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Mission-Driven Awards

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Mission-driven awards help us create a diverse campus community. They do this by providing resources to students who are underrepresented in higher education and/or have a low socioeconomic status. 

All of the awards below, unless otherwise noted, do not require a separate application outside of applying to Chapman. 

In most cases, you can combine mission-driven awards with merit scholarships and other institutional awards you receive, as well as any funding from federal or state governments.

86%

of students receive some form of financial aid

$20,500

is the average debt of a Chapman undergraduate

0%

is the default loan rate in 2023

Marcela Mejia-Martinez
Assistant Vice President of Admission
"The cost of attending college can produce sticker shock for a lot of students and families. But we take a lot of pride in trying to make a Chapman education both affordable for students from all economic backgrounds, and a great investment."

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In most cases, applicants will be notified if they receive an award within a few days or weeks after being admitted (timelines vary by student type and award). 

If you are an admitted student and have any questions about an award, please reach out to your admission counselor.

Cristo Rey Grant

  • Who’s eligible: First-year students who graduated from a high school in the Cristo Rey Network
  • Amount: A significant portion of the cost of attending Chapman, but award amounts are based on a student's demonstrated financial need.

 

Delfin Scholarship

  • Who’s eligible: International first-year and transfer students. 
  • Amount: Up to $15,000 a year based on financial need.

 

Give Something Back

  • Who’s eligible: First-year students who are from California and meet one or more of the following criteria:
    • Are or were in foster care
    • Have incarcerated parent(s)/guardian(s)
    • Dealing with homelessness
  • Amount: Full tuition, mandatory fees and room and board for four years.

Students must apply to be part of Give Something Back prior to enrolling at Chapman.

 

OC Heritage Grant

  • Who’s eligible: First-year students who live in Orange County and demonstrate financial need, have strong academics, and are leaders in the community.
  • Amount: Full tuition and mandatory fees.

 

Panther Alumni Award

  • Who’s eligible: Undergraduate students who are children or siblings of Chapman alumni.
  • Amount: $2,000 per academic year.

The Panther Alumni Award application must be completed and returned to the Office of Undergraduate Financial Aid to be eligible for this award.

 

Thurgood Marshall Scholarship

  • Who’s eligible: First-generation undergraduate students.
  • Amount: Up to $7,000 annually for first years and $8,000 annual for transfers.

 

Veterans and Military Dependents

  • Who’s eligible: Undergraduate students who are Veterans, or family members with a Veteran, with 100% GI Bill® eligibility using the Post-9/11 GI Bill®.
  • Amount: Full tuition coverage through a combination of VA benefits and Yellow Ribbon contributions.

You can learn more about financial resources for veterans and dependents on the Veterans Resource Center website.

 

Disciples of Christ & United Church of Christ Scholarships

You can learn more about financial resources for members of the Christian Church or United Church of Christ on our Christian Applicants page.

Moises Brito '24
Accounting and Business Administration double-major with an emphasis in Finance
"Despite receiving state and federal financial aid, affording Chapman seemed uncertain to me and my family. Fortunately, an email arrived saying I received the OC Heritage Grant, which bridged the financial gap and enabled me to fulfill my dream of coming to Chapman."

Mission-Driven Outside Scholarships

Refer to the pages below for outside mission-driven awards that provide further educational opportunities to students of certain groups and demographics.mission-driven-list-1.jpg

Students of color

Religious students

Additional mission-driven outside scholarships

 


Financing your education

Chapman's financial support may come from various sources, which means you can stack mission-driven awards with merit scholarships, institutional awards, and even federal aid.

You can learn more about financial aid on the Financing your Education page

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