Antioch University Santa Barbara
Scholarships & Grants
Champions for Humanity Scholarship
The Champions for Humanity Scholarship offers a $2,000 award to students dedicated to public service and working for the greater good. This scholarship recognizes and supports individuals committed to serving their communities and advancing their education to enhance their impact. To qualify, applicants must be employed full-time by a US federal, state, local, or tribal government agency or a qualifying not-for-profit organization, including those serving in the US military. Eligible students must be accepted to a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree program at Antioch University, and begin their program in Winter/Spring 2025.
Please find the application through ScholarshipUniverse.
NOTE: You need your Student ID to access ScholarshipUniverse.
Bruce and Arlene Crandall Scholarship
This $5,000 scholarship will be awarded to one Antioch University student accepted for the Summer/Fall MFA term, GSLC Summer Trimester, Fall Semester, or Fall Quarter, who has demonstrated social courage by serving in the US Military or has contributed to one of the following national service programs: AmeriCorps, City Year, Peace Corps, and VISTA by completing at least one year of full-time service.
Please find the application through ScholarshipUniverse.
New for the 2025-26 Academic Year ~ AmeriCorps Matching Scholarship
Scholarships are available annually to incoming students at the master’s or doctoral degree level who have completed an AmeriCorps experience prior to enrolling and have an AmeriCorps/Segal Education Award to apply toward their expenses at Antioch University. The AmeriCorps/Segal Education Award requested will be matched by Antioch University during the first year of enrollment, for 50% of the requested funds, subject to the availability of funds.
Please find the application through ScholarshipUniverse.
Access the AmeriCorps website.
New for the 2025-26 Academic Year ~ Jonathan Daniels Scholarship
Building on Antioch’s history of commitment to social justice and diversity, AUNE established the Jonathan Daniels Scholarship. The purpose of the scholarship is to increase the diversity of the student body in its racial, ethnic, cultural, international, and socioeconomic makeup, and to encourage service to under-served groups. We are happy to offer this scholarship to all Antioch University students. Awards are $2000 for one year only. All students, new and continuing are eligible to apply. Students are encouraged to reapply. In your one page essay, please tell us how you would contribute to the diversity of AUNE through your background or experiences.
Please find the application through ScholarshipUniverse.
Learn more about Jonathan Daniels.
New for the 2025-26 Academic Year ~ Peace Corps/Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Program
Scholarships are available each year to incoming students at the master’s or doctoral degree level who have completed a Peace Corps experience. A scholarship equal to a 25% discount of total tuition and fees will be awarded at the time of admission and will be distributed equally over the anticipated total terms of a student’s program.
Please find the application through ScholarshipUniverse.
Learn more about the Peace Corps/Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Program.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
The $3,000 Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship (Awarded Fall, Winter, and Spring Quarters) This scholarship is for new transfer BA Completion students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa and recognizes their outstanding academic achievement. Proof of membership must be submitted to be considered. The scholarship is renewable for up to eight quarters, for a maximum total value of $6,000.
Please find the application through ScholarshipUniverse.
Yellow Ribbon Award
In accordance with our legacy of service and social responsibility, Antioch University Santa Barbara (AUSB) is proud to participate in the Yellow Ribbon GI Bill® Education Enhancement Program, also known as the Yellow Ribbon Program, an initiative established by the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008. This program makes additional funds available for student-veterans education through direct tuition grants, without an additional charge to their GI Bill® entitlement.
Learn more about the Yellow Ribbon Program and eligibility requirements.
Departmental Scholarships/Grants
All newly admitted AUSB students that meet the stipulated scholarship/grant eligibility criteria are automatically considered for this funding opportunity. A new student’s admission application file is used by the Scholarship/Grant Committee in determining recipients in their particular program. Selected students are notified of their award prior to the start of their first term. For additional questions, students should contact the Admissions team.
Alumni Grant
Alumni from Antioch University’s undergraduate programs are eligible to receive a $3,500 Alumni Grant upon acceptance into one of AUSB’s graduate or doctoral programs.
BA-to-Grad Pathway Grant
Our BA-to-Graduate Pathway Programs allow applicants to seamlessly apply for admission into the BA Program and lock in their future entry into one of AUSB’s graduate degree programs. Those accepted into one of the Pathways will receive a $1,000 Pathway Grant that will be applied toward BA tuition, and a $3,500 Pathway Grant that will be applied upon official entry into their graduate program.
Learn more about our BA-to-Grad Pathway Programs here.
Scholarship Universe
Visit ScholarshipUniverse for Antioch University to find your matches for scholarship and grant opportunities. Here you will find external and university scholarships.
Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara
An excellent resource for local scholarships. The Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara was founded in 1962 in Santa Barbara, California. In 2018, they provided 2,620 scholarships totaling $8.32 million, and financial aid advising services to approximately 20,000 students and families in Santa Barbara County.
Find more information about the Scholarship Foundation and apply online.
General Eligibility:
- Applicant must have attended at least four* of the six years between grades 7-12 AND graduate or receive a GED from Santa Barbara County high school** by June 2019.
- Applicant must be planning to attend full-time as an undergraduate, medical (M.D.), or graduate student at a Title IV-approved school.
- Applicant must be a U.S citizen, permanent resident, or AB 540 eligible
*If you are or have been a ward of the Santa Barbara County Court (youth in foster care after the age of 13), please call the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara office to check your eligibility status.
**Homeschooled students and boarding school students: You and your family must have resided at least four of the six years the student attended school in Santa Barbara County between grades 7-12. Homeschooled students must have a private school (homeschooled) affidavit of approval on file with the Santa Barbara County Education Office. They must include an affidavit for each 7-12 grade they were homeschooled with their high school transcript by the application deadline.
Other Scholarship Foundations
Researching local scholarship and community foundations is a great next-step to funding your education with external scholarships. Begin by looking into the neighborhood, district, or county where you attended high school, and explore what scholarship opportunities they offer. Don’t forget to always review the eligibility and requirements of the award before you apply.
Below are some resources to get you started!
Ventura County Community Foundation Scholarship Program
Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County Scholarship Program