Graduate
Scholarships
CLU Graduate Academic Scholarships*
Graduate Academic Scholarships are offered to graduate and credential students based on financial need as demonstrated by the FAFSA, a GPA of 3.0 or better and full-time enrollment in the program. The scholarship ranges from $500-$1,250 per academic year. To meet the priority deadline, the FAFSA and Application for Graduate Financial Aid must be filed by April 30th of the academic year prior to the student’s expected enrollment. For example, for the 2010-11 award year, both the FAFSA and Application for Graduate Financial Aid must be filed by April 30, 2010. Since there are a limited number of awards available, Graduate Academic Scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to apply as soon as possible.
Please note that the following students are NOT eligible to receive a Graduate Academic Scholarship:
- CLU staff members who are eligible to receive Tuition Remission.
- Students who have been awarded a Graduate Assistantship during the same semester as the Graduate Academic Scholarship. [Students cannot have a Graduate Academic Scholarship and a Graduate Assistantship and for the same term.]
* If a student applies and receives both a Graduate Academic Scholarship and a Graduate Assistantship, the student will be given the option to determine which one to accept based on the student’s individual needs.
Congregational Partners in Education (CPE)
California Lutheran University is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and values the contributions that students from all faith backgrounds bring to the University.This award allows congregations of any faith to support students who have demonstrated a commitment to the life and work of their congregation. It also gives the University an opportunity to show its support for students who actively demonstrate their religious convictions. For more information, please visit the CPE website.
Other Scholarships
Any other scholarships that CLU becomes aware of from the University and outside organizations are announced on the Scholarship Opportunities website. In addition, a notebook of Scholarship Opportunities is kept in the Financial Aid Office.
