Scholarships from Biola: Current Year (2018–19)

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.

Updated college transcripts are due at the end of the student's spring semester. Transfer students entering Biola for the fall semester must ensure that their most up-to-date transcripts are in the possession of the Biola Admissions Office no later than July 1. Transfer students entering Biola for the spring semester must ensure that their most up-to-date transcripts are in the possession of the Biola Admissions Office no later than January 15.

• The student is eligible if he/she is transferring 15 or more credits, based on a college transcript. 
• If the student is transferring 14 credits or less, he/she is only eligible for the traditional academic scholarship based on the student's high school transcript.

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

• Academic Scholarship Renewal Policy

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.

• 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 or the Cook School of Intercultural Studies) at the time the student enters Biola. 
• Teaching credential students 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

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

• The student is eligible if he/she has demonstrated financial need and is least a half-time student
• To qualify, the eligible student must receive financial sponsorship from a church
• English Language Program students should contact the Office of Financial Aid for additional eligibility details

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

The application for the FirstGen Scholars Program Scholarship is closed for 2018–19.

You have the option to mail your application to the following address:

• Office of Undergraduate Admission
  Attn: FirstGen Scholars Program Administrator
  13800 Biola Ave, La Mirada, CA 90639

• Freshmen Applicants: February 15, 2018
• Transfer Applicants: April 1, 2018 (date subject to change)

• Any incoming student who is a first generation college student (i.e., neither parent completed a bachelor’s degree)
• Must file the FAFSA or the California Dream Act application and must demonstrate need verified by Biola's Financial Aid Office.
• 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).

Biola University

Note: The Office of Admissions awards the FirstGen Scholars Program scholarship. The department of Student Enrichment & Intercultural Development (SEID) oversees the FirstGen Scholars Program. The FAFSA or California Dream Act application must be filed in order for your scholarship application to be considered. Please contact the Office of Admissions if you have any questions.

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.

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. Students should be curious, empathetic and willing to engage honestly in challenging discussions. Being a part of LEAD is a significant commitment and honor.

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.

The scholarship is now closed for the 2018–19 school year. If you have any questions regarding the LEAD Scholars Program, please contact multiethnic.outreach@biola.edu.

• January 15: For all freshmen applicants.
• April 1: For all transfer applicants

Note: In addition to completing the LEAD Scholarship application, you must also complete your undergraduate application and turn in all required documents (transcripts, test scores, etc.).

More information on the LEAD Scholars Program page.

Biola University

Note: The LEAD Committee awards applicants. The office of Student Enrichment & Intercultural Development (SEID) oversees the LEAD Scholars Program.

Students must review the following application guidelines:

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

The deadline for the 2018–2019 application has passed.

• First generation college students
• Be from a low-income family
• Minimum 2.5 GPA
• Demonstrated need based on FAFSA information

• California Applicants: Be a permanent resident of an under-served community within the counties of Los Angeles, Orange or San Bernardino, such as East Los Angeles, Boyle Heights, Baldwin Park, Bell Gardens, Commerce, Huntington Park, City of Los Angeles, Montebello, Ontario, Pico Rivera, Pomona, South Gate, Santa Ana, and San Bernardino. 
• Texas Applicants: Be a permanent resident of San Antonio, Austin, Laredo, Edinburg, or Rio Grande City. 
• Illinois Applicants: Be a permanent resident of the Greater Chicagoland Area. 
• New York Applicants: Be a permanent resident of the state of New York.

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

The application window has closed for the 2018–19 school year. Applicants must have completed a FAFSA and provide a current Certificate of Eligibility to be considered.

Funds were awarded first-come, first-serve throughout summer 2018.

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

Non-renewable. Student must reapply annually based on financial need and availability of funds.

Ahmanson Foundation

NOTE: GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by the VA is available at benefits.va.gov/gibill.