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.
The School of Education scholarship application and nomination process for the upcoming academic year takes place in April - May. For the 2026-27 academic year, scholarships were received in April 2026 and have been awarded. Applications for the 2027-28 scholarships will open in Spring 2027.
We are frequently informed of other scholarship awards that are available throughout the year, so I would encourage you to watch your email for notification of these opportunities.
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) 849-3227
William Jack Stone Scholarship Fund
Supports graduate students pursuing degrees in education who also demonstrate financial need.
Contact the School of Education: (619) 849-3227
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:
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!