The Office of Multicultural Affairs offers a limited number of grants and scholarships to undergraduate students of color (those registered with OMA) who continue to make satisfactory progress in their academic studies and have demonstrated need as determined by the JCU Office of Financial Aid.
Black Professionals Association Charitable Foundation
This scholarship will be awarded to one student with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.6. The applicant must be African American, have a demonstrated financial need and submit a letter detailing his/her educational and career goals, extracurricular activities and any internships or employment positions held.
Bukala Minority Scholarship
This scholarship of $1000 will be awarded to a sophomore, junior or senior with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. The award will be granted based on financial need and merit.
Follett Bookstore Scholarship
Ten scholarships of $500 will be awarded to students based on financial need and merit.
Hearst Foundation Scholarship
This scholarship of $1000 will be awarded to five African American and/or Hispanic students (with junior or senior status) with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7. Preference will be given to students with the greatest financial need and those that intend to permanently reside in the United States after completion of their studies.
Jesuit Minority Scholarship
This scholarship in the amount of $800 will be awarded to two transfer students of color with demonstrated financial need.
Sharika Pitts Scholarship
This scholarship of $500 will be awarded to one student with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7. Preference will be given to students with the greatest financial need
Sister Juanita Shealey Scholarship
This scholarship in the amount of $1000 is available to a sophomore, junior or senior with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. This award will be granted based on financial need and merit.
