Freshman Scholarships
The following award amounts are for the 2009-2010 academic year
The President’s Scholarship and Paragon Scholarship recognize freshmen students who have demonstrated academic excellence and leadership potential.
The Paragon Scholarship
Eligibility
• 3.75 high school GPA
• 1200 SAT (combined math and critical reading, excluding writing portion) or 27 ACT
• Strong Christian commitment
• History of leadership in church, school or community
Requirements
• Submit a letter of consideration by February 15
• Live on campus for a minimum of two years
• Maintain a 3.0 GPA
• Participate in President’s Leadership course
Award
• Full tuition
• Only two scholarships are awarded each year
The President’s Scholarship
Eligibility
• 3.6 high school GPA
• 1150 SAT (combined math and critical reading, excluding writing portion) or 25 ACT
• Early application is helpful, as there is limited space
Requirements
• Live on campus for a minimum of two years
• Maintain a 3.0 GPA
• Participate in President’s Leadership course
Award
• $10,000
Dean’s Scholarship and Faculty Scholarship
The Dean’s Scholarship and the Faculty Scholarship recognize students who have demonstrated high academic achievement and distinguished themselves through outstanding effort.
The Dean’s Scholarship
Eligibility
• See Freshmen Academic Scholarship Chart
Requirements
• Maintain a 3.0 GPA
Award
• $7,500
The Faculty Scholarship
Eligibility
• See Freshmen Academic Scholarship Chart
Requirements
• Maintain a 2.7 GPA
Award
• $5,000
Founder’s Grant
The Founder’s Grant represents Fresno Pacific University’s commitment to assisting qualified students in achieving their academic goals.
The Founder’s Grant Eligibility
• See Freshmen Academic Scholarship Chart
Requirements
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress
Award
• $2,500
Incoming freshmen with a 3.6 GPA and an 1150 SAT score (or 25 ACT) qualify for the FPU President’s scholarship, worth $10,000 for the 2009-2010 academic year. We expect to award 50 new President’s Scholars for 2009-2010.
