Scholarships at Adler University (Vancouver)

This scholarship is awarded to talented students who have demonstrated knowledge and experience in diverse communities and/or backgrounds, and are prepared to use this knowledge to contribute to the education of their fellow students. Priority is given to candidates from traditionally under-represented, under-served, and marginalized populations who exhibit academic promise and dedication to Adler University’s mission. Priority is also given to new students who are citizens of countries other than the United States or Canada.

Award Amount: $1,000 - $5,000

Admitted Vancouver Campus students may be eligible for merit-based scholarships through the Office of Admissions. Applicants are encouraged to connect with their admissions advisor to discuss eligibility and scholarship application processes.

Students can be awarded only one of the scholarships for entrance. Scholarships under $10,000 are disbursed toward tuition and fees over the first two terms and for scholarships greater than or equal to $10,000 the disbursement toward tuition and fees would be over the first three terms. Scholarships are awarded at time of acceptance after review by committee and are non-renewable. Applicants who are offered a scholarship and defer admission from the original term of acceptance are ineligible to retain the scholarship.

Adler University’s Harry Jerome Black Excellence Scholarship is open to incoming domestic and international students at Adler University’s Vancouver campus. The recipient of this scholarship will be selected based on a 500-word or less essay, or a 5-minute or less video describing the ways that “Black Excellence” manifests in your current or future work. Priority is given to Black students.

Award Amount: $5,000

The Hogan’s Alley Scholarship is open to incoming domestic and international students at Adler University’s Vancouver Campus. Applicants will be selected based on a commitment to community building or activism or portrayed in their admissions application materials (Statement of Intent and Resume/CV). Priority is given to students who represent racial minorities in Canada, with an emphasis on Black students.

Award Amount: $2000 (3 awards)

Newly admitted indigenous students receive this award upon acceptance to any program. Please contact your admissions advisor to discuss eligibility and resources available.

Award Amount: $5,000 (non-renewable)

This scholarship is awarded to international students who demonstrate a commitment to social interest and dedication to improving their local community. It is for incoming students with excellence in academic achievement.

Award Amount: $1,000 - $5,000

This scholarship is awarded to international students who demonstrate a commitment to social interest and dedication to improving their local community. It is for incoming students with excellence in academic achievement.

Award Amount: $1,000-$5,000

Adler University is pleased to offer merit scholarships to all academically accomplished first-year students who are admitted and enroll at the Chicago campus. All admitted applicants are automatically considered for merit scholarships; no additional scholarship application is required. Merit scholarships are awarded based on the applicant’s undergraduate GPA at time of application submission. Students may also be awarded additional merit scholarship funding based on a holistic review of the application for admission and other factors including (but not limited to): admissions interview, relevant work/volunteer experience, and demonstrated commitment to Adler University’s mission. Admission to Adler University is highly competitive and applicants are encouraged to complete the application process as soon as possible.