Applications are submitted after being accepted to the university and prior to enrolling in courses. All applications to the below scholarships will be reviewed by the Scholarship Application Committees and you will be emailed the decision to your student email address.
The Eiji Kaneko Memorial Scholarship
The Eiji Kaneko Memorial Scholarship was established in 1995 by Joseph and Chiharu Frankoski in memory of their son Eiji. Approximately $1,000 is available through this fund each year.
The Peter Newman Scholarship Fund
Peter Newman was a longtime student of the Edgar Cayce readings and passionately believed that Atlantic University provides the best outlet for the information contained in those readings. To that end, he established the Peter Newman Scholarship fund through his estate when he passed away in 2011. Approximately $2,500 is available through this fund each year.
Hester Scholarship and Lecture Fund
The Hester Scholarship and Lecture Fund was founded in 2012 as a tribute to longtime Board Member and advocate for Atlantic University, Larry Hester. Approximately $3000 is available through this fund each year for students or to underwrite lectures from visiting scholars.
To qualify to receive an Atlantic University Annual Scholarship:
Applications will be reviewed by the Scholarship Application Committee. Scholarship recipients will be awarded half the tuition for one semester, not including nonrefundable fees. Apply here.
This scholarship is available to any employee of a verifiable 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Nonprofit employees can receive a scholarship in the form of a 20% reduction in tuition per academic credit ($216 reduction per academic course). Noncredit courses are reduced $150 each; after scholarship reduction, each noncredit course is $600.
To receive this scholarship, the nonprofit employees must:
-Complete an Atlantic University Nonprofit Employees Scholarship application,
-Submit a 500-word essay: The essay should be 500 words describing why you need this scholarship, how it will assist you in reaching your goals, and how you will use your education to help others.
-Show proof of employment at a verifiable 501(c)(3) by supplying the university with supporting documents.
-Submit a letter from your employer/supervisor stating that you are employed by the nonprofit and are in good standing.
-Email all supporting documents to advising@atlanticuniv.edu
Military Scholarships*
Active Duty/Reserve, Veterans, Spouse/Dependent of Active Duty, or Reserve Military students can receive a scholarship in the form of a 20% reduction in tuition per academic credit. Noncredit courses are reduced 20% each.
To receive this scholarship, the active duty or reserve service member, veteran, or spouse/dependent of active duty or reserve service member will have to complete an Atlantic University Military Scholarship application, submit an essay, and show proof of service by supplying the university with supporting documents. Application for the Military scholarship is available at AtlanticUniv.edu.
*Students who are receiving Military Benefits are not eligible for the Military scholarship.
We have provided a list of databases that might be helpful in finding external scholarship opportunities that you can apply for. All you have to do is put your information into a profile, and the site does the work for you.
College Answer
College Board
Find Tuition
Scholarships.com
College Express
Go College
College Net
