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Scholarship Summit - President's Scholarship

Simpson University Foundation

Foundation Annual

Funding Amount

Full-Tuition

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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Overview

Geographic Scope: Simpson University prospective undergraduate students

Focus Areas: Academic excellence and career readiness

Award Details

  • Number of Awards: THREE Full-Tuition President's Scholarships
  • Amount: Full tuition coverage
  • Special Requirement: Winners must live on campus throughout duration of college experience

Program Overview

Exclusive event for academically distinguished students featuring enriching preview sessions and professional development workshops designed to enhance career readiness in a dynamic campus environment.

First-Time Freshman Students

  • Less than 30 college credits earned after high school graduation date
  • Minimum 3.5 unweighted high school GPA

Transfer Students

  • 30 or more college credits earned after high school graduation date
  • Minimum 3.7 cumulative college GPA

Contact Information

  • Phone: (530) 226-4606
  • Email: admissions@simpsonu.edu

How to Apply

Scholarship Essay Requirements

Format Requirements:

  • Length: 800-1000 words

  • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt.

  • File format: .PDF or .DOC

  • Submission: Email to admissions@simpsonu.edu or to your admissions counselor directly
  • Essay Prompt (Answer Both Questions):
    1. Describe a time when you encountered difficulty or an obstacle in your life and how you overcame it.
    2. How will you be academically successful at Simpson University?

    Application Process

    1. Write essay addressing both prompt questions (800-1000 words) 2. Format in Times New Roman 12 pt font 3. Save as .PDF or .DOC file 4. Email to admissions@simpsonu.edu or your admissions counselor

      Questions

    • Contact admissions at (530) 226-4606 or admissions@simpsonu.edu

    What Simpson University Foundation actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990 filing, 2020

    Grants in 2020
    1
    Total given
    $2.08M
    Median grant
    $2.08M
    • By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: Redding, CA.

    Example grants

    • Simpson University · Redding, CA

      To support Simpson University

      $2.08M

    IRS Form 990 filing, 2020. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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