Academic Awards
For incoming freshmen, all academic awards will be will be awarded for a maximum of four years.
| Name | Requirements | Award Amounts |
| Paragon Scholarship | FPU's top academic award. Students receiving the President's Scholarship are eligible to apply. Scholarships are awarded based on academic record, test scores, leadership and community involvement. Applications due by January 1. Participation in the Paragon program, enrollment in the Perspectives in Leadership class and residency is required if selected. | Full tuition |
| President's Scholarship | Enrollment in Perspectives in Leadership is required. Awarded based on academic record and test scores. | $16,000 |
| Dean's Scholarship | Awarded based on academic record. | $14,000 |
| Heritage Scholarship | Awarded based on academic record. | $13,000 |
| Faculty Scholarship | Awarded based on academic record. | $11,000 |
| Founder's Grant | Awarded based on academic record. | $7,000 |
For transfer students, academic award will be awarded for a maximum of four years. This may vary depending on individual students transfer totals. Awarded to transfer students who have attained 12 or more transferable, post high school units. GPA’s are based on transferable units and calculated by FPU.
| Name | Requirements | Award Amounts |
| Transfer Scholar Award | 3.5 cumulative GPA. Enrollment in Perspectives in Leadership is required. | $11,000 |
| Transfer Achievement Award | 3.0 cumulative GPA. | $8,500 |
| Transfer Academic Award | 2.4 cumulative GPA. | $6,000 |
| Transfer Partnership Grant | Below 2.4 GPA. | $5,000 |
Talent-Based Awards
| Name | Requirements | Award Amounts |
| Music Scholarship | Awarded based on audition. 2.0 GPA required. Continued participation in music at Fresno Pacific University is required. | Amounts vary |
| Theater Scholarship | Awarded based on audition. 2.0 GPA required. Continued participation in theater at Fresno Pacific University is required. | Amounts vary |
| Art Scholarship | Awarded based on portfolio. 2.0 GPA required. Continued participation in art at Fresno Pacific University is required. | Amounts vary |
| Athletic Scholarship | Awarded based on tryout with team. 2.0 GPA and continued participation in intercollegiate athletics required. | Amounts vary |
Other Awards
These institutional awards will be will be awarded for a maximum of four years, depending on individual student's eligibility.
| Name | Requirements | Award Amounts |
| Church Match Scholarship | FPU will match 2:1 the amount provided by your church up to $500/semester for churches belonging to the Pacific District of Mennonite Brethren Churches. FPU will match 1:1 up to $250/semester for all other churches. Church Match Scholarship policy. | Amounts vary |
| Fresno Pacific Grant | Awarded to students who choose to commute. Commuters can enjoy all the on campus amenities plus they have a dedicated house they can use to study, relax, eat and socialize. Award is based on financial need. | Amounts Vary |
| Mennonite Brethren Award | Awarded yearly to students attending and in good standing at a Mennonite Brethren Church. Proof of attendance may be required. | $2,500 |
| Out of State Student Scholarship | Awarded yearly to Non-Athlete/Non-Cal Grant receiving students from Colorado, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington. | $4,000 |
| Private Donor Scholarships | Awards made available by private donors to FPU. Deadline to apply is January 31. After January 31, applications are accepted on an as-available basis. Scholarships.fresno.edu | Amounts vary |
| Program Specific Scholarships | You may qualify for individual program scholarships based on availability and program of interest. | Amounts vary |
| Residential Success Grant | Awarded to students who decide to live on campus. Enjoy all of FPU's amenities like the fitness center and cafeteria while building relationships in our supportive community. Award is based on financial need. | Amounts vary |
| The Samaritan Scholarship | AB540/undocumented students are eligible to apply. Application deadline is March 1. Fpu.edu/samaritan | Amounts vary |
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