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Many of Chapman’s graduate departments offer funding opportunities to applicants and
students of their programs. Review the list below to see the opportunities that may
be available to applicants and students in each graduate program.
Please note: The funding opportunities listed below are awarded by our graduate departments.
For more information on need-based financial aid, loans, and other funding opportunities,
visit Chapman’s
Graduate Financial Aid
website.
Argyros College of Business and Economics
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Executive MBA
Merit scholarship from the Argyros College of Business and Economics
Who’s eligible: Everyone who applies by the deadline.
To apply: Submit your application for the program before the deadline. You will automatically
be considered for the scholarship based on your academic achievements and factors
in your application.
Flexible MBA
Merit scholarship from the Argyros College of Business and Economics
Who’s eligible: Everyone who applies by the deadline.
To apply: Submit your application for the program before the deadline. You will automatically
be considered for the scholarship based on your academic achievements and factors
in your application.
Full-Time MBA
Merit scholarship from the Argyros College of Business and Economics
Who’s eligible: Everyone who applies by the deadline.
To apply: Submit your application for the program before the deadline. You will automatically
be considered for the scholarship based on your academic achievements and factors
in your application.
MBA/JD
The MBA/JD program offers scholarships. For more info, see their
Tuition and Aid page
.
MBA/MS in Food Science
Joint MBA/MS in Food Science applicants can receive scholarships from each program.
The applicant must meet the criteria of both programs. Any fellowship received would
only cover courses from the program that awarded the fellowship.
Check out our main
Financial Aid page
for additional funding that you can use for any graduate program at Chapman including
the Joint MBA/MS in Food Science program.
MBA/MFA in Film and Television Producing
Applicants for Joint MBA/MFA in Film and Television Producing will be considered for
fellowships from Dodge College if they are admitted. For all other awards, contact
the Argyros School of Business and Economics for their financial opportunities at
mba@chapman.edu
.
MS in Accounting
The MS in Accounting program offers merit scholarships and assistantships. To find
out more, contact
msa@chapman.edu
.
MS in Real Estate
The MS in Real Estate program offers merit scholarships and assistantships. To find
out more, contact us at
gradadmit@chapman.edu
.
Attallah College of Educational Studies
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Ed.S. in School Psychology
Attallah College offers a variety of scholarships, tuition fellowships, grants, and
assistantships to graduate students. See the
Attallah College Fellowships and Grant Awards webpage
for more details
.
All applicants who apply by the
priority application deadline
will be automatically considered for awards.
To receive
full consideration
for fellowships and assistantships, all application materials must be submitted by
the
priority application deadline
.
MA in School Counseling
Attallah College offers a variety of scholarships, tuition fellowships, grants, and
assistantships to graduate students. See the
Attallah College Fellowships and Grant Awards webpage
for more details
.
All applicants who apply by the
priority application deadline
will be automatically considered for awards.
To receive
full consideration
for fellowships and assistantships, all application materials must be submitted by
the
priority application deadline
.
MA in Special Education and Education Specialist Credentials
Attallah College offers a variety of scholarships, tuition fellowships, grants, and
assistantships to graduate students. See the
Attallah College Fellowships and Grant Awards webpage
for more details
.
All applicants who apply by the
priority application deadline
will be automatically considered for awards.
To receive
full consideration
for fellowships and assistantships, all application materials must be submitted by
the
priority application deadline
.
MA in Teaching Elementary Education and Multiple Subject Credential
Attallah College offers a variety of scholarships, tuition fellowships, grants, and
assistantships to graduate students. See the
Attallah College Fellowships and Grant Awards webpage
for more details
.
All applicants who apply by the
priority application deadline
will be automatically considered for awards.
To receive
full consideration
for fellowships and assistantships, all application materials must be submitted by
the
priority application deadline
.
The US Department of Education and the California Department of Education (CDE) also
offer financial aid and grants for individuals preparing for a career in teaching
and enrolling in a teacher preparation program. See the CDE webpage for more details.
MA in Teaching Secondary Education and Single Subject Credential
Attallah College offers a variety of scholarships, tuition fellowships, grants, and
assistantships to graduate students. See the
Attallah College Fellowships and Grant Awards webpage
for more details
.
All applicants who apply by the
priority application deadline
will be automatically considered for awards.
To receive
full consideration
for fellowships and assistantships, all application materials must be submitted by
the
priority application deadline
.
The US Department of Education and the California Department of Education (CDE) also
offer financial aid and grants for individuals preparing for a career in teaching
and enrolling in a teacher preparation program. See the CDE webpage for more details.
Ph.D. in Education
Attallah College offers a variety of scholarships, tuition fellowships, grants, and
assistantships to graduate students. See the
Attallah College Fellowships and Grant Awards webpage
for more details
.
All applicants who apply by the
priority application deadline
will be automatically considered for awards.
To receive
full consideration
for fellowships and assistantships, all application materials must be submitted by
the
priority application deadline
.
College of Performing Arts
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MM in Keyboard Collaborative Arts
The MM in Keyboard Collaborative Arts program does not currently offer graduate assistantships.
For more information, contact Dr. Louise Thomas at
thomas@chapman.edu
.
Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences
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Doctor of Physical Therapy
Merit Fellowship
Who’s eligible: Everyone who applies by the deadline.
To apply: Submit your application for the program before the deadline. You will automatically
be considered for the fellowship based on your academic achievements.
MA in Marriage and Family Therapy
MFT Department Fellowship
The MFT Department grants fellowships to recruit top students. Applicants must submit
all application materials by the admission deadline. Consideration will be based on
the strength of an applicant's qualifications (GPA, clinical experience). Fellowships
are typically a one-time award for $6,000, divided between fall, spring, and summer
semesters ($2,000 per semester). A minimum of 6 units per semester is required. Applicants
will be notified upon admission if they are selected to receive a fellowship. The
fellowship is renewable for a second year as long as you maintain a GPA of 3.50 and
are taking at least 6 units per semester. To find out more, please contact Joleen
Martin at
jomartin@chapman.edu
.
MMS in Physician Assistant Studies
Merit scholarship from Crean College
Who’s eligible: Everyone who applies by the deadline.
To apply: Submit your application for the program before the deadline. You will automatically
be considered for the scholarship based on your academic achievements.
Simon Scholar Physician Assistant Program
To be eligible, you must:
Be a first-generation college student from an underserved background.
Live in Orange County or San Diego County.
Have a history of economic or personal adversity.
Have a history of academic excellence and leadership.
Be involved in community service.
Be willing to commit to clinical practice as a PA in Orange or San Diego County after
you graduate.
To apply: Follow the instructions on our
Simon Scholar webpage
.
CalOptima Scholarship Program
To be eligible, you must:
Apply for admission to the Chapman University PA Program through the Central Application
Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA) portal and be accepted into the program.
Be an Orange County resident by the time you start the PA program.
Classified low income by CA Govt. Standards
To apply: Follow the instructions on our
CalOptima Scholarship Program webpage
.
Dodge College of Film and Media Arts
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All Dodge College programs
Dodge College fellowship award
Who’s eligible: Everyone who applies by the deadline.
To apply: Submit your application for the program before the deadline. You will automatically
be considered for the fellowship based on the talent that you display in your application.
If you receive the fellowship, you will be notified in your admission letter. Fellowship
recipients usually receive $5,000–$10,000.
JD/MFA in Film and Television Producing applicants:
You will be considered for the fellowship in your second year in the program.
MBA/MFA in Film and Television Producing applicants:
You will be considered for the fellowship after you are admitted.
If you have questions, reach out to the Dodge College Admission team at
dodgeadmit@chapman.edu
.
Fowler School of Engineering
MS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Merit-based scholarship from the Fowler School of Engineering
Who’s eligible: All applicants who apply by the deadline.
To apply: Submit your application for the program before the deadline. You will automatically
be considered for the fellowship based on your academic achievements and factors in
your application.
Nachman Family Innovation Challenge Award
Who’s eligible: MS EECS student on the thesis track with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or
higher.
To apply: See the
Nachman Family Innovation Challenge webpage
for more details.
Teaching Assistantship
Who’s eligible: Master’s level student who has a background in engineering related
fields may be eligible to teach an undergraduate engineering course as a Graduate
Student Instructor or support a faculty member’s course as a Graduate Teaching Assistant,
per course availability.
To apply: Submit your resume to
engineeringadmit@chapman.edu
for consideration.
Research Assistantship
Who’s eligible: Master’s level student
To apply: Reach out to the faculty directly to inquire about a potential opportunity.
Graduate Student Scholarly/Creative Grant Funding - Graduate Education Office
Who’s eligible: Master’s level student
To apply: Submit
your Fowler Engineering Graduate Student Scholarly/Creative Activity Grant application
for consideration.
Schmid College of Science and Technology
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Doctor of Science in Mathematics, Philosophy and Physics
We offer full-tuition fellowships to a select number of students each fall.
Non-tuition Fellowships:
A select number of students are offered non-tuition fellowships to cover living expenses.
These fellowships, combined with graduate student instructor teaching salary, provide
an income of approximately $40,000 annually.
Graduate Assistantships:
Graduate teaching and research assistantships are available to select students in
the cohort. Teaching assignments are determined according to each student’s background
and qualifications.
Professional Support:
Additional funding may be available for conference travel and research.
MS in Computational and Data Sciences
The MS in Computational and Data Sciences program does not currently offer any funding
opportunities.
Check out our main
Financial Aid page
for funding that you can use for any graduate program at Chapman including the MS
in CADS program.
MS in Food Science
Merit-based Scholarships from Schmid College of Science and Technology
Who’s eligible: Applicants who submit by the priority deadline will be evaluated on
a first come, first-served basis.
How to apply: Submit your application for the program before the priority deadline.
There is no need for a separate process to be considered for a scholarship.
Limited
Research Assistantships
Who’s eligible: Students who choose to conduct thesis research with a faculty member,
as funding permits.
MS in Food Science/MBA
Joint MS in Food Science/MBA applicants can receive scholarships from each program.
The applicant must meet the criteria of both programs. Any fellowship received would
only cover courses from the program that awarded the fellowship.
Check out our main
Financial Aid page
for additional funding that you can use for any graduate program at Chapman including
the Joint MS in Food Science/MBA program.
Ph.D. in Computational and Data Sciences
10–50% Tuition Discount
Who’s eligible: Everyone who applies by the priority deadline.
How to apply: Submit your application for the program before the priority deadline.
If your GPA and GRE scores are high, you will automatically be considered for the
discount.
Scholarship
Who’s eligible: Everyone who applies by the priority deadline.
How to apply: Submit your application for the program before the priority deadline.
You will automatically be considered for the scholarship.
Assistantship
Who’s eligible: Anyone who has experience teaching math, physics, statistics or computer
science.
How to apply: Submit your application for the program before the priority deadline.
You will automatically be considered for the assistantship.
School of Communication
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MS in Strategic Communication
Scholarships
Who’s eligible: Everyone who applies by the priority deadline.
How to apply: Submit your application for the program before the priority deadline.
You will automatically be considered for scholarships.
Research Assistantships
Who’s eligible: Everyone who applies by the priority deadline.
How to apply: Submit your application for the program before the priority deadline.
You will automatically be considered for assistantships.
Student Worker Research Positions
Who’s eligible: Everyone.
How to apply: Once you’ve been accepted to the program, talk to your Program Coordinator
to apply.
Ph.D. in Communication
Scholarships
Who’s eligible: Everyone who applies by the early decision deadline.
How to apply: Submit your application for the program before the early decision deadline.
You will automatically be considered for scholarships.
Teaching Assistantships
Who’s eligible: Everyone who applies by the early decision deadline.
How to apply: Submit your application for the program before the early decision deadline.
You will automatically be considered for assistantships.
Research Assistantships
Who’s eligible: Everyone who applies by the early decision deadline.
How to apply: Submit your application for the program before the early decision deadline.
You will automatically be considered for assistantships.
Student Worker Research Positions
Who’s eligible: Everyone.
How to apply: Once you’ve been accepted to the program, talk to your Program Coordinator
to apply.
School of Pharmacy
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Doctor of Pharmacy
The Doctor of Pharmacy program does not currently offer any special financial aid
options. Check out our main
Financial Aid page
for funding that you can use for any graduate program at Chapman including the Doctor
of Pharmacy program.
MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences
The MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences program does not currently offer any special financial
aid options. Check out our main
Financial Aid page
for funding that you can use for any graduate program at Chapman including the MS
in Pharmaceutical Sciences program.
Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences
The Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences program offers fellowship, teaching assistantship
and research assistantship opportunities. You will get more info about these further
into the application process.
For more details on this process, you can contact the department at
gradpharmsci@chapman.edu
.
Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
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MA in English
While the program does not offer tuition fellowships or scholarships, there are a
few opportunities that graduate students take advantage of during their time in the
program. These opportunities aren’t able to fully fund one’s time in the program,
but, can be used as supplementary financial support throughout a student’s time and
can serve as great professional development opportunities.
Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) Program
Our Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) program allows first-year students who take
the spring class in Teaching Composition to apply for one of the GSI positions for
the following fall. The selected GSIs each teach a section of composition in the fall,
while also enrolled together in a second pedagogy class. This position does not come
with an award that covers tuition, but, does come with a teaching stipend equal or
greater to that of other part-time faculty. We also have some students teaching with
community organizations that are not directly related to our program. This speaks
to the opportunities our students seek and create and the value of the expertise they
are developing.
Graduate Assistantships
In addition, we have a few hourly wage grad assistant positions. These are for MA
program support and individual faculty research or teaching support. Occasionally,
we are able to partner with Chapman Magazine or the Dean of Students to fund a position
that serves their special projects, and we have had students work in Admissions or
other units on campus. These positions are usually between 9 and 19 hours a week and
are a great way to build experience in a specific realm of higher ed or industry.
MA in International Studies
Tuition Fellowships
Who’s eligible? Everyone who applies by the priority deadline.
How to apply? Submit your application for the program before the priority deadline.
You will automatically be considered for the scholarship.
The program offers a range of tuition fellowships, including half- and full-tuition
fellowships. Generally, tuition fellowships range from $1,000 to $10,000 for the first
year of attendance.
Graduate Research Assistantships
Who’s Eligible? Everyone who completes and submits an application by the priority
deadline.
How to Apply? Submitting your application for the program before the priority deadline
ensures automatic consideration.
The program also offers competitive graduate assistantships opportunities. Working
with a faculty advisor, students assist with research and/or writing projects. Unlike
tuition fellowships, the graduate assistantships pay an hourly wage directly to the
student. It is possible to be awarded both a tuition fellowship and a graduate assistantship.
Students work approximately 9 hours per week, starting at around $34 per hour. This
is a value of approximately $4,500, working the full extent of the assistantship.
MA in War, Diplomacy, and Society
Tuition Fellowships
Who’s Eligible? Everyone who completes and submits an application by the priority
deadline.
How to Apply? Submitting your application for the program before the priority deadline
ensures automatic consideration.
The program offers a range of tuition fellowships. Generally, tuition fellowships
range from 1,000 to 10,000 for the first year of attendance.
Graduate Research Assistantships
Who’s Eligible? Everyone who completes and submits an application by the priority
deadline.
How to Apply? Submitting your application for the program before the priority deadline
ensures automatic consideration.
The program also offers competitive graduate assistantships opportunities. Working
with a faculty advisor, students assist with research and/or writing projects. Unlike
tuition fellowships, the graduate assistantships pay an hourly wage directly to the
student. It is possible to be awarded both a tuition fellowship and a graduate assistantship.
Students work approximately 9 hours per week, starting at around $34 per hour. This
is a value of approximately $4,500, working the full extent of the assistantship.
MFA in Creative Writing
Tuition Fellowships
Who’s Eligible? Everyone who completes and submits an application by the priority
deadline.
How to Apply? Submitting your application for the program before the priority deadline
ensures automatic consideration.
We offer four full-tuition fellowships per year. Three of these fellowships also come
with an additional non-tuition fellowship of $18,000 and require no work obligation
— so that you can put your writing first.
Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) Program
Our Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) program allows first-year students who take
the spring class in Teaching Composition to apply for one of the GSI positions for
the following fall. The selected GSIs each teach a section of composition in the fall,
while also enrolled together in a second pedagogy class. This position does not come
with an award that covers tuition, but, does come with a teaching stipend equal or
greater to that of other part-time faculty. We also have some students teaching with
community organizations that are not directly related to our program. This speaks
to the opportunities our students seek and create and the value of the expertise they
are developing.
Graduate Assistantships
In addition, we have a few hourly wage grad assistant positions. These are for MA
program support and individual faculty research or teaching support. Occasionally,
we are able to partner with Chapman Magazine or the Dean of Students to fund a position
that serves their special projects, and we have had students work in Admissions or
other units on campus. These positions are usually between 9 and 19 hours a week and
are a great way to build experience in a specific realm of higher ed or industry.
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Many of Chapman’s graduate departments offer funding opportunities to applicants and
students of their programs. Review the list below to see the opportunities that may
be available to applicants and students in each graduate program.
Please note: The funding opportunities listed below are awarded by our graduate departments.
For more information on need-based financial aid, loans, and other funding opportunities,
visit Chapman’s
Graduate Financial Aid
website.
Argyros College of Business and Economics
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Executive MBA
Merit scholarship from the Argyros College of Business and Economics
Who’s eligible: Everyone who applies by the deadline.
To apply: Submit your application for the program before the deadline. You will automatically
be considered for the scholarship based on your academic achievements and factors
in your application.
Flexible MBA
Merit scholarship from the Argyros College of Business and Economics
Who’s eligible: Everyone who applies by the deadline.
To apply: Submit your application for the program before the deadline. You will automatically
be considered for the scholarship based on your academic achievements and factors
in your application.
Full-Time MBA
Merit scholarship from the Argyros College of Business and Economics
Who’s eligible: Everyone who applies by the deadline.
To apply: Submit your application for the program before the deadline. You will automatically
be considered for the scholarship based on your academic achievements and factors
in your application.
MBA/JD
The MBA/JD program offers scholarships. For more info, see their
Tuition and Aid page
.
MBA/MS in Food Science
Joint MBA/MS in Food Science applicants can receive scholarships from each program.
The applicant must meet the criteria of both programs. Any fellowship received would
only cover courses from the program that awarded the fellowship.
Check out our main
Financial Aid page
for additional funding that you can use for any graduate program at Chapman including
the Joint MBA/MS in Food Science program.
MBA/MFA in Film and Television Producing
Applicants for Joint MBA/MFA in Film and Television Producing will be considered for
fellowships from Dodge College if they are admitted. For all other awards, contact
the Argyros School of Business and Economics for their financial opportunities at
mba@chapman.edu
.
MS in Accounting
The MS in Accounting program offers merit scholarships and assistantships. To find
out more, contact
msa@chapman.edu
.
MS in Real Estate
The MS in Real Estate program offers merit scholarships and assistantships. To find
out more, contact us at
gradadmit@chapman.edu
.
Attallah College of Educational Studies
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Ed.S. in School Psychology
Attallah College offers a variety of scholarships, tuition fellowships, grants, and
assistantships to graduate students. See the
Attallah College Fellowships and Grant Awards webpage
for more details
.
All applicants who apply by the
priority application deadline
will be automatically considered for awards.
To receive
full consideration
for fellowships and assistantships, all application materials must be submitted by
the
priority application deadline
.
MA in School Counseling
Attallah College offers a variety of scholarships, tuition fellowships, grants, and
assistantships to graduate students. See the
Attallah College Fellowships and Grant Awards webpage
for more details
.
All applicants who apply by the
priority application deadline
will be automatically considered for awards.
To receive
full consideration
for fellowships and assistantships, all application materials must be submitted by
the
priority application deadline
.
MA in Special Education and Education Specialist Credentials
Attallah College offers a variety of scholarships, tuition fellowships, grants, and
assistantships to graduate students. See the
Attallah College Fellowships and Grant Awards webpage
for more details
.
All applicants who apply by the
priority application deadline
will be automatically considered for awards.
To receive
full consideration
for fellowships and assistantships, all application materials must be submitted by
the
priority application deadline
.
MA in Teaching Elementary Education and Multiple Subject Credential
Attallah College offers a variety of scholarships, tuition fellowships, grants, and
assistantships to graduate students. See the
Attallah College Fellowships and Grant Awards webpage
for more details
.
All applicants who apply by the
priority application deadline
will be automatically considered for awards.
To receive
full consideration
for fellowships and assistantships, all application materials must be submitted by
the
priority application deadline
.
The US Department of Education and the California Department of Education (CDE) also
offer financial aid and grants for individuals preparing for a career in teaching
and enrolling in a teacher preparation program. See the CDE webpage for more details.
MA in Teaching Secondary Education and Single Subject Credential
Attallah College offers a variety of scholarships, tuition fellowships, grants, and
assistantships to graduate students. See the
Attallah College Fellowships and Grant Awards webpage
for more details
.
All applicants who apply by the
priority application deadline
will be automatically considered for awards.
To receive
full consideration
for fellowships and assistantships, all application materials must be submitted by
the
priority application deadline
.
The US Department of Education and the California Department of Education (CDE) also
offer financial aid and grants for individuals preparing for a career in teaching
and enrolling in a teacher preparation program. See the CDE webpage for more details.
Ph.D. in Education
Attallah College offers a variety of scholarships, tuition fellowships, grants, and
assistantships to graduate students. See the
Attallah College Fellowships and Grant Awards webpage
for more details
.
All applicants who apply by the
priority application deadline
will be automatically considered for awards.
To receive
full consideration
for fellowships and assistantships, all application materials must be submitted by
the
priority application deadline
.
College of Performing Arts
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MM in Keyboard Collaborative Arts
The MM in Keyboard Collaborative Arts program does not currently offer graduate assistantships.
For more information, contact Dr. Louise Thomas at
thomas@chapman.edu
.
Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences
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Doctor of Physical Therapy
Merit Fellowship
Who’s eligible: Everyone who applies by the deadline.
To apply: Submit your application for the program before the deadline. You will automatically
be considered for the fellowship based on your academic achievements.
MA in Marriage and Family Therapy
MFT Department Fellowship
The MFT Department grants fellowships to recruit top students. Applicants must submit
all application materials by the admission deadline. Consideration will be based on
the strength of an applicant's qualifications (GPA, clinical experience). Fellowships
are typically a one-time award for $6,000, divided between fall, spring, and summer
semesters ($2,000 per semester). A minimum of 6 units per semester is required. Applicants
will be notified upon admission if they are selected to receive a fellowship. The
fellowship is renewable for a second year as long as you maintain a GPA of 3.50 and
are taking at least 6 units per semester. To find out more, please contact Joleen
Martin at
jomartin@chapman.edu
.
MMS in Physician Assistant Studies
Merit scholarship from Crean College
Who’s eligible: Everyone who applies by the deadline.
To apply: Submit your application for the program before the deadline. You will automatically
be considered for the scholarship based on your academic achievements.
Simon Scholar Physician Assistant Program
To be eligible, you must:
Be a first-generation college student from an underserved background.
Live in Orange County or San Diego County.
Have a history of economic or personal adversity.
Have a history of academic excellence and leadership.
Be involved in community service.
Be willing to commit to clinical practice as a PA in Orange or San Diego County after
you graduate.
To apply: Follow the instructions on our
Simon Scholar webpage
.
CalOptima Scholarship Program
To be eligible, you must:
Apply for admission to the Chapman University PA Program through the Central Application
Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA) portal and be accepted into the program.
Be an Orange County resident by the time you start the PA program.
Classified low income by CA Govt. Standards
To apply: Follow the instructions on our
CalOptima Scholarship Program webpage
.
Dodge College of Film and Media Arts
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All Dodge College programs
Dodge College fellowship award
Who’s eligible: Everyone who applies by the deadline.
To apply: Submit your application for the program before the deadline. You will automatically
be considered for the fellowship based on the talent that you display in your application.
If you receive the fellowship, you will be notified in your admission letter. Fellowship
recipients usually receive $5,000–$10,000.
JD/MFA in Film and Television Producing applicants:
You will be considered for the fellowship in your second year in the program.
MBA/MFA in Film and Television Producing applicants:
You will be considered for the fellowship after you are admitted.
If you have questions, reach out to the Dodge College Admission team at
dodgeadmit@chapman.edu
.
Fowler School of Engineering
MS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Merit-based scholarship from the Fowler School of Engineering
Who’s eligible: All applicants who apply by the deadline.
To apply: Submit your application for the program before the deadline. You will automatically
be considered for the fellowship based on your academic achievements and factors in
your application.
Nachman Family Innovation Challenge Award
Who’s eligible: MS EECS student on the thesis track with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or
higher.
To apply: See the
Nachman Family Innovation Challenge webpage
for more details.
Teaching Assistantship
Who’s eligible: Master’s level student who has a background in engineering related
fields may be eligible to teach an undergraduate engineering course as a Graduate
Student Instructor or support a faculty member’s course as a Graduate Teaching Assistant,
per course availability.
To apply: Submit your resume to
engineeringadmit@chapman.edu
for consideration.
Research Assistantship
Who’s eligible: Master’s level student
To apply: Reach out to the faculty directly to inquire about a potential opportunity.
Graduate Student Scholarly/Creative Grant Funding - Graduate Education Office
Who’s eligible: Master’s level student
To apply: Submit
your Fowler Engineering Graduate Student Scholarly/Creative Activity Grant application
for consideration.
Schmid College of Science and Technology
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Doctor of Science in Mathematics, Philosophy and Physics
We offer full-tuition fellowships to a select number of students each fall.
Non-tuition Fellowships:
A select number of students are offered non-tuition fellowships to cover living expenses.
These fellowships, combined with graduate student instructor teaching salary, provide
an income of approximately $40,000 annually.
Graduate Assistantships:
Graduate teaching and research assistantships are available to select students in
the cohort. Teaching assignments are determined according to each student’s background
and qualifications.
Professional Support:
Additional funding may be available for conference travel and research.
MS in Computational and Data Sciences
The MS in Computational and Data Sciences program does not currently offer any funding
opportunities.
Check out our main
Financial Aid page
for funding that you can use for any graduate program at Chapman including the MS
in CADS program.
MS in Food Science
Merit-based Scholarships from Schmid College of Science and Technology
Who’s eligible: Applicants who submit by the priority deadline will be evaluated on
a first come, first-served basis.
How to apply: Submit your application for the program before the priority deadline.
There is no need for a separate process to be considered for a scholarship.
Limited
Research Assistantships
Who’s eligible: Students who choose to conduct thesis research with a faculty member,
as funding permits.
MS in Food Science/MBA
Joint MS in Food Science/MBA applicants can receive scholarships from each program.
The applicant must meet the criteria of both programs. Any fellowship received would
only cover courses from the program that awarded the fellowship.
Check out our main
Financial Aid page
for additional funding that you can use for any graduate program at Chapman including
the Joint MS in Food Science/MBA program.
Ph.D. in Computational and Data Sciences
10–50% Tuition Discount
Who’s eligible: Everyone who applies by the priority deadline.
How to apply: Submit your application for the program before the priority deadline.
If your GPA and GRE scores are high, you will automatically be considered for the
discount.
Scholarship
Who’s eligible: Everyone who applies by the priority deadline.
How to apply: Submit your application for the program before the priority deadline.
You will automatically be considered for the scholarship.
Assistantship
Who’s eligible: Anyone who has experience teaching math, physics, statistics or computer
science.
How to apply: Submit your application for the program before the priority deadline.
You will automatically be considered for the assistantship.
School of Communication
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MS in Strategic Communication
Scholarships
Who’s eligible: Everyone who applies by the priority deadline.
How to apply: Submit your application for the program before the priority deadline.
You will automatically be considered for scholarships.
Research Assistantships
Who’s eligible: Everyone who applies by the priority deadline.
How to apply: Submit your application for the program before the priority deadline.
You will automatically be considered for assistantships.
Student Worker Research Positions
Who’s eligible: Everyone.
How to apply: Once you’ve been accepted to the program, talk to your Program Coordinator
to apply.
Ph.D. in Communication
Scholarships
Who’s eligible: Everyone who applies by the early decision deadline.
How to apply: Submit your application for the program before the early decision deadline.
You will automatically be considered for scholarships.
Teaching Assistantships
Who’s eligible: Everyone who applies by the early decision deadline.
How to apply: Submit your application for the program before the early decision deadline.
You will automatically be considered for assistantships.
Research Assistantships
Who’s eligible: Everyone who applies by the early decision deadline.
How to apply: Submit your application for the program before the early decision deadline.
You will automatically be considered for assistantships.
Student Worker Research Positions
Who’s eligible: Everyone.
How to apply: Once you’ve been accepted to the program, talk to your Program Coordinator
to apply.
School of Pharmacy
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Doctor of Pharmacy
The Doctor of Pharmacy program does not currently offer any special financial aid
options. Check out our main
Financial Aid page
for funding that you can use for any graduate program at Chapman including the Doctor
of Pharmacy program.
MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences
The MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences program does not currently offer any special financial
aid options. Check out our main
Financial Aid page
for funding that you can use for any graduate program at Chapman including the MS
in Pharmaceutical Sciences program.
Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences
The Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences program offers fellowship, teaching assistantship
and research assistantship opportunities. You will get more info about these further
into the application process.
For more details on this process, you can contact the department at
gradpharmsci@chapman.edu
.
Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
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MA in English
While the program does not offer tuition fellowships or scholarships, there are a
few opportunities that graduate students take advantage of during their time in the
program. These opportunities aren’t able to fully fund one’s time in the program,
but, can be used as supplementary financial support throughout a student’s time and
can serve as great professional development opportunities.
Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) Program
Our Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) program allows first-year students who take
the spring class in Teaching Composition to apply for one of the GSI positions for
the following fall. The selected GSIs each teach a section of composition in the fall,
while also enrolled together in a second pedagogy class. This position does not come
with an award that covers tuition, but, does come with a teaching stipend equal or
greater to that of other part-time faculty. We also have some students teaching with
community organizations that are not directly related to our program. This speaks
to the opportunities our students seek and create and the value of the expertise they
are developing.
Graduate Assistantships
In addition, we have a few hourly wage grad assistant positions. These are for MA
program support and individual faculty research or teaching support. Occasionally,
we are able to partner with Chapman Magazine or the Dean of Students to fund a position
that serves their special projects, and we have had students work in Admissions or
other units on campus. These positions are usually between 9 and 19 hours a week and
are a great way to build experience in a specific realm of higher ed or industry.
MA in International Studies
Tuition Fellowships
Who’s eligible? Everyone who applies by the priority deadline.
How to apply? Submit your application for the program before the priority deadline.
You will automatically be considered for the scholarship.
The program offers a range of tuition fellowships, including half- and full-tuition
fellowships. Generally, tuition fellowships range from $1,000 to $10,000 for the first
year of attendance.
Graduate Research Assistantships
Who’s Eligible? Everyone who completes and submits an application by the priority
deadline.
How to Apply? Submitting your application for the program before the priority deadline
ensures automatic consideration.
The program also offers competitive graduate assistantships opportunities. Working
with a faculty advisor, students assist with research and/or writing projects. Unlike
tuition fellowships, the graduate assistantships pay an hourly wage directly to the
student. It is possible to be awarded both a tuition fellowship and a graduate assistantship.
Students work approximately 9 hours per week, starting at around $34 per hour. This
is a value of approximately $4,500, working the full extent of the assistantship.
MA in War, Diplomacy, and Society
Tuition Fellowships
Who’s Eligible? Everyone who completes and submits an application by the priority
deadline.
How to Apply? Submitting your application for the program before the priority deadline
ensures automatic consideration.
The program offers a range of tuition fellowships. Generally, tuition fellowships
range from 1,000 to 10,000 for the first year of attendance.
Graduate Research Assistantships
Who’s Eligible? Everyone who completes and submits an application by the priority
deadline.
How to Apply? Submitting your application for the program before the priority deadline
ensures automatic consideration.
The program also offers competitive graduate assistantships opportunities. Working
with a faculty advisor, students assist with research and/or writing projects. Unlike
tuition fellowships, the graduate assistantships pay an hourly wage directly to the
student. It is possible to be awarded both a tuition fellowship and a graduate assistantship.
Students work approximately 9 hours per week, starting at around $34 per hour. This
is a value of approximately $4,500, working the full extent of the assistantship.
MFA in Creative Writing
Tuition Fellowships
Who’s Eligible? Everyone who completes and submits an application by the priority
deadline.
How to Apply? Submitting your application for the program before the priority deadline
ensures automatic consideration.
We offer four full-tuition fellowships per year. Three of these fellowships also come
with an additional non-tuition fellowship of $18,000 and require no work obligation
— so that you can put your writing first.
Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) Program
Our Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) program allows first-year students who take
the spring class in Teaching Composition to apply for one of the GSI positions for
the following fall. The selected GSIs each teach a section of composition in the fall,
while also enrolled together in a second pedagogy class. This position does not come
with an award that covers tuition, but, does come with a teaching stipend equal or
greater to that of other part-time faculty. We also have some students teaching with
community organizations that are not directly related to our program. This speaks
to the opportunities our students seek and create and the value of the expertise they
are developing.
Graduate Assistantships
In addition, we have a few hourly wage grad assistant positions. These are for MA
program support and individual faculty research or teaching support. Occasionally,
we are able to partner with Chapman Magazine or the Dean of Students to fund a position
that serves their special projects, and we have had students work in Admissions or
other units on campus. These positions are usually between 9 and 19 hours a week and
are a great way to build experience in a specific realm of higher ed or industry.
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Questions? Contact us at:
gradadmit@chapman.edu
(714) 997-6711
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