What scholarships are available at Biola University?

I'm interested in attending Biola University, but I need to explore scholarship opportunities to manage costs. Does anyone know what types of scholarships Biola offers, especially for incoming freshmen? I'm hoping to apply for financial aid soon.

Biola University offers a range of scholarships for incoming freshmen. Here are some options you might want to consider:

1. President’s Scholarship and Provost’s Scholarship: These are merit-based awards, with applicants typically required to have exceptional high school GPAs and SAT/ACT scores. The President’s Scholarship is the more competitive of the two, with recipients being granted full-tuition coverage. Provost’s Scholarship recipients receive varying amounts.

2. Music Scholarships: Biola provides scholarships for talented musicians, regardless of their chosen major. You'll need to audition for this scholarship - the deadlines and procedures can be found on Biola's website.

3. Minister's Scholarships: These are awarded to dependents of full-time Christian workers, missionaries, and pastors.

4. Alumni Dependent Scholarship: This is awarded to freshmen and transfer undergrads who are children or grandchildren of Biola alumni.

5. Departmental Scholarships: Several academic departments offer their own scholarships as well. For instance, the Cinema and Media Arts department awards scholarships based on the student's portfolio.

For additional scholarship opportunities, you could look into external scholarships not directly affiliated with the university. Remember that you can always reach out to Biola's Financial Aid Office for assistance in identifying applicable scholarships and understanding how to apply.

Be aware of the deadlines for scholarship applications. Some may be due along with your application to the university, while others may have later deadlines. Don’t forget to submit your FAFSA as soon as possible, as you noted you're going to apply for financial aid. Best of luck with your applications!