Scholarships

Questions? Contact Financial Aid.


financialaid@york.edu

A scholarship is a financial aid award that does not need to be repaid. Scholarships are a form of merit-based aid, meaning they are offered based on achievement in specific areas. York University offers scholarships in academics, athletics and performing arts. 
 

2023-2024 Scholarships

  • The Distinguished Faith and Learning Scholarship
  • National Merit Finalist
  • National Merit Semi-Finalist
  • Valedictorian
  • Salutatorian​
  • Academic Scholarships
    • Awarded based on ACT/SAT scores or cumulative GPA. Transfer Academic Scholarships will be awarded based on cumulative college GPA. A minimum GPA requirement must be met in order to renew Academic Scholarships each year 
SAT Reading & Math scores will be converted to ACT Composite score. 
Academic Scholarship  
Trustees Scholarship
(GPA 3.75+/ACT 33-36/SAT 1490-1600)		 $5,500
Larsen Scholarship
(GPA 3.50-3.74/ACT 30-32/SAT 1390-1480)		 $4,500
​Founders Scholarship
(GPA 3.25-3.49/ACT 27-29/SAT 1280-1380)		 $3,500
York Scholarship
(GPA 3.00-3.24/ACT 24-26/SAT 1160-1270)		 $3,000
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YU is a member of the NAIA Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference. Athletic scholarships vary in amount and are determined by the head coach of each sport. To inquire about availability, complete a prospect questionnaire for your sport of interest.

Men's:

 Women's  Co-ed:

 

To be eligible for a York University Need Based Aid, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Need Based Application. Student's financial need, as determined by the FAFSA and Need Based Application, is considered in awarding these scholarships. The scholarship priority deadline is June 1.

  • Christian Leadership Grant
  • Taylor Grant
  • Sibling Discount: two or more siblings must attend full-time. Must be dependent students. 

  • AIM Program Graduates
    • Must complete full AIM program to qualify
  • Certificate Awards
  • Child of a Christian Elementary/Secondary School Full-Time Employee
  • Child of a Church of Christ College Full-Time Employee
  • Child of a Church of Christ Full-Time Minister
    • Up to $6,000
  • Child of a Church of Christ Vocational Minister
    • Up to $3,000
  • Child of a Foreign Missionary supported by the Church of Christ
  • LTC (Leadership Training for Christ)
  • National Christian Schools Association graduate scholarship
  • NCSA (National Christian Schools Association)
  • Nebraska Independent College Foundation
  • Resident Assistants*
  • Student Activities Board Chairperson*
  • Student Government President*
  • ICC Liaison*
  • TeamMates

*Available to students after their first year at York University.

 
 
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2021-2022 Scholarships

  • The Distinguished Faith and Learning Scholarship
  • National Merit Finalist
  • National Merit Semi-Finalist
  • Valedictorian
  • Salutatorian​
  • Academic Scholarships
    • Awarded based on ACT/SAT scores or cumulative GPA. Transfer Academic Scholarships will be awarded based on cumulative college GPA. A minimum GPA requirement must be met in order to renew Academic Scholarships each year.
    Note: Academic Scholarships apply to new students that enter York University during 2020-2021.  
SAT Reading & Math scores will be converted to ACT Composite score. ​​
Academic Scholarship
 
Trustees Scholarship
(GPA 3.75+/ACT 33-36)
$5,500
Larsen Scholarship
(GPA 3.50-3.74/ACT 30-32)
$4,500
​Founders Scholarship
(GPA 3.25-3.49/ACT 27-29)
$3,500
York Scholarship
(GPA 3.00-3.24/ACT 24-26)
$3,000

  • Concert Choir
  • Theatre
  • Celebration Singers

To be eligible for a York University Need Based Aid, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Need Based Application. Student's financial need, as determined by the FAFSA and Need Based Application, is considered in awarding these scholarships. The scholarship priority deadline is June 1. 

  • Christian Leadership Grant
  • Taylor Grant
  • Sibling Discount
    • Two or more siblings must attend full-time. Must be dependent students. 

  • National Christian Schools Association graduate scholarship
  • AIM Program Graduates
    • Must complete full AIM program to qualify
  • Campus Ministries Staff*
  • Certificate Awards
  • Child of a Christian Elementary/Secondary School Full-Time Employee
  • Child of a Church of Christ College Full-Time Employee
  • Child of a Church of Christ Full-Time Minister
    • Up to $6,000
  • Child of a Church of Christ Vocational Minister
    • Up to $3,000
  • Child of a Foreign Missionary supported by the Church of Christ
  • FBLA/FFA
  • Stem Scholarship
  • LTC (Leadership Training for Christ)
  • Mike Myers Bible Scholarship
  • NCSA (National Christian Schools Association)
  • Nebraska Independent College Foundation
  • Resident Assistants/Community Assistants*
  • Student Activities Board Chairperson*
  • Student Government President*
  • ICC Liaison*
  • TeamMates

*Available to students after their first year at York University.