Transfer Bronze Merit Scholarship | ApplyBoard

Overview

California Baptist University offers the Transfer Bronze Scholarship for incoming transfer students enrolling for the first time in Fall 2026. This scholarship provides financial support based on academic achievement and is designed to help students continue their education with reduced financial burden.

Scholarship Overview

The Transfer Bronze Scholarship awards $11,000 to eligible transfer students who meet the academic criteria. This scholarship is guaranteed for students with a cumulative weighted GPA between 2.5 and 2.99 (U.S. equivalent) and is renewable, provided the student maintains a minimum GPA of 2.0 during their studies at California Baptist University.

Eligibility Criteria

Must be an incoming transfer student enrolling for the first time at California Baptist University in Fall 2026.
Must have completed 24 or more semester units from a regionally accredited institution or its equivalent.
Must have a cumulative weighted GPA between 2.5 and 2.99 based on U.S. equivalency.
Must meet the university’s language requirement to qualify for the scholarship.

Scholarship Value and Renewal

Award amount: $11,000 (one-time award for the first enrollment term).
Renewable if the student maintains a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 at California Baptist University.

Important Notes

Scholarship amounts and eligibility are based on the student’s cumulative weighted GPA equivalent to U.S. standards.
These scholarships apply to students beginning their studies in Fall 2026 and later; previous catalogs cover earlier enrollment periods.
Meeting the language requirement is mandatory to receive the scholarship.

This scholarship is an excellent opportunity for transfer students seeking financial assistance based on academic performance. Prospective students are encouraged to check their eligibility and prepare their academic records to apply for this 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

Dean's Merit Scholarship

California Baptist University

Amount

$16,000 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

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 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