CCU and MOPS Scholarship Contest FAQs

Two grand prizes will be awarded: one $10,000 grand prize scholarship for an entrant pursuing an undergraduate degree and one $5,000 grand prize scholarship for an entrant pursing a master’s degree. Entrants must meet all CCU admission requirements and comply with contest rules to qualify for their scholarship.

In order to take advantage of this scholarship opportunity you must start classes in your degree program at CCU's College of Adult and Graduate Studies by the deadline noted in the Contest Rules. You may start classes at any entry date offered for your program prior to this deadline.

You must start classes in your degree program by the deadline noted in the Contest Rules, and use all scholarship funds by our spring 2024 semester. In addition, you must be registered for at least one class per year in order to retain your scholarship.

No. The scholarship is non-transferable.

You must have either a high school diploma or the equivalent to be eligible for admission to an associate or bachelor's degree program. You must have a bachelor's degree to be eligible for admission to a master's degree program.

Yes, a bachelor's degree is required for entrance into all of CCU's master's degree programs.

International students can qualify for the scholarship as long as they meet all admission requirements for international students.

No, the scholarship is only applicable to degree programs completed through CCU’s College of Adult and Graduate Studies.

No, students are not able to take advantage of more than one scholarship offered through a CCU scholarship contest.

No, students who are already receiving CCU’s reduced military tuition are not eligible to receive a separate scholarship through a CCU Scholarship Contest.

The scholarships may be applied toward degree programs in CCU's College of Adult and Graduate Studies. Students must apply to CCU and be enrolled as degree-seeking students. The scholarships may not be applied toward core classes in our Pre-Nursing to BSN program, certificate programs, or the fee to audit courses.

The $10,000 and $5,000 grand prize scholarships could cover a substantial portion of the tuition cost to complete your degree program depending on how many credits from previous college courses you transfer to CCU. The degree plan you receive from your Enrollment Counselor will help determine this. Note: The scholarships may not be applied toward the fee to audit courses.

Visit the College of Adult and Graduate Studies Financial Aid and Tuition website for more information about tuition, scholarships, and flexible options for making your degree program affordable.

The scholarship is designed to be distributed evenly among multiple courses. If you won a $10,000 scholarship, you will receive a maximum of $1,000 toward each course (not to exceed the course tuition) for up to 10 courses. If you won a $5,000 scholarship, you will receive a maximum of $625 toward each course (not to exceed the course tuition) for up to 8 courses.

The scholarship is limited to $1,000 per course for the $10,000 scholarship winner and $625 per course for the $5,000 scholarship winner.

The scholarship amount is deducted from your student account at the beginning of the semester. If you do not pass a class, you will not have to pay back the scholarship, nor will you be refunded the tuition you paid for that course. Should tuition charges be reversed, the scholarship for that class will also be removed from your student account.

The scholarship will show up as a credit on your bill for each course you are enrolled in during that semester.

No, it is a tuition scholarship and cannot be used to cover other expenses.

The amount of your scholarship will automatically be deducted from your student account. Your company can then reimburse the remainder of your tuition costs. Students who qualify for a tuition discount program at CCU are not eligible for this scholarship.

Yes, there is no difference in the way you will apply and qualify for financial aid.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

The amount of your scholarship will automatically be deducted from your student account. CCU will award the Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefit after the scholarship has been applied.

No, you may take as many or as few courses as you would like during any semester. However, in order to receive financial aid, you must take a minimum of six credit hours per semester toward your undergraduate degree, or three credit hours per semester toward your graduate degree.

Yes, the programs are designed to fit into the busy lives of adult learners. However, you must be registered for at least one class per year in order to retain your scholarship. In addition, the scholarship funds must be used by the spring 2024 semester. Any unused portion will be forfeited after that date.

Generally, students entering the undergraduate program in CCU’s College of Adult and Graduate Studies have already graduated from high school and have at least 2-3 years of life or work experience. While there is no specified age requirement to take classes in the College of Adult and Graduate Studies, entrants in the scholarship contest must be at least 19 years old at the beginning of the contest entry period to qualify for a scholarship.

Yes, CCU has flexible transfer credit policies that allow adult undergraduate students to use their previous coursework. See our Transfer Students website for specific guidelines and details. Graduate students should refer to the admission requirements page for their specific program for details on transfer credit policies.

Contact the school and ask them to send a transcript to CCU. You can also try contacting the school district.