The Presidential Scholarship awards full tuition, renewable for all four years at Emmaus, to outstanding incoming student scholars who demonstrate a passion for the things of the Lord and a strong desire for university-level study of the Bible as a foundation to impact the world for Christ in their future ministry or profession.

Amount: Full Emmaus tuition. Renewable for up to three years.

Application Deadline: February 10, 2025

Eligibility: Applicants must have a 3.25 or higher high school GPA or 3.25 GPA for university transfer credits (minimum of 24). Eligible applicants must also be pursuing a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree and be a new, full-time student in the Fall of 2025.

Application Requirements: Apply and be admitted to Emmaus University, and complete the scholarship application below by the application deadline.

Presidential Scholarship Application

The Presidential Scholarship awards full tuition, renewable for all four years at Emmaus, to outstanding incoming student scholars who demonstrate a passion for the things of the Lord and a strong desire for university-level study of the Bible as a foundation to impact the world for Christ in their future ministry or profession. In addition to applying and being admitted to Emmaus University, eligibility includes having a 3.25 or higher high school GPA or 3.25 GPA for university transfer credits (minimum of 24). Eligible applicants must be pursuing a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree.

Number of Scholarships
Two Presidential Scholarships will be awarded for students beginning full-time studies in the Fall 2025 semester: At least one will be provided to a student who declares the intent to major in Biblical Studies, Intercultural Studies, or Educational Ministries.

The Presidential Scholarship does not cover tuition/fees for concurrent enrollment courses at Northeast Iowa Community University or the University of Dubuque.

Award Process
The Presidential Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis. Top applicants will be notified by February 21, 2025 and invited to Emmaus to interview with the President, a select panel of faculty & staff, and a past Presidential Scholarship winner during Discover Emmaus Weekend on March 27-28, 2025. Presidential Scholarship recipients will be announced by or before Friday, April 4.