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💰 Pacific Union College Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
22
Automatic
8
In-State Awards
$1,000-$36,150/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$36,150/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$1,000-$20,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
2.7 GPA / 26 ACT

Pacific Union College awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$36,150/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 2.7 GPA / 26 ACT. Against tuition of $36,150, students receiving the largest award pay about $0 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Pacific Union College

Tuition & fees
$36,150
−
Largest annual award
$36,150
=
Students receiving it pay about
$0/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $9,816), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
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Automatic merit scholarships at Pacific Union College — no separate application

8 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

Dean’s
Award
$13,000/yr in-state
$13,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+ • ACT 26+ • SAT 1200+
Academic merit scholarship for incoming freshmen with a 3.5-3.74 GPA or high test scores.
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Dean’s Transfer Scholarship
Award
$11,000/yr in-state
$11,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.4+
Merit scholarship for transfer students with a 3.40-3.74 GPA.
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Founder’s
Award
$9,000/yr in-state
$9,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.8+
Academic merit scholarship for incoming freshmen with a 2.8-3.24 GPA.
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Founder’s Transfer Scholarship
Award
$6,000/yr in-state
$6,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.7+
Merit scholarship for transfer students with a 2.70-3.09 GPA.
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President’s
Award
$15,000/yr in-state
$15,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+ • ACT 29+ • SAT 1350+
Academic merit scholarship for incoming freshmen with a 3.75-4.0 GPA or high test scores.
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President's Transfer Scholarship
Award
$13,000/yr in-state
$13,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+
Merit scholarship for transfer students with a 3.75-4.0 GPA.
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Trustee’s
Award
$11,000/yr in-state
$11,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.2+
Academic merit scholarship for incoming freshmen with a 3.25-3.49 GPA.
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Trustee’s Transfer Scholarship
Award
$8,000/yr in-state
$8,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.1+
Merit scholarship for transfer students with a 3.10-3.39 GPA.
Source ↗

Other scholarships at Pacific Union College (14)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

$2,000 Scholarship for Incoming SDA Freshmen Undergraduates at Pacific Union College or La Sierra University
$2,000 one-time
One-time scholarship for incoming Seventh-day Adventist freshmen.
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Adventist Mission
$3,000/yr
Renewable grant for students majoring in theology, early childhood education, or pursuing a teaching credential.
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Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) Scholarship
$1,500 one-time
Scholarship for transfer students graduating from a California community college with an Associate Degree for Transfer.
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Campus Impact Scholarship
$1,000/yr
Music scholarship offered to students actively participating in qualifying PUC music ensembles.
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Growing Young Leaders Scholarship
$20,000 total
Scholarship-to-employment program for students preparing for ministry as pastors and educators in the Seventh-day Adventist system.
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Legacy Scholarships
$1,500/yr
Scholarship recognizing families who have made a PUC collegiate experience part of their family tradition.
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Live Local, Learn Local Scholarship
$1,500 one-time
Scholarship for students who graduate from or reside in Napa, Sonoma, or Lake counties.
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Maxwell Scholarship
$36,150/yr
A full tuition scholarship for incoming freshmen who exhibit high standards of academic excellence and a mission and service focus.
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Mostert Leadership Scholarship
$2,000 one-time
Scholarship recognizing incoming freshmen for leadership roles held during high school.
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Musical Excellence Scholarship
$5,000/yr
Renewable music scholarship for incoming first-year and transfer students who qualify at a first chair or section leader level.
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Out-of-State Scholarship
$1,500-$4,000 one-time
Scholarship for incoming out-of-state students, with additional funds available for Cal Grant-eligible students.
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PUC Science and Math Enhancement Scholarship
$1,000 one-time
Scholarship for high school students who complete biology, Algebra II, and at least two other specified science or math courses.
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PUC STEM Scholarship
$5,000/yr
Renewable scholarship for new STEM majors in the School of Sciences.
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Visual Arts Scholarship
$4,000/yr
Renewable scholarship for incoming first-year and transfer students majoring or minoring in visual arts.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Pacific Union College

Early Action
11/01/2025
Regular Decision
Rolling

Common questions about Pacific Union College scholarships

How much merit aid does Pacific Union College give?

Published awards range $1,000-$36,150/yr. Pacific Union College lists 22 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at Pacific Union College?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 2.7 GPA / 26 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does Pacific Union College give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$36,150/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Pacific Union College?

The largest published award covers full tuition, though not housing and other costs.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at Pacific Union College?

8 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.

When is the scholarship deadline at Pacific Union College?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 11/01/2025. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

💡 Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Pacific Union College's financial aid office before making decisions — or check their scholarship page.

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