Scholarships

This scholarship is intended to assist new undergraduate students in completing their bachelor's degree. Recognition is given to academic excellence.

• Must be a first time admitted GGU undergraduate student (international or domestic in a degree program).
• Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 from US institutions or comparable grade average based on evaluation of international academic credentials (graduated award based on academic performance).
• Once enrolled at GGU, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Be enrolled at least half time(6 units per term) at all times.
• Students must earn a minimum of 6 units each reporting term (grades of AU, and CR, do not count).
• Scholarships are not granted for units of repeated courses
• All U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens are required to complete a FAFSA form to be considered for Academic Excellence Scholarships. http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
• No application is required
• Students should have 24 transferable units into to GGU for the Academic Excellence Scholarship. However, if a student does not have the 24 units to transfer into GGU, the student should contact the Financial Aid Office to see what other GGU Scholarships may be available for application.

Endowed and Gift scholarships are funded through the generosity of GGU alumni, friends, foundations and corporations. Some individual scholarships may have more restrictive criteria or separate applications. These scholarships typically are awarded on the basis of academic merit in addition to other specific criteria established by the donors of the funds.

There is no application required. For some named scholarships, which have specific criteria, an application will be requested by invitation from the Scholarship Committee.

Requirements:

• Have been admitted to a program of study
• Remain matriculated in the same degree program.
• Maintain a minimum half-time enrollment status (six units for undergraduate, four units for graduate and doctoral students).
• Maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade-point average for undergraduate students and 3.0 cumulative grade-point average for graduate students.
• Students who receive tuition assistance from their employer may not be eligible to receive Endowed and Gift scholarships.
• Students who receive Cal Grants or other benefits for educational purposes may not be eligible to receive Endowed and Gift Scholarships.
• A change in status that results in a student not meeting any one of the above standards will be subject to retroactive loss of the scholarship and repayment to the university of previously disbursed scholarship funds.
• Recipients of Headway, Summit and Student Government Association scholarship(s)are NOT eligible for an Endowed and Gift Scholarship.
• International students are eligible as long as they meet the requirements above.
• US citizens and US permanent residents must have a completed FAFSA. Students may complete the FAFSA on line at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/.

Scholarships may vary depending on merit, need, enrolled units per trimester and funds available. Scholarships to be applied towards tuition costs only at GGU.

To promote lifelong learning, GGU offers degree-holding alumni a one-third-off tuition scholarship on one course per trimester (the course cannot count toward a degree or a certificate). Interested alumni must complete an Alumni Association membership card, an Alumni Scholarship Discount Authorization Form, and present it to the Office of University Advancement. Download an application form.

This scholarship will be offered to the most qualified graduate students who have, through past and present efforts, demonstrated a substantial and meaningful commitment to community service and social justice. It is intended for tuition costs only and available for renewal through the completion of the original degree program, based upon satisfactory academic progress. You must have received a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US academic institution or qualified international institution. Students must must complete a FAFSA.
GCLS application form.

Requirements:

• Before or prior to the end of your first term at Golden Gate University, submit a completed Graduate Community Leadership Scholarship application to Admissions, along with a two page (maximum 1000 words) essay detailing community service
• Must be a newly, fully admitted graduate student in a degree program in the Ageno School of Business or School of Taxation (excluding EMBA and DBA)
• You must have a minimum of 3.35 cumulative GPA upon entering GGU (official sealed transcript from prior institution required.)
• Complete a minimum of six units per term
• Maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average
• Demonstrate commitment to advocacy, activism, volunteer and/or civic involvement - not related to your primary profession or job
• Submit a letter of recommendation or endorsement from someone who is directly affiliated with the work outlined above

Deadlines: fall - July 1, spring - December 1, summer - March 1

Funded by the generous, annual contributions of alumni, friends and tax and accounting firms, this scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic achievement in the first three courses. A separate application is required and is available through the School of Taxation.

Effective Fall 2006: to be considered for a scholarship from GGU, students must file a FAFSA. Matriculated and enrolled students who are U.S.citizens and permanent residents or other eligible non-citizens are required to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for any scholarship. In Step Six of the FAFSA, students must indicate Golden Gate University's Title IV code 001205 in order for the FAFSA information to be received at GGU. FAFSAs should be on file at GGU at the beginning of the trimester. International students are excluded from the FAFSA requirement.

Undergraduates:

• Maintain at least half-time attendance at all times to remain eligible.
• Earn at least 6 units at the end of their last enrolled term to remain eligible
• If enrolled in three quarter-time attendance, students must earn at least 6 units at the end of their last enrolled term to remain eligible
• Starting with three quarter-time attendance but dropping to half-time attendance, students will have their eligibility prorated during their next enrolled term
• Starting with full-time attendance but dropping to three quarter-time or half-time attendance, students will have their eligibility prorated during their next enrolled term
• Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 to remain eligible.
• The same principles apply if a student fails a class or two.

Graduates:

• Maintain at least half-time attendance at all times to remain eligible
• Earn at least 4 units at the end of their last enrolled term to remain eligible
• Starting with full-time attendance but dropping to half-time attendance at the the end of their last enrolled term, students will have their eligibility prorated during their next enrolled term.
• Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 to remain eligible
• The same principles apply if a student fails a class or two.

All Students

1. Students in the last term of enrollment will have the scholarship prorated in the event that half enrollment status is not necessary to meet graduation requirements
   
2. Scholarships are not awarded for any repeated classes
   
3. Students who interrupt enrollment or who fail to earn the required minimum units will forfeit the scholarship for the next term.
   
4. Generally, a student will be awarded one scholarship. Students who demonstrate exceptional need which is not met by the financial aid package and have already received one scholarship may be awarded an additional scholarship. The additional scholarship will be awarded for one year and may be renewed each award year.
   
5. Students receiving other grants, scholarships or other financial assistance intended for tuition costs (i.e. Cal Grants, other grants, tuition remission) will have their scholarships prorated so that their total scholarship and/or tuition remission amount does not exceed the total tuition cost. GGU employees and family members eligible for GGU tuition will not be considered for scholarships.
6. Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) must be maintained at all times to remain eligible.
   
7. Scholarships may not exceed the total cost of tuition in a reporting term.
   
8. All GGU scholarships are applied towards tuition costs. No award shall exceed amount of tuition.
   
9. GGU scholarship awards may be credited to student's account month end September, January and/or June
   
10. Awards for scholarships may be duration of program, yearly and/or one time only.
    
11. Amount of awards are dependent on yearly contributions, budgets and other funding issues.
    
12. This scholarship policy was instituted at the beginning of Fall 2006.