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transfer trustee scholarship

each year, a select number of transfer students are awarded this prestigious full-tuition scholarship through an interview and application process.

to qualify, the student must have and maintain a 3.5 cumulative gpa and enroll full-time in lipscomb's undergraduate program, beginning in the fall semester. the student must be transferring from a community college and have completed at least 30 transferable credit hours by the time of enrollment. the student must be seeking their first bachelor's degree.

this award does not combine with any other lipscomb institutional aid but can be awarded in addition to the tennessee hope scholarship for students living on campus. if the student is eligible for the tennessee hope scholarship and is living off campus, hope will be included as a part of the full-tuition scholarship. direct costs policies also apply. 

the scholarship requires a cumulative 3.25 gpa at lipscomb each semester, beginning with the first semester for renewal.

how to apply 

the fall 2025 application will open on november 1, 2024, and close on march 1, 2025. students must be admitted to the university prior to applying and can complete the scholarship application process in their bison portal.   

the following items are required to apply for the transfer trustee scholarship:

1. application and headshot - complete the transfer trustee scholarship application and provide a headshot. this can be found on your bison portal once you are admitted to the university and are eligible to apply.

2. résumé - a one-page résumé outlining your education, leadership and involvement during college, church involvement, work experience and community involvement, and any noteworthy honors or achievements. your résumé will be evaluated on content and professionalism.

3. personal video essay - a two to three-minute video telling us a little about yourself, why you are interested in attending lipscomb, and responding thoughtfully to the prompt below. the video will be created and recorded within your bison portal and will not be evaluated on production quality but should focus on you as a person. the strategic vision for 世界杯2022预选赛录像回放 , known as impact 360, includes values we strive to embody as an institution and hope you foster during your time as a lipscomb student. they are listed below:

  • respect all
  • pursue joy
  • embrace collaboration
  • create solutions
  • love god
  • deliver our best
  • serve others
  • seek to learn

choose three values from the list above and explain how you exemplify these within yourself and your community.

4. interview - select transfer trustee scholarship applicants will complete an interview with several members of the selection committee. interviews will be conducted in-person, and will take place on april 11, 2025. 

students selected to move forward to the interview process will be contacted by their admissions counselor. interview times are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, so submit your application and materials as soon as possible.

meet our transfer trustees: fall 2024 class

mariam basta

mariam basta

major: biology
previous school: volunteer state community college

what are your future plans?
my future plan is to get into medical school with god’s will and become a medical doctor. eventually, i want to go on mission trips around the world with other doctors and help those who are in need of medical assistance and that are unable to afford it.

erika davidson

erika davidson

major: nursing
previous school: hagerstown community college

what are your future plans?
after becoming a nurse, i want to work with emergency/trauma patients with the hope of eventually becoming a flight nurse. i also want to work with communities local or abroad to provide healthcare to those who don't have access or can't afford it.

samuel garrett

sam garrett

major: nutrition/dietetics
previous school: volunteer state community college

what clubs/organizations or on-campus jobs are you involved in?
currently i am involved in the pickle ball, ultimate frisbee, and c.o.r.e. groups on campus.

jay hawkins

jay hawkins

major: political science - pre law
previous school: solano community college

what clubs/organizations or on-campus jobs are you involved in?
lipscomb lunatics, turning point usa, and greek life (in the future).

karley lake

karley lake

major: nursing
previous school: fresno city college

why did you choose lipscomb?
i chose lipscomb because of its genuine faith-based community. all of the staff and students truly want to be there with you and support you through your college experience and even into your future career. lipscomb is a place where i can grow spiritually while also achieving my education and career goals.

isabella saphorghan

isabella saphorghan

major: law, justice, and society
previous school: cabrillo college aptos

why did you choose lipscomb?
i chose lipscomb because of its outstanding professors, excellent law, justice, and society program, and its focus on community and god.

heidi thomas

heidi thomas

major: spanish with a double minor in film production and theater
previous school: columbia state community college

what is your favorite lipscomb memory so far?
i have fallen in love with my classes and had a wonderful first week of meeting my professors and classmates. my favorite lipscomb memories so far, are memories of sitting down in class for the first time, opening my books, and realizing that this is where i get to learn and grow for the next two years of my life!

previous trustee scholars

jesse lampley

jesse lampley

major: biochemistry
previous school: columbia state community college

why did you choose lipscomb?
i choose lipscomb because it felt like home. from the second i stepped on campus i knew i was in the right place. the faculty was very welcoming, the students were all smiling, and the campus was beautiful. it has only gotten better since i began this semester.

silas smith

silas smith

major: finance
previous school: northwest state community college

what are your future plans?
my future plans are to go into credit analysis and eventually into commercial lending. i love all aspects of business and would happily go into any part of it. i am excited and willing to go wherever god takes me in my career.

gabriela pinheiro barreto

gabriela pinheiro barreto

major: public relations
previous school: edmonds college

what is your favorite lipscomb memory so far?
one of my favorite moments at lipscomb so far was definitely the initium, so many feelings were involved that night i can’t even put into words.

jorel rosario-agosto

jorel rosario-agosto

major: cyber security
previous school: nashville state community college

what clubs/organizations or on-campus jobs are you involved in?
i am involved in the cyber defense competition club. hopefully, we are able to compete withn the next year and try to prove ourselves.

lydia knobloch

lydia knobloch

major: law, justice, and society
previous school: columbia state community college

why did you choose lipscomb?
with their law, justice, and society major, faith-based institution, and endless possibilities for me to be involved with the campus community, i knew lipscomb would be for me!

jaeden kennedy

jaeden kennedy

major: business entrepreneurship
previous school: columbia state community college

what are your future plans?
still figuring out the exact details but continue to operate my videography business jaeden kennedy films, and help spread churches and non-profits stories through video!

kennedy nsenga

kennedy nsenga

major: finance
previous school: nashville state community college

why did you choose lipscomb?
i wanted to go to a school where i did not feel like just another number. i loved how everyone made us feel welcome and was genuinely curious about our unique stories.