Scholarships tied to CLT scores
Many colleges that accept the CLT award merit aid by CLT score. Here are the programs the CLT lists, with the amounts each college states.
Updated October 29, 2026
From the CLT itself
- CLT10 National Award: a $2,500 scholarship toward tuition, room and board at any CLT Partner College, for sophomores with the top 50 CLT10 scores in the country.
- CLT10 Distinguished and Regional Scholars: recognition for top CLT10 scorers, including the top 5% of a region.
- Florida Bright Futures: CLT scores can meet the score minimums for the Florida Academic Scholars and Medallion awards.
- Help with the test fee: up to the full cost of a test for qualifying students. Apply at least two weeks before the registration deadline.
- The CLT says over $100 million in scholarships are tied to CLT scores each year. That is its own figure.
College awards by CLT score
- Hillsdale College: $1,000 a year up to full tuition, based on CLT scores.
- Benedictine College: $10,000 to $19,000 a year based on GPA and CLT score; full tuition for a perfect 120.
- Christendom College: $6,000 to $15,000 a year for qualifying CLT scores, and up to five full-tuition awards for CLT10 National Award winners.
- Liberty University: a $1,000-a-year bonus at a CLT of 81 or higher; full tuition at 112 or higher.
- Lancaster Bible College: a $500 to $2,000-a-year bonus by score band.
- Faulkner University, Taylor University and Dallas International University also list CLT score cut-offs. See them with the score chart.
Amounts as listed on the CLT's scholarship page on October 29, 2026. Awards change every year, so confirm on the college's own page before you count on one.
What this means for your score (our advice)
Cut-offs bunch in the high 70s to the mid 80s, and the largest awards start in the high 90s and above. A few points can move you up a band, so a retake after focused practice can pay for itself many times over. You can take the CLT as many times as you like.
Your next step
Find out how far you are from the next band. The free check-up is 12 CLT-style questions, four from each section, each one explained. No account needed. Afterwards Owl-y can build a study plan to your test date.
Questions people ask
What CLT score do I need for a scholarship?
It depends on the college. Several list awards starting around 72 to 85, with the largest in the high 90s and above. Check each college's own page.
Does Florida Bright Futures accept the CLT?
Yes. CLT scores can satisfy the Florida Academic Scholars and Medallion score minimums.
What is the CLT10 National Award?
A $2,500 scholarship for use at any CLT Partner College, for the 50 sophomores with the top CLT10 scores in the U.S.
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