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Scholarship Information

For Current GFU Traditional Undergraduate Students: 

Departmental scholarship applications for 2013-14 are now available.   This process is for traditional undergraduate students who will continue their undergraduate work at George Fox University for the 2013-14 academic year.   More information is available at students MyGFU account.

Juan Young Trust Scholarship

Juan Young was a former officer and then president of Kienow’s Food Stores.  Upon his death, a trust fund was established to provide money for college scholarships for Oregon residents. The application process begins each winter through the universities Donor-Funded Scholarship Competition which is available via student’s MyGFU portal January through February each academic year.

Preference is first given to lineal descendants of former Kienow’s employees.  If no applicants meet this criteria, the scholarship will be open to other candidates who fit the following qualifications:

Students must be an Oregon resident

Students must be 21 years of age or less at time of application

For Prospective Students:

Students not currently enrolled at George Fox University should go to Financial Aid Information to review all forms of financial assistance offered to new students.

Information on our Merit Scholarship Program for traditional undergraduate students is available here.


Nationally Competitive Scholarships

Click here for more information on Nationally Competitive Scholarships.


Outside Scholarships

Scholarship Resources for Students from Foster Care

The Hispanic College Fund Scholarship Program
  • Must come from a Hispanic background
  • Must maintain a 3.0 gpa
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
  • Reside in the U.S. or Puerto Rico
  • Demonstrate financial need
  • Click here for an application

The Sallie Mae Scholarship Programs
Sponsored by The Sallie Mae Fund


 Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund
  • Must be Asian or of Pacific Islander ethnicity
  • U.S. citizen, national or legal resident
  • Must be enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university
  • Will need to file the FAFSA form for 2013-14
  • Students must have a 2.7 minimum gpa
  • Click here for an more information
    General Nursing Scholarships
    Administered by NursingScholarship.US
   Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program       Express Metrix IT Asset Management Scholarship
  • Awarding one $5,000 scholarship
  • Must be a citizen of United States
  • Must be interested in IT management
  • Deadline is July 30, 2013
  • Click here for more information

ASCO Numatices Engineering Scholarships

  • Sponsored by Emerson Industrial Automation
  • Must be enrolled fulltime in an engineering major
  • Minimum 3.2 cum gpa
  • Awarding two $5,000 scholarships
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident
  • Deadline is May 24, 2013
  • Click here for more information