Education Fund Scholarship

Since 2006, the Maitripa College Education Fund Scholarship has provided partial tuition assistance to eligible students enrolled in Maitripa College’s degree programs. Eligible students must be enrolled in at least six credits per term, commit to completion of their degree program, and submit an annual scholarship application by the established deadline. Awards are based on financial need, merit, degree-program progress, anticipated enrollment intensity, and the availability of funds.

Applicants submit financial information, including their most recently filed U.S. federal income tax return or equivalent documentation and additional household income not reflected on the tax return. Merit is based on service to Maitripa College. Scholarship recipients are required to complete a minimum of 15 hours of service to Maitripa College each semester as a condition of continued scholarship eligibility. Maitripa College Education Fund scholarship awards are capped at 40% of tuition. Scholarship awards do not include term student fees.

The ability of Maitripa College to award scholarships depends entirely on our fundraising efforts. Maitripa College makes no representations or guarantees of any kind regarding the continuing availability of scholarship funds, and students should not rely on the continued availability of such scholarships when deciding whether to enroll in the College.

Award Notification

Recipients will be notified of their award on a semester by semester basis. Email will be sent prior to the first day of the semester.

Scholarship Eligibility

To be eligible for scholarships, the student must:

  • be an admitted degree program student
  • complete and submit the annual scholarship application by the deadline specified in application materials
  • be enrolled in a minimum of six credits in a degree program at Maitripa College
  • commit to the completion of the entire program

Scholarship aid may not be applied towards courses which the student has previously completed and earned a passing grade. This includes the students’ desire to repeat the course for informational or personal growth purposes. If extraordinary circumstances apply where the student may wish to retake the course to improve an earlier grade, the student must discuss their situation with the Director of Student Services or Dean of Education.

Scholarship Review and Revocation

Scholarship monies may be revoked and students asked to refund the amounts in the case of:

  • unsatisfactory attendance
  • failure to comply with the rules and regulations of the college
  • failure to complete the term, failure to complete the necessary coursework, or a grade of “C+” or lower in any course
  • any other factors specified in the student’s scholarship acceptance form
  • Scholarship recipients are required to complete a minimum of 15 hours of service to Maitripa College each semester as a condition of continued scholarship eligibility

Scholarship students’ transcripts will be reviewed by the scholarship committee at the end of each semester to ensure that the student is in good standing and in compliance with all of the stipulations listed in the general scholarship guidelines. Students who are not in compliance with the guidelines at the time of review will be given a warning in writing and will have 30 days to establish compliance with said guidelines. Students unable to establish compliance with the guidelines within 30 days may have their scholarships revoked at the discretion of the scholarship committee and will be held fully responsible for all outstanding balances and fees payable to Maitripa College.