Master of Public Policy Scholarships

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 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 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 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.

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 Jewish students in good academic standing who are pursuing a degree at the School of Public Policy.

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 spring 2006 as a memorial legacy to Pepperdine Regent Tom Kemp, this 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.

Angela and Gordon Lloyd Endowed Scholarship

The Angela and Gordon Lloyd Endowed Scholarship was established for graduate students at the School of Public Policy engaged in research with a preference given to students involved in Constitution and public policy research.

Maldonado Family Endowed Fund

Established in 2011 by a gift from Ernest and Mary Maldonado, the Maldonado Family Endowed Fund shall be used at the discretion of the dean of the School of Public Policy to fund merit scholarships, student internships, faculty research, fellowships, and other programs and initiatives of strategic importance to the School of Public Policy in the fields of intelligence, national and homeland security, criminal justice, and enforcement.

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 Minority Scholarship

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

Mike E. O'Neal Endowed Scholarship Fund

Established by Peter Cheung and Fred Prager, this endowed scholarship 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.

Andrew F. and Deanna D. Puzder Scholars Program

The Andrew F. and Deanna D. Puzder Scholars Program was established to provide support for students at the School of Public Policy who are in good standing in all areas of the University. In partnership with the Young America's Foundation, the scholarship will prepare leaders in economic policy.

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 Izzelle 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 Izzelle 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 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.

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, 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.

Flora L. Thornton Endowed Scholarship

Established by Flora L. Thornton in 2009, this 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 Visitors member Beti Ward, the Lydell Ward Endowed Scholarship is awarded to qualified female students pursuing a Master in Public Policy degree.

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.

Washington DC Endowed Fellowship Fund

The DC Endowed Internship Support Fund provides support for students at the School of Public Policy to fulfill their summer internship requirement. The fellowship is reserved for students who pursue an internship at The Heritage Foundation or, if that is not possible, then another conservative public policy think tank located in Washington, DC.

Washington DC Scholars Program

The DC Scholars Program was designed to support faculty hires, marketing, and student full scholarships in the Washington, DC-based policy program.

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.

Any scholarship recipient must agree to the terms and conditions as set forth on the School of Public Policy website and adhere to the following guidelines:

1. The scholarship provided for for each term requires that you maintain a full load of course work in the Masters in Public Policy program as described by the catalog of the School of Public Policy. If circumstances should require a reduced course load, the scholarship amount will be reduced proportionately.
2. The student understands and agrees with University policy that the full award for any term will be 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 or higher, depending on the scholarship requirements. The student subsequently assumes full financial responsibility for tuition and fees as prescribed by the catalog.
3. The student understands that once the scholarship is rescinded, it will not be reinstated.
4. Certain information may be released to parties outside of the University who are providing scholarship assistance to Pepperdine students. The directory information released may include the student's name, address, hometown, and academic major.
5. Students agree to keep the scholarship amounts awarded to them by the Scholarship Committee confidential.
6. 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.
7. For students who qualify for Veteran's Benefits Administration benefits, including, but not limited to Montgomery GI Bill®, Yellow Ribbon program or a similar program, the scholarship offered may be adjusted as to not exceed the cost of attendance.

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. Students who fail to meet scholarship requirements may have their scholarships rescinded.