Paying for College Made Easier
Scholarships and grants are awarded to students based on demonstrated talent in academics, scholar athletics, performing arts, and/or extracurricular activities, as well as such factors as residency, Christian commitment, and financial need. You can obtain scholarships from many sources, including businesses, national organizations, and King University. Scholarships and grants do not need to be repaid.
Net Price Calculator
Using the calculator linked below, discover what scholarships you may be eligible for:
Other King Scholarships and Grants
In addition to Academic Scholarships found using the calculator linked above, King University provides opportunities for additional scholarships and grants.
Scholarships
The Anne Liston Endowed Scholarship is designed to help assist King University students make their college experience as affordable as possible. This scholarship is for new first time students in the traditional college programs that enroll at the Bristol campus. Applicants of this scholarship must also meet one of the following criteria:
- Son or Daughter of Presbyterian Clergy
- Son or Daughter of Presbyterian church staff members
- Son or Daughter of Presbyterian overseas missionaries
This scholarship is designed to provide scholarship aid to student(s) who are not receiving athletic scholarship aid of any type. Any student receiving athletic aid as a new student or continuing student will not be eligible for this award. Recipients will be required to attend specified functions and participate in a process to thank the foundation.
Amount(s)
- Up to $2,000
Renewable
- Funding is renewable annually contingent upon academic standing, conduct, and completion of the required stipulations.
Program Eligibility
- Traditional Students
New or returning students, apply for your chance to be awarded a scholarship of $1,200 per year!
Eligibility Requirements
- Preference shall be given to a Business, Marketing, or Communication Major or similar for an undergraduate student or a student in the MBA program;
- Preference given to students who can demonstrate leadership through their involvement in extra-curricular activities including, but not limited to, student clubs and organizations, church, volunteer activities, and/or sports;
- Hold a 3.0 GPA based on a 4.0 scale or equivalent; students maintaining a 3.0 GPA are eligible to continue receiving the scholarship in subsequent years.
Note: If using a Mac computer to complete this application, please submit your information and questionnaire responses in a separate document to Micah Crews at [email protected].
Amount
- $1,200
Program Eligibility
- Traditional Students
- Adult and Graduate Students
The Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC) Foundation Scholarship is designed to help assist King University students make their college experience as affordable as possible. Applicants for this scholarship must meet the following criteria:
- Recognized as a member of an Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC)
- Undergraduate or graduate student either on-campus or online
- Preference shall be given to students with a 3.0 GPA or better based on a 4.0 scale or equivalent
In order to receive these funds, these conditions must be met and verified. Please complete the required information on the opposite side of this application. Recipients will be required to attend specified functions and participate in a process to thank the foundation.
Amount(s)
- Up to $2,000 currently
Renewable
- Funding is renewable annually contingent upon academic standing, conduct, and completion of the required stipulations.
Program Eligibility
- Traditional Students
Mr. Trayer was a successful entrepreneur in Bristol and the Tri-Cities in the restaurant-hospitality and food service business. Trayer’s first restaurant, Red, White and Blue Bar-B-Que opened in 1927, followed by Trayer’s and Trayer’s Too. He also owed the first Holiday Inn in Bristol in 1958 and later owned a chain of grocery stores called Trayer’s Food Shops. Trayer loved the King students that frequented his restaurants and food shops.
To be eligible for consideration, applicants for the scholarship must possess the following characteristics:
- Enroll as a music major or its equivalent as a Freshman or currently enrolled
- Have and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent
- Audition with the Department of Music Scholarship Committee
- Register and participate in music ensembles, as determined by music faculty
Please note: The Department of Music Scholarship Committee shall hold student auditions for the scholarship. Auditions for the scholarship may include new and existing students.
Amount
- $2,000 – $5,000
An interview is required. Please contact the Admissions Office at 800.362.0014. Scholarship is only available for new Freshmen and new Transfer students and must be accepted into the program prior to starting classes.
Amount
- $1,000
Renewable
- Scholarship is renewable with satisfactory participation in Snider Honors Program.
Program Eligibility
- Traditional Students
Scholarships are based on High School GPA and Test Scores for new Freshman and Transfer GPA for New Transfer students.
Amount(s)
- Amounts vary.
- Estimates available here.
Renewable
- Scholarship is renewable with satisfactory academic progress.
Program Eligibility
- Traditional Students
Athletes are required to try out and those who are U.S. Citizens must complete the FAFSA.
Amount(s)
- Coach’s discretion.
- Athletic Scholarship recipients can only receive Academic and Honors Scholarships along with their Athletic Scholarship.
- Not eligible for any other King University Awards.
Program Eligibility
- Traditional Students
Students must live on campus to receive this award.
Amount(s)
- $2,000
Renewable
Scholarship is renewable with satisfactory progress and living on campus.
Program Eligibility
- Traditional Students
Guarantees full tuition covered for four years
King University is proud to announce the Commitment Scholarship. This scholarship affirms King University’s commitment to providing an affordable education at one of the premier private Christian Universities in East Tennessee, including those that are most challenged economically. The Commitment Scholarship guarantees that full tuition is covered for four years to Tennessee students that meet the eligibility requirements below.
Eligibility Requirements
- Parent Adjusted Gross Income of $55,000 or less and are Federal PELL Grant eligible on the 2020-21 FAFSA.
- The student is a first-time freshman at King University starting in the fall 2020 semester.
- The student must be a Tennessee resident that is TN HOPE eligible.
- The student must enroll as a fulltime student in a traditional program at King.
- An additional application for this program is not required. New accepted freshman for the fall 2020 semester will be automatically reviewed by the financial aid office.
Amount(s)
- Amount of the King Commitment Scholarship will vary. The King Commitment Scholarship along with all other federal, state, and King Institutional scholarships and grants will be guaranteed to cover full tuition at King University. This is a last-dollar award to get a student total gift aid from all sources to add up to full tuition at King University.
Program Eligibility
- Traditional Students
Open to students majoring in the Performing Visual Arts Programs. These awards are based on both talent and academics. An audition or portfolio is required. The Major Scholarships can be awarded in addition to the Honors Scholarship. Will replace the student’s King Academic Scholarship.
Audition weekends will be announced. Individual audition dates can also be set up. Please call the Admissions Office at 800.362.0014 to set up an audition. Auditions after this date for students that already have Financial Aid packages may result in a financial aid adjustment.
Amount(s)
- Music Major Scholarship: $10,000 – $17,000
- Theatre Major Scholarship: $10,000 – $17,000
- Digital Media Art & Design (DMAD) Major Scholarship: $10,000 – $17,000
Program Eligibility
- Traditional Students
These awards are for students participating in the fine arts program, but not majoring in that field. To qualify, student must be enrolled in a King course such as band, theatre, choir, etc. This award cannot be combined with the Performing Arts Major Scholarships.
Audition weekends will be announced. Individual audition dates can also be set up. Please call the Admissions Office at 800.362.0014 to set up an audition. Audition priority deadline is December 15. Auditions after this date for students that already have a Financial Aid package may result in a financial aid adjustment.
Amount(s)
- Instrumental Participation Scholarship: $2,000
- Choral Participation Scholarship: $2,000
- Theatre Participation Scholarship: $2,000
- DMAD Participation Scholarship*: $2,000
*DMAD requirements: Minor in program, take at least one DMAD class per semester per academic year and participate in two DMAD events per academic year
Program Eligibility
- Traditional Students
Female students that are residents of AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, and VA. Must demonstrate financial need and Christian commitment.
Amount
- $5,000.
Renewable
- Scholarship is renewable with satisfactory progress.
Program Eligibility
- Traditional Students
Awarded to potential student leaders. Candidates must be members of Phi Theta Kappa Honorary Society, have 40 transferable credits and have a 3.50 cumulative grade point average. Documentation of membership is required.
Amount
- $1,000
Program Eligibility
- Traditional Students
Must be a resident of TN, submit FAFSA by September 1 for Fall and February 1 for Spring and Summer, have a 3.00 High School GPA or a 21-ACT/980-SAT (Math and Critical Reading Only). Eligibility requirements are different for home school students.
Amount(s)
- Amounts Vary.
Renewable
- Renewable by maintaining a minimum 2.75 GPA after 24 and 48 attempted hours. At 72 attempted hours, or more, students must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA or if the cumulative GPA is between a 2.75-2.99 and a semester GPA of 3.0.
Program Eligibility
- Traditional Students
- Adult and Graduate Students
Grants
Submit FAFSA and demonstrate high financial need.
Amount(s)
- $400 – $6,095.
Program Eligibility
- Traditional Students
- Adult and Graduate Students
- Must meet federal eligibility requirements.
Submit FAFSA, must be a Federal Pell Grant recipient with high demonstrated financial need.
Amount(s)
- Amounts vary depending upon student’s financial need.
Program Eligibility
- Traditional Students
- Must meet federal eligibility requirements.
Teacher Education fields offered at King University that qualify for the TEACH Grant Program:
- Teacher Education – Biology
- Teacher Education – Chemistry
- Teacher Education – French
- Teacher Education – Math
- Teacher Education – Spanish
- Master of Education – Based on Undergraduate Degree
The King University Education Department, in conjunction with the Financial Aid Office, will determine a student’s eligibility for the TEACH Grant.
Amount(s)
- $4,000 per year (max of $16,000 for undergraduate and $8,000 for graduate).
If you receive a TEACH Grant but do not complete the required four years of teaching service within eight years after completing the coursework for which you received the grant, or if you otherwise do not meet the requirements of the TEACH Grant Program, all TEACH Grant funds that you received will be converted to a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan that you must repay in full, with interest, dating back to the original disbursement date, to the Department of Education. Once a TEACH Grant is converted to a loan, it cannot be converted back to a grant.
Program Eligibility
- Traditional Students
- Adult and Graduate Students
A need-based grant, based on your FAFSA filing and housing status each year.
Amount(s)
- Amounts vary based on need.
- Does not automatically renew each year.
- Changes in family income and assets reported on the FAFSA each year can affect the grant amount.
Program Eligibility
- Traditional Students
Must be a resident of TN, Submit FAFSA by mid-January, and demonstrate high financial need with an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of 2100 or less.
Amount(s)
- $4,000
Program Eligibility
- Traditional Students
- Adult and Graduate Students
Student must be a non-Tennessee resident.
Amount(s)
- $2,000
Renewable
- Scholarship is renewable with satisfactory progress.
Program Eligibility
- Traditional Students
Outside Scholarship Opportunities
Financial Aid has provided a list of outside scholarship opportunities for students. To the best of our ability, the sites are accurate, but it is the student’s responsibility to research and apply for each scholarship. The Financial Aid Office does not guarantee approval of the outside scholarship opportunities. These opportunities are listed only as a service to help King University students find additional financial aid.