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Scholarships/Grants
Seattle Pacific University Full-Tuition Scholarships are awarded to entering freshman selected on the basis of demonstrated exceptional academic ability and whose lives have demonstrated their commitment to the vision and ideals of Seattle Pacific. They are renewable for consecutive years through fourth-year senior status based on maintaining a 3.25 cumulative GPA and fulltime continuous enrollment.
Seattle Pacific University Merit Fellowships are awarded to entering freshmen selected on the basis of demonstrated exceptional academic ability and have been identified as National Merit semifinalists or finalists. Renewable for consecutive years through fourth-year senior status based on maintaining a 3.25 cumulative GPA and full-time, continuous enrollment.
Seattle Pacific University Free Methodist Scholar Awards are awarded to entering freshmen based on demonstrated church, school, and community involvement, as well as affiliation with the Free Methodist Church from one of the supporting conferences. Renewable for consecutive years through fourth-year senior status based on maintaining a 3.0 cumulative GPA and full-time, continuous enrollment.
Trustee's Scholar Awards are awarded to entering freshmen on the basis of academic excellence. Renewable for consecutive years through fourth-year senior status based on maintaining a 3.0 cumulative GPA and full-time, continuous enrollment.
President's Scholar Awards are awarded to entering freshmen and transfer students based on academic excellence. Renewable for consecutive years through fourth-year senior status based on maintaining a 3.0 cumulative GPA and full-time, continuous enrollment.
Philip W. Eaton Scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate a record of academic competence and whose lives have demostrated their commitment to the vision and ideals of Seattle Pacific. Renewable for consecutive years through fourthyear senior status based on maintaining a 3.0 cumulative GPA and full-time, continuous enrollment.
Provost's Scholar Awards are awarded to entering freshmen and transfer students based on outstanding academic achievement. Renewable for consecutive years through fourth-year senior status based on maintaining a 3.0 cumulative GPA and full-time, continuous enrollment.
Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Scholarship is awarded for academic excellence to one entering transfer student who has earned an associate of arts degree. Renewable for one additional year based on maintenance of a 3.0 cumulative GPA and full-time, continuous enrollment.
Dean's Scholar Awards are awarded to entering freshmen and transfer students based on academic achievement. Renewable for consecutive years through fourth-year senior status based on maintaining a 2.6 cumulative GPA and full-time, continuous enrollment.
ROTC Academic Achievement Awards are awarded to selected students who are awarded an Air Force or Army ROTC academic scholarship. Renewable for consecutive years through fourth-year senior status based on maintaining a 3.0 cumulative GPA and full-time, continuous enrollment. Recipients are required to live in University housing.
Valedictorian Scholarships are awarded to entering freshmen. To receive this award, Student Financial Services must receive a letter from the student's secondary school confirming valedictorian status. Letters must be received by the first day of Autumn Quarter. Not renewable.
Washington Scholar Awards are available to students who have been designated as Washington scholars by the Washington State Higher Education Coordinating Board. Renewable based on maintaining the state's requirements for eligibility.
Washington Promise Scholarships are available to students who have been designated as Washington Promise recipients by the Washington State Higher Education Coordinating Board. Renewable based on maintaining the state's requirements for eligibility. For more information, please see www.hecb.wa.gov.
Ames Minority Leadership Scholarships are awarded to underrepresented ethnic minority high school graduates who may return to their communities and positively impact their world for Christ. Applicants must meet the Autumn Quarter admission deadlines and standards of SPU, complete a FAFSA and an Ames Scholarship application available through Admissions, and demonstrate significant community and/or church involvement. The annual award is renewable for up to five years if the student maintains full-time enrollment, complies with the University's Satisfactory Academic Progress policy, and maintains a 2.5 cumulative SPU GPA.
Faculty/Staff Scholarships are funded by donations from employees of SPU and are awarded to continuing students. The fund supports school scholarships and recognizes outstanding students in each of the academic disciplines. Contact your major department for more information.
Fine and Performing Arts Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to students who have demonstrated outstanding musical, dramatic, and artistic talent. Contact the Fine Arts Department for further information.
Peer Advisor Scholarships are awarded to continuing students selected through a competitive selection process who will serve as peer advisors to resident students. Application is made available through the Office of Residence Life.
Performing Ministries Scholarships are awarded to students who participate in the SPU performing groups Unlimited and University Players. Auditions are presented before the fine arts faculty and University Advancement.
Athletic Scholarships are awarded to students who have demonstrated outstanding ability in men's and women's soccer, women's gymnastics and volleyball, women's and men's basketball, cross country, and track. Contact the Athletic Office for further information.
Ministerial Scholarships are awarded to full-time, undergraduate dependents of full-time, ordained practicing pastors or missionaries from the United States or Canada. Renewable through fourth-year senior status based on the student continuing to be classified as dependent. No supplemental application is necessary.
SPU Alumni Scholarships are awarded to full-time, dependent, undergraduate children of Seattle Pacific University graduates. Renewable through fourth-year senior status based on the student continuing to be classified as dependent. No supplemental application is necessary.
Ministerial Tuition Discounts are available to full-time, ordained, practicing pastors or missionaries who are pursuing studies to enhance their ministry. Contact Student Financial Services for application information.
Health Professional Scholars is a state-funded program that provides scholarships for students who have declared their intent to serve in a nursing shortage area in the state of Washington. Applications are available in the School of Health Sciences.
SPU-Church Matching Scholarships are awarded to students who are chosen by a scholarship committee within an organized Christian church in the United States or Canada. Churches must be approved by Student Financial Services and must provide that office with a letter of confirmation for each scholarship awarded by October 31. Contact Student Financial Services for further information.
Minority Church Partnership Awards provide matching scholarships to students who receive a scholarship from selected minority churches in the greater Seattle area. Complete information about this program is available in the Student Programs Office.
International Student Scholarships are available in limited amounts. Contact the Student Programs Office for further information.
Seattle Pacific University Grants are awarded to undergraduate students on the basis of financial need, as established by a processed FAFSA.
Federal Pell Grants provide grants to qualified undergraduate students from moderate-to-low income families, as determined by a processed FAFSA.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) provides funds to the University for grants to students with financial need as determined by a processed FAFSA.
Washington State Need Grant (WSNG) provides financial assistance to students enrolled at least half-time who are Washington residents and have high financial need. Student Financial Services will nominate eligible students to the Washington State Higher Education Coordinating Board and will notify those who qualify. A processed FAFSA is required and awards are made as funds are available.
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