Scholarships and Grants

Awarded to a select number of students who demonstrate an aptitude for excellence, a grand vision for the future, and a keen sense of social responsibility to leave the world a better place when they are gone.

Additional Essay Prompt: Express a vision for using your degree for social betterment.

Students who meet the criteria below and would like their applications to be considered for the Dr. David McKinney Memorial Scholarship should address the above prompt in their essays.

Scholarship Criteria:

• Awarded 3 times per year (prior to each semester)
• Eligibility limited to new students to Westcliff University
• Minimum 3.5 GPA from a qualifying degree (or credits completed)
• Award amount up to $10,000 distributed over one year with continuous enrollment
• Multiple awards may be given
• Maintaining eligibility requires an annual renewal application and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5

Established to support new domestic students currently employed with one of Westcliff University’s U.S. partner organizations.

Scholarship amounts vary depending on partnership.

Refer your organization as a potential Westcliff corporate partner

Established to support new domestic students employed in U.S. civil services. 

Scholarship Criteria:

• Award amount: 20% tuition discount
• Application fee waiver
• Eligible populations include educators, school district employees, federal employees (City, County and State) and first responders in the United States.
• Scholarship cannot be combined with another industry scholarship
• Total aid cannot exceed the total cost of tuition.
• No separate scholarship application is required: This scholarship will be awarded automatically to eligible students. Proof of employment will be required during the enrollment process.

Established to support new domestic students currently employed with a non-profit organization in the United States.

Scholarship Criteria:

• Award amount: 20% tuition discount
• Scholarship is available to employees of Westcliff partner organizations

To learn more and determine eligibility, contact scholarships@westcliff.edu.

Established to support new domestic students employed in U.S. law enforcement agencies.

Scholarship Criteria:

• Award amount: 20% tuition discount
• Application fee waiver
• Awarded on a continuous basis
• Eligible population: Current or retired U.S. law enforcement personnel (municipal, county, tribal, or regional level). 
• Scholarship cannot be combined with another industry scholarship
• Total aid cannot exceed the total cost of tuition.
• No separate scholarship application is required: This scholarship will be awarded automatically to eligible students. Proof of employment will be required during the enrollment process.

Established to support U.S. military dependents and reservists. Available to new domestic students.

Scholarship Criteria:

• Award amount: 20% tuition discount
• Application fee waiver
• Eligible populations: 
  • Military Dependants: Spouses and children (up to age 26) of U.S. military personnel and veterans. 
  • Reservists. Total aid cannot exceed the total cost of tuition.

• Scholarship cannot be combined with another industry scholarship
• Total aid cannot exceed the total cost of tuition. 
• No separate scholarship application is required: This scholarship will be awarded automatically to eligible students. Proof of employment or military dependent status will be required during the enrollment process.

Established to support U.S. students pursuing the Full Stack Coding Bootcamp Certificate at Westcliff University.

Scholarship Criteria:

• $1,500 introductory scholarship available to all U.S. students
• An additional $1,500 scholarship is available to members of Women in Tech 
• No separate scholarship application is required: This scholarship will be awarded automatically to eligible students.
• This scholarship is applicable to the standalone certificate.

Established to support domestic students pursuing the Cybersecurity Certificate at Westcliff University.

Scholarship Criteria:

• $1,500 introductory scholarship available to all U.S. students
• An additional $1,500 scholarship is available to members of Women in Tech 
• No separate scholarship application is required: This scholarship will be awarded automatically to eligible students.
• This scholarship is applicable to the standalone certificate.

Established for high-performing students who demonstrate a commitment to excellence in pursuit of a doctorate in business administration at Westcliff.

Scholarship Criteria:

• Awarded 3 times per year (prior to each semester)
• Eligibility open to new and continuing students
• Minimum 3.5 GPA from a qualifying degree (or credits completed)
• Award amount up to $5,000 distributed over one year with continuous enrollment
• Multiple awards may be given
• Maintaining eligibility for the year requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25

Established for high-performing students who demonstrate a commitment to excellence in pursuit of a master’s degree in business administration at Westcliff.

Scholarship Criteria:

• Awarded 3 times per year (prior to each semester)
• Eligibility open to new and continuing students
• Minimum 3.5 GPA from a qualifying degree (or credits completed)
• Award amount up to $5,000 distributed over one year with continuous enrollment
• Multiple awards may be given
• Maintaining eligibility for the year requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25

Established for high-performing students who demonstrate a commitment to excellence in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in business administration at Westcliff.

Scholarship Criteria:

• Awarded 3 times per year (prior to each semester)
• Eligibility open to new and continuing students
• Minimum 3.25 GPA from a qualifying degree (or credits completed)
• Award amount up to $5,000 distributed over one year with continuous enrollment
• Multiple awards may be given
• Maintaining eligibility for the year requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

Established for high-performing students who demonstrate a commitment to excellence in pursuit of a master’s degree in TESOL degree at Westcliff.

Scholarship Criteria:

• Awarded 3 times per year (prior to each semester)
• Eligibility open to new and continuing students
• Minimum 3.5 GPA from a qualifying degree OR from at least 2 consecutive semesters at Westcliff
• Minimum 3.5 GPA from a qualifying degree (or credits completed)
• Award amount up to $5,000 distributed over one year with continuous enrollment
• Maintaining eligibility for the year requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25

Established for high-performing students who demonstrate a commitment to excellence in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in education at Westcliff.

Scholarship Criteria:

• Awarded 3 times per year (prior to each semester)
• Eligibility open to new and continuing students
• Minimum 3.25 GPA from a qualifying degree (or credits completed)
• Award amount up to $5,000 distributed over one year with continuous enrollment
• Multiple awards may be given
• Maintaining eligibility for the year requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

Established for high-performing students who demonstrate a commitment to excellence in pursuit of a master’s degree in computer science at Westcliff.

Scholarship Criteria:

• Awarded 3 times per year (prior to each semester)
• Eligibility open to new and continuing students
• Minimum 3.5 GPA from a qualifying degree (or credits completed)
• Award amount up to $5,000 distributed over one year with continuous enrollment
• Multiple awards may be given
• Maintaining eligibility for the year requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25

Established for high-performing students who demonstrate a commitment to excellence in pursuit of a master’s degree in information technology at Westcliff.

Scholarship Criteria:

• Awarded 3 times per year (prior to each semester)
• Eligibility open to new and continuing students
• Minimum 3.5 GPA from a qualifying degree (or credits completed)
• Award amount up to $5,000 distributed over one year with continuous enrollment
• Multiple awards may be given
• Maintaining eligibility for the year requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25

Established for high-performing students who demonstrate a commitment to excellence in pursuit of a master’s degree in engineering management at Westcliff.

Scholarship Criteria:

• Awarded 3 times per year (prior to each semester)
• Eligibility open to new and continuing students
• Minimum 3.5 GPA from a qualifying degree (or credits completed)
• Award amount up to $5,000 distributed over one year with continuous enrollment
• Multiple awards may be given
• Maintaining eligibility for the year requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25

Established for high-performing students who demonstrate a commitment to excellence in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in information technology degree at Westcliff.

Scholarship Criteria:

• Awarded 3 times per year (prior to each semester)
• Eligibility open to new and continuing students
• Minimum 3.25 GPA from a qualifying degree (or credits completed)
• Award amount up to $5,000 distributed over one year with continuous enrollment
• Multiple awards may be given
• Maintaining eligibility for the year requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

Established for accomplished students from China who are pursuing a degree at Westcliff in order to create a more inclusive world in their field of study.

Scholarship Criteria:

• Awarded 3 times per year (prior to each semester)
• Eligibility open to new and continuing students
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 (undergraduate) or 3.25 (graduate) from a qualifying degree
• Award amount up to $2,500 distributed over one year with continuous enrollment
• Multiple awards may be given
• Maintaining eligibility for the year requires a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA

Established for accomplished students from nations recognized as part of Northeast Asia, excluding China, who are pursuing a degree at Westcliff in order to create a more inclusive world in their field of study.

Scholarship Criteria:

• Awarded 3 times per year (prior to each semester)
• Eligibility open to new and continuing students
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 (undergraduate) or 3.25 (graduate) from a qualifying degree
• Award amount up to $2,500 distributed over one year with continuous enrollment
• Multiple awards may be given
• Maintaining eligibility for the year requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

Established for accomplished students from nations recognized as part of Southeast Asia who are pursuing a degree at Westcliff in order to create a more inclusive world in their field of study.

Scholarship Criteria:

• Awarded 3 times per year (prior to each semester)
• Eligibility open to new and continuing students
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 (undergraduate) or 3.25 (graduate) from a qualifying degree
• Award amount up to $2,500 distributed over one year with continuous enrollment
• Multiple awards may be given
• Maintaining eligibility for the year requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

Established for accomplished students from India who are pursuing a degree at Westcliff in order to create a more inclusive world in their field of study.

Scholarship Criteria:

• Awarded 3 times per year (prior to each semester)
• Eligibility open to new and continuing students
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 (undergraduate) or 3.25 (graduate) from a qualifying degree
• Award amount up to $2,500 distributed over one year with continuous enrollment
• Multiple awards may be given
• Maintaining eligibility for the year requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

Established for accomplished students from nations recognized as part of Southern Asia, excluding India who are pursuing a degree at Westcliff in order to create a more inclusive world in their field of study.

Scholarship Criteria:

• Awarded 3 times per year (prior to each semester)
• Eligibility open to new and continuing students
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 (undergraduate) or 3.25 (graduate) from a qualifying degree
• Award amount up to $2,500 distributed over one year with continuous enrollment
• Multiple awards may be given
• Maintaining eligibility for the year requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

Established for accomplished students from Russia who are pursuing a degree at Westcliff in order to create a more inclusive world in their field of study.

Scholarship Criteria:

• Awarded 3 times per year (prior to each semester)
• Eligibility open to new and continuing students
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 (undergraduate) or 3.25 (graduate) from a qualifying degree
• Award amount up to $2,500 distributed over one year with continuous enrollment
• Multiple awards may be given
• Maintaining eligibility for the year requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

Established for accomplished students from nations recognized as part of the Middle East and North Africa who are pursuing a degree at Westcliff in order to create a more inclusive world in their field of study.

Scholarship Criteria:

• Awarded 3 times per year (prior to each semester)
• Eligibility open to new and continuing students
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 (undergraduate) or 3.25 (graduate) from a qualifying degree
• Award amount up to $2,500 distributed over one year with continuous enrollment
• Multiple awards may be given
• Maintaining eligibility for the year requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

Established for accomplished students from nations recognized as part of Sub-saharan Africa who are pursuing a degree at Westcliff in order to create a more inclusive world in their field of study.

Scholarship Criteria:

• Awarded 3 times per year (prior to each semester)
• Eligibility open to new and continuing students
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 (undergraduate) or 3.25 (graduate) from a qualifying degree
• Award amount up to $2,500 distributed over one year with continuous enrollment
• Multiple awards may be given
• Maintaining eligibility for the year requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

Established for accomplished students from European countries who are pursuing a degree at Westcliff in order to create a more inclusive world in their field of study.

Scholarship Criteria:

• Awarded 3 times per year (prior to each semester)
• Eligibility open to new and continuing students
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 (undergraduate) or 3.25 (graduate) from a qualifying degree
• Award amount up to $2,500 distributed over one year with continuous enrollment
• Multiple awards may be given
• Maintaining eligibility for the year requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

Established for accomplished students from South American countries who are pursuing a degree at Westcliff in order to create a more inclusive world in their field of study.

Scholarship Criteria:

• Awarded 3 times per year (prior to each semester)
• Eligibility open to new and continuing students
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 (undergraduate) or 3.25 (graduate) from a qualifying degree
• Award amount up to $2,500 distributed over one year with continuous enrollment
• Multiple awards may be given
• Maintaining eligibility for the year requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

Established for accomplished students from the continent of Australia who are pursuing a degree at Westcliff in order to create a more inclusive world in their field of study.

Scholarship Criteria:

• Awarded 3 times per year (prior to each semester)
• Eligibility open to new and continuing students
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 (undergraduate) or 3.25 (graduate) from a qualifying degree
• Award amount up to $2,500 distributed over one year with continuous enrollment
• Multiple awards may be given
• Maintaining eligibility for the year requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

Established for accomplished students from Mexico and nations recognized as part of Latin America who are pursuing a degree at Westcliff in order to create a more inclusive world in their field of study.

Scholarship Criteria:

• Awarded 3 times per year (prior to each semester)
• Eligibility open to new and continuing students
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 (undergraduate) or 3.25 (graduate) from a qualifying degree
• Award amount up to $2,500 distributed over one year with continuous enrollment
• Multiple awards may be given
• Maintaining eligibility for the year requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

Established for accomplished students from Canada who are pursuing a degree at Westcliff in order to create a more inclusive world in their field of study.

Scholarship Criteria:

• Awarded 3 times per year (prior to each semester)
• Eligibility open to new and continuing students
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 (undergraduate) or 3.25 (graduate) from a qualifying degree
• Award amount up to $2,500 distributed over one year with continuous enrollment
• Multiple awards may be given
• Maintaining eligibility for the year requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

Established for international students from Afghanistan who are interested in or are currently pursuing a degree at Westcliff in order to support their studies.

Scholarship Criteria:

• Awarded 3 times per year (prior to each semester)
• Eligibility open to new and continuing students
• Award amount up to $2,500 distributed over one year with continuous enrollment
• Multiple awards may be given

Established for international students from Sri Lanka who are interested in or are currently pursuing a degree at Westcliff in order to support their studies.

Scholarship Criteria:

• Awarded 3 times per year (prior to each semester)
• Eligibility open to new and continuing students
• Award amount up to $2,500 distributed over one year with continuous enrollment
• Multiple awards may be given

Established for international students from Ukraine who are interested in or are currently pursuing a degree at Westcliff in order to support their studies.

Scholarship Criteria:

• Awarded 3 times per year (prior to each semester)
• Eligibility open to new and continuing students
• Award amount up to $2,500 distributed over one year with continuous enrollment
• Multiple awards may be given

Established to support students in overcoming financial barriers to pursuing academic success at Westcliff.

Additional Essay Prompt: What is your financial situation, and how do you intend to overcome challenges related to your situation (in addition to receiving a scholarship) in order to be successful in the pursuit of your degree?

Scholarship Criteria:

• Awarded six times per year (prior to each session)
• Eligibility open to new and continuing students
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 (undergraduate) or 3.0 (graduate) from a qualifying degree
• Award amount up to $2,500 distributed over one year with continuous enrollment
• Multiple awards may be given
• Scholarship renewal requires good academic standing
• Students must apply 30 days prior to any session start

Established to support students in overcoming financial barriers to pursuing academic success at Westcliff University.

Currently including Laura’s House, OC Innovation High School, and Second Harvest. Visit our Social Responsibility webpage to learn more about Westcliff’s dedication and contribution to the local community.

Scholarship Criteria:

• Awarded three times per year 
• Eligibility open to new students 
• Graduates from qualifying high school or GED
• Award amounts will vary based on need and academic merit
• Award amount will not exceed total tuition after other sources of aid  
• Students are encouraged to apply for federal aid (FAFSA) to determine need
• Multiple awards may be given
• Scholarship renewal requires good academic standing
• Students must apply 30 days prior to starting a program and can apply early for early notification

**This scholarship is only for eligible applicants referred by one of our affiliated non-profit partners. 

Separate application form or email to contact to apply***

Please note: These scholarships are not governed by the Financial Aid Department at Westcliff University and are subject to change without notice.

College Choice

Fast Web

Big Future | College Board

Broke Scholar

Chegg

Unigo

Bold.org

Please note: These scholarships are not governed by the Financial Aid Department at Westcliff University and are subject to change without notice.

OAS – Rowe Fund
The Rowe Fund is an educational loan program of the Organization of American States (OAS) that helps citizens from Latin America and Caribbean OAS Member States finance their studies or research in accredited universities across the United States by awarding interest-free loans of up to US$15,000 dollars.

CONAPE Scholarship (Costa Rica)
A state institution specialized in loans for higher and technical education that provides accessible conditions to Costa Rican students who require financial support, inside and outside the country.

Juventud EsGTO
JuventudEsGto is a decentralized public body of the Executive Power of the State for the purpose of providing the basis for establishing the State System for the Development and Attention to the Youth of the State of Guanajuato, as well as the formulation, monitoring and evaluation of policy for the development and attention to the youth of the State of Guanajuato, Mexico.

Please note: These scholarships are not governed by the Financial Aid Department at Westcliff University and are subject to change without notice.

Global Student Fund
Global Student Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which supports international students with financial aid. The goal of our fund is to support students worldwide, to get financial support through donations, fundraisings and to give students an opportunity to realize their dreams, since the world can be a better place only with the help of knowledge the students will get.

We Make Scholars
WeMakeScholars is a platform that helps Indian students find scholarships and arrange affordable education loans from 12 top lenders in India, with more than 26,000 international scholarships available. Indian students can apply online and use this opportunity to fund their education.