Westcliff University is proud to offer a number of scholarships designed to support student success across all of our academic programs. These scholarships reflect Westcliff’s priorities in developing a diverse and motivated student body looking to unlock their potential through higher education and reach their own lofty academic and career goals. Westcliff has a simple application process that allows current and prospective students to use one application to apply for all scholarships for which they are eligible

Dr. David McKinney Memorial Scholarship - $10,000

Awarded to a select number of students who demonstrate an aptitude for excellence, a grand vision for the future, and a keen sense of social responsibility to leave the world a better place when they are gone.

Criteria:

• Awarded 3 times per year (prior to each semester)
• Eligibility is limited to new students at Westcliff University
• Minimum 3.5 GPA from a qualifying degree (or credits completed)
• Maintaining eligibility requires an annual renewal application and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5

Industry Scholarships - 20% tuition discount

These scholarships are awarded to students currently employed with one of Westcliff’s partner organizations, including corporates and non-profits. Educators and school district employees may be eligible for the civic servant scholarship. 

GLIDE Scholarship - $2,500

Established for accomplished students with global experience who are pursuing a degree at Westcliff in order to create a more accessible world in their field of study.

Criteria:

• Awarded 3 times per year (prior to each semester)
• Eligibility is open to new and continuing students
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 (undergraduate) or 3.25 (graduate) from a qualifying degree
• Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress and Continuous Enrollment through the scholarship award period.

Giving Opportunities for Achievement and Learning (GOAL) Scholarship - $5,000

Established for high-performing students who demonstrate a commitment to excellence in pursuit of a degree at Westcliff.

Criteria:

• Awarded 3 times per year (prior to each semester)
• Eligibility is open to new and continuing students
• Minimum 3.5 GPA from a qualifying degree (or credits completed)
• Maintaining eligibility for the year requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25

Harris-Cooper Rising Groups in STEM Scholarship - $10,000

Established to support and recognize outstanding students in STEM fields. Available to eligible Westcliff students.

Criteria:

• Students in good academic standing
• Enrolled in a STEM major within the College of Business or College of Technology and Engineering
• Minimum 3.5 GPA maintained for at least one full academic year

A separate scholarship application is required. For more information or to apply, contact scholarships@westcliff.edu.

Warrior Scholarship - $2,500

Established to support students in overcoming financial barriers to pursuing academic success at Westcliff.

Criteria:

• Awarded 3 times per year (prior to each semester)
• Eligibility is open to new and continuing students
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 (undergraduate) or 3.0 (graduate) from a qualifying degree
• Scholarship renewal requires good academic standing
• Students must apply 30 days prior to the start of any session

Community Engagement & Social Advocacy Scholarship - $2,000

Requires a personal statement that describes how you are engaging with yourself, others, and your larger community.

Entrepreneurship Scholarship (for students interested in entrepreneurship) - $2,000

Requires a personal statement that describes how you will grow your current business or how you will overcome challenges for your future business.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Scholarship - $4,000

This scholarship is for students of disadvantaged backgrounds and minorities.

International Students Scholarship - $2,500

All F-1 students are encouraged to apply. Requires a personal statement that describes what you hope to obtain from education in the U.S.

Merit-Based Scholarship  - $5,000

Requires a personal statement that explains why you are applying and what you hope to accomplish. Only offered in Fall and Winter.

Moving Humanity Forward Scholarship (for new students) - $2,000

Requires a personal statement that describes how you envision your study at Sofia will help you move humanity forward.

Graduate International Student Scholarship - 50% tuition discount

Students must be full-time employees of the City of New York. Contact the Dean of the King Graduate School on the appropriate campus. Students must maintain a 3.3 cumulative GPA and continuous enrollment.

Graduate Articulation Agreement Scholarship (MART) - $1,000 to 3,000

Awarded to students entering the New Rochelle Monroe Graduate School from schools that have an articulation agreement with Monroe. Contact the Dean of Graduate Programs on the New Rochelle Campus. Students must complete nine credits in the previous semester, maintain a cumulative GPA  of 3.7, and have continuous enrollment.

President's Scholarship / Women in Leadership Scholarship

CIAM has a rich heritage of empowering women for leadership.

The Women in Leadership Scholarship is for incoming female students who have:

• Had experience in leadership in their schools, communities, and/or workplace.
• Desire to further their leadership development and experience at CIAM.

Criteria:

• Female Working Professional with at least one year of leadership experience.
• 300-500-word personal essay discussing the following topic:
• “What has been the biggest challenge you have faced as a female leader, and how did you overcome it? How do you desire to further your leadership development and experience?”
• Resume

Management as a Liberal Art Scholarship

For consideration, candidates for the Management as a Liberal Art Scholarship must submit a paper discussing management as a liberal art as an innovative perspective and/or solution to a contemporary management topic. Students may discuss topics related to business strategy, conflict management, entrepreneurship, healthcare management, international management, management consulting, operations management, organizational management, or nonprofit management.

Criteria:

• Open to all current CIAM students who have completed their first term.
• Application Requirements:
• 300–500-word essay addressing the prompt above.

Academic Excellence Scholarship

Students with an undergraduate or graduate cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.8-4.0 as conferred by an accredited institution are eligible for this award. Eligible GPAs must reflect at least one year of full-time status in the current/previous academic program. This will be verified by the applicant’s official transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation report.

Criteria:

• Open to all new or current CIAM students with a 3.8-4.0 CGPA.
• Eligible GPAs must reflect at least one year of full-time status in the current/previous academic program.

Graduate Studies Scholarship - $1,000 to $5,000

The Graduate Studies Scholarship is a competitive scholarship to help support students during their graduate studies. The scholarship will be disbursed in increments of $500 in the Fall and Spring semesters, not to exceed $1,000 per 12-month period. Receiving the scholarship makes all out-of-state and international graduate students eligible to receive a non-resident tuition waiver in the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.

Criteria:

• Graduate students enrolled in fully online accelerated programs offered in conjunction with Academic Partnerships are not eligible to receive the Graduate Studies Scholarship.
• While summer funding will not be provided, non-resident tuition waivers can still be applied for in the Summer if you are an out-of-state or international graduate recipient of the Graduate Studies Scholarship in the long semesters (Fall and/or Spring). 
• You must stay enrolled and complete the credit hours required for the Graduate Studies Scholarship to keep the scholarship and non-resident tuition waiver (where applicable).
• Course enrollments must be part of the degree plan for the degree in which the graduate student is enrolled to meet the credit hour criteria. Courses outside the degree plan will not be included toward the credit hour count to be eligible for the scholarship or the non-resident tuition waivers.
• You must maintain the required GPA or other eligibility criteria to keep the scholarship and non-resident tuition waiver (where applicable).

Transfer Scholarships - $18,000 to $22,000

When you apply to transfer to Texas Wesleyan and turn in your transcripts, you automatically apply for scholarships.

Methodist Scholarships

‌‌‌Texas Wesleyan University is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and receives funding from the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry, the United Methodist Higher Education Foundation, and conferences located in Texas to support scholarship programs for Texas Wesleyan students.

Wesleyan Scholarships

These scholarships are available based on specific criteria – like where you work or your family ties to the University.