APU Scholarships
Academic
- Academic Scholarships for First-Time Freshmen
- Academic Scholarships for Transfer Students Who Began Enrollment Fall 2012 or After
- Academic Scholarships for New Transfer Students Who Began Enrollment Prior to Fall 2012
All academic scholarships are based on GPA and standardized test scores at the time of admittance. SAT or ACT writing section scores are not considered. Academic scholarships cannot be re-earned if lost due to a low GPA, nor can you qualify for a different academic scholarship while at APU.
Please note: In the case of conflicting information from another source, whether printed or online, the qualifications to be eligible for an academic scholarship listed below should be considered official and most accurate.
Academic Scholarships for First-Time Freshmen
Students entering APU directly from high school or with fewer than 12 units of college work completed at the point of admission to the university are considered for the following award categories.
Trustees’ Scholarship
Qualifications
- 3.9+ weighted high school GPA, and
- 1,300+ on the SAT I (Critical Reading and Math sections only, single sitting) or a 30+ on the ACT
Deadlines
- Submit a complete admissions application by the Early Action deadline of November 15, and
- Submit a complete Trustees’ Scholarship Application by December 15.
Yearly Amount
Full tuition (awarded to five first-time freshmen who are interviewed and selected by the Trustees’ Scholarship Committee)
How to Apply
Download, print, complete, and submit the Trustees’ Scholarship Application (PDF).
Disbursement
Once the student’s admissions and financial aid files are complete, this scholarship usually disburses into the student’s APU account during the first month of the semester (first half of the scholarship in fall, the second half in spring), or later depending on when documentation is received.
Renewability
Up to four years
To Retain Eligibility
- Must maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA at APU (verified after every spring semester)
- The student must also maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
President’s Scholarship
The scholarship described below is based on a combination of GPA and test scores, and therefore only average qualifications are listed. Recipients will be granted the single highest award for which they qualify and will receive official notification of their award shortly after acceptance to the university.
Qualifications
Students who are generally in the top 10 percent of the incoming class; around a 3.9 GPA and 1,300 on the SAT I or 30 on the ACT
Yearly Amount
$10,000 ($5,000 per semester)
Disbursement
Once the student’s admissions and financial aid files are complete, this scholarship usually disburses into the student’s APU account during the first month of the semester (first half of the scholarship in fall, the second half in spring), or later depending on when documentation is received.
Renewability
Up to four years
To Retain Eligibility
- Must maintain at least a 2.8 cumulative GPA at APU (verified after every spring semester)
- The student must also maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
Deans’ Scholarship
The scholarship described below is based on a combination of GPA and test scores, and therefore only average qualifications are listed. Recipients will be granted the single highest award for which they qualify and will receive official notification of their award shortly after acceptance to the university.
Qualifications
Students who are generally in the top 20 percent of the incoming class; around a 3.7 GPA and 1,200 on the SAT I or 27 on the ACT
Yearly Amount (effective for fall 2013 freshman class)
$9,000 ($4,500 per semester)
Disbursement
Once the student’s admissions and financial aid files are complete, this scholarship usually disburses into the student’s APU account during the first month of the semester (first half of the scholarship in fall, the second half in spring), or later depending on when documentation is received.
Renewability
Up to four years
To Retain Eligibility
- Must maintain at least a 2.8 cumulative GPA at APU (verified after every spring semester)
- The student must also maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
Director’s Scholarship
The scholarship described below is based on a combination of GPA and test scores, and therefore only average qualifications are listed. Recipients will be granted the single highest award for which they qualify and will receive official notification of their award shortly after acceptance to the university.
Qualifications
Around a 3.5 GPA and 1,100 on the SAT I or 25 on the ACT
Yearly Amount
$7,000 ($3,500 per semester)
Disbursement
Once the student’s admissions and financial aid files are complete, this scholarship usually disburses into the student’s APU account during the first month of the semester (first half of the scholarship in fall, the second half in spring), or later depending on when documentation is received.
Renewability
Up to four years
To Retain Eligibility
- Must maintain at least a 2.8 cumulative GPA at APU (verified after every spring semester)
- The student must also maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
Founder’s Award
The scholarship described below is based on a combination of GPA and test scores, and therefore only average qualifications are listed. Recipients will be granted the single highest award for which they qualify and will receive official notification of their award shortly after acceptance to the university.
Qualifications
Around a 3.3 GPA and 1,050 on the SAT I or 23 on the ACT
Yearly Amount
$6,000 ($3,000 per semester)
Disbursement
Once the student’s admissions and financial aid files are complete, this award usually disburses into the student’s APU account during the first month of the semester (first half of the award in fall, the second half in spring), or later depending on when documentation is received.
Renewability
Up to four years
To Retain Eligibility
- Must maintain at least a 2.8 cumulative GPA at APU (verified after every spring semester)
- The student must also maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
Academic Scholarships for Transfer Students Who Began Enrollment Fall 2012 or After
Transfer academic scholarships are awarded to qualified, admitted students who have completed 12 or more semester units in college by the time of their acceptance to the university. Academic scholarships cannot be reearned if lost due to low GPA, nor can you quality for a different academic scholarship while at APU.
Transfer I Scholarship
Qualifications
Cumulative college GPA of 3.5 or higher at the time of admission to APU
Yearly Amount
$7,000 ($3,500 per semester). Award amount will be prorated if enrolled less than full time (9–11 units at 75 percent, 6–8 units at 50 percent).
Disbursement
Once the student’s admissions and financial aid files are complete, this scholarship usually disburses into the student’s APU account during the first month of the semester (first half of the scholarship in fall, the second half in spring), or later depending on when documentation is received.
Renewability
Up to four years
To Retain Eligibility
- Must maintain at least a 2.8 cumulative GPA at APU (verified after every spring semester)
- The student must also maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
Transfer II Scholarship
Qualifications
Cumulative college GPA of 3.0–3.449 at the time of admission to APU
Yearly Amount
$6,000 ($3,000 per semester). Award amount will be prorated if enrolled less than full time (9–11 units at 75 percent, 6–8 units at 50 percent).
Disbursement
Once the student’s admissions and financial aid files are complete, this award usually disburses into the student’s APU account during the first month of the semester (first half of the award in fall, the second half in spring), or later depending on when documentation is received.
Renewability
Up to four years
To Retain Eligibility
- Must maintain at least a 2.8 cumulative GPA at APU (verified after every spring semester)
- The student must also maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
Academic Scholarships for New Transfer Students Who Began Enrollment Prior to Fall 2012
Transfer academic scholarships are awarded to qualified, admitted students who have completed 12 or more semester units in college by the time of their acceptance to the university.
Transfer I Scholarship
Qualifications
Cumulative college GPA of 3.5 or higher at the time of admission to APU
Yearly Amount
$5,000 ($2,500 per semester).
Disbursement
Once the student’s admissions and financial aid files are complete, this scholarship usually disburses into the student’s APU account during the first month of the semester (first half of the scholarship in fall, the second half in spring), or later depending on when documentation is received.
Renewability
Up to four years
To Retain Eligibility
- Must maintain at least a 2.8 cumulative GPA at APU (verified after every spring semester)
- The student must also maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
Transfer II Scholarship
Qualifications
Cumulative college GPA of 3.0–3.449 at the time of admission to APU
Yearly Amount
$4,000 ($2,000 per semester).
Disbursement
Once the student’s admissions and financial aid files are complete, this award usually disburses into the student’s APU account during the first month of the semester (first half of the award in fall, the second half in spring), or later depending on when documentation is received.
Renewability
Up to four years
To Retain Eligibility
- Must maintain at least a 2.8 cumulative GPA at APU (verified after every spring semester)
- The student must also maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
