Scholarship Opportunities

• Christian commitment
• Minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.2
• Demonstrate passion for promoting multicultural awareness and racial reconciliation
• Proven leadership skills (e.g., president of student council, youth group leader, club officer, etc.)
• Undergraduate admission to APU

• Active involvement (past and present) as an advocate for ethnic diversity, racial reconciliation, and multicultural awareness on campus
• Active participation in student leadership by sophomore year at APU
• Maintain GPA of 3.0 (cumulative per semester)
• On-campus residence every year for four years
• Active involvement in a local church
• One leadership studies course, as outlined in the leadership minor, and two diversity courses during four years at APU
• Participation in the required activities of the Multi-Ethnic Leadership program (meetings, retreats, workshops, conferences, etc.)

Application Process

To apply for this scholarship, fill out the MEL Application Form online and enter contact information for the MEL Reference Form for a high school teacher and one additional nonfamily reference (e.g., school counselor, coach, leadership advisor, pastor). The application must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on February 22, 2026, and the two reference forms must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on February 28, 2026.

If you are selected for the final round of interviews, you must be available for an on-campus or Zoom interview March 9 - March 20. Students will be notified of their application status by phone or email.

If you have any questions, contact Armando Bustos, Executive Director, at (626) 815-6155, or [email protected].

• Be attending a high school in the Azusa Unified School District (Azusa or Sierra High School) or be a graduate of AUSD and currently attending Citrus College.
• Be admitted to APU
• Reside in Azusa
• Demonstrate a commitment to the Four Cornerstones of Azusa Pacific University: Christ, Scholarship, Community, and Service
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (AUSD high school students) or 2.2 (Citrus College students)
• Possess a passion for community service within the Azusa Community
• Demonstrate proven leadership skills (eg, volunteer work in the City of Azusa, ASB, co-curricular activities in high school, athletics, etc.)

• Attend an orientation day for first-year scholars AND the university-wide orientation weekend
• Read a book annually and discuss during various program events throughout the academic year
• Attend a leadership training in the fall semester
• Freshman and Sophomores will be required to work 5 hours per week in the Center for Reconciliation and Diversity
• Participate in an approved leadership role on campus during your Junior or Senior year at APU. 
• Meet once a month with an assigned mentor
• Meet with the program staff monthly
• Assist with admissions high school presentations as needed
• Participate in 30 hours of community engagement in the City of Azusa each year
• Take a minimum of 12 units each semester
• Maintain a minimum overall GPA of 2.8

Application Process

To apply for this scholarship, fill out the Azusa Scholars Application Form online and share the Azusa Scholars Reference form with your references. The application must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on March 15, 2026, and the two reference forms must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on March 29, 2026.

If you are selected for the final round of interviews, you must be available for an on-campus or Zoom interview from March 30 - April 3. Students will be notified of their application status by phone or email.

If you have any questions, contact Armando Bustos, Executive Director, at (626) 815-6155, or [email protected].

• For international undergraduate students in F-1 or J-1 student status
• Regular admission to APU along with proof of funds for costs not covered by HIS
• Scholarship is meant for international impact. Therefore, the student cannot take steps to stay in North America after their education and training (If a Canadian citizen, they cannot stay in the U.S.).
• Complete and Submit all parts of the HIS Scholar Application (Contract, Essays, and Reference)
• Student must be a born-again Christian
• 3.2 GPA or above is required to be accepted into the program and 3.0 GPA to remain as a HIS Scholar
• HIS scholarship is available for a maximum of 8 semesters and cannot be used for non-APU study abroad semesters
• Student must be committed to all HIS program components to retain scholarship

Annual Requirements

• Monthly meeting with HIS counselor/mentor
• 2-4 HIS Leadership gatherings/assignments per semester
• On-going leadership experience per year (on-campus or off-campus)
• Spiritual discipleship with peer group and/or mentor
• Vocational development
• Completing of at least one Leadership undergraduate class by the end of first academic year
• Choose a ‘church home’ and attend regularly

Other Requirements and Benefits

• 30-minute culmination presentation at the end of program
• One short-term leadership experience (Local or International)

To apply for this scholarship, complete and submit all application materials linked below to [email protected] by 11:59 p.m. May 2, 2025.

• First-Time Haggard International Scholarship Program Application (PDF)

Applicants must:

• Be a first-generation college student.
• Be from a low-income family.
• Have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Attend one of our partnering colleges and universities.
• Be enrolled full time for the entire academic year.
• Students majoring in any field of study are eligible to apply. Special consideration may be given to students pursuing careers in business, engineering, and science.
• California Applicants: Be a permanent resident of unincorporated East Los Angeles, Bell Gardens, Commerce, Huntington Park, City of Los Angeles, Montebello, Monterey Park, Pico Rivera, Pomona and the Inland Empire, Santa Ana, South Gate, or other communities selected by the TELACU Education Foundation.
• Texas Applicants: Be a permanent resident of San Antonio or Austin.
• Illinois Applicants: Be a permanent resident of the Greater Chicagoland Area.
• New York Applicants: Be a permanent resident of the state of New York.

• A select pool of applicants will be invited to interview with the Scholarship Selection Committee, which consists of representatives from the community and corporate and educational partners. Candidates will be ranked according to their ability to demonstrate a combination of the following:
  
  • Extracurricular involvement demonstrating a commitment to the community
  • A need for financial and academic support in order to successfully complete a postsecondary program
• Completed applications, together with all required documents, must be postmarked no later than the published deadline.

Scholarship amounts range from $500 to $5,000, which include any matching funds from the college or university. There are two types of scholarships: Continuing Scholarships and One-Year Scholarships.

Continuing Scholarships

If you will be entering college for the first time this fall, you are eligible for a scholarship that can be renewed for four years. To renew the scholarship for subsequent years, scholars must:

• Attend all sessions of the College Advisement and Leadership Program
  each year.
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 and submit official transcripts to the foundation for verification.
• Inform the foundation of any changes in address, phone number, or academic standing.
• Volunteer 20 hours of service annually to the foundation or other community organization.
• Plan to enroll full time for the entire academic year.

One-Year Scholarships

If you are enrolled at or plan to transfer to one of our partnering colleges or universities, you may apply for a One-Year Scholarship if you:

• Have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Plan to enroll full time for the entire academic year.
• Agree to volunteer 20 hours of community service.
• Meet the eligibility criteria detailed above.
• Attend all sessions of the College Advisement and Leadership Program.

If you wish to be considered for a One-Year Scholarship the following year, you will need to reapply.