between $12,000-$18,000 and are renewable with designated Lakeland University GPAs.

Use the scholarship calculator below to quickly determine your potential academic scholarship.

Directions: Use your unweighted, cumulative high school GPA. Contact the financial aid office if you have any questions or would like additional information.

Please refer to the international student admissions page for scholarship information.

Awards $500 - $2,000 per year. This scholarship is open to students who are undecided on their major.

Awards $500-2,000 per year to accomplished piano students, selected by audition. This award is renewable. Open to new, full-time freshmen or transfer students. Students must maintain enrollment in MUS 258 Collaborative Piano and may serve as accompanists to choral students, in the voice studio, or work with jazz or other ensembles as assigned by the piano instructor.

Auditions scheduled upon completion of application.

Awards $500 - $3,000 per year to qualified music students. Annual audition required, along with participation in a band or choral group at Lakeland. Open to new, full-time freshmen or transfer students. Renewable. Auditions scheduled upon completion of application.

Awards $1,000 - $3,000 per year to qualified theatre performers and production assistants. Open to new, full-time freshman or transfer students. Audition required, along with participation in Lakeland’s productions. Renewable. Auditions scheduled upon completion of application.

Awards $500–$2,500. This opportunity is for students interested in the field of Food Safety & Quality. Lakeland has partnered with local food manufacturers to create opportunities for students to work and learn about the food safety & quality field through this award. Renewable.

Awards $1,000–$3,000 per year to qualified Esports student athletes. Open to new, full-time freshman or transfer students. Esports Head Coach may recommend scholarship amounts by observing try-outs, reviews of film, combines, tournaments, or season matchplay, as well as in-person or virtual campus visits. Renewable. 

Awards of $1,000 per year to qualified students who are blood relatives of LU alumni and have a 2.5 GPA or higher. Funds available on a first come first serve basis. Renewable.

The Lakeland Promise covers 100% of tuition and fees through graduation for eligible first-year and transfer students.

Families with an adjusted gross income (AGI) of $80,000 or less may qualify for free tuition and fees at Lakeland University.

Awards $500–$3,000. Open to new, full-time freshmen and transfer students, demonstrating leadership and/or altruism. Supplemental materials and interview required. Renewable. Interviews scheduled upon completion of application.