Scholarships - Finances

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Many international students at CBU receive some type of financial aid. Financial aid for international students is based on academic achievement, financial need, and involvement at CBU. See our full list of scholarships below:

Academic Undergraduate Scholarships

Incoming Freshmen**

Trustees Scholarship* - $17,000

4.0 GPA and above

Presidents Scholarship* - $16,000

3.9-3.99 GPA

Deans Scholarship* - $15,000

3.3-3.89 GPA

Directors Scholarship* - $13,000

2.95-3.29 GPA

*After meeting language requirement

**Award amounts listed are for students enrolling for the first time at California Baptist University beginning in Spring 2025, and are based on a students cumulative weighted US eqivalent GPA. These scholarships are guaranteed if academic requirements are met. Renewable if a minimum of a 2.0 GPA is maintained. Please refer to previous catalogs for scholarship/grant awarding information for enrollment that began prior to Spring 2025.

Incoming Transfers***

Transfer Platinum - $13,000

3.75 GPA and above

Transfer Gold - $12,000

3.5-3.74 GPA

Transfer Blue - $11,000

3.0-3.49 GPA

Transfer Bronze - $9,000

2.5-2.99 GPA

***To be considered a transfer student, you must have completed 24 or more units from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent. These scholarships are renewable if a minimum GPA is maintained. Award amounts listed are for students enrolling for the first time at California Baptist University starting Spring 2025.

Need-Based Grants

Global Initiatives Grant

- Up to $10,000 per year
- Grant based upon financial need as determined.
- International financial aid application required.
- Must be accepted as a CBU student in order to receive grant and application.

Department Scholarships

Athletic Scholarships
Available for men’s basketball, baseball, diving, soccer, swimming, water polo, cross country and track, and golf. For women, scholarships are available for basketball, softball, diving, soccer, swimming, water polo, cross country and track, volleyball, dance and cheer. For further information call the Athletic Department at (951) 689-5771.

Drama Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded for participation in department productions, the drama ministry or Team CELEBRATION! For further information, contact the theatre department at (951) 343-4319.

Speech and Debate Scholarships – Up to $2,000 per year
For further information, contact the Department of Communication Arts at (800) 782-3382 ext.4964.

Major Scholarships

Engineering Scholarships – Ranging from $500 to $5,000 per year
Please contact the College of Engineering at coescholarships@calbaptist.edu.

Journalism Scholarships – Up to $2,000 per year
For further information, contact the department at mpearson@calbaptist.edu or (951) 552-8186.

Public Relations Scholarships – Up to $2,000 per year
For further information, contact the department at mpearson@calbaptist.edu or (951) 552-8186.

Christian Studies Double Major Scholarship
For students who wish to major in Christian Studies in addition to a major outside of the School of Christian Ministries. For more information, contact the department at 951.343.4248 or maturner@calbaptist.edu.

Music - Vocal, Instrumental and Piano Performance Scholarships
Auditions can be arranged throughout the year. Students are expected to have prepared a selection that shows their range and ability. All styles are accepted. Instrumentalists will be required to sight read. Contact the School of Performing Arts at (800) 782-3382 ext. 4251, or visit their website for audition instructions.

College of Architecture, Visual Arts & Design Scholarship
Available for students interested in pursuing a degree in: Architecture, Illustration, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Film, Photography, Fine Art, Art Therapy, and Art Education.

Contact International Admissions

Email: international@calbaptist.edu
Phone: +1 (951) 343-4690

International Admissions
California Baptist University
8432 Magnolia Avenue
Riverside, CA 92504
United States