Scholarships

Scholarships & Outside Aid Opportunities 

PLNU is blessed by the generosity of donors who have established endowed scholarships to support students pursuing graduate education. In addition, students are encouraged to explore outside scholarship as valuable sources of additional funding.

Endowed Scholarships for Graduate Students 

These donor-funded awards are available to eligible graduate students. For questions or to apply, please contact the appropriate department listed below.

Carlton L. Burlison Scholarship

Established by the Burlison family in memory of Dr. Carlton L. Burlison.

  • Open to graduate students at any PLNU graduate campus
  • Must meet eligibility criteria outlined in the application

For more information, contact your graduate program office.

Beryl and Hazel Dillman Christian School Teacher Scholarship

Established by Beryl Dillman in honor of his wife, Hazel.

  • Open to graduate or undergraduate students
  • Recipients may be:
    • Currently teaching in a Christian school, and/or
    • Completing a teaching credential program

Contact the School of Education: (619) 563-2818

William Jack Stone Scholarship Fund

Supports graduate students pursuing degrees in education who also demonstrate financial need.

Contact the School of Education: (619) 563-2818

Outside Scholarships 

Outside scholarships are awarded by external organizations, such as clubs, foundations, employers, or local businesses. These awards are not issued by PLNU but must still be reported to Graduate Student Financial Services.

To support your search, PLNU maintains an updated:

Outside Scholarship Resource

Use this tool to explore scholarships shared with us by other students, organizations, and community partners. We recommend checking back often—new opportunities are added regularly!