Applicants must apply by a specific date
YAY! A scholarship grant is available for high achievers from all over the world to study at the University of the West in the United States in 2023. Students from both domestic and foreign countries are eligible to apply.
A variety of scholarships are available to University of the West students, ranging from a few thousand dollars to the full tuition cost. Several factors are considered when awarding scholarships, including grades, leadership skills, community service, etc. The repayment of scholarships is not required as it is with loans.
In addition to institutional scholarships, regional scholarships, state scholarships, and national scholarships, the University of the West is committed to keeping you informed about all funding options.
The types of scholarships offered by the University of the West each year
Scholarships available at the University of the West
SCHOLARSHIP IN THE NAME OF LOTUS
Undergraduate scholarship recipients will receive $6,000 every year, while graduate scholarship recipients will receive $7,000. To be considered for this position, students must be enrolled in a UWest degree-granting program.
THE META SCHOLARSHIP
U of the West offers a renewable annual scholarship of $6,000 to U.S. undergraduates who have a minimum 3.0 GPA. It is preferred that students complete at least 30 units of study at a regionally or nationally accredited community college or four-year college.
SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS
A $10,000 scholarship is available to first-time undocumented students with disadvantaged backgrounds. The student must have a GPA of at least 2.8 in high school and demonstrate exceptional financial need in order to qualify.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT DREAM SCHOLARSHIPS
PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Students with a minimum 3.5/3.75 GPA (undergraduate/graduate) who demonstrate outstanding leadership characteristics are eligible for this award annually. Upon receiving a President’s scholarship, students will be able to waive the full cost of tuition for up to 15 undergraduate or 12 graduate units per semester.
SCHOLARSHIP PDF FOR PRESIDENT
DENNIS’ SCHOLARSHIP
Dean’s Scholarships are awarded to undergraduate/graduate students demonstrating exceptional leadership abilities with a minimum 3.2/3.5 GPA. Every semester, recipients will be able to waive up to 7.5 undergraduate or 6 graduate units of tuition.
A PDF version of DEAN’S SCHOLARSHIP is available
Scholarship from the University of the West
Students demonstrating academic merit, leadership, integrity, service, and exceptional value to the university may be eligible to receive up to $1,000 per semester.
DOWNLOAD PDF OF UWEST SCHOLARSHIP
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PRIVATE ENTRIES
THE A.J. WANG FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND
A minimum 2.5 high school grade point average is required for students applying to UWest to be eligible for this private scholarship. To students who maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA and full-time enrollment status, the scholarship awards $2,000 per year for up to four years.
SCHOLARSHIP FORM FOR AJ WANG FOUNDATION
IBEF SCHOLARSHIP FOR BUDDHIST EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS
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Scholarships are awarded to Religious Studies and Buddhist Chaplaincy students with a minimum GPA of 3.5.
A PDF version of the IBEF Scholarship is available
Buddhism Monastic Fellowships are awarded to Buddhist monastic students with a minimum GPA of 3.0 enrolled in Religious Studies and/or Buddhist Chaplaincy programs.
FELLOWSHIP OF MONASTIC INTERESTS OF THE IBEF
SCHOLARSHIP FOR OUTSTANDING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Scholarships of $5,000/year awarded to selected international students who excel in academics and volunteer service on the UWest campus and in the Fo Guang Shan community.
THE BEST INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS PDF
THE GOLDEN BENEFICIARIES AWARDS
To be considered for these scholarships, students must submit a separate application from an individual donor who has demonstrated financial need.
POLICIES (PDF) FOR GOLDEN BENEFACTOR AWARDS
GRAND AWARDS FOR GOLDEN BENEFACTORS
Grant from the IBEF for research
The IBEF awards $500-$600 per semester to eligible PhD students enrolled in the Religious Studies program and monastic PhD students enrolled in the Buddhist Ministry program.
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR OUTSTANDING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (OISS)
Scholarships of $5,000/year awarded to selected international students who excel in academics and volunteer service on the UWest campus and in the Fo Guang Shan community.
THE BEST INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS PDF