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Shepherd University, Los Angeles, invites applications from prospective undergraduate and graduate applicants for the various scholarships open for application in the 2014/15 academic session. As part of your application packet you will receive a scholarship application. (You can also obtain this form from the Registrar’s Office.) By completing and submitting this form, you can apply for a number of scholarships provided by the university.
The following list describes the available scholarships:
- Shepherd Board Scholarship: Shepherd Board Scholarship is established by the Board of Directors of Shepherd University.
Scholarship Criteria:The Scholarship is to be available to a student who is 1) a formal or current employee at Shepherd University; 2) any relatives of Shepherd University’s employee; or 3) dependent children and spouses of currently serving Christian pastors and missionaries.
Scholarship Amount:Maximum $2,000 - Presidential Merit Scholarship: The Presidential Merit Scholarship was established to honor students who have exhibited or have the potential to exhibit extraordinary abilities and contributions.
Scholarship Criteria: Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.85. Multiple recipients are to be chosen by the Scholarship Committee and confirmed by the President of the University.
Scholarship Amount: Maximum $10,000 - Dean’s Merit Scholarship: The Dean’s Merit Scholarship has been established to honor students who have exhibited or have the potential to exhibit exceptional talent and contribution in their major field.
Scholarship Criteria: Students must be pursuing a degree in Shepherd University and must demonstrate exceptional talent and contribution at their major field. The recipient is to be chosen by the Dean of each school and the Scholarship Committee.
Scholarship Amount: Maximum $10,000 - Graduate Teaching Assistantships: Graduate students who demonstrate exceptional talent and extensive professional experience may be eligible for teaching assistantships, which offer tuition assistance. The recipient is to be chosen by the Dean of each school and the Scholarship Committee.
Scholarship Amount: Maximum $3,000 n
How to Apply
- If preferred, an application packet may be sent through e-mail. Please specify your preference for a paper or an electronic copy.
- New students without prior college experience are strongly advised to request admittance for the fall semester rather than the spring semester.
- They recommend that you begin the application process as early as possible. Before they can review your application packet, they must have all of the required documents. It can take several weeks for transcripts, letters of reference, and other key documents to be sent to Shepherd University.
- If your application package is completed by the deadline they will review your application and will respond promptly with their decision. If your package is missing a few items and the deadline is approaching, please contact the Admissions Office using the contact information above. In special circumstances, we will review your package and offer provisional admission. (You will then be required to complete the package before beginning your courses.)
The application process consists of three steps. All three must be completed before admission to the university is official.
Complete an Application File, including:
Associate/Undergraduate Program Applicants
- A completed and signed Application Form
- Recommendation Letters (2)
- An Essay (Personal Background with Vision Statement)
- Copy of High School Diploma (or its equivalent) and/or Official Transcript
- Secondary school and College-level Transcripts (if applicable)
- SAT or ACT score (if applicable)
- Non-refundable Application Fee
Graduate Program Applicants
- A completed and signed Application Form
- Recommendation Letters (3)
- An Essay (Personal Background with Vision Statement)
- College-level Transcript indicating Bachelor degree is granted
- Copy of Bachelor Diploma
- Non-refundable Application Fee
International Applicants
- Undergraduate or graduate program applicant requirements as listed above; items not in English should be accompanied by an English translation. Transcripts should include an explanation of the grading system
- I-20 processing fee. No application can be processed until this fee is received.
- TOEFL or IELTS score* or a successful completion of advanced levels of English courses.
- Financial Statement
- Affidavit of Support
Letter of Acceptance
- University officials will review your Application Package when it is complete. It is our goal to send you written notification within two weeks of the application deadline. At any time, however, you may contact the Admissions Office to inquire about the status of your application.
- The letter of acceptance includes information regarding necessary subsequent steps.
- Upon your letter of acceptance, you need to read the Student Handbook at www.shepherduniversity.edu and return a signed Community Commitment form (located at the end of the Student Handbook) to the Admissions Office immediately. If you are unable to access the school’s website, the school will send you a hardcopy of the Community Commitment form by mail upon your request.
- Along with your acceptance letter you will receive a Physical Readiness Report that is to be completed by a licensed physician and returned to the Admissions Office. You will also be asked to provide a recent photograph of yourself. The photograph will help with recognition at orientation and allow us to better serve you.
- Finally, you should submit the tuition deposit along with the Physical Readiness Report and the Community Commitment form in order to confirm your enrollment.
- If the university is unable to offer you acceptance for the upcoming semester, we advise you to carefully regard the steps you should take before resubmitting your application.
Intent to Enrol: By returning your Physical Readiness Report, the statement regarding the Student Handbook and your tuition deposit, you are informing the university that you intend to enroll and register for classes in the upcoming semester. We will pre-register you in courses, and help you find suitable housing.
An Application Packet may be obtained by writing, calling, or e-mailing the Director of Admissions Office:
For more details, refer to each department’s admission criteria.
- Arrange for official transcripts to be submitted to the Admissions Office from your high school and, if applicable, from all universities, colleges, or professional schools you’ve attended. (GED or CHSPE may be substituted for high school diploma.) A bachelor’s degree or the equivalent from a recognized school is required for admission into our Master’s programs. If you are still enrolled in high school, then an incomplete transcript (not reflecting graduation) will be sufficient. However, a complete and official transcript (indicating a graduation date) is required upon availability.
An Application Packet may be obtained by writing, calling, or e-mailing the Director of Admissions Office:
Shepherd University
3200 N.San Fernando Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90065
Email: [email protected]
Deadline: you are to apply as soon as possible
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