Dean's Merit Scholarship | ApplyBoard

Overview

California Baptist University offers the Deans Scholarship for incoming freshmen enrolling for the first time in Fall 2026. This scholarship is designed to reward academic excellence and support students in their educational journey.

Scholarship Overview

The Deans Scholarship provides a financial award of $16,000 for students who meet the eligibility criteria. This scholarship is guaranteed upon meeting the academic and language requirements and is renewable, encouraging sustained academic performance.

Eligibility Criteria

Incoming freshmen enrolling at California Baptist University for the first time in Fall 2026
Cumulative weighted GPA equivalent to a US system between 3.3 and 3.89
Must meet the university’s language proficiency requirements

Scholarship Value and Renewal

Award amount: $16,000
Renewable each year provided the student maintains a minimum GPA of 2.0

Important Notes

The scholarship applies only to students starting their studies in Fall 2026 or later
Award amounts are based on cumulative weighted GPA equivalent to US standards
For students who enrolled prior to Fall 2026, scholarship and grant awarding information may differ and can be found in previous catalogs

This scholarship is an excellent opportunity for academically strong students seeking financial support at California Baptist University. Prospective students are encouraged to check their eligibility and prepare to apply to secure this valuable award.

Eligible nationalities

All nationalities

Eligible program levels

1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
3-Year Bachelor's Degree
3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma
4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Integrated Masters
Top-up Degree

Bachelors of Applied Theology (BAT) Scholarship

California Baptist University

Amount

Varies

Auto applied

No

Eligible nationalities

All nationalities

Eligible program levels

1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate, 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma, 3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Integrated Masters, Top-up Degree

Broadcast and Digital Media Production Scholarship

California Baptist University

Amount

$2,000 USD

Auto applied

No

Eligible nationalities

All nationalities

Eligible program levels

1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate, 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma, 3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Integrated Masters, Top-up Degree

CBU Promise

California Baptist University

Amount

$10,000 USD

Auto applied

Yes

Eligible nationalities

All nationalities

Eligible program levels

1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate, 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma, 3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Integrated Masters, Top-up Degree

Christian Studies Double Major Scholarship

California Baptist University

Amount

$3,000 USD

Auto applied

No

Eligible nationalities

All nationalities

Eligible program levels

1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate, 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma, 3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Integrated Masters, Top-up Degree

College of Architecture, Visual Arts and Design Scholarships

California Baptist University

Amount

Varies

Auto applied

No

Eligible nationalities

All nationalities

Eligible program levels

1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate, 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma, 3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Integrated Masters, Top-up Degree

College of Engineering Scholarships

California Baptist University

Amount

$500 - $5,000 USD

Auto applied

No

Eligible nationalities

All nationalities

Eligible program levels

1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate, 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma, 3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Integrated Masters, Top-up Degree

Director's Merit Scholarship

California Baptist University

Amount

$14,000 USD

Auto applied

Yes

Eligible nationalities

All nationalities

Eligible program levels

1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate, 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma, 3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Integrated Masters, Top-up Degree

Global Initiatives Grant

California Baptist University

Amount

Varies

Auto applied

No

Eligible nationalities

All nationalities

Eligible program levels

1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate, 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma, 3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Doctoral / PhD, Integrated Masters, Master's Degree, Non-Credential, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Top-up Degree

Journalism Scholarships

California Baptist University

Amount

$2,000 USD

Auto applied

No

Eligible nationalities

All nationalities

Eligible program levels

1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate, 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma, 3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Integrated Masters, Top-up Degree

Minister's Kin Scholarship

California Baptist University

Amount

$3,250 USD

Auto applied

No

Eligible nationalities

All nationalities

Eligible program levels

1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate, 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma, 3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Integrated Masters, Top-up Degree

Multiple Sibling Scholarship

California Baptist University

Amount

$2,000 USD

Auto applied

No

Eligible nationalities

All nationalities

Eligible program levels

1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate, 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma, 3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Integrated Masters, Top-up Degree

President's Merit Scholarship

California Baptist University

Amount

$17,000 USD

Auto applied

Yes

Eligible nationalities

All nationalities

Eligible program levels

1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate, 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma, 3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Integrated Masters, Top-up Degree

Public Relations Scholarships

California Baptist University

Amount

$2,000 USD

Auto applied

No

Eligible nationalities

All nationalities

Eligible program levels

1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate, 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma, 3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Integrated Masters, Top-up Degree

School of Performing Arts Scholarships - Music & Theater

California Baptist University

Amount

$1,000 USD

Auto applied

No

Eligible nationalities

All nationalities

Eligible program levels

1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate, 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma, 3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Integrated Masters, Top-up Degree

Speech and Debate Scholarship

California Baptist University

Amount

$2,000 USD

Auto applied

No

Eligible nationalities

All nationalities

Eligible program levels

1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate, 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma, 3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Integrated Masters, Top-up Degree

Transfer Blue Merit Scholarship

California Baptist University

Amount

$13,000 USD

Auto applied

Yes

Eligible nationalities

All nationalities

Eligible program levels

1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate, 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma, 3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Integrated Masters, Top-up Degree

Transfer Bronze Merit Scholarship

California Baptist University

Amount

$11,000 USD

Auto applied

Yes

Eligible nationalities

All nationalities

Eligible program levels

1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate, 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma, 3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Integrated Masters, Top-up Degree

Transfer Gold Merit Scholarship

California Baptist University

Amount

$14,000 USD

Auto applied

Yes

Eligible nationalities

All nationalities

Eligible program levels

1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate, 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma, 3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Integrated Masters, Top-up Degree

Transfer Platinum Merit Scholarship

California Baptist University

Amount

$15,000 USD

Auto applied

Yes

Eligible nationalities

All nationalities

Eligible program levels

1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate, 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma, 3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Integrated Masters, Top-up Degree

Trustee's Merit Scholarship

California Baptist University

Amount

$18,000 USD

Auto applied

Yes

Eligible nationalities

All nationalities

Eligible program levels

1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate, 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma, 3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Integrated Masters, Top-up Degree