Generous Scholarships Available
Affording a graduate education can be challenging. To help our students, we offer over $2 million in tuition scholarships and other programs for newly admitted and current students. The application process for all scholarships is included in the online admissions application. Please answer the prompts and submit a detailed essay for the scholarship(s) you are interested in. The FAFSA is currently not required to be considered for a SCU scholarship.
If you are a prospective student, please contact our Admissions office at 408-551-3422 or email us at ecpscholarships@scu.edu for any questions or other inquiries.
If you are an enrolled student, please contact our Student Services office at 408-551-2134 or email us at ecpscholarships@scu.edu.
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ECP Scholarship Programs
Semilla Teacher Fellowship
This Fellowship was created to provide a 50% tuition scholarship to students pursuing the Master of Arts in Teaching and Teaching Credential (MATTC) program. Students complete coursework at our East San Jose campus, engage in community service, and agree to teach at a high-need school for two years following graduation.
Excellence in Catholic Education and Leadership (ExCEL)
Excellence in Catholic Education and Leadership (ExCEL) supports Catholic school educators through a program committed to developing teachers pedagogically, spiritually, and communally; and working for social justice through educational equity. Students receive a 100% tuition scholarship and work as teachers for TK-12 Catholic schools in local Dioceses, while also living in community with one another.
Catholic School Teacher Preparation
Catholic Master of Arts in Teaching (CatMAT) is a two-year program designed to help current Catholic school teachers earn their MAT and California teaching credential. CatMAT students take intensive summer course loads, with only few courses during the school year, so they can focus more fully on their jobs. All full-time Catholic school teachers are eligible to join CatMAT, and they receive a 40% tuition reduction for the program.
Endowed Scholarships
Through the kindness of the School's friends and donors, several Scholarships were generously created to support students studying in Education and Counseling Psychology. Endowed scholarships are annual one-year awards for new students and are awarded in the Fall term. Apply in the application.
Other Scholarship & Loan Programs
In addition to the Santa Clara scholarships, there are numerous funding opportunities through federal and other partners.
Counseling Psychology Scholarships
Counseling Psychology
Tone Yao Lee Counseling Psychology Scholarship Fund
The purpose of this endowment fund is to provide scholarships for licensure-track Counseling Psychology students who demonstrate tremendous promise as a therapist and who are committed to serving the mental health needs of children, adolescents, and young adults, and especially to those committed to working with young people struggling with depression. Preference is given to providing a scholarship for students who need the financial assistance during their practicum year and whose practicum work is focused in this area.
Education Scholarships
Education
Tone Yao Lee Education Scholarship Fund
The purpose of this endowment fund is to provide scholarships for students in one of the single-subject teaching credential programs who will teach at the middle or high school level. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate a high level of financial need and whose passion is ensuring a Jesuit-inspired “whole child” education, with attention to supporting students’ well-being and development, both in the classroom and beyond.
Other Scholarship & Loan Programs
Federal & Other Programs
There are numerous Federal and other programs to assist with paying for your education. We have listed some of the more popular programs that might assist you.