UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS
There are dozens of scholarship opportunities for UWest students, ranging in value from a few thousand dollars up to full tuition.
Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, leadership, service, and talent. Unlike loans, scholarships do not have to be repaid.
From scholarships administered by UWest, to state and federal scholarships, we want to make sure that you have access to every opportunity to fund your education.
Please choose Institutional, Private, and Outside to read more about the various types of scholarships available to you.
Lotus Scholarship
A renewable scholarship of $6,000/year for select undergraduate students and $7,000/year for select graduate students. Students must matriculate into an eligible program at UWest and demonstrate excellent academic merit.
LOTUS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DOWNLOAD LINK
Metta Scholarship
A renewable scholarship of $6,000/year for select new domestic undergraduate students with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Priority consideration is given to transfer students who have successfully completed at least 30 units at a community college or accredited four-year university/college.
METTA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DOWNLOAD LINK
Dream Scholarship
A need-based scholarship of $10,000/year for select first-time undocumented students coming from disadvantaged backgrounds. Students must have a high school GPA of 2.8 or above and demonstrate exceptional financial need.
AJ Wang Foundation Scholarship Fund
This private scholarship is solely for eligible graduating high school seniors applying for UWest with a minimum high school GPA of 2.5.
The scholarship awards $2,000 a year for up to four years to students who maintain full-time enrollment status and a minimum GPA of 3.0.
AJ WANG FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND APPLICATION DOWNLOAD LINK
Outside Scholarship Search Engines:
The following web sites may assist with your search for outside scholarship opportunities. Before you begin your search, however, we suggest that you review the useful information from the Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Education to learn how to avoid scholarship and financial aid scams.
- HOW TO AVOID SCHOLARSHIP AND FINANCIAL AID SCAMS – Federal Trade Commission
- AVOIDING STUDENT AID SCAMS – Department of Education
- Scholarships.com – Free College Scholarships
- College Scholarships.org
- Fastweb: Scholarships
- ScholarshipExperts.com
- International Scholarships.com
- Veterans Administration Education & Training Benefits
- Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Disclaimer: The above outside scholarship search engines are offered by organizations and/or companies NOT affiliated with University of the West. UWest cannot guarantee the validity of each scholarship offer or web site. Students should exercise judgment and research such opportunities. We encourage students to avoid any scholarship offer that requires an up-front payment by the student.
FINANCIAL AID OPTIONS
WAITING FOR COPY. There are additional options for financing and achieving your dream and ultimately purpose. UWEST is with you all the way. Read more about the options available to you or contact us any time for assistance in navigating the daunting task of correctly setting up your financials.
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FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS
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CALIFORNIA STATE AID
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CA DREAM ACT
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UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
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LOANS
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