Scholarship Information
Bachelor's and Master's Degree Programs
Union Institute & University’s admissions and program offices collaborate to consider new learners for Union Institute & University scholarships. Funding is limited, and the amount of these scholarship awards varies. You should contact the applicable program office or the Office of Admissions to determine if a scholarship application is required and about any other qualifications for scholarship opportunities.
Doctoral Program
Doctoral learners enrolled prior to July 2006 are able to apply for a Union Institute & University doctoral scholarship once they have achieved certification (Dean's approval of their Comprehensive Degree Plan (CDP)). The annual scholarship deadline is October 15 of each calendar year. Doctoral learners enrolled July 2006 and after are eligible for doctoral scholarship consideration once they have completed one year (2 six-month terms) in the doctoral program. The annual doctoral scholarship deadline is October 15, 2007.
Union Institute & University Need-Based Grants
The Office of Financial Aid awards university grants to applicants who complete the annual FAFSA and who demonstrate financial need. Funding is limited, and the amount of these grant awards varies.
Private Online Scholarship Resources
There are many online scholarship resources that provide information on scholarship opportunities for students seeking to finance their educational costs. The following are some useful Web sites:
www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/
scholarship_directory/
You must report your receipt of external scholarships and other financial resources, such as employer paid tuition benefits, to our office to ensure that your financial aid awards have been calculated correctly. You can report your receipt of these resources and benefits to our office by completing the 2007-2008 Scholarships/Benefits Reporting form or the 2008-2009 Scholarships/Benefits Reporting form.
Beware of Scholarship Scams
Beware of the phony scholarship, the phony scholarship matching service, the phony educational loan, and the phony free financial aid seminar! Heed the scam warning signs: (1) the fee, (2) the money-back guarantee, and (3) credit card verification. For more information on scholarship scams visit the Federal Trade Commission’s Scholarship Scams Web site.
