Financial Aid
- Types of Aid

Pepperdine University Admissions Office

Grants and Scholarships

PEPPERDINE COLLEAGUES GRANTS

Pepperdine Graduate School of Education and Psychology and the Colleagues, the school's alumni association, offer need-based assistance to degree-seeking students. Colleagues Grants are available only to eligible students enrolled full-time in regular coursework (enrollment in comprehensive exam, practicum, and dissertation does not qualify).

Doctoral-Level Funding - Generally students may be awarded funds of up to 25% of the tuition costs.

Masters-Level Funding - Generally students may be awarded funds of up to $1200 per term of enrollment, for a maximum of $3600 per academic year.

FEDERAL TEACH GRANT - FOR PROSPECTIVE TEACHERS

Students who plan to become teachers may apply for the TEACH Grant as part of the financial aid application process. There is a question on the federal financial aid application, the FAFSA: "Are you planning to complete coursework to become an elementary or secondary school teacher, either now or in the future? " Students who respond "yes" are directed to TEACH Grant information and must complete an Agreement to Serve and TEACH Grant entrance counseling.

Eligble students will receive $4000 per year of graduate study toward the teaching credential.

Students are encouraged to apply each year when they apply for financial aid. TEACH Grant recipients agree to serve as full time teachers in certain schools with certain high-need fields for at least 4 consecutive academic year within eight years of completing the degree. If the grant recipient does not meet these requirements, the grant will convert to an Unsubsidized Loan that must be repaid with interest.

For more information, go to http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/TEACH.jsp

PEPPERDINE SCHOLARSHIPS
The Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology (GSEP) offers several scholarships for students from endowed, non-endowed, and University funds.

Awards are made based on a variety of criteria, including academic merit, financial need, and for specific academic programs, and the promotion of cultural diversity at the school. Recipients typically receive between $350 to $1,000 each term. The amount of the awards depends upon the amount of scholarship funding available for the year and the number of recipients.

Scholarships are generally awarded at the start of the academic year. Students must be enrolled in full-time status each term in order to be eligible for scholarships. Scholarships are not automatically renewed each year.

With some scholarships, students are nominated by academic program committees, and there is no formal application. Newly admitted students are considered for scholarships as part of the application review process. However, applications are required in other cases.

Master of Arts in Social Entrepreneurship and Change - GSEP has established a new degree which will empower students to effect change at the local and global levels. With a course curriculum that builds business, management, and leadership proficiency, this program is applicable for students interested in working in advocacy, philanthropy, or nonprofit management. A limited number of $4,500 scholarships are available.

Associated Women for Pepperdine Scholarship - Associated Women for Pepperdine is a group of individuals who raise funds each year to assist deserving members of the Church of Christ attending the Graduate School of Education and Psychology. Recipients are selected on the basis of financial need, merit, character, and church membership. In addition to the Financial Aid Application, interested students must submit a personal statement describing past and present leadership roles within their congregation in addition to a letter of recommendation from a minister, elder, or deacon in their local congregation.

Benjamin M. Bendat Endowed Scholarship - This scholarship assists students in the teacher education program in recognition of academic excellence and financial need.

Evelyn B. Blake Endowed Scholarship - This scholarship is awarded annually to a doctoral student in the field of psychology who has financial need.

Diversity Scholarship - This scholarship provides assistance to GSEP students enrolled in course work, and is awarded on the basis of academic merit and achievement. Scholarships are awarded to two Education doctoral and two Psychology doctoral students.

Linda M. Gage AWP Endowed Scholarship—This scholarship, honoring the memory of Regent Linda M. Gage, is awarded to a GSEP student with financial need who is a member o the Church of Christ.

Michael Y. F. Chau Scholarship - This is a special scholarship fund made possible by a grant from Michael Y. F. Chau. The income from the fund is provided annually to assist qualified students from the Republic of China.

Mattie Chissell Memorial Scholarship - This scholarship was established in honor of Mattie Chissell, who was completing her doctorate when she passed away. The scholarship will be awarded to a deserving female doctoral student working on her dissertation in education.

Marco Garcia Memorial Fellowship - This scholarship was established to provide financial assistance to Mexican or Mexican-American students pursuing a degree in clinical psychology.

Glen and Gloria Holden Scholarship - This is a special scholarship fund made possible by a grant from the Glen Holden Foundation to GSEP students.

Chiang Kai-Shek Scholarship - Income from this special scholarship fund is provided to assist a qualified student from the Republic of China who is enrolled in the doctoral program in education.

Pat Lucas Endowed Scholarship - This scholarship was established in 2010 to honor the memory of the late Pat Lucas, who served as director of student teaching at GSEP for more than 20 years. This scholarship is for GSEP students pursuing teaching careers.

Chester H. McCall Endowed Scholarship - This scholarship was established in 2008 and is awarded to student(s) in the Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership program with financial need.

Karen L. Olson Psychology Scholarship - This scholarship is awarded to Psychology students studying at the Irvine Graduate Campus.

Psy.D. Contribution to Diversity Scholarships - This program is funded to encourage and reward diversity in the Psy.D. program.

Earl V. Pullias Endowed Scholarship - This special fund was made possible by a gift from an anonymous graduate. The scholarship was established in honor of Dr. Earl V. Pullias, former dean of Pepperdine College, in recognition of his contribution to higher education. Scholarship funds are awarded to students who are committed to the teaching profession and the advancement of education rooted in values and principles. Incoming students are eligible for this scholarship. Awards are determined by faculty and program staff upon review of admissions applications during the admissions process. Recipients will be notified of their awards before the start of their program.

Olaf H. Tegner Endowed Scholarship - This scholarship has been named in honor of Dean Emeritus Olaf H. Tegner, for his nearly six decades of loyalty to Pepperdine as a student, professor, dean, administrator, and lifelong ambassador. A pacesetting gift to create the foundation for this endowed scholarship fund was made by Jack R. Blackwell and his wife Jean. The scholarship is set up specifically to aid individuals who are current teachers or who aspire to careers in the teaching profession. Incoming students are eligible for this scholarship. Awards are determined by faculty and program staff upon review of admissions applications during the admissions process. Recipients will be notified of their awards before the start of their program.

J. McDonald and Judy Williams GSEP Scholarship - This is a special scholarship made possible by J. McDonald Williams and Judy Williams to support Church of Christ GSEP students.

Yvonne Henin and Sadek Ayoub Scholarship—This scholarship is made possible by the family of Yvonne Henin and Sadek Ayoub to benefit GSEP students studying to become teachers and it is based on financial need.

PRIVATE SCHOLARSHIPS
Students are also encouraged to seek scholarships from private organizations. Some examples are below:

Hispanic students: