Scholarships from Biola: Current Year (2021–22)

No separate application required. The Office of Admissions will award this scholarship to eligible students upon acceptance into Biola University.

May 1 — Updated GPA and SAT/ACT scores are due by this date

Students must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Eligibility is based on the student’s unweighted final high school GPA and scores received on the SAT or ACT.
• Continuous, full-time enrollment is expected to receive the full scholarship amount. If you choose to enroll as a part-time student, your scholarship will be prorated based on your total credit count (9–11 credits will receive 75% of the scholarship and 6–8 credits will receive 50% of the scholarship).

Yes, this scholarship is renewable annually (when a minimum GPA is maintained).

• Academic Scholarship Renewal Policy

No separate application required. The Office of Admissions will award this scholarship to eligible students upon acceptance into Biola University.

Students must review the following deadlines:

• July 1 — Transfer students entering Biola for the fall semester must ensure that their most up-to-date transcripts are in the possession of Biola’s Office of Admissions no later than this date.
• December 15 — Transfer students entering Biola for the spring semester must ensure that their most up-to-date transcripts are in the possession of Biola’s Office of Admissions no later than this date.

Students must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Students are eligible for this scholarship if they are transferring 15 or more credits (based on a college transcript).
• If the student is transferring 14 credits or less, they are only eligible for the Freshman Academic Scholarship based on the student's high school transcript and ACT/SAT scores.
• Continuous, full-time enrollment is expected to receive the full scholarship amount. If you choose to enroll as a part-time student, your scholarship will be prorated based on your total credit count (9–11 credits will receive 75% of the scholarship and 6–8 credits will receive 50% of the scholarship).

Yes, this scholarship is renewable annually (when a minimum GPA is maintained).

• Academic Scholarship Renewal Policy

Students must submit an application and any supplemental materials through the La Comunidad Scholarship form.

May 30, 2021

Application may open for a second round depending on funding, but students may only apply once.

Students must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Student must have a 2.5 GPA or above
• First-time transfer students to Biola who have submitted an application for the upcoming fall semester. Student must attend one of the eligible community colleges. Eligible community colleges include:
  • East Los Angeles College
  • Mount San Antonio College
  • Rio Hondo College
  • Santa Ana College
  • Long Beach City College
  • Pasadena City College
  • Fullerton College
  • El Camino College
  • Cerritos College
  • Los Angeles Pierce College
  • Citrus College
  • Los Angeles City College
  • Los Angeles Mission College
  • Orange Coast College
  • Antelope Valley College
  • Cypress College
  • Glendale Community
  • Santiago Canyon College
  • Los Angeles Harbor College
  • Saddleback College
  • West Los Angeles College
  • Golden West College
  • Coastline Community College
  • Irvine Valley College
  • Los Angeles Southwest College
  • Santa Monica College
  • Pasadena City College

Yes, this scholarship is renewable annually (up to three years).

No separate application required. The eligible student should indicate "alumni" on the parent section of the Biola University Application for Admission. The Office of Admissions automatically awards the Alumni Dependent Scholarship at the time the eligible student is admitted to Biola University.

No deadline. Priority given to early applicants.

Students must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• The student is eligible if he/she is the dependent of someone who has completed 30 credits of coursework at Biola University (including Talbot School of Theology, Rosemead School of Psychology, the Cook School of Intercultural Studies, School of Education or Crowell School of Business) at the time the student enters Biola.
• Teaching credential students (without an accompanying master’s degree) are not eligible.

Yes, this scholarship is renewable annually.

Students must review the following application guidelines:

1. Completed FAFSA (Biola listed)
2. Complete the Church Matching Scholarship application
3. Church sponsorship check should be written out to Biola University and attached to the Church Matching Scholarship Application

Students should review the following deadlines:

• October 2 — Full-year or fall-only students
• March 1 — Spring-only students

Students must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Student must be enrolled at least half-time
• Student must be enrolled in a traditional degree program.
• Student must demonstrate financial need based on FAFSA information.
• Student must receive financial sponsorship from a church.
• Special programs are not eligible. 

Please see the included instructions on the first page of the application for a list of all ineligible programs.

No, this scholarship is not renewable. Student must reapply annually based on financial need and additional church sponsorship.

Students must review the following application guidelines:

1. Complete the FAFSA (with Biola listed) or the California Dream Act application (if you are an AB 540 student)
2. Submit the FirstGen Scholarships Program scholarship application

Students must review the following application guidelines:

• February 1 — Freshmen applicants
• March 1 — Transfer applicants

Students must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Any incoming student who is a first generation college student (i.e., neither parent completed a bachelor’s degree)
• Demonstrate need verified by the Office of Financial Aid
• Stated commitment to participate in the FirstGen Scholars Program at Biola University

Yes, this scholarship is renewable annually (with active participation in the FirstGen Scholars program).

Contact the appropriate department.

Contact the appropriate department.

The student is eligible on the basis of his/her achievement or potential in a certain field. Some department scholarships also require that students demonstrate financial need.

Contact the appropriate department.

Students must review the following application guidelines:

1. Complete and submit your Biola University application and turn in all required documents (e.g. transcripts, test scores, etc.)
2. Complete and submit your LEAD Scholarship application
3. Finalists may be asked to submit additional materials before being awarded the scholarship

Students must review the following deadlines:

• February 1 — Freshmen applicants 
• March 1 — Transfer applicants

Students must review the following eligibility requirements:

• Applicants must have a high school GPA of 3.0 or above, and/or cumulative transfer GPA of 2.5 or higher. 
• Students of any ethnic or racial background are welcome to apply.
• Students should be curious, empathetic and willing to engage honestly in challenging discussions. Being a part of LEAD is a significant commitment and honor. The LEAD Scholars Program seeks applicants who are passionate about diversity, committed to growing with their cohort and willing to invest what they learn into the greater Biola community.
  

Annually renewable with active participation in the LEAD Scholars program.

Students must review the following application guidelines:

1. Complete the FAFSA (with Biola listed)
2. Complete the TELACU Scholarship Application

March 25 (by 5 p.m.)

Students must review the following eligibility requirements:

• Student must be a first generation college student
• Student must be from a low to moderate income family
• Student must have a minimum 2.5 GPA
• Student must have demonstrated need based on FAFSA information
• Student must be enrolled full-time for the entire academic year
  

No, this scholarship is not renewable. Students must reapply each year through TELACU.

Students must review the following application guidelines:

1. Complete the FAFSA (with Biola listed)
2. Provide a current Certificate of Eligibility to military.benefits@biola.edu
3. Log into the Scholarship Portal
   • Complete the General Application
   • Search for and complete the “Ahmanson Veterans Scholarship” form

Funds will be awarded first-come, first-serve throughout summer.

Students must review the following eligibility requirements:

• Student veterans with current Chapter 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill® benefits are eligible to apply.
• Student is eligible if he or she has demonstrated financial need and is at least a half-time student.

No, this scholarship is not renewable. Students must reapply annually based on financial need and availability of funds.