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Undergraduate Admission

Christian Applicants

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While Chapman welcomes and supports students of all faiths, a significant portion of Chapman students are Christian. This helps us create a vibrant community full of activities and opportunities that will allow you to grow in your Christian faith.

On this page, you can find resources to help you explore Chapman and go through the admission process.

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Chapman University supports students of all faith backgrounds! Though Chapman is officially recognized by two Christian denominations, this is not a Christian school. Through the Fish Interfaith Center and the chaplains who work there, Chapman promotes interfaith understanding to help people create a more peaceful world. 

Christian students are the largest religious group on campus and there are a number of Christian clubs for you to choose from, whether you are a non-denominational Christian, evangelical, Roman Catholic or are part of the progressive protestant Christian movement.

If you are a member of a Disciples or United Church of Christ congregation, contact me to learn about special scholarship opportunities! And if you have any other questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to brink@chapman.edu.

 


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As a university related to the Disciples of Christ/United Church of Christ, there are several scholarships available relating to those denominations for Chapman students, including:

  • DOC - HELM Scholarship: $2,000 awarded annually to Disciples undergraduate students through a Leadership Fellows Program. If you answer "yes" to any of the questions below, you may qualify as a candidate for the Leadership Fellows Program:
    • Will you be attending college as a first year student next Fall?
    • Are you a member of a Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) congregation?
    • Are you looking to create positive changes in our churches and communities?
    • Deadline to apply: March 31
  • DOC & UCC - PULF Scholarship: $8,000 awarded to high school seniors, college first years, sophomores and juniors who are Disciples or UCC members.
    • Students who are attending a college or university as listed in the current Yearbook & Directory of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), may apply for a Phillips University Legacy Scholarship and Leadership Development Program.
    • The scholarship may be applied to tuition, books, room and board, lab fees, and similar educational expenses incurred within the college/university.
    • Deadline to apply: March 15
  • DOC - Leta Puckett Scholarship: $20,000 awarded annually to one or more students who are majoring or minoring in religious studies at Chapman.
    • First preference given students from Fresno County, second preference to students from the Northern California-Nevada Region, third preference to any student who is a member of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada.
    • Deadline to apply: April 4
  • UCC - Undergraduate Scholarship: Awarded to to members of UCC Congregations who are under 25 years old. Applicants must be:
    • A member of a United Church of Christ Congregation
    • Enrolled in an accredited 4-year university.
      • Applicants entering their sophomore year may apply with a "C" average or equivalent; applicants entering junior or senior year must demonstrate at least a "B" (3.0) grade point average. 
    • Deadline to apply: March 15

You can find more scholarship options on the Scholarships for Christian Students page

Outside scholarships for Christian students

Make sure to check the scholarship descriptions and visit their respective websites, as some of these scholarships are tailored to particular Christian denominations.

 


Christian community

We strive to build a vibrant community among Christian students, so we invite you to explore the expansive resources we offer at Chapman!

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Chapman has several Christian student groups and organizations where you can find opportunities for connection, collaboration, and growth through religious, social, and intellectual activities.

Many student activities and faith-based services occur in the Fish Interfaith Center, which is the central campus hub for supporting Chapman’s religious and spiritual communities.

For more details, visit the clubs and organizations section on the Christian Students page.

Chapman Christian events and resources

At Chapman, you will have welcoming places to join in religious programming on a regular basis, regardless of your denomination.

For more details, visit the Chapman Christian events and resources section on the Christian Students page.

Ruthie Weeks ‘25
Broadcast Journalism and Documentary major, Peace Studies minor
“Chapman is a wonderful place to grow not only as a student, but also in your faith. Being part of Disciples on Campus has been a vital and enriching aspect of my experience. Having a Christian community that welcomes all has allowed me to flourish, and I know the people I have met will be some of my best friends for life.”

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