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Mission and Meaning Scholarship

The Mission and Meaning Scholarship is available to all students applying for fall admission who complete the four sessions listed below.

If you are enrolling in fall 2026, the deadline to complete the program is Dec. 15, 2025. All recipients will be notified no later than Jan. 7, 2026.

How to apply

Complete the four parts of the application and earn $4,000 ($1,000 per year), while getting a closer look at the values and experiences that shape who we are as a college – and how you can thrive here.

At Augustana College, we pride ourselves on helping students develop in mind, spirit and body through a challenging education experience as well as opportunities for leadership and service.

Through the four-part series, you'll hear from members of the Augustana community in videos about Augustana's mission, applied learning, job preparation and the benefits of a liberal arts education.


Session 1: A meaningful mission (Andrea Talentino)

Complete Quiz 1: A meaningful mission


Session 2: An impact that matters (Dr. Kimberly Murphy)

Complete Quiz 2: An impact that matters


Session 3: Preparation for the job you want (Lindsay Adolphs and Paige Melton)

Complete Quiz 3: Preparation for the job you want


Session 4: The liberal arts as a superpower (Dr. Doug Parvin)