Affording a graduate education can be challenging. To help our students, we offer over $2 million in tuition scholarships and other programs for currently enrolled and newly admitted students. The FAFSA is currently not required to be considered for a SCU scholarship. The application process is included in the online admissions application.
Please contact our office at 408-551-3422 or email us at ecpscholarships@scu.edu for any questions or other inquiries
Santa Clara Scholarship Programs
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.
The prestigious Noyce Fellowship seeks to attract qualified STEM majors and professionals to become middle or high school mathematics teachers in racially, ethnically, linguistically, and economically diverse schools.
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 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 50% tuition reduction for the program.
We offer generous scholarships for all Counseling Psychology students.
We offer generous scholarships for all Education students.
In addition to the Santa Clara scholarships, there are numerous funding opportunities through federal and other partners.
In addition to general student scholarships, we select exceptional students to receive some of our endowed awards, named after generous benefactors.
Counseling Psychology Scholarships
Counseling Psychology
Kenneth Blaker Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship provides financial assistance to Counseling Psychology students in financial need.
Counseling Psychology
Molina Bernadett Latino Counseling Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded annually to a graduate student pursuing an MA in Counseling Psychology and enrolled in the Latino Counseling emphasis, this scholarship supports the student who intends to pursue licensure as an MFT or LPCC counseling psychologist. Bicultural and/or bilingual students demonstrating a commitment to serving the Latinx community can receive a matching scholarship from the School of Education and Counseling Psychology of up to 50% of their tuition costs.
Counseling Psychology
Pride Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a graduate student pursuing an MA in Counseling Psychology and is also enrolled in the LGBTQ+ Counseling emphasis area. The annual award of $5000 will be granted to an individual who demonstrates outstanding potential for, and interest in, serving the mental health needs of the LGBTQ+ community. This scholarship will be matched by the School of Education and Counseling Psychology up to 50% of students’ tuition expenses.
All Students
Anita Goble Scholarship
This fund provides scholarships for Master's Degree students pursuing research with any full-time faculty member.
All Students
Edward Fellows Scholarship
This scholarship provides financial assistance to deserving Education and Counseling Psychology students.
All Students
Gerald E. McDonald Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1981 for graduate Education and Counseling Psychology students.
All Students
Local Catholic Partners Scholarship
Availanle for employees of the Diocese of San Jose, Cristo Rey School, Sacred Heart Nativity School, Catholic Charities, and the Foundation for Hispanic Education schools. A tuition scholarship is available for up to 50% for teachers, counselors, and administrators who are taking graduate courses in the School.
Education Scholarships
Education
Brown Scholarship
This scholarship is for a full-time male student obtaining his multiple or single subject teaching credential.
Education
Jim & Pauline Mahon Scholarship
Created to provide financial assistance for a graduate student in the Educational Leadership program, applicants must demonstrate a futuristic vision for education, a strong commitment to the field of administration, a genuine care for children, and a strong sense of the value of education.
Education
Nancy Ottoboni Scholarship for Catholic Education
This scholarship will support the educational development of teachers in Catholic schools who are enrolled in the Department of Education.
Education
Priscilla Myers Scholarship
This scholarship provides support for a student actively enrolled in the Master of Arts in Teaching and Teaching Credential (MATTC) program. Students who apply for this scholarship must take two of Professor Priscilla Myer's reading classes before they graduate from the master’s program.
Education
Ann Gerard Scholarship
This fund provides scholarships for graduate students in the School of Education and Counseling Psychology, with a preference for students studying Special Education.
Education
Janice M. Kyne Scholarship
This scholarship provides financial assistance to graduate students enrolled in the Special Education program. Candidates for this scholarship must demonstrate a sensitivity about the needs and issues of special education students and their families, a compassion for every individual's unique situation, an ability to work effectively for the best interests of special education students, and dedication to the field of special education. Candidates must have completed at least nine (9) units of work in Special Education with a minimum grade point average of 3.3 and must demonstrate financial need.
Education
James W. Trent Scholarship
This scholarship was established to provide financial assistance to students who exhibit an exceptionally high commitment to education and broadly embrace and serve their communities. Preference will be given to underrepresented minority graduate students or to graduate students who were first generation college students.
All Students
Anita Goble Scholarship
This fund provides scholarships for Master's Degree students pursuing research with any full-time faculty member.
All Students
Edward Fellows Scholarship
This scholarship provides financial assistance to deserving Education and Counseling Psychology students.
All Students
Gerald E. McDonald Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1981 for graduate Education and Counseling Psychology students.
All Students
Local Catholic Partners Scholarship
Availanle for employees of the Diocese of San Jose, Cristo Rey School, Sacred Heart Nativity School, Catholic Charities, and the Foundation for Hispanic Education schools. A tuition scholarship is available for up to 50% for teachers, counselors, and administrators who are taking graduate courses in the School.
Other Scholarship & Loan 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.
Endowed Scholarship Recipients
| Scholarship | Awardees |
| Anita Goble Endowed Scholarship for Student Researchers | Mariela Rivera Perez |
| Edward Fellows Scholarship | Isabelle Connell |
| James W. Trent Education Scholarship | Cynthia Soto Lucero |
| Kenneth Blaker Endowed Scholarship | Skylar Lapointe Martin |
| Kenneth Blaker Endowed Scholarship | Sarah Covert |
| Molina Bernadet Latino Counseling Scholarship | Claudia Barajas Santana |
| Molina Bernadet Latino Counseling Scholarship | Casandra Rodriguez |
| Pride Scholarship | Loren Ford |
| Pride Scholarship | Melissa McCormick |
| Pride Scholarship | Shayda Roohparvar |
| Anita Goble Endowed Scholarship for Student Researchers | Dominic Ruggio |
| Edwin Brown Scholarship for Credential Students | Salvador Solis |
| Jim & Pauline Mahon Scholarship for Education Administration Students | Melissa Gonzalez |
| Nancy Ottoboni Endowed and Expendable Scholarship for Catholic Education | Candida Diaz |
| Priscilla Myers Scholarship Fund | Miranda Furman |
| Gerald E. McDonald Endowed Scholarship | Griselda Renteria |