Endowed 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. The Scholarship Committee
awards scholarships based on merit and 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.
Scholarships for Students
Laszlo and Milka Ambrus Endowed Scholarship
The Laszlo and Milka Ambrus Endowed Scholarship was established for students pursuing a degree at the School of Public Policy who are in good standing in all areas of the University.
William S. and Gay Banowsky Endowed Scholarship
Established by Lew O. Ward and supported by a circle of friends, the William S. and Gay Banowsky Endowed Scholarship provides grants to students pursuing a Master of Public Policy degree at the School of Public Policy who are in good standing in all areas of the University.
Robert J. Barbera Endowed Scholarship
The Robert J. Barbera Endowed Scholarship shall be restricted to graduate students at the Schoool of Public Policy who are in good standing in all areas of the University.
John J. and Rebecca M. Barton Scholarship
Established as a memorial scholarship in memory of Harry E. Shafer and Izelle C. Shafer, parents of donor Robert L. Shafer, and in memory of John J. Barton and Rebecca Barton, parents of donor Betty V. Shafer; the John J. and Rebecca M. Barton Scholarship Fund was established to provide scholarships to gifted and talented students who, in the judgment of the University, offer great promise for leadership in our country or its supporting institutions.
Bob and Amy Clark Endowed Scholarship
The Bob and Amy Clark Endowed Scholarship was established for students pursuing a degree at the School of Public Policy who are in good standing in all areas of the University.
Conservative Leader Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established by School of Public Policy Board member, Maureen Grace, and supported by a circle of friends, the Conservative Leader Endowed Scholarship Fund shall be restricted to students with financial need pursuing a degree at the School of Public Policy who are in good standing in all areas of the University.
Dr. Frank W. and Mrs. Sherry R. Cornell Endowed Scholarship
The Dr. Frank W. and Mrs. Sherry R. Cornell Endowed Scholarship is restricted to students with financial need who are pursuing a Master of Public Policy degree at the School of Public Policy, with preference given to Catholic students. If no Catholic students are available, the scholarship shall be given to Christian students. The scholarship provides support to one or more students with financial need who are in good standing in all areas of the University.
Joseph and Farima Czyzyk DC Scholars Program
Established by SPP board of advisors chairman Joseph Czyzyk and his wife, Farima, the Joseph and Farima Czyzyk DC Scholars Program was designed to support faculty hires, marketing, and student full scholarships in the Washington, DC-based policy program.
Joseph and Farima Czyzyk Endowed Fellowship Fund
The Joseph and Farima Czyzyk Endowed Fellowship Fund is to be used for students who are enrolled at Pepperdine University's School of Public Policy and studying at the Washington, DC, campus. The scholarship is to be used for tuition and, at the discretion of the dean of the School of Public Policy, other attendant needs. Recipients must be in good standing in all areas of the University.
David and Sally Davenport Endowed Scholarship
The David and Sally Davenport Endowed Scholarship was established for students pursuing a degree at the School of Public Policy who are in good standing in all areas of the University.
Sally H. Edwards Endowed Scholarship Fund
The Sally H. Edwards Endowed Scholarship Fund was established in honor of Bert and Mildred Lefevre and provides support for students, with a preference given to those students from Hawaii.
Lynn and Foster Friess Endowed Scholarship
Established by a gift from the National Christian Foundation Giving Fund on behalf of the Foster and Lynn Friess and the Friess Family Foundation, the Lynn and Foster Friess Endowed Scholarship shall be restricted to qualified School of Public Policy students who have evidenced leadership based on the principles embedded in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States.
Fritz Endowed Scholarship in Public Policy
Established by Lynn C. Fritz, founder of the Fritz Institute, the Fritz Endowed Scholarship in Public Policy provides support for students who are pursuing a Master of Public Policy degree at the School of Public Policy, with preference given to those pursuing an International Relations and National Security specialization.
Linda M. Gage AWP Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2010 by Jerry and Kay Cox honoring the memory of Pepperdine Regent Linda M. Gage, the Linda M. Gage AWP Endowed Scholarship is restricted to Church of Christ students with financial need who are pursuing a degree at Pepperdine. Recipients must be in good standing in all areas of the University.
Bertha and John Garabedian Charitable Foundation Endowed Scholarship
The Bertha and John Garabedian Charitable Foundation Endowed Scholarship Fund provides assistance to qualified public policy students from Fresno, Kings, Madera, or Tulare counties in California.
Bruce Herschensohn Endowed Scholarship
Established by Vi Logan, sister to Bruce Herschensohn, the Bruce Herschensohn Endowed Scholarship was created to support students pursuing a degree at the School of Public Policy who are in good standing in all areas of the University.
Endowed Jewish Scholarship Fund
Established to provide assistance to students in good academic standing who are pursuing a degree at the School of Public Policy and have demonstrated knowledge of and/or commitment to advance Jewish culture. Jewish students are encouraged to apply.
Peter and Veronica Johnson Endowed Scholarship
The Peter and Veronica Johnson Endowed Scholarship provides support to students with financial need who are highly qualified applicants to the School of Public Policy and remain in good standing in all areas of the University.
Russell and Colene Johnson Endowed Scholarship
The Russell and Colene Johnson Endowed Scholarship was established for students pursuing a degree at the School of Public Policy who are in good standing in all areas of the University.
Thomas P. Kemp Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2006 as a memorial legacy to Pepperdine Regent Thomas P. Kemp, the Thomas P. Kemp Endowed Scholarship assists students at the School of Public Policy.
Lieberman/Wexler Foundation Scholarship
The Lieberman/Wexler Foundation Scholarship was established for students pursuing a degree at the School of Public Policy who are in good standing in all areas of the University.
Maldonado Family Endowed Fund
The Maldonado Family Endowed Fund, established in 2011 by a gift from Ernest and Mary Maldonado, shall be used, at the direction of the Dean of the School of Public Policy, to fund a merit fellowship for a student working in, or planning to work in, a national intelligence agency or in the criminal justice system.
Ted V. McAllister Endowed Scholarship
The Ted V. McAllister Endowed Scholarship was established to honor the memory of SPP founding faculty member Ted McAllister. The McAllister Scholarship is for students pursuing a degree at the School of Public Policy who are in good standing in all areas of the University.
Jack McManus Endowed Scholarship
The Jack McManus Endowed Scholarship was established by former Pepperdine president’s David Davenport and Andrew K. Benton and School of Public Policy (SPP) Dean Emeritus James R. Wilburn to honor the memory of long time SPP faculty member Jack McManus. The McManus Scholarship is designed for students pursuing a degree at the School of Public Policy who are in good standing in all areas of the University.
William and Nancy Mortensen Endowed Scholarship
The William and Nancy Mortensen Endowed Scholarship will provide scholarship assistance to students in good academic standing whose education will advance the interests of minority groups. Minority Students are encouraged to apply.
Mike E. O'Neal Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established by Peter Cheung and Fred Prager, the Mike E. O'Neal Endowed Scholarship Fund was created to aid deserving School of Public Policy students.
Jason and Olena Pates Endowed Scholarship
The Jason and Olena Pates Endowed Scholarship was established for students pursuing a degree at the School of Public Policy who are in good standing in all areas of the University.
Pete and Gina Peterson Endowed Scholarship
The Pete and Gina Peterson Endowed Scholarship was established for students pursuing a degree at the School of Public Policy who are in good standing in all areas of the University.
Walter and Nancy Poser Endowed Scholarship
The Walter and Nancy Poser Endowed Scholarship was established for students pursuing a degree at the School of Public Policy who are in good standing in all areas of the University.
Allen and Marilyn Puckett Endowed Scholarship
The Allen and Marilyn Puckett Endowed Scholarship was established to provide support for students at the School of Public Policy who are in good standing in all areas of the University.
S. A. Enlightenment Scholarship
The S. A. Enlightenment Scholarship was established with a gift from the S. A. Enlightenment Foundation to provide scholarship support for students from predominantly Muslim countries.
Harry E. and Izelle C. Shafer Scholarship Fund
Established as a memorial scholarship in memory of Harry E. Shafer and Izelle C. Shafer, parents of donor Robert L. Shafer, and in memory of John J. Barton and Rebecca Barton, parents of donor Betty V. Shafer; the Harry E. and Izelle C. Shafer Scholarship Fund was established to provide scholarships to gifted and talented students who, in the judgment of the University, offer great promise for leadership in our country or its supporting institutions.
Marilyn Dunton Simpson Endowed Scholarship
Established by Marilyn Dunton Simpson in 2009, this scholarship provides support for students at the School of Public Policy who are in good standing in all areas of the University.
Smethills Family Endowed Scholarship
The Smethills Family Endowed Scholarship was established for students pursuing a degree at the School of Public Policy who are in good standing in all areas of the University.
Maurice H. Stans Endowed Scholarship
Established in 1999 by the Stans Trust, the Maurice H. Stans Endowed Scholarship was created to provide support for African American students—anyone born or adopted into the designated lineal ancestry who is not a minor.
Stans Family Foundation Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2012, the Stans Family Foundation Endowed Scholarship was created to provide support to students pursuing a degree at the School of Public Policy, with preference given to students who hold a license as a certified public accountant and/or hold a degree in accounting or a related field who are in good standing in all areas of the University.
Terralynn and Earl Swift Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2006 by Terralynn and Earl Swift, the Terralynn and Earl Swift 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.
Flora L. Thornton Endowed Scholarship
Established by Flora L. Thornton in 2009, the Flora L. Thornton Endowed Scholarship is a merit-based academic scholarship for students at the School of Public Policy with demonstrated leadership potential who are in good standing in all areas of the University.
Tocqueville Scholars Program Endowed Scholarship
Established by the School of Public Policy Board of Advisors and friends, the Tocqueville Scholars Program Endowed Scholarship shall be restricted to students at the School of Public Policy, who have been referred to the program through a P4 partner organization and possess an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.7. Applicants must complete an essay discussing classical liberalism, natural law, and/or the founding of the United States of America, and describing the student’s understanding of and personal response to the same. Recipients must be in good standing in all areas of the University.
Lydell Ward Endowed Scholarship
Established by School of Public Policy Board of Advisors member Beti Ward, the Lydell Ward Endowed Scholarship is awarded to qualified students pursuing a Master of Public Policy degree. Female students are encouraged to apply.
Michael and Cheryl Warder Endowed Scholarship Fund
The Michael and Cheryl Warder Endowed Scholarship Fund was established for students pursuing a degree at the School of Public Policy who are in good standing in all areas of the University and who are either current members of any of the six United States Armed Forces or honorably discharged from one of them.
J. McDonald and Judy Williams School of Public Policy Scholarship
Established by J. McDonald and Judy Williams in 1999, the J. McDonald and Judy Williams School of Public Policy Scholarship is designed to assist deserving School of Public Policy students who are members of the Church of Christ.