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Scholarships

The Pepperdine University School of Public Policy awards a number of scholarships each year. These awards are made available through endowed funds, gifts from supporters and alumni, and allocation of University general funds (see partial list in this section). The Scholarship Committee awards scholarships based on merit, need, academic and professional experience, as well as standardized test scores.

To be considered for scholarship funds, students must indicate a desire for scholarship consideration on the Application for Admission. Awards are made throughout the admission cycle as admission decisions are made. The scholarship deadline for the fall semester is May 1. Early application is encouraged.

Any scholarship recipient must adhere to the following guidelines:

1. The scholarship provided for each term requires that the student maintain a full load of 16 units of course work in the Master of Public Policy Program. If circumstances should require a reduced course load, the scholarship amount will be proportionately reduced.
2. The student understands and agrees with University policy that the full award for any term is rescinded in the event the student withdraws or is dismissed during that semester or fails to maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0; the student subsequently assumes full financial responsibility for tuition and fees as prescribed by the catalog. Once the scholarship is rescinded, it will not be reinstated.
3. Students agree to keep the scholarship amounts awarded to them by the Scholarship Committee confidential.
4. Students agree to abide by the terms of the scholarship which may require a typewritten letter of appreciation or meeting with the donor for the scholarship.

Students can expect that the scholarship award per semester will remain effective the entire time they are enrolled in good standing in the Master of Public Policy program. Academic probation or other disciplinary action will jeopardize the student's award.

Associated Women for Pepperdine School of Public Policy Scholarship

Associated Women for Pepperdine is a group of Church of Christ women who raise funds each year to assist deserving students who are members of the Church of Christ. Recipients are selected on the basis of financial need, merit, character, and church membership.

Theodore J. Forstmann Scholarship

The Theodore J. Forstmann Scholarship embraces Forstmann's longstanding commitment to education and his personal interests in the social and spiritual benefits of free markets and traditional values. Students will be selected on the basis of academic merit and articulation of thoughts through a required essay.

Bertha and John Garabedian Foundation Endowed Scholarship

The Bertha and John Garabedian Charitable Foundation Fund will provide assistance to qualified public policy students from Fresno, Kings, Madera, or Tulare counties in California.

Endowed Jewish Scholarship
Established to provide assistance to Jewish students in good academic standing who are pursuing a degree at the School of Public Policy.

Thomas P. Kemp Endowed Scholarship

Established in spring 2006 as a memorial legacy to Pepperdine Regent Tom Kemp, this scholarship assists students at the School of Public Policy.

Seiji Masuda Endowed Scholarship in Public Policy for International Students

Established in 2004, the Seiji Masuda Endowed Scholarship in Public Policy for International Students was created to provide scholarships for international students from Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, laos, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Brunei on the basis of merit and need.

William and Nancy Mortensen Endowed Minority Scholarship

The William and Nancy Mortensen Endowed Minority Scholarship will provide scholarship assistance to minority students in good academic standing.

School of Public Policy Endowed Scholarship

Established by Peter Cheung and Fred Prager, this endowed scholarship was created to aid deserving School of Public Policy students.

Maurice H. Stans Endowed Scholarship Fund

Established in 1999 by the Stans Trust, the Maurice H. Stans Endowed Scholarship was created for the purpose of providing support for African- American students—anyone born or adopted into the designated lineal ancestry who is not a minor.

Terralynn and Earl Swift Endowed Scholarship

Established in 2006 by Terralynn and Earl Swift, this endowed scholarship was created to provide assistance to students interested in studying how people from diverse cultures might discover common values in the context of global interdependency.

Lydell Ward Endowed Scholarship
Established by School of Public Policy Board of Visitors member Beti Ward, the Lydell Ward Endowed Scholarship is awarded to qualified female students pursuing a Master in Public Policy degree.

J. McDonald and Judy Williams School of Public Policy Scholarship

Established by J. McDonald Williams and Judy Williams in 1999, this scholarship is designed to assist deserving School of Public Policy students who are members of the Church of Christ.