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At Grand Canyon University, we offer generous scholarship opportunities to help make funding a private, Christian education affordable. GCU offers a variety of scholarship and grant offerings to choose from for those wishing to pursue their education as a traditional, undergraduate campus student. Register today to lock in your campus scholarship offer and see how affordable earning your degree at GCU can be.
Initial Teacher Licensure Scholarship
On select bachelor's and master's degrees in education!◊,◊◊Learn more.
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I chose to earn my degree from GCU because of the scholarships they offer — that and I didn’t have to pay out-of-state tuition. Once I got on campus, I knew I had made the right decision.
Taylor Rosby,Former College of Science, Engineering and Technology
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Traditional, Undergraduate On-Campus Student Scholarships
Campus scholarships are available for traditional, undergraduate students who take courses on our main campus. To learn more about your eligibility for these scholarships,speak with your university counselor.
GCU also posts outside scholarship opportunitiesto help you supplement your education.These scholarshipsmay be combined with GCU scholarships to cover tuition and other expenses.
GCU’s Registration Commitment
GCU’s Registration Commitment is your chance to secure a scholarship offer and admission decision for a future semester. By sharing your intent, GCU’s admissions team can appropriately plan for your arrival.
Benefits include:
- Locking in GCU’s scholarship offer, aligning with the date of the signed Registration Commitment
- Course advisement to maximize transferability of credits
- Invitations to exclusive GCU events so you can experience our community before you officially join the Herd
This option is available to a variety of incoming students, including those taking a gap year, those currently enrolled at another school or those planning to attend another school prior to attending GCU.
Please contact your university counselor today to learn more about your next steps. We look forward to partnering with you on your journey to become a future Lope!
Online Scholarships
A variety of online scholarships are available for students earning their degree through GCU’s online or evening courses. Additionally, GCU has developed relationships with hundreds of employers and organizations across the nation, providing scholarships to eligible participants interested in pursuing a degree, certificate or taking a single course.Request more informationand find out if you are eligible for an online scholarship.
National Center for Teacher Preparation’s Initial Teacher Licensure Scholarships
Continue your path to teacher certification! By committing to take your bachelor’s program through our online offerings, GCU will offer you 32% off tuition for your program.◊ Take your master’s program through our online offering, and GCU will offer you 25% off tuition for your program.◊◊ Request more information about these opportunities.
New Undergraduate Student Summer Scholarship
GCU is offering a $725 scholarship toward tuition for qualified new bachelor’s program students who enroll in July.†Request more information about this opportunity.
New Graduate Student Summer Scholarship
GCU is offering a $325 scholarship toward tuition for qualified new master’s degree students who enroll in July.‡Request more information about this opportunity.
New Doctoral Student Summer Scholarship
GCU is offering a $325 scholarship toward tuition for qualified new doctoral degree students who enroll in July.¥ Request more information about this opportunity.
Education Master’s Degree Scholarship
If you are a new student and looking to earn your education or secondary education master’s degree, you may be eligible to receive a minimum of $3,340 off (up to $5,950 off) tuition.¬ Request more information about this opportunity.
Alumni Doctoral Degree Scholarship
GCU alumni enrolling in a doctoral program for the first time may be eligible for a $2,000 scholarship.§Request more informationabout this opportunity.
Discounted ABSN Prereqs
$95 Per Credit Hour
ABSN prerequisite courses are available now for a discounted rate of $95 per credit hour at GCU.4Learn how to earn your ABSN degree more affordably.
Arizona ABSN Scholarships
Students pursuing an accelerated BSN program in Arizona can apply for scholarships based on financial need.1 To be eligible for the scholarship, you must meet the following criteria:
- Commit to work as a nurse in Arizona for a minimum of four years post-graduation.
- Meet all admissions requirements.
The scholarship is only awarded to those who meet the criteria after all federal and gift aid has been applied. There are limited spots available. Request more information today to learn more.
ABSN Scholarships Outside of Arizona
Up to $8,000 nursing scholarships available for those who qualify.2,3
Enroll in our accelerated BSN pre-nursing program at our Salt Lake City (Sandy, UT),2 St. Louis or Boise (Meridian, ID) learning sites,3 and receive a $2,000 scholarship toward your tuition, if you qualify. Fill out the form on this page to learn more about this scholarship opportunity.
Scholarship Disclosures
Discover your scholarship eligibility as you plan for the future. Find answers to your scholarship questions and hear more about the details behind different scholarship opportunities.
1MOU 8564-2, 8563-2, 8562-2, 8561-2 and 8560-2: The ABSN Arizona Nursing Service Scholarship Award is a need-based scholarship for students who meet the academic requirements for the ABSN clinical program. Eligible applicants will receive a scholarship up to the cost of tuition and fees for the ABSN clinical program, once all other federal and gift aid is awarded. The scholarship requires the recipient to serve as a nurse in Arizona for at least four years after graduation. Failure to fulfill this service commitment will result in the need to repay the scholarship to GCU. This scholarship is contingent on starting the secondary portion of the program in Fall 2024 at specific Arizona learning site locations. GCU's scholarship committee will review all applications and select the recipients. Successful candidates will be notified of the scholarship award, which cannot be combined with any other offers.
2MOU ABSN SLC 2000, MOU ABSN SLC 2001 and MOU ABSN SLC 2002: This scholarship applies to tuition and fees only and is valued at $2,000 per semester for the Spring 2024, Fall 2024, and Spring 2025 semesters. The accelerated BSN Pre-Nursing Salt Lake City (Sandy, UT) Scholarship is only valid for those applicants who meet all admissibility requirements including secondary acceptance into the clinical portion of your program. You must be enrolled full-time as a Ground Traditional student into the ABSN program and a clinical participant at the Salt Lake City (Sandy, UT) location. Scholarship is renewable each semester, not to exceed $8,000 in total. This scholarship cannot be used in conjunction with any other GCU scholarships.
3 MOU ABSN St. Louis Scholarship and MOU ABSN Boise Scholarship: This scholarship applies to tuition and fees only and is valued at $2,000 per semester for the Fall 2024 semester. The accelerated BSN Pre-Nursing St. Louis and Boise Scholarships are only valid for those applicants who meet all admissibility requirements including secondary acceptance into the clinical portion of your program. You must be enrolled full-time as a ground traditional student into the ABSN program and a clinical participant at the St. Louis or Boise location. Scholarship is renewable each semester, not to exceed $8,000 in total. This scholarship cannot be used in conjunction with any other GCU scholarships.
4 MOU 8669: This scholarship is only valid for applicants who are seeking coursework through GCU in preparation for the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program, have a minimum of 30 credits that are transferrable and who begin their first pre-nursing course in September or October 2023. If you enroll in pre-nursing courses Grand Canyon University will offer you reduced tuition rate of $225 per credit hour and $95 a credit hour for the following courses; Human Anatomy and Physiology I, Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab, Human Anatomy and Physiology II, Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab, Microbiology, Microbiology Lab, Applied Nutrition, Applied Pathophysiology, Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry, Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry Lab, Probability and Statistics and Lifespan Development. This scholarship cannot be used in conjunction with any other GCU scholarships/awards. This scholarship will be applied toward your tuition only and does not include fees (i.e., Canyon Connect, Technology, etc). This scholarship is applicable to the ABSN program only. Applicants who chose another program of study are responsible for paying back any ABSN pre-nursing scholarship funds granted.
◊MOU 9238: This scholarship is only valid for applicants who are currently working for an accredited school or district, who are seeking initial teacher licensure and who are not already a licensed teacher, and who are applying for one of the following bachelor’s programs: Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education, Elementary Education (any emphasis), Elementary Education and Special Education, Educational Studies, Secondary Education (any emphasis). This scholarship cannot be used in conjunction with any other GCU scholarships. This scholarship will be applied toward your tuition only, and you will not receive funds in excess of your charges.
◊◊MOU 9237:This scholarship is only valid for applicants who are currently working for an accredited school or district, seeking initial teacher licensure, not already a licensed teacher and applying for one of the following Master of Education programs: Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education, Elementary Education, Elementary Education and Special Education, Secondary Education (any emphasis), Special Education (any emphasis). This scholarship cannot be used in conjunction with any other GCU scholarships. This scholarship will be applied toward your tuition only, and you will not receive funds in excess of your charges.
†MOU 9485:The New Undergraduate Student Summer Scholarship is only valid for those applicants who submit a complete application, meet all requirements for acceptance and start their program in July 2024. If you enroll in an online or evening bachelor’s program (excluding the RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program and accelerated BSN), we will award you an $725 scholarship toward your tuition, which will be applied over your first academic year, as defined in the University Policy Handbook. This scholarship cannot be used in conjunction with any other GCU scholarship/awards, except the Persistence Credit, the Lifelong Learning Scholarship or the Military Veteran Tuition Scholarship. This scholarship will be applied toward your tuition only, and you will not receive funds in excess of your charges.
‡MOU 9486:The New Graduate Student Summer Scholarship is only valid for those applicants who submit a complete application, meet all requirements for acceptance and start their program in July 2024. If you enroll in an online or evening graduate program (excluding the FNP and ACNP programs), we will award you an $325 scholarship toward your tuition, which will be applied over your first academic year, as defined in the University Policy Handbook. This scholarship cannot be used in conjunction with any other GCU scholarship/awards, except the Military Veteran Tuition Scholarship. This scholarship will be applied toward your tuition only, and you will not receive funds in excess of your charges.
¥MOU 9487:The New Doctoral Student Summer Scholarship is only valid for those applicants who submit a complete application, meet all requirements for acceptance and start their program in July 2024. If you enroll in a Doctoral program, we will award you a $325 scholarship toward your tuition, which will be applied over your first academic year, as defined in the University Policy Handbook. This scholarship cannot be used in conjunction with any other GCU scholarship/awards. This scholarship will be applied toward your tuition only, and you will not receive funds in excess of your charges.
¬ MOU 9120 & 9121: This scholarship is only valid for those applicants who are participating in a GCU College of Education or Secondary Education Emphasis master’s degree program, offered online, and who submit a completed application to start their program on or before December 31, 2024. If you enroll in a master’s degree program through any of the College of Education or Secondary Education Emphasis degree programs offered online, Grand Canyon University will offer you 18% off the tuition per course for your program. This scholarship will be applied at the same time the tuition charges occur. This scholarship cannot be used in conjunction with any other GCU scholarships/awards. This scholarship will be applied toward your tuition only and does not include fees (i.e., Canyon Connect, Technology, etc).
§MOU-Alumni 2000 Doctoral-July2024: The Alumni Scholarship for Doctoral Programs is only valid for those applicants who submit a complete application and begin a Doctoral program in July 2024. This scholarship cannot be used in conjunction with any other GCU scholarship or awards and only applies to online and evening programs. Please speak to a university counselor for complete details.
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