Traditional, Undergraduate On-Campus International Student Scholarships
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Discover Scholarship Offerings for International Students

International Student Scholarships may be available to you if you do not enroll at GCU the semester following your high school graduation or if you are an international student who is fully admissible and attending GCU with an F-1 Visa.

To apply for International Student Scholarships, you must:

  • Submit unofficial transcripts for all institutions attended since high school. If you did not attend another college or university, you must provide your high school transcript. SAT and/or ACT test scores can be used to apply for these scholarships if you have a 2.5 or higher unweighted high school GPA. Students who have six or more attempted college credits can use their cumulative college transfer GPA to qualify for academic scholarships.
  • Upon completion of final terms at all institutions, provide the official transcripts to GCU. For scholarship adjustment considerations, submit unofficial transcripts, due no later than two weeks prior to the start of the term. All official transcripts are due by day 21 of the semester to lock in your scholarship award.
  • Once enrolled as a traditional, undergraduate student and attending classes on GCU’s main campus, you must maintain continuous full-time enrollment at GCU and adhere to the scholarship program requirements for renewal.
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2025-26

International Student Scholarship Requirements¹

Indirect President
Annual Amount
$6,000
HS Unweighted GPA
3.9+
ACT(See disclaimer 2) (with 2.5 (unweighted HS GPA)
31
SAT(See disclaimer 2) 1600 Scale (math & reading only; test date after March 1, 2016)(See disclaimer 3) 
1410
Cumulative Transfer GPA 

(6-24 credits) 
3.75+
Cumulative Transfer GPA (25+ credits)
3.75+
Indirect Provost
Annual Amount
$5,000
HS Unweighted GPA
3.7 - 3.89
ACT(See disclaimer 2) (with 2.5 (unweighted HS GPA)
27
SAT(See disclaimer 2) 1600 Scale (math & reading only; test date after March 1, 2016)(See disclaimer 3) 
1295
Cumulative Transfer GPA 

(6-24 credits) 
3.5 - 3.74
Cumulative Transfer GPA (25+ credits)
3.5 - 3.74
Indirect Dean
Annual Amount
$3,000
HS Unweighted GPA
3.5 - 3.69
ACT(See disclaimer 2) (with 2.5 (unweighted HS GPA)
24
SAT(See disclaimer 2) 1600 Scale (math & reading only; test date after March 1, 2016)(See disclaimer 3) 
1170
Cumulative Transfer GPA 

(6-24 credits) 
3.25 - 3.49
Cumulative Transfer GPA (25+ credits)
3.25 - 3.49
Indirect Faculty
Annual Amount
$2,000
HS Unweighted GPA
3.0 - 3.49
ACT(See disclaimer 2) (with 2.5 (unweighted HS GPA)
19
SAT(See disclaimer 2) 1600 Scale (math & reading only; test date after March 1, 2016)(See disclaimer 3) 
1000
Cumulative Transfer GPA 

(6-24 credits) 
2.75 - 3.24
Cumulative Transfer GPA (25+ credits)
2.25 - 3.24
  1. Scholarships may be awarded based on sixth semester transcripts. At the time in which final official transcripts are received, GCU reserves the right to rescind or modify the scholarship if it is determined that eligibility was not achieved. GCU reserves the right to decline scholarship awards for any reason. If a student does not meet the minimum renewal criteria, their scholarship will be forfeited. GCU reserves the right to change scholarship awards at any time without notice. Prices based on 2025-26 rate and are subject to change.
  2. If student is admitted based on ACT or SAT, student needs a minimum unweighted high school GPA of 2.5 to be awarded.
  3. If student's test date was before March 1, 2016, please find more information on requirements at gcu.edu/admissions.
2024-25

International Student Scholarship Requirements1

Indirect President
Annual Amount
$6,500
HS Unweighted GPA
3.9+
ACT(See disclaimer 2) (with 2.5 (unweighted HS GPA)
31
SAT(See disclaimer 2) 1600 Scale (math & reading only; test date after March 1, 2016)(See disclaimer 3)
1410
Cumulative Transfer GPA (6-23 credits)
3.75+
Cumulative Transfer GPA (24+ credits)
3.75+
Indirect Provost
Annual Amount
$5,500
HS Unweighted GPA
3.7 - 3.89
ACT(See disclaimer 2) (with 2.5 (unweighted HS GPA)
27
SAT(See disclaimer 2) 1600 Scale (math & reading only; test date after March 1, 2016)(See disclaimer 3)
1295
Cumulative Transfer GPA (6-23 credits)
3.5 - 3.74
Cumulative Transfer GPA (24+ credits)
3.5 - 3.74
Indirect Dean
Annual Amount
$3,500
HS Unweighted GPA
3.5 - 3.69
ACT(See disclaimer 2) (with 2.5 (unweighted HS GPA)
24
SAT(See disclaimer 2) 1600 Scale (math & reading only; test date after March 1, 2016)(See disclaimer 3)
1170
Cumulative Transfer GPA (6-23 credits)
3.25 - 3.49
Cumulative Transfer GPA (24+ credits)
3.25 - 3.49
Indirect Faculty
Annual Amount
$2,500
HS Unweighted GPA
3.0 - 3.49
ACT(See disclaimer 2) (with 2.5 (unweighted HS GPA)
19
SAT(See disclaimer 2) 1600 Scale (math & reading only; test date after March 1, 2016)(See disclaimer 3)
1000
Cumulative Transfer GPA (6-23 credits)
2.75 - 3.24
Cumulative Transfer GPA (24+ credits)
2.25 - 3.24
  1. Scholarships may be awarded based on sixth semester transcripts. At the time in which final official transcripts are received, GCU reserves the right to rescind or modify the scholarship if it is determined that eligibility was not achieved. GCU reserves the right to decline scholarship awards for any reason. If a student does not meet the minimum renewal criteria, their scholarship will be forfeited. GCU reserves the right to change scholarship awards at any time without notice. Prices based on 2024-25 rate and are subject to change.
  2. If student is admitted based on ACT or SAT, student needs a minimum unweighted high school GPA of 2.5 to be awarded.
  3. If student's test date was before March 1, 2016, please find more information on requirements at gcu.edu/admissions.