Scholar Programs

Providing Access to a Private Education at an Affordable Cost

Millikin University awards more than $27 million annually in scholarships and other financial assistance. Scholarships and grants are financial aid awards that do not have to be paid back. Scholarships are often based on academic achievement, talent, or financial need, and deadlines and requirements vary.

Full-Tuition Presidential Scholars

The Presidential Scholarship is a prestigious, full-tuition scholarship for first-year and transfer students, renewable for up to four years. This award is for the best of the best. Presidential Scholars are leaders in Millikin's Honors Program.

James Millikin Scholars

Established in 1974, the James Millikin Scholars Program (JMS) is a highly selective honors program designed to facilitate the activities of these exception students.

Long-Vanderburg Scholars Program

The Long-Vanderburg Scholarship recognizes high scholastic achievement among those students who have a demonstrated commitment to diversity, leadership and community service.

Leighty Science Scholars Program

The Leighty Science Scholarship is designated for high-achieving Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Engineering students and includes graduate-level research opportunities and a summer stipend.

Tabor Global Scholars Program

The Tabor Global Scholars (TGS) Program provides first-year students in the Tabor School of Business with scholarship funds, paid international travel and the opportunity to serve as leaders on Millikin’s campus.