Scholarships & Awards

Students may receive only one scholarship for academic achievement; competitive or merit-based.

Competitive Based Awards

Students must complete through an on-campus interview and essay.

Trustee Scholarship

• 3.85 GPA, 29 ACT or top 5% of high school class
• Full tuition

Multicultural Scholarship

• Students of diverse populations who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and possess strong leadership skills.
• Full tuition

Merit Based Awards

Awarded based on high school CGPA, ACT score and residency status. Renewable with the BVU CGPA indicated.

President’s Scholarship

• $13,000-$18,000/year
• 2.5 CGPA to renew

Heritage Scholarship

• $12,000-$17,000/year
• 2.5 CGPA to renew

Arch Scholarship

• $10,000-$15,000/year
• 2.5 CGPA to renew

Blue Award

• $8,000-$13,000/year
• 2.0 CGPA to renew

Gold Award

• $4,000-$9,000/year
• 2.0 CGPA to renew

Recognition Based Awards

Students may receive both awards; however, must meet 2 of 3 minimum criteria and complete an interview and essay to be eligible.

Honors Program

• 3.75 GPA, 28 ACT or top 10% of high school class
• $2,000 travel stipend
  Priority class registration
  Research and conference funding

Dean’s Fellowship Program

• 3.5 GPA, 26 ACT or top 10% of high school class
• $2,000 travel stipend
  $200 academic enrichment funds
  Recognition at graduation

Founder's Award

• Available to any student who visits campus prior to Feb. 16
• $1,000

Fine & Media Arts Awards

• Awards available for art, graphic design, performance theatre, technical theatre, digital media, instrumental music, music production or vocal music; both those majoring in these disciplines or participating in the associated co-curricular program.
• Students must compete in an audition or portfolio review
• Amount varies

Buena Vista Grants

• Issued to some full-time students
• Determined by financial need and other BVU gift aid
• Must continue to make satisfactory academic progress for renewal.