California Lutheran University

Eligibility The scholarship critera has since been expanded with priority consideration being given to students who are members of an ELCA congregation in Orange County. Secondary consideration is to be given to financially needy students (not necessarily Lutheran) majoring in one of the following disciplines in preference order: Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Biology. To be eligible for the Swenson Scholarship, the student must meet the following criteria: -U.S. Citizen -Demonstrated motivation and drive -3.0 academic GPA (as calculated by CLU) -Admitted to CLU by March 15 -Demonstrated financial need -member of an ELCA congregation in Orange County, CA or majoring in one of the following disciplines: Chemistry, Biochemistry or Biology. Scholarship Availability and Amount: Half Tuition and Student Fees scholarships are awarded to eligible incoming freshman and transfer students. The number of available scholarships varies from year to year.