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Esther Amaya Latin America Endowed Scholarship


This scholarship was established to assist students who are willing to serve in Latin America after graduation. A letter of recommendation is required from their local pastor and District Superintendent.


Edna May Anno Endowed Scholarship


Established by Edna May Anno. Student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.000 and demonstrate financial need.


Carlton L. Burlison M.D. Memorial Scholarship


Established by the Burlison family in honor of their father/husband Carlton Burlison. His family wishes to carry on his legacy of service by helping graduate students complete their education, something he valued highly. The scholarship recipient will be a graduate student demonstrating financial need in any graduate program at PLNU.


Richard W. Cherry Memorial Scholarship


Established by Maytie L. Cherry in memory of her husband, Richard. Student must have been active in a Nazarene church on either the Anaheim or Southern California Districts. Active involvement in service projects programs with some involvement in student ministry.


Grace Duncan Cleveland Endowed Scholarship


Established from the estate of Grace Duncan Cleveland. Financial need will be a consideration. A 3.000 GPA required from the previous year.


Clifton Endowed Scholarship Fund


Established in honor of Captain Dale R. Simonson and Beatrice Vallow Simonson by their daughter and son-in-law. Provides funds for those majoring in Music, Education, or Business.


Frank and Gladys Cooper Endowment


Established by the estate of Gladys Cooper, a longtime friend and benefactor of Pasadena College/Point Loma Nazarene University. It is to be awarded to junior or senior ministerial students who plan to pursue careers in Christian Education.


Cecil Rhodes Curtis and Elizabeth Rupp Curtis Memorial Scholarship


This scholarship is established for the encouragement and support of men and women desiring higher education in a Christian environment. The fund is non-restrictive as to major. Average students, as well as gifted students, may qualify. Financial need will be considered. Preference is given to students whose parents are missionaries or in the pastorate.


Leona Ernestine Doudy Endowed Scholarship


Awarded to students from the state of Hawaii who attend a Church of the Nazarene and who are preparing for ministry or to become teachers in the classroom.


Bill Draper Scholarship


Awarded to assist worthy students. Dr. Draper served as president of the University from 1979 to 1983.


Howard and Adda Farmer Scholarship Fund


Not restricted to a particular department. All interested persons should make application through the Financial Aid Office.


Myrtle Herrick Endowed Scholarship Fund


Awarded to students with unusual financial need, who are children of missionary parents.


Eva J. Hylton Memorial Scholarship Fund


Preference is given to missionary children who are preparing for a career in missionary service.


Harry M. Keller Foundation Scholarships


Demonstrate a need for financial assistance to continue his/her education. The student must also be self-motivated and definite about a career. Available for junior or senior students.


Ruth E. Kline Endowment


Established as a gift from the estate of Ruth E. Kline. This scholarship provides funds for children of missionaries.


Wilbert E. Little Memorial Scholarship Fund


Provides scholarship aid to high school valedictorians entering Point Loma. This scholarship may be renewed for up to four years by maintaining a specified grade-point average.


Ron Lush Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund


Awarded to full-time students who demonstrate financial need and understanding of the commitment to the concepts of leadership and lay ministry.


Gladys and Samuel Mallicoat Sr. Endowed Scholarships


Awarded to deserving students. They are non-restrictive as to majors.


Pittam Missionary Scholarship


Elsie Pittam established this scholarship in honor of her husband Bob. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and be preparing for missionary service in the Church of the Nazarene.


Nazarene Youth Leadership Endowment


This scholarship is established for the encouragement and support of candidates on the southwest region of the Church of the Nazarene who are active in their local and district Nazarene Youth International. Students must demonstrate financial need, have completed 57 units, and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.800. Prior to attending PLNU, the students must have been active in Nazarene Youth International.


Orville and Helen Purdy Scholarship Fund


Established by Orville and Helen Purdy. Financial need must be demonstrated.


Purkiser Family Scholarship


Established through the Family Trust of Dr. W.T. Purkiser. Student must demonstrate financial need.


Redding International Student Scholarship


Established from the Redding Family Trust. Recipient must be a born again Christian with an expressed desire to impact the world for Christ and must demonstrate financial need. Funds may be used for tuition, room and board, or personal needs. The recipient may also designate funds for emergency use.


William C. and Thelma Rhone Graduate Scholarship


Established from the estate of William and Thelma Rhone. Scholarship recipient must demonstrate financial need, maintain a minimum 3.000 GPA, and be a graduate student at PLNU, Arcadia.


Kathryn Lynn Robb Scholarship


Established by Flora Boettcher in honor of her granddaughter, who graduated from PLNU in 1989. This scholarship is the family's way of expressing gratitude to the University for the excellent education Kathy received and the compassion and love shown to her. Students must have physical disabilities and may use the funds for tuition, housing, or books.


Sacramento District Federal Credit Union


Established through Bob Gipe, General Manager of the Credit Union. Recipient to be a Nazarene student from the Sacramento District, and have a clear profession of faith.


Marilla A. and Earl C. Salisbury Endowed Scholarship


Non-restrictive as to majors, with preference being given to students preparing for a career in teacher education and participation in track and field programs.


Lawrence and Mildred Schauer Memorial Scholarship


Established by Harry and Helen Sherry in memory of her parents. Student must demonstrate financial need.



REV. VERNON E. and ruth L. thomas memorial scholarship


This scholarship was established in loving memory of Rev. Vernon E. and Ruth L. Thomas by their children, Wesley, Dale, and Lorraine.  Both Vernon and Ruth had a heart for young people and understood the value of a higher Christian education.  This scholarship is open to any student enrolled at Point Loma Nazarene University and is in good academic standing.  Anyone may apply through Financial Aid.

 

Leona Webber Endowment Scholarship


Established by Leona, a thirty-year employee at the Pasadena Campus. Student must be an active member of the Nazarene Church, and show financial need.


Harry and Katherine Wiese Memorial Fund


Endowed by family and friends. Priority is given to students from China and the Philippines.


H. Orton Wiley Endowed Scholarship


Established by Alice Poston, daughter of Dr. Wiley. Dr. Wiley was the first dean of Nazarene University serving under Dr. Phineas Bresee. It shall benefit average students as well as those who are above-average achievers academically. Financial need must be present.


Esther Carson Winans Scholarship Fund


Provided by the Southern California and Anaheim Districts NMI for children of missionaries and national workers outside the United States.


Herman and Laura Wolf Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund


Provides financial assistance to committed Christian students.