Institutional Aid

WJU Scholar Award Application

The WJU Scholar Award is offered to one first time, first-year student on the basis of academic achievement, a response to an essay question and a formal interview during a special on-campus event.

Applicants must meet the following minimum eligibility requirements to be considered for this award:

      Academic GPA (weighted or unweighted) of 3.85 AND an ACT (Composite) of 29 OR SAT (Critical Reading and Math) of 1300.

      Deadline: Postmarked by March 1st, submit the application with the essay response. The WJU Scholar Award applicant must also have completed the  process of applying for admission by March 1st.

The scholarship is renewable annually if the recipient:

• Maintains a WJU GPA of 3.50 or above.
• Maintains full-time status.
• Does not step out for more than one approved semester leave of absence.
• Lives on campus for at least the first two years.
  • Subsequently, according to the Student Life residence living requirements as outlined in the catalog.

This award will be granted to all entering first time freshmen in the traditional undergraduate program who meet the minimum eligibility requirements:

      Academic GPA of 3.75 AND ACT (Composite) of 27 OR SAT (Critical Reading and Math) of 1200 with a Maintenance GPA of 3.0

This award will be granted to all entering first time freshmen in the traditional undergraduate program who meet the minimum eligibility requirements:

      Academic GPA of 3.50 AND ACT (Composite) of 24 OR SAT (Critical Reading and Math) of 1100 with a Maintenance GPA of 3.0

This award will be granted to all entering first time freshmen in the traditional undergraduate program who meet the minimum eligibility requirements:

      Academic GPA of 3.25 AND ACT (Composite) of 21 OR SAT (Critical Reading and Math) of 1000 with a Maintenance GPA of 3.0

This award will be granted to all entering transfers in the traditional undergraduate program who meet the minimum eligibility requirements below (with 24 or more academic transferable semester units):

      Academic GPA of 3.70 with a Maintenance GPA of 3.00

This award will be granted to all entering transfers in the traditional undergraduate program who meet the minimum eligibility requirements below (with 24 or more academic transferable semester units):

      Academic GPA of 3.35 with a Maintenance GPA of 3.00

This award will be granted to all entering transfers in the traditional undergraduate program who meet the minimum eligibility requirements below (with 24 or more academic transferable semester units):

      Academic GPA of 3.00 with a Maintenance GPA of 3.00

Access Scholarship FAQs

This scholarship is available to provide an opportunity for eligible students to attend WJU for the same cost as attending any University of California campus. If a student is admitted to any UC campus, WJU will match the cost of tuition, room and board at that campus.  The University of California is not affiliated with and does not endorse or support the WJU Access Scholarship.  

     How do I maintain this scholarship for next year: Student must maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.

Traditional Program Students competing in men's or women's basketball, cross-country, soccer, track, men's golf or women's volleyball may be eligible to receive an athletic scholarship. These awards are given at the discretion of the Athletic Director on a yearly basis, and the amounts of the awards vary.

     How do I maintain this scholarship for next year: Contact your coach for the renewal process.

Available to ministry interns at Bayside Church in Granite Bay only, this $8000 scholarship shows the commitment between Bayside and WJU to enhance ministry through education. Qualifying students must meet Bayside's intern requirements and be recommended in writing by the Bayside pastor in charge of the program. The Ministry Worker Grant application must also be completed as part of the criteria to receive the scholarship (see Ministry Worker Grant below).

     How do I maintain this grant for next year: Each year the pastor of the intern program will confirm the new interns with the Financial Aid counselor.

Church Partnership Grant Application (2008-2009)

These grants are available to all students who are members of churches that financially support William Jessup University. The Church Partnership Grant Application form must be filled out by a pastor (at the supporting church) who knows the applicant well. These grants are limited to $1000 for the school year and must be applied for each year. Funds are limited. Early application is recommended.

     How do I maintain this grant for next year: A new application must be filled out every year.

This $2,000 grant ($1,000/semester; tuition, only) is offered to incoming community college transfer students (last school of attendance), entering the Traditional Program, who have completed at least 24 transferable semester units at the time of acceptance. The grant is renewable as long as the student maintains satisfactory academic progress as defined in the WJU catalog. The student must be enrolled full time at WJU in order to receive the full amount. No application is necessary.

     How do I maintain this grant for next year: Student maintains satisfactory academic progress as defined in the WJU catalog.

First-time freshmen and transfers entering the Traditional Undergraduate Program who declare a major may be eligible to compete for a Department Scholarship. Eligible students will be contacted around March 1 to answer an essay question. From the essay responses, candidates for the award will be selected to attend a special, invitation only, on campus event where a personal interview with the department faculty will be conducted. The amounts for and number of recipients for each grant will be contingent upon the applicant pool.

     How do I maintain this scholarship for next year: Student maintains satisfactory academic progress as defined in the WJU catalog.

Diversity Grant Application

These grants are competitive and based on financial need, academic achievement, and demonstrated leadership and vision through multiculturalism. To be eligible to apply, a student must meet the minimum eligibility requirements for an academic scholarship. Students must complete an essay response and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by April 1. If selected, the recipient must live on campus and be active with multicultural educational activities on campus. The amount of the grant varies. Notifications by May 15.

     How do I maintain this grant for next year: Student must maintain 3.0 cumulative GPA and live on campus.

Returning students may be awarded (based on faculty recommendation) privately funded scholarships based on criteria designated by the donors. These scholarships are awarded at the end of each academic year for the following year. No application is necessary unless noted.

     How do I maintain this scholarship for next year: Award is non-renewable.

Ministry Worker Grant Application

WJU offers this grant to Traditional Program students who are involved in full-time, paid ministry, or who are the unmarried dependent of someone who is involved in full-time paid ministry. Examples of full-time, paid ministry include: employees of a church, missionary organization, Christian school, para-church or other non-profit organization that focuses on spreading the gospel of Christ. Students must complete an essay response, submit proof of full-time paid ministry status (i.e. a letter from employer or copy of pay stub) and must have submitted the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This grant is $3,000 ($1,500/semester) and is renewable each year if the student provides proof of continued full-time employment in paid ministry and maintains a WJU GPA of 2.0. Applications must be submitted by May 1 for the following Fall term. Students who miss the Fall deadline will be allowed to apply for a Spring term award by December 1, if funds are available.

     How do I maintain this grant for next year: A renewal application must be filled out every year along with proof of continued employment.

Traditional Program Students who excel in musical talent and ability may audition with the Music Department Chair for this grant. The amounts of the grants vary. These grants are renewable each year at the discretion of the Music Department.

     How do I maintain this grant for next year: Contact the Music Department Chair for details.

This $1,000 scholarship ($500/semester) is offered to students who are recognized by leadership of a para-church organization (i.e. Young Life, Youth For Christ, AWANA, etc.) for Christian character, commitment to service and demonstrated leadership potential. A Nehemiah Scholarship certificate can be requested from your Admission Counselor, and must be completed by the leadership of your organization. Students must apply for admission by April 1 (postmark date) and submit the signed certificate by June 1. Full-time status (12-18 units) is required each consecutive semester of attendance with no more than one pre-approved semester leave of absence.

      How do I maintain this scholarship for next year: Student maintains satisfactory academic progress as defined in the WJU catalog.