Application Deadline: Varies
Hurray! It is with great pleasure that we announce the 2023 scholarship grant from the University of the West in the United States, which is open to high achievers from all over the world. All students, domestic and foreign, are eligible to apply for this scholarship.
At the University of the West, numerous scholarships ranging from a few thousand dollars to the full cost of tuition are available to students. Scholarships are given to deserving students based on their grades, leadership skills, community service, and other factors. Scholarships do not have to be paid back as loans do.
The University of the West is committed to ensuring that all funding options, including institutional, regional, state, and national scholarships, are available to you.
Types of University of the West Annual Scholarship
Institutional scholarships at University of the West
LOTUS SCHOLARSHIP
Undergraduate candidates will receive a renewable annual scholarship of $6,000, while graduate recipients will receive a renewable annual scholarship of $7,000. Students must be accepted into and enrolled in a degree-granting program at UWest to be considered for this position.
METTA SCHOLARSHIP
For hardworking incoming U.S. undergraduates with a minimum 3.0 GPA, the University of the West offers a renewable annual scholarship of $6,000. Students who have completed at least 30 units at a community college or four-year college that is regionally or nationally accredited will be given preference.
DREAM SCHOLARSHIP
A need-based scholarship of $10,000 per year for select first-time undocumented students coming from disadvantaged backgrounds. Students must have a high school GPA of 2.8 or above and demonstrate exceptional financial need.
PRESIDENT’S SCHOLARSHIP
An annual award for degree-seeking students with a minimum 3.5/3.75 GPA (undergraduate/graduate) who also demonstrate outstanding leadership characteristics. President’s scholarship recipients will have the full cost of tuition waived for up to 15 undergraduate or 12 graduate units per semester.
DEAN’S SCHOLARSHIP
The Dean’s Scholarship is an annual award for students with a minimum 3.2/3.5 GPA (undergraduate/graduate) who demonstrate exceptional leadership ability. Recipients will have the tuition of up to 7.5 undergraduate or 6 graduate units waived each semester.
University of the West Scholarship
Up to $1,000 per semester to full-time, degree-seeking students who show academic merit, leadership, integrity, service, and exceptional value to the University.
PRIVATE SCHOLARSHIPS
AJ WANG FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND
This private scholarship is solely for eligible graduating high school seniors applying for UWest with a minimum high school GPA of 2.5. The scholarship awards $2,000 a year for up to four years to students who maintain full-time enrollment status and a minimum GPA of 3.0.
AJ WANG FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PDF
INTERNATIONAL BUDDHIST EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
IBEF
IBEF Scholarship awards $3,500 – $4,500 per semester to students with a minimum GPA of 3.5 who are enrolled in Religious Studies and/or Buddhist Chaplaincy programs.
IBEF Monastic Fellowship awards $2,000 – $3,000 per semester to Buddhist monastic students with a minimum GPA of 3.0 who are enrolled in Religious Studies and/or Buddhist Chaplaincy programs.
OUTSTANDING INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP (OISS)
A private scholarship of $5,000/year awarded to select international students for their outstanding academic achievement and service to the UWest campus and the Fo Guang Shan community.
OUTSTANDING INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP PDF
GOLDEN BENEFACTOR AWARDS
These scholarships are awarded by individual donors to stand-out undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate financial need, and require a separate application in order for a student to be considered.
GOLDEN BENEFACTOR AWARDS POLICIES (PDF)
LIST OF GOLDEN BENEFACTOR AWARDS
IBEF RESEARCH GRANT
IBEF awards $5,000 – $6,000 per semester to eligible PhD students in Religious Studies program and monastic doctoral students in Buddhist Ministry program.
OUTSTANDING INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP (OISS)
A private scholarship of $5,000/year awarded to select international students for their outstanding academic achievement and service to the UWest campus and the Fo Guang Shan community.