Financial Aid - TMU Scholarship

December 1, 2020 / February 26, 2021

Steadfast Scholarship Application. Opens Oct 1, 2020.

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Full-Tuition Coverage (5 scholarships available)

This scholarship combines all institutional, external, and/or government aid available (not including loans) equating to $27,950/year across four (4) years. Scholarship recipients pay zero tuition and do not need to take any loans for tuition. Room, board, student fees, or other costs are separate

• For all new undergraduate on-campus freshmen and transfer students.
• Students must be first-time applicants admitted for Fall 2021.
• Students must complete the FAFSA and the 2021 John P. Stead Steadfast Scholarship application.
• Standard financial aid eligibility applies for awarding and renewal.

February 15, 2021

See details: President’s Scholarship

Competitive scholarship awarded to full-time incoming freshmen. Applicants must have a weighted high school GPA of 4.00 and a SAT I score (Critical Reading and Math sub-tests only) of 1350 or ACT score of 30 or CLT score of 98. Renewable with a college GPA of 3.5.

Apply now: Online Application (application opens Oct 1, 2020)

$56,000. Awarded annually as $14,000 per year across up to 4 years.

Awarded to Traditional, full time students. Renewable with a cumulative 2.75 GPA. (Standardized Test Encouraged but not Required.)

None

Up to $5,500 Click here to see your Award

Awarded by the Athletic Department to students who demonstrate athletic ability and Christian character which will contribute to The Master’s University and its athletic programs. Annual application is required.

Students awarded athletic scholarships may only receive Federal/State Aid and Outside or Ministry Scholarships (outside portion only) in addition to their athletic scholarship. They do not qualify for any other institutional aid.

Contact the Athletic department for more information

Varies

Awarded by the Music Department to students who demonstrate superior music ability and who are committed to The Master’s University and the ministry focus of the programs. Annual application is required.

Contact the Music Department for details.

Varies

Awarded to full-time students demonstrating need, who are dependents of full-time pastors or missionaries who provide their family’s primary support and whose ministries are consistent with the mission of TMU.

Pastor and Missionary Dependent Grant Application

$1,000

Awarded to students who receive sponsorship from a Christian ministry. TMU will match, on a dollar-for-dollar basis, up to a total of $1,500 per student, as long as funds remain available.

Ministry Matching Grant Paper Application

Ministry Match Grant Online Application

Up to $1,500

Awarded to new students applying for the 2021-2022 academic year, whose parents hold a degree from The Master’s University in Santa Clarita, CA.

Alumni Grant Application

$1,000

The Master’s Global Scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance to deserving students showing reasonable progress towards the completion of a degree at The Master’s University. The scholarship is designed to aid

1) International students with a proven affiliation to TMU through GMI, TMAI, GTY, TMS, or TMU alumni, as an expansion of the newly launched International Students Tuition Care program;

2) Students originating from churches with long-standing relationships with TMUS, especially churches led by pastors from TMS, members of TMF, or the TMUS Board; and/or

3) Students who are children of TMU alumni.

The Recipient Must:

Classify as a student under one of the three categories listed above; and,

Preference for eligible students shall be given to those who demonstrate a need for financial assistance.

• Recipient exhibits Christian characteristics as one “…who walks worthy of God…” (I Thessalonians 2:12) in daily life.

• Recipient must be enrolled full-time (12 or more units).

• Recipient must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.

• Scholarship is awarded for one year. Annual application is required to renew.

• Must maintain good standing with chapel and church attendance

The Master’s Global Application

• Grace Community Church (Sun Valley, CA)
• Faith Community Church (Newhall, CA)
• Placerita Bible Church (Newhall, CA)
• Faith Bible Church (Spokane, WA)
• Crossroads Community Church (Valencia, CA)
• Grace Baptist Church (Santa Clarita, CA)
• Faith Community Bible Church (Boise, ID)

• This scholarship is for new, incoming traditional undergraduate freshmen or transfer students.

• The student must be a member or regular attendee of the partnered church (listed above), and provide the pastor’s recommendation from the listed church in their application for traditional undergraduate admissions.

• Students must apply to this scholarship in order to be eligible. Scholarship awards are not automatic.

• The student must have a high school GPA of 3.0 or above, or transfer student must have a transfer GPA of 3.0 or above. Awards are dependent on GPA, FAFSA, and Need.

• Scholarships are limited to five (5) per church. Once all scholarships have been awarded, eligible students who have not been awarded may be placed on a scholarship waitlist.

• Does not stack with The Master’s Fellowship (TMF) Church Partner Scholarships.

• Apply Here

$2,500

The Master’s Fellowship (TMF) Member Churches

• This scholarship is for new, incoming traditional undergraduate freshmen or transfer students.

• The student must be a member or regular attendee of a TMF member church, and provide the pastor’s recommendation from the TMF church in their application for traditional undergraduate admissions.

• Students must apply to this scholarship in order to be eligible. Scholarship awards are not automatic.

• The student must have a high school GPA of 3.0 or above, or transfer student must have a transfer GPA of 3.0 or above. Awards are dependent on GPA, FAFSA, and Need.

• Scholarships are limited to ten (10) total. Once all scholarships have been awarded, eligible students who have not been awarded may be placed on a scholarship waitlist.

• Does not stack with additional Church Scholarships.

• Apply Here

$2,500

Awarded to students based on academic achievement and financial need. The student must be enrolled full-time at The Master’s University and have a minimum GPA of 2.0.

FAFSA

Varies

Awarded to new and continuing international student based on financial need and academic achievement. Please contact the International Student Office for more information.

International Grant Application (Online)

International Parent Supplemental Application (Online)

For international students affiliated with The Master’s Institute International (TMAI), Grace To You (GTY), The Master’s Seminary (TMS) or other affiliates, we offer a 50% tuition-only scholarship. This is a need-based grant available to students who meet all the below criteria. The student’s need is determined through the standard financial aid procedure for international students.

See Details and Eligibility HERE

$13,975

The Master’s University understands that some families have lost jobs or lost a significant amount of income due to COVID-19. We want to do our best to help work with you and the federal government to assist you with additional resources. We have the ability to notify the Department of Education of any loss of Job and in return potentially help you receive additional federal or institutional funds.

Varies. Max $6,195.

Loss of Job - Financial Aid Analysis Application

Apply for the Bible Department Scholarships here.

Apply for the Business Department Scholarships here

Apply for the Communications Department Scholarships here

Apply for the Music Department Scholarships here

Apply for the Science Department Scholarships here (Bio)

Apply for the Kinesiology Department Scholarships here

Apply for the Math Department Scholarships here

Apply for the Computer & Information Scholarships Here

Apply for the Teacher Education Department Scholarships here

Founders Scholarship (Open for 2021-2022)

Donor Scholarships (Open for 2021-2022)

The Master’s Global Scholarship 2021-2022

• Student’s parent/s are alumni of TMC/TMUS; or student’s family is employed by The Master’s Academy International (TMAI), Grace To You (GTY), or Grace Community Church (GCC Sun Valley); or student’s pastor is a TMC/TMUS alum.

• Student recommended completing the FAFSA, which demonstrates need.

Varies per application

Varies per scholarship. See TMU Database for details.

Varies

Varies per application

Varies per scholarship. See Sallie Mae Database for details.

Varies

Varies per application

Varies per scholarship. See College Board database for details.

Varies

• Scholarship Page: Red & Blue Scholarship

• Awarded to full-time students demonstrating need, who are dependents of full-time law enforcement or fire departments who provide their family’s primary support.

• 10 scholarships available.

• This scholarship is for new, incoming traditional undergraduate freshmen or transfer students applying to FALL 2021 or later.

• Renewable for up to 4 years.

$2,500

Apply Here

The Master’s University welcomes veterans and members of the U.S. Armed Forces. We have resources for Veterans, active duty, reservists, and their families to navigate the unique financial aid resources and benefits available.

Please see Financial Aid - Veterans Benefits for complete details.

• Scholarship Landing Page: 1st-Generation Scholarship

• Renewable for up to 4 years.

• Any incoming student who is a first-generation college student (i.e., neither parent completed a bachelor’s degree)

• Demonstrated need to be verified by the Office of Financial Aid

• This scholarship is for new, incoming traditional undergraduate freshmen or transfer students applying to Fall 2021 or later.

$2,500

• Complete the FAFSA (with TMU federal school code 001220), or

• if you are an AB 540 student, complete the California Dream Act application

• Submit a 1st-Generation Scholarship Application, Opens Oct 1.

• Apply Here

• Admission date is prior to Nov. 1st
• Note, this is not the application start date. This refers to a complete and admitted application.

• $1,000
• Eligible for additional scholarships and aid.

• None Needed. Automatically applied to the student’s financial aid package.
• This is a one-time first-year scholarship.

• Open to all new undergraduate, on-campus students starting in Spring 2021.
• Student must be admitted to Spring 2021.
• Student may have deferred their admission.
• Student must complete the FAFSA, which demonstrates need.

• Up to $2,500
• Eligible for additional scholarships and aid.

• None Needed. Automatically applied to the student’s financial aid package based on need. The student must contact their admissions counselor.
• See eligibility requirements.

• Open to new undergraduate, on-campus students starting in Spring 2021.
• Student must be admitted to Spring 2021.
• Student may have deferred their admission.
• Student recommended to complete the FAFSA, which demonstrates need.
• Student’s parent/s are alumni of TMC/TMUS; or student’s family is employed by The Master’s Academy International (TMAI), Grace To You (GTY), or Grace Community Church (GCC Sun Valley); or student’s pastor is a TMC/TMUS alum.

• $2,500 (Average. Varies based on need as assessed by TMU Office Of Financial Aid)

• Eligible for additional scholarships and aid.

The Master’s Global Scholarship Application Form