As a way of thanking our alumni and encouraging the growth of Alliant International University, the University is offering scholarships to encourage sons, daughters and friends of our alumni to attend Alliant International University. Both international and domestic students are eligible. The scholars and professionals of the 21st century will need international perspective and cultural competence that an education at Alliant can deliver because of its diversified students, faculty, and locations.
Since this program began, we have already awarded 200 of these scholarships. You can learn about some of the happy student recipients of these awards here.
Two types of scholarships are offered and described below:
Alumni Referral Scholarship Fund
The Alliant International University Alumni Referral Scholarship is an annual tuition grant of $1,000 that can run as long as four years. The scholarship is awarded to an incoming student for full-time, continuous enrollment and is given in the name of the alumnus or alumna who refers the student. The alumnus or alumna who submits the recommendation in writing stating their affiliation to the student and e-mail to Admissions at .
The alum’s recommendation must be submitted as part of the admissions application, and must be received prior to an offer of admission. (A student who is admitted without a recommendation will not be eligible for the scholarship.)
The scholarship will be offered beginning with the fall semester of 2007. It will run through the spring semester of 2010 and can be extended with approval from the Alliant President. Students enrolled in half-time studies may receive a $500 annual scholarship.
Alumni Legacy Scholarship Fund
The Alliant International University Alumni Legacy Scholarship is offered to immediate family members of individuals who attended Alliant, USIU, CSPP, Cal Western or Balboa College. This scholarship offers an annual 25% discount on tuition.
The Legacy Scholarship will be offered beginning with the fall semester of 2007 and can run as long as four years. The alumna/alumnus must submit the recommendation in writing, state their relation to the student, and e-mail the recommendation to Admissions at ..
The Legacy Scholarship recommendation must be submitted as part of the admissions application, and must be received prior to an offer of admission. Once admitted, the student will not be eligible. The scholarship can be extended with approval from the Alliant President.
Who are Alumni for the Alumni Referral and Legacy Scholarships?
For the purpose of the alumni referral and legacy scholarships the referring alumni must have earned a degree from Alliant International University or from one of the former legacy institutions. (Balboa College, California Western University, California School of Professional Psychology, and United States International University)
Criteria for the Alumni Referral and Legacy Scholarships:
- The intent of both scholarship programs is to provide an incentive for alumni to be involved in the university.
- The referral process for both scholarships must be initiated by alumni.
- Alumni may refer up to 3 prospective students each year.
- The scholarships are only effective upon the student being accepted by the various schools at Alliant.
- Students being referred must be starting as new students beginning the Fall semester 2007.
- All referrals must be sent to the Director of Alumni Relations for approval before the scholarship can be awarded.
How to Submit Names of Prospective Students
Click the following link: Alumni Scholarship Form
This leads to an application form for both the Legacy and Referral Scholarships. Alumni will be invited to submit names of students that have made a commitment to enroll at Alliant International University after having been referred by the alumnus or alumna. Forms will be electronically sent to the Director of Alumni Relations, who will communicate and coordinate enrollment and referrals with the Admissions and Financial Aid office.
The Alliant Connect online community and the Alumni webpage will include a list of alumni scholarships and the students bearing their scholarship name(s). Names of alumni who are affiliated with the scholarships will appear on a dedication wall at a location to be determined. Alumni will also receive yearly updates from the alumni office on the students who they have sponsored.
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