Andrews University Scholarship Opportunities: A Comprehensive Guide
Andrews University offers a variety of scholarship opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds and academic interests. These scholarships aim to support students in achieving their educational goals, making higher education more accessible and affordable. A common misconception about scholarships is that they are only available for the smartest students with the highest GPAs. Now while it is true that many scholarships are merit-based, there are just as many that aren't. Many scholarships are offered based on need, residency, ethnic background, major, and more. In fact, there are scholarships out there for just about every kind of student. This article provides a detailed overview of the various scholarships available at Andrews University, covering eligibility criteria, award amounts, and application processes.
Andrews Partnership Scholarship (APS)
The Andrews Partnership Scholarship (APS) is a significant financial aid opportunity available to a wide range of students. The APS is available to US residents, undocumented and international students admitted to undergraduate programs on the Berrien campus; students admitted to online and affiliate campus undergraduate programs are not eligible. The Undergraduate Admissions Office will determine the scholarship amounts for incoming freshmen and transfer students.
Eligibility and Award Amounts
Freshmen that have successfully met the admission requirements of Andrews University will receive a scholarship of $6,000 - $12,000 per year, for four years. Freshmen are eligible for an additional annual $2,000 special APS for either (only one) of the following: 1. ACT composite of 30-33 or 2. SAT Critical Reading + Mathematics combination score of 1330 to 1480 (writing not included) or 3. a National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholar. Transfer students (domestic & Canadian students transferring 25 or more semester credits) to Andrews University who are full-time undergraduates and in their first degree program may be eligible for an Andrews Partnership Scholarship. Transfer students do not qualify for the additional APS for the ACT or SAT scores since their APS is based on their cumulative college GPA.
Additional Financial Support
In addition to the Andrews Partnership Scholarship, Andrews University makes Andrews Gift monies available to help satisfy the student's need as determined by the financial aid information. Endowments and other restricted scholarship funds from alumni and friends of the university provide specially named scholarships as part of the Andrews Partnership Scholarship. Selected students are offered, by their school, a named scholarship based on academic performance, declared major and career goals.
APS for High-Achieving Students
Andrews University rewards the scholars listed above with a special Andrews Partnership Scholarship that covers 100% tuition for four years for incoming freshmen with a cap of 144 credits and limited to a degree. Andrews University rewards APS/SAT scholars with a special Andrews Partnership Scholarship that covers 100% tuition for four years for incoming freshmen with a cap of 144 credits and limited to a degree. Andrews University rewards National Merit/National Achievement Finalists and National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholars a special Andrews Partnership Scholarship that covers 100% tuition for four years for incoming freshmen with a cap of 144 credits and limited to a degree. To confirm receipt of the scholarship, submit appropriate records to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. All gift aid received by the awardees, including a university scholarship or grant, cannot exceed the cost of full tuition for up to 16 credits per semester, book charges of up to $550 per semester, plus General and recognized course fees. When total gift aid is more than the costs mentioned above, the university scholarship or grant is reduced until gift aid equals the costs. All gift aid is added in the following order: external scholarships, merit aid, and then need-based aid. Should the external scholarships and merit-aid portions exceed the tuition, books and fees limit, boarding students may include the minimum costs of room and board in the calculation.
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Student Missionary/Taskforce Volunteer Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student who has served as a Student Missionary or Taskforce Volunteer and enrolls full time at Andrews University the year following the year of service. The $1,500 scholarship is a one-year offer divided over two semesters. It is not transferable to any other school or any other student. Approval for this scholarship is given by the Director of the Student Missionary/Taskforce Volunteer Program in the Campus Ministries Office.
Summer Scholarship Opportunities
Andrews University provides several summer scholarship opportunities to support students engaged in various outreach and ministry programs.
Religion Department Scholarships
Summer scholarships for Andrews University Religion Department Barnabas Connection (Undergraduates only) and Church/Conference outreach programs are matched 100% based on the information given to Student Financial Services from each organization. The entire scholarship must be placed onto the student's account at Andrews University. All summer scholarships are offered to full-time undergraduates and graduates attending the Berrien Springs campus. The scholarship closing date for consideration is October 31 of the current academic year. If a student attends Adventist Colleges Abroad, Student Missionary or Task Force that fall their scholarship will be held until the following year and funds disbursed the next fall semester.
Church Internship Matching Program
If a student interns at a local church in the summer, they will receive $2,500 from the conference or local church which will be sent to Andrews, matched, and applied to tuition.
Magabooks and HHES Scholarships
Magabooks and HHES are matched 50% of the net earnings. The entire net earnings must be placed onto the student's account at Andrews University before the scholarship is given. We also have scholarship opportunities for summer camps and selling Christian literature.
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Gospel Research Scholarship
Andrews University Junior & Senior Year Theology and Religion majors are eligible to apply for a $5,000 competitive Gospel Research Scholarship awarded for senior year expenses. Sophomores may begin the application and research process the summer prior to their junior year. Please see Dr.
Performance Scholarships
Performance Scholarships are available for members of the Department of Music Choirs, Orchestra, and Wind Symphony. Performance Scholarships vary up to $1500 for members of the Department of Music Choirs, Orchestra, and Wind Symphony. To be eligible for a performance scholarship, students must complete an application process, audition and match the needs of the ensemble(s). Recipients do not have to be a music major to receive this scholarship. This scholarship is not part of the Andrews Partnership Scholarship.
Canadian Dollar Rebate
In an effort to help bridge the US-Canadian exchange rate gap, it has been decided that if the exchange rate (based on the Bank of Canada, published rates) for the Canadian dollar drops below .90 USD, Andrews University will offer a rebate based on the US equivalent of payments made, not to exceed the amount owed per semester. Introduced in 2020, offers a full-tuition scholarship each year. Deadline is June 30. The APS is available to undergraduates including Canadian and international students.
Community & International Development Scholarships
Community & International Development students receive a 50% discounted tuition on required MSCID courses by maintaining a 3.00 GPA and enrolling as a full-time student each semester. Below are additional scholarships students may be eligible for, which can be combined with the 50% tuition discount.
- American Women for International Understanding (AWIU): A non-profit, non-governmental organization. Members seek to acquire knowledge through study, travel and symposia that are designed to develop international understanding, especially among women.
- Fulbright Scholarship: Offered to International students who are applying for a Masters or Doctoral degree and intend to conduct research while in school.
- Science.org: List of funding options and insights on how to get funding. Some are available to international students but not all.
- West African Research Center Travel Grant: Located in Dakar, Senegal. Offers travel bursaries to scholars and graduate students of West African nationality.
- World Bank Scholarship: Offers scholarships to young researchers and students who seek to improve the lives of the people around them.
- Ford Foundation: A resource for innovative people and institutions worldwide. Its priorities are to strengthen democratic values, reduce poverty and injustice, promote international cooperation and advance human achievement.
Graduate Scholarships
Andrews University offers several scholarship opportunities for graduate students to support their advanced studies.
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General Graduate Scholarship
We recognize that the decision to pursue graduate-level studies indicates an important commitment of time and resources. The Graduate Scholarship does not apply for staff members that are using the free class benefit from Andrews University. The scholarship is awarded if the student meets the minimum admission scores for the GRE or the GMAT, achieves the higher scores listed below and has an admission GPA equal to or greater than 3.0. Graduate students who meet the appropriate GRE/GMAT scores and cumulative GPA are eligible for the Graduate Scholarship. Students are required to take the GRE/GMAT and submit official transcripts prior to admission. A new graduate student may take the GRE/GMAT test multiple times during their first semester for the purpose of increasing their scholarship for the second and following semesters. In that case, the highest score will count toward the GRE/GMAT scholarship. In order to retain the Graduate Scholarship, students are required to maintain the minimum GPA for their program.
Women's Scholarship Committee (WSC) Scholarship
This scholarship is for women working on a graduate degree in any of the University schools. Applications will be considered for several different named scholarships (which have their own criteria, e.g., must be: a Seminary student, a School of Education student in educational or counseling psychology, or a student working on a music degree, etc.), as well as the more general WSC Advisory Scholarship and Honored Women Scholarship. To give applicants the best chance to receive an award, the committee will determine which scholarship best fits the applicant. Two letters of recommendation from professors and/or individuals who are not relatives are required.
Archie A. Woman's Scholarship
Archie A. For returned missionary women ONLY. The objective of this scholarship is to enable deserving missionary women to update with graduate education after returning from cross-cultural service, when their personal funds for education may be low.
Additional Resources
There are many employment opportunities for students on- and off-campus.
To confirm receipt of the scholarship, submit appropriate records (award letter, certificate and/or official test scores) to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. More information available in the Andrews University Bulletin.
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