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lINCOLN INSTITUTE OF LAND POLICY SCHOLARSHIP

The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy is investing $1 million in emerging leaders around the country with the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy Scholarships – an opportunity for incoming students at Claremont Lincoln University (CLU), the University of the Lincoln Institute. Through partial scholarships, this funding offers tuition support for new students enrolling in one of CLU’s eligible graduate degree and certificate programs.

Review FAQs

The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy 50% Scholarship (LILPS) is available for eligible graduate degree and certificate programs only, bringing the cost of a degree to under $10,000. The full breakdown is below:

Lincoln Vibrant Communities Fellows Program

  • With scholarship:$2,475*
  • Full tuition: $4,950


Graduate Certificates

  • With scholarship:$2,475*
  • Full tuition: $4,950


Master in City and Regional Planning (MCRP), or Master of Legal Studies in Land Policy: Land Use, Planning, and Development (MLSLP)

  • With scholarship:$8,250*
  • Full tuition: $16,500


Master in Organizational Leadership (MOL), or Master in Human Resources Management (MHR)

  • With scholarship: $9,075*
  • Full tuition: $18,150


Master in Public Administration (MPA)

  • With scholarship: $9,900*
  • Full tuition: $19,800

Scholarship applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Please fill out the application to be considered. For more information or questions, please review the frequently asked questions or contact admission@claremontlincoln.edu.

*Textbooks, Resource, and Capstone fees, if applicable, are not included.

FAQs

A: This scholarship, supported by the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, provides eligible admitted students with a 50% tuition scholarship to make select CLU master’s programs more affordable.
A: The LILPS is available to any new master’s student applying to Claremont Lincoln University.

Current and past employees, board members, or family members of Claremont Lincoln University (CLU) or the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy are not eligible for these scholarships. Current CLU degree-seeking students are not eligible to apply.

A: You must be a new CLU master’s student applying to one of the eligible programs, meet all admission requirements (including GPA), and submit the scholarship application with a résumé and career synopsis, or LinkedIn profile.

A: There is no fixed deadline to apply, but funds are limited to a $1 million commitment. Early application is encouraged.

A: It covers 50% of tuition for your eligible CLU master’s degree program.

A: Yes. You must have a completed bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a 3.0 GPA.

A: Once your scholarship application is reviewed, you will be contacted by a CLU Student Success Manager with your award status and next steps.

A: No. Due to the significant value of the LILPS, it cannot be combined with other institutional discounts or tuition reductions.

A: Yes, if you remain in academic and financial good standing and do not withdraw.

A: Standard CLU policies apply. Your scholarship continues if you remain in good standing. Consult with your advisor before making schedule changes.

A: Remaining scholarship funds return to the general pool, and you cannot receive the LILPS in future terms.

A: No. Full-time or part-time enrollment is allowed. Students exceeding a full-time load must follow catalog policies.

A: You’ll pay 50% of the tuition for your chosen program:

  • Master of Public Administration (MPA):
    $19,800 → $9,900
  • Master of Arts in Organization Leadership (MOL)
    Master of Arts in Human Resources Management (MHR)
    $18,150 → $9,075
  • Master in City and Regional Planning (MCRP)
    Master of Legal Studies in Land Policy: Land Use, Planning and Development (MLSLP)
    $16,500 → $8,250

*Textbooks and Capstone fees, if applicable, are not included.

A: Yes, you may use federal aid if you are eligible. We encourage students to borrow what they need. The CLU financial services department can help you explore options.

A: Funds are applied to tuition each term and have no cash value.

for more information

email admission@claremontlincoln.edu to learn more.