It’s raining scholarships!

Nobody brings together more resources to help you afford a quality Christian education, including both merit and need-based scholarships.

“There are literally millions of dollars from foundations and corporate scholarships that go unclaimed.”

Lila Cervantes, director of the ScholarshipUniverse program at Union
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Board of Trustees Scholarship: Free tuition!

This scholarship is available to any incoming first-year who has at least a 3.9 GPA and 33 ACT (1500 SAT) score.

Academic achievement scholarships: Up to $10,000 per year

Transfer student are now eligible for these scholarships too!

Achievement scholarships (click here to check them out)

Nursing transfer scholarships (Transfer nurses get the higher achievement scholarships listed above starting Spring 2024)

Personalized scholarships: Up to $1,500 per year

You'll receive scholarships for your high school leadership roles, if your parents or grandparents attended Union and more!

High school leadership (click to read more)

Union Adventist University involvement

Other cool scholarships

Union involvement scholarships: Up to $1,000 per year

You can receive scholarships by becoming an ambassador for Union Adventist University on one of our music groups or athletic teams.

NEW! Mid-America Union Church Employment Scholarship: Up to $40,000 over four years

If you want to work for the Seventh-day Adventist Church as a pastor, teacher, accountant or ID professional, you can apply for this scholarship worth up $40,000 over four years. Learn more.

Work scholarship: Up to $4,000 per year

Union offers yearly scholarships for a variety of work experiences.

Summer camp

Literature evangelism

International volunteer

Financial need scholarship: Up to $3,000 per school year

Undergraduate students may receive additional scholarship based on estimated family contribution (EFC) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Be sure to fill out the FAFSA at studentaid.gov each year to renew your scholarship and maximize your financial aid.

Bridge to Union Scholarship

This great scholarship will cover all tuition costs not covered by the federal and state financial aid package if you are eligible to receive the Pell Grant. Learn more!

[NEW] SAVE Scholarship: Up to $4,000 per school year

Put earnings from a campus job on your school bill and earn another 50% in scholarship. This is a pilot program with a limited number of participants, so learn more and apply now!

On-campus student employment: Up to $6,000 per school year

Get a job on campus and earn $10.50 per hour to help pay for your education. We also offer summer jobs on campus that include substantial bonus opportunities. The pay rate goes up to $12 per hour in January!

Referral scholarship: $500 per referral for you and your friend

Refer a student to Union Adventist University who is already attending another college (transfer student) and both you and your friend will receive a $500 scholarship. Click here to refer a student (must be a current student to access).

Baccalaureate Bonus: 50% off tuition!

Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college? You can earn another undergraduate degree at Union for 50% off tuition. For students who enroll for the first time in Spring 2024, this includes nursing, occupational therapy assistant and international relief. Learn more

Find more scholarships with ScholarshipUniverse

Use ScholarshipUniverse to find scholarships from thousands of organization giving away millions of dollars each year. Our system will match you to the scholarships that fit your profile and walk you through the application process. Learn more.

Federal student grants and loans: Up to $7,500 per year

These include grants and loans from the government.  And you don't have to start paying back the loans until you're done with school. Learn more about grants and loans here.

"When I look at how much I spent to attend Union, I feel guilty. I know the friendships I've made, the lessons I've learned—my experiences here are worth a lot more than the tuition I've paid. I think I got a great deal."

Joe Hofmann, 2016 graduate
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