Seaver Scholarships and Fellowships
Seaver College offers a range of fellowships and scholarships for current undergraduate
students. Qualifications vary from those who have demonstrated a deep interest in
a particular topic to those meeting a GPA requirement or particular merit. Explore
the available opportunities below.
Fellowships
Student Fellowship for Equity and Social Justice
Deadline to apply: March 25, 2025
The Seaver College Student Fellowship for Equity and Social Justice is open to rising juniors and seniors who have demonstrated an abiding commitment to issues of equity and social justice. Students awarded the fellowship will receive a $7,500 scholarship and will pursue a project that has the potential to affect lasting positive change at Seaver College in the areas of belonging, inclusion, equity and social justice. Visit the fellowship page to learn more about the fellowship and how to apply.
Chris and Amy Doran Climate Fellowship
Deadline to apply: March 25, 2025
The Chris and Amy Doran Climate Fellowship is open to rising juniors and seniors who
have demonstrated a deep commitment to educating the Seaver community about the effects
of anthropogenic climate change. Students awarded the fellowship will receive a $7,500
scholarship to work with a faculty sponsor on an effective and sustainable project
that could result in the significant elucidation of the effects of anthropogenic climate
change. Visit the climate fellowship page to learn more about the fellowship and how to apply.
Scholarships
First Wave Ambassador Scholarships
Deadline to apply: March 31, 2023
The Seaver College First Wave Ambassadors are first-generation sophomore, junior, and senior students that serve the first-gen community in a leadership capacity. Through academic mentoring, the ambassadors directly support students' transition to college and assist them in becoming acclimated to the culture of Pepperdine University. Ambassadors serve for a one-year term and receive a $5,000 scholarship. Visit the First Wave Ambassador page to learn more about the program and how to apply.
Faculty-Staff Scholarship
Deadline to apply: March 14, 2023
The Seaver College Faculty-Staff Scholarship is open to students who have completed at least 12 units and have a 3.500 GPA or higher. Scholarship recipients will be determined based on merit, including academic performance and recommendations. Visit the scholarship page to learn more about eligibility, requirements, and how to apply.
Business Administration Scholarships
The business administration departmental scholarships are open to students pursuing a degree within the business administration division. The Maxy Pope Alles and Michel R. Summers Memorial scholarship vary in amount, are competitive, and are merit and need-based. Visit the business scholarship page to learn more about eligibility, requirements, and how to apply.