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Forensics Scholarships Offered to participants on the school's competitive speech team. Students awarded this scholarship do not need to be communication majors. Awarded by the Communication Studies Department. Biological Sciences Scholarships Offered to students who demonstrate a high level of achievement within this major. Awarded by the Biology/Science Department. Cinema and Media Arts Scholarships Offered to students who demonstrate a high level of achievement within this major. Awarded by the Cinema and Media Arts Department. Theatre Scholarships Offered to students who demonstrate a high level of achievement within this major. Awarded by the Communication Studies Department. Journalism Scholarships Offered to students who demonstrate a high level of achievement within this major. Awarded by the Media, Journalism and Public Relations Department. Public Relations Scholarships Offered to students who demonstrate a high level of achievement within this major. Awarded by the Media, Journalism & Public Relations Department. Chimes Scholarships Offered to students who are highly involved with the Chimes (Biola's student newspaper). Awarded by the Media, Journalism and Public Relations Department. Communication Disorders Scholarship Offered to students who demonstrate a high level of achievement within this major. Awarded by the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. Clinical Nursing Scholarships Offered to students who demonstrate a high level of achievement within this major. Awarded by the Nursing Department. Federal Aid to Students Federal Pell Grant Program A federal program designed to assist students with high financial need. A federal program for eligible financial aid recipients. Applicants must fulfill 4 years of teaching in a specific program emphasis at an eligible Title 1 school within 8 years of program completion. Failure to fulfill these requirements will result in the grant converting into an unsubsidized Federal Direct Loan. To apply, students must complete online Entrance Counseling, as well as the Agreement to Serve on the following website (https://studentloans.gov). FSEOG Program The Federal Supplementary Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) program is a campus-based federal aid program, and is designed to assist the neediest undergraduate students. Must be eligible for Pell Grant. Based on availability of funds. Up to $2,000. Federal Work Study This program allows students, who obtain certain on-campus jobs and exhibit need, to have their income "protected" from the subsequent year's FAFSA calculation. Federal funds pay 75% of a student's wages, while the The maximum grant is $5,920 for 2017-18. Federal TEACH Grant (Up to $4,000)
the United States. Must have a minimum 3.0 high school GPA and/or cumulative transfer GPA of 2.5. Requires participation in LEAD program. Please contact Undergraduate Admissions for details on the application deadline. Community Service Scholarship ($2,000–$5,000) Awarded to freshmen and transfer students who have demonstrated outstanding spiritual leadership and services in their community. Renewable with demonstrated leadership involvement and services at Biola. Student must file a FAFSA application. Available only to students who entered Biola prior to Fall 2014. Alumni Dependent Scholarship (Up to $1,000 per student) Awarded to dependents of persons who have completed 30 credits of coursework at Biola University (including Talbot School of Theology, Rosemead School of Psychology, or Cook School of Intercultural Studies). Tuition Waiver eligible faculty and staff dependents are not eligible for this scholarship. FirstGen Scholars Program Scholarship ($2,500) Scholarship awarded as part of a program for select incoming first generation students. Applicants must file FAFSA or Dream Act Application, along with application by for the program by deadline to be considered. Requires involvement in FirstGen Scholars Program. Church Matching Scholarship (Up to $1,300) Biola will match up to two church checks per year for a total match of up to one award per year up to $1,300 for a full-time student demonstrating need. Some programs may not be eligible. Program availability information available on the Financial Aid (http://offices.biola.edu/finaid) website. Each church's check must be submitted along with the Church Matching Scholarship Application. Fall semester deadline is October 1. Spring semester deadline (for spring entrants only) is March 1. No exceptions are made to the deadline and funds are awarded as available. A FAFSA must be filed by the deadline for all US Citizens and non-citizens who are eligible for federal financial aid. Dream Act eligible students must complete the California Dream Act Application. The student must demonstrate financial need as demonstrated by the FAFSA or Dream Act Application. International students enrolled at Biola on a F-1 or R-1 visa are exempt from the FAFSA requirement. President's Award (100% tuition) This is awarded to one graduating senior at Biola with the intention to graduate at the end of the school year required, along with a minimum 3.60 GPA, attendance at Biola for at least two years as well as personal qualifications. Determined by committee nomination. Teaching Credential Grant This award is based on financial need as determined by the FAFSA or Dream Act Application, and is for post baccalaureate Teaching Credential students only. Up to $2,750 per year. Funds are limited to availability and are awarded on a first come, first served basis. Music Scholarships Awarded by the Conservatory of Music to music majors for outstanding performance and scholastic capabilities. The scholarship must be used for the area in which the applicant auditioned. Recipients may also be required to participate in an ensemble. Athletic Scholarships Offered to students who demonstrate outstanding ability and achievement in a particular sport. Awarded by the Athletic Department.
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