California Scholarships

The Elijah and Elizabeth Owen Scholarship Fund is established in honor of the ministry of Pastor Elijah Owen who served for more than thirty-six years as a chaplain in the California State Prison system. Chaplain Owen

The Samuel and Ann Van Til Student Scholarship Prizes have been instituted by the children of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Van Til to honor their parents

This fund was established in 1980 in memory of the Rev. Arthur Forest Wells, a Presbyterian minister in St. Louis and Baltimore. Fifty percent of the annual income is used for the purchase of books for the Seminary library, and fifty percent is awarded to a selected student for the purchase of books for his professional theological library. One recipient is selected each year. To qualify, you must: - be a senior M.Div. student - uphold the highest standards of scholarship - subscribe to the Westminster Confession of Faith - have the career goal of serving as a minister of a local congregation in a Presbyterian or other Reformed denomination.

To students who apply for admission at San Diego Christian College and are fully accepted before January 1st preceding the term of enrollment.

Students graduating at the top of their class as valedictorian who have a cumulative GPA of 3.8 or better are eligible for this one-year $1,500 award. Senior class size must be greater than 15 students.

$1,000 is available for students of families who have 2 or more siblings simultaneously attending SDCC full time in the Traditional program. This grant is also available for dependents of SDCC Alumni.

Scholarship monies received by the College Business Office prior to the first day of classes from a church entity on behalf of a student and applied directly toward that student's account will be matched by Institutional funds up to $500 per semester. The College requires that a church send a letter of scholarship including the student's full name along with a check made payable to San Diego Christian College and the student's name to the SDCC Business Office. SDCC's Church Matching Grant application must be submitted prior to first term of enrollment for the academic year.

For dependent students whose family's primary source of income derives from a parent's employment in full-time (non-profit) ministry (missionary, pastor, Christian school teacher or administrator). Students must demonstrate need, as determined by the FAFSA. SDCC's Christian Worker Dependent application must be submitted to verify eligibility. This award is renewable up to four years at SDCC if student remains eligible. 1st and 2nd year at SDCC = 15% of Tuition, 3rd and 4th year at SDCC = 20% of Tuition.

The Heritage Award of $1,000-$4,000 is need-based and awarded as appropriate after all other award eligibility has been evaluated. For consideration, a FAFSA must be filed to determine need.

$500-$2,000 may be awarded to internationl students per year depending on the level of financial need.

Students selected, after a tryout/interview process, to participate in the intercollegiate athletic program receive scholarship monies as determined by the Head Coach and approved by the Athletic Director.

Each year, by interview, several students are selected to serve as dormitory leaders in a number of capacities. Scholarships are provided in set annual amounts, and may not exceed room and board charges.