WCU Scholarships and Grants
in California

The scholarship is offered to select BSN, LVN-BSN, LPN-BSN, or BSDH students based on academic and need-based qualifications as they enter their 3rd or 4th academic year at West Coast University. Applications are available in the campus Financial Aid Office and must be approved by the Financial Aid Director. To apply, the students must have a minimum 3.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average at West Coast University and have exhausted all other options for gap financing, as confirmed by the campus Financial Aid Director. This scholarship is only available to on-ground students.

Scholarship funds will be applied to tuition and fees at West Coast University each semester for a maximum of four semesters. Offer amounts vary but will not exceed $5,000 per semester for California students. Funds are limited. Not all who apply will receive a scholarship.

Norma Ford Memorial Scholarships will be renewed for subsequent years for students who have earned a minimum CGPA of 3.0 at WCU through the end of the previous academic year.

In 2011, West Coast University honored alumnus Greg Jarvis with the presentation of its first-ever “Distinguished Alumnus Award”. Following the presentation of this prestigious award, WCU announced the “Greg Jarvis Scholarship”, to be given to students who had outstanding achievements in simulation education. Mr. Jarvis was a Detroit, Michigan native who served in the Air Force, and was awarded a Masters Degree in Management Science from West Coast University.  In early 1986, Mr. Jarvis was chosen by NASA to join the crew of the Challenger space shuttle.  The nation watched in horror as the spacecraft exploded shortly after launch, killing all members aboard. Subsequently, Mr. Jarvis was posthumously awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor.

This scholarship appropriately honors Greg Jarvis’ memory, for his professional life, his contributions to technological advancements, and the use of simulation technology in preparation for manned space flight.

The WCU Greg Jarvis Simulation Scholarship offers $1,000 to one student recipient per term (5 total), per campus, and is applied against tuition charges for the following term. The scholarship is applied toward tuition and fees only.  Applicants must complete and submit the application with all required documents prior to the end of NURS 481L in week 9 of the term.  For more information concerning eligibility requirements and required documentation, please see the Financial Aid department.

In 2011, West Coast University honored alumnus Greg Jarvis with the presentation of its first-ever “Distinguished Alumnus Award”. Following the presentation of this prestigious award, WCU announced the “Greg Jarvis Scholarship”, to be given to students who had outstanding achievements in simulation education. Mr. Jarvis was a Detroit, Michigan native who served in the Air Force, and was awarded a Masters Degree in Management Science from West Coast University.  In early 1986, Mr. Jarvis was chosen by NASA to join the crew of the Challenger space shuttle.  The nation watched in horror as the spacecraft exploded shortly after launch, killing all members aboard. Subsequently, Mr. Jarvis was posthumously awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor.

This scholarship appropriately honors Greg Jarvis’ memory, for his professional life, his contributions to technological advancements, and the use of simulation technology in preparation for manned space flight.

The WCU Greg Jarvis Simulation Scholarship offers $1,000 to one student recipient per term (5 total), per campus, and is applied against tuition charges for the following term. The scholarship is applied toward tuition and fees only.  Applicants must complete and submit the application with all required documents prior to the end of NURS 481L in week 9 of the term.  For more information concerning eligibility requirements and required documentation, please see the Financial Aid department.

WCU offers a scholarship to graduates from eligible American Career College programs that enrolls in advanced degrees in their field of study at WCU. The deadline to apply and provide all documents no later than the start of the academic year.

The award amounts for the WCU Pathway scholarship vary by program and campus the student attends. In addition, there is no cash value to this scholarship, if a student withdraws from the program prior to completion of eight semesters, future disbursements will be forfeited. Finally, this scholarship may not be combined with any other WCU grants or scholarships.

The student must submit an application to apply and meet the following eligibility requirements:

1. Graduated from an eligible program with a minimum CGPA of 3.0.
2. Provide proof of ACC graduation.

For more information, students should contact the Financial Aid Director at the campus they are attending. The WCU Pathway Scholarship may not be combined with any other WCU scholarship or grants.

WCU Pathway Scholarship will be renewed for subsequent years for students who have earned a minimum CGPA of 3.0 at WCU through the end of the previous academic year.

Scholarship Eligibility

The Dean’s Scholarship and Community Leader Scholarship are available to new students enrolled in WCU’s MSOT and OTD programs who began enrollment in one of the OT programs with a start date of May 2024 or later. Scholarship funding is limited and not all applicants will be awarded a scholarship.

Terms and Conditions for OT Scholarships

Award amounts will not exceed direct education costs remaining after, federal loans, private loans, external agency benefits, and student payments. Awards may not result in a credit balance to the student. There is no cash value to this scholarship. If you withdraw, the scholarship will be pro-rated based on the tuition and fee charges earned for the trimester. Students who withdraw will forfeit future scholarship disbursements and eligibility. The terms and conditions and eligibility criteria for the Dean’s Scholarship and Community Leader Scholarship are subject to change, and the program may be discontinued at any time. Neither the Dean’s Scholarship or the Community Leader Scholarship may be combined with any other WCU scholarship or grant.

Initial Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must be new students enrolled in WCU’S on ground MSOT or OTD programs (“Eligible Programs) with a start date of May 2024 or later, and who have not previously enrolled in a WCU OTD or MSOT program. Applicants must all demonstrate a minimum WCU CGPA of 3.25 and meet the Good Standing Policy at the end of the first academic year of enrollment of the MSOT or OTD program.

To apply for the MSOT/OTD Dean’s Scholarship, applicants must submit the Intent to Apply form on or before the last day of the first trimester of enrollment and submit a completed scholarship application, and the required essay (500 words maximum demonstrating your academic achievements, leadership qualities, and how these impact your personal growth) no later than one month prior to the start of the next academic year.

Scholarship recipients will be notified of their award prior to the start of the second academic year of enrollment by the Dean of Occupational Therapy. Notification of ongoing awards will be communicated to students prior to the start of the next academic year.

Ongoing Eligibility Requirements:

To qualify for ongoing eligibility for a subsequent award, the student must:

• Meet the Good Standing Policy.
• The student’s CGPA will be evaluated at the end of each academic year. The CGPA at the end of the academic year must be 3.25 or higher to maintain the award for the next year.

If the award is lost due to not meeting any part of the ongoing eligibility requirements, it may not be regained. There is no opportunity for appeal after losing the award.

Initial Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must be new students enrolled in WCU’S on ground MSOT or OTD programs (“Eligible Programs”) with a start date of May 2024 or later, and who have not previously enrolled in a WCU OTD or MSOT program. Applicants must all demonstrate a minimum WCU CGPA of 3.25 and meet the Good Standing Policy at the end of the first academic year of enrollment of the MSOT or OTD program.

To apply for the MSOT/OTD Dean’s Scholarship, applicants must submit the Intent to Apply form on or before the last day of the first trimester of enrollment and submit a completed scholarship application, the required essay (500 words maximum demonstrating your academic achievements, leadership qualities, and how these impact your personal growth), and provide evidence of a minimum of 30 hours of community engagement completed throughout the academic year (Activities must be submitted to and approved by the Dean, or their designee, prior to beginning activities) no later than one month prior to the start of the next academic year.

Scholarship recipients will be notified of their award prior to the start of the second academic year of enrollment by the Dean of Occupational Therapy. Notification of ongoing awards will be communicated to students prior to the start of the next academic year.

Ongoing Eligibility Requirements:

To qualify for ongoing eligibility for a subsequent award, the student must:

• Meet the Good Standing Policy.
• Provide evidence of a minimum of 30 hours of community engagement each academic year according to the instructions listed in initial eligibility requirements.

If the award is lost due to not meeting any part of the ongoing eligibility requirements, it may not be regained. There is no opportunity for appeal after losing the award.

The priority deadline for receipt of all Pharmacy scholarship application materials is March 31^st.  All offers must be accepted within 10 business days of receipt of the scholarship offer.  Funds remaining from unaccepted offers may be offered to additional applicants on a monthly basis.