Everything’s Led
Up To This Night.
From science fairs to senior projects. From velcro shoes to cleats. Your gifts are ready to lead. Compete for $144,000 in scholarships.
NOW MORE THAN EVER
Where you learn matters.
Who you learn from matters.
Who you build community with matters.
Scholar Showcase isn’t just a competition. It’s a declaration that your character, your faith, and your intellect are needed in the world.
The William Jessup Scholar
Named after our founder, the William Jessup Scholar Award is for students who achieve academic excellence and are committed to becoming change agents in the world through servant leadership, ingenuity, and unwavering faith in Christ.
Award Amount: $144,000!
*$36,000 per academic year. Scholarship is renewable each academic year as long as recipient maintains a 3.5 GPA
Minimum Qualifications
3.8+ GPA
First-time freshman attending classes on the Rocklin campus & entry date to Jessup University of Fall 2026
Program Scholar
Select academic programs at Jessup offer a program-specific scholar award. These awards honor students who strive for academic excellence, pursue their purpose with passion, and seek to be a light in the world.
Award Amount: $20,000!
*$5,000 per academic year and renewable each academic year as long as recipient maintains a 3.0 GPA.
Minimum Qualifications
3.0+ GPA
First-time freshman attending classes on the Rocklin campus & entry date to Jessup University of Fall 2026
You are seen.
You belong here.
You’ve worked hard in the classroom and on the field. This is where your gifts meet opportunity fully.
Your child was always smart. This is the proof.
We honor the years of dedication you’ve poured into them. Now, see them step into an environment of affordable excellence.
Your Journey to Scholars Showcase
Four simple steps between you and the spotlight.
Apply
Submit general application. Unofficial transcripts accepted.
Share
Respond to prompts about your leadership and faith.
Submit
Upload your responses to the portal.
Celebrate
Receive your invitation package in the mail.
Deadline: January 9, 2026
Cost & Aid
Explore scholarships and grants relevant to you. Amounts and criteria may change—confirm details with your financial aid advisor.
William Jessup Scholar (Freshmen)
Undergraduate
Full tuition
Competitive, full‑tuition scholarship for first‑time freshmen (GPA 3.80+). Apply by Dec 1; replaces other institutional aid.
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Academic Scholarships (Freshmen)
Undergraduate
$6,000–$14,000/yr
Merit tiers based on Academic GPA at admission: Trustees ($14k), Presidential ($12k), Provost ($10k), University ($8k), Dean ($6k).
Transfer Academic Scholarships
Undergraduate
$5,000–$10,000/yr
Three tiers awarded to eligible transfers with 24+ transferable units: $10k (3.6+), $7k (3.2–3.59), $5k (admitted).
Church Partnership Grant
UG · Graduate · Online
UG: $2,000/yr · Grad/Online: 10% tuition
For students actively participating in a church that financially supports Jessup. Annual application; funds limited.
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Dr. Parnell Lovelace Multicultural Scholarship
Undergraduate
$20,000 total ($5,000/yr)
For students demonstrating leadership in multicultural engagement; GPA 3.0+ and participation in campus orgs.
More Scholarships & Grants
$2,000/yr for first‑time freshmen graduating from an ACSI‑accredited high school. Auto‑awarded at acceptance.
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$2,500/yr for NEW transfers with 24+ transferable college units and 2.0+ GPA. Auto‑awarded at acceptance.
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$2,000/yr; competitive grant emphasizing leadership, academics, financial need, and involvement in multicultural activities.
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Amounts vary by sport and eligibility; may stack with Academic and Scholar Showcase awards (per Athletic Dept.).
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Privately funded awards; amounts vary. Application typically opens in Dec and funds the following academic year.
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Church Partnership Grant
UG · Graduate · Online
UG: $2,000/yr · Grad/Online: 10% tuition
For students actively participating in a church that financially supports Jessup. Annual application; funds limited.
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Ministry Worker Grant
Graduate · Online
20% (PT) or 40% (FT) tuition discount
For students or dependents/spouses of full‑time paid ministry workers. Enroll 6+ units; renewable with GPA 2.0+.
Pastors‑in‑Training (PIT) Scholarship
Graduate · Online
Up to $15,000/yr
Annual, need‑based scholarship with leadership/service commitments through Church Relations and Preaching Club.
More Scholarships & Grants
Privately funded awards; amounts vary. Application typically opens in Dec and funds the following academic year.
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Explore curated scholarship search sites (Fastweb, College Board, etc.) listed on Jessup’s aid pages.
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We are ready to serve you!
Jessup Admissions
Logistics & Parent FAQ’S
While students stay in the dorms, we have partnered with 3 local hotels (Hyatt, Marriott, Holiday Inn) to offer discounted ‘Jessup Parent’ rates.
Yes! We run complimentary shuttles from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) for all students arriving between 10am-4pm on Friday.
Campus Safety operates 24/7. Dorm access is key-card restricted, and Resident Assistants will be hosting the students overnight.
Absolutely. We have a dedicated ‘Parent ROI’ session on Saturday morning specifically to breakdown costs, FAFSA, and scholarship stacking.
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