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Graduate Financial Aid

»Scholarships and Grants

Scholarships can come from your academic department, federal and state sources, private non-profit organizations or other outside sources, and may be need-based, merit-based, or service-based. Students are encouraged to investigate all free sources available.

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Chapman Assistance

A fellowship/scholarship is an award provided to graduate students from the school or department for the program a student is admitted to. Qualifications of the fellowship are determined by the school or department. Requirements may include academic merit, need, or other affiliations or studies. 

Prospective law students can learn more about scholarship opportunities at the Fowler School of Law Scholarships page.

Prospective graduate students should contact the Graduate Admissions Office for more information about scholarship or fellowship possibilities.

Current students with questions regarding fellowship eligibility should contact their program coordinator. All other fellowship questions can be directed to the Office of Graduate Financial Aid.

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Outside Tuition Assistance

Students are encouraged to seek out other private scholarships that may be awarded by local organizations such as businesses, local bar associations, churches, and civic groups.

All awards from outside sources must be reported to the Graduate Financial Aid Office. This includes outside scholarships, employer tuition benefits, etc. To report an outside resource, please contact the Graduate Financial Aid Office. Students will be informed of the impact of these on institutional or federal awards. Total financial aid cannot exceed the total cost of attendance. If the total of all of aid exceeds the total cost of attendance some federal awards may be reduced. Whenever possible, loans will be reduced before reducing any grant or scholarship awards.

Scholarship Search Sites:

  • Fastweb: A free scholarship search site where students can set up a mailbox that will be continually updated with new scholarships according to your user provide.
  • AccessLex Scholarship Databank (law students only): Provides curated and vetted scholarships and writing competitions.

Remember, NEVER pay for a scholarship or scholarship search. Learn more on How to Spot a Scam.

 


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Golden State Teacher Grant

The Golden State Teacher Grant Program awards up to $10,000 to students who are currently enrolled in a professional preparation program approved by the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing (CTC), and working to earning their preliminary teaching or pupil personnel services credential. Students interested in pursuing this funding can find more information at the California Student Aid Commission website. Funding and eligibility is subject to change.

Application Process:

1. Submit a GSTG Application

2. Complete the FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application

3. Once you have applied, you will receive a confirmation email

4. The school verifies eligibility and determines award amount

5. Once institution has verified eligibility, the student will receive an email to sign their Teaching Agreement that explains the student's obligations under the provisions of the grant. Non-compliance will result in repayment at 25% per year of non-compliance.

TEACH Grant

The Federal Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant provides funding to students in an eligible program of study who agree to teach full time for at least four years in a high-need field at a low income school or educational service agency.

The maximum TEACH grant is up to $4000 per academic year, with a total maximum award of $8000 for graduate students. Recipients must sign an agreement to meet specific teaching requirements. If requirements are not fulfilled the grant is converted into a Direct Unsubsidized Loan and must be repaid. 

Applicants must complete the FAFSA, and must meet certain academic standards.

Chapman eligible programs:
  • MA Curriculum Instruction
  • MA Teaching, Elementary Emphasis
  • MA Teaching, Secondary English/Language Arts
  • MA Teaching, Secondary Science
  • MA Teaching, Secondary Math
  • MA Teaching, Secondary History/Social Science
  • MA Special Education
Deadline to submit TEACH Request for Spring 2026 is November 1, 2025.

Yellow Ribbon Program

Chapman University is proud to participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program. This program offers a generous matching scholarship to our eligible military personnel. For more information about Yellow Ribbon and other veterans benefits, visit the Chapman University Veterans Resource Center.