OUR SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarship opportunities designed to make your education more affordable.
At ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥, we’re committed to breaking down financial barriers that stand between you and your future. Our scholarships help make education affordable and your future career possible.
Why CalMU Scholarships?
The San Jose In-Residence location offers ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥ students a vibrant campus experience in Silicon Valley. With state-of-the-art facilities, dedicated faculty, and proximity to leading technology companies, our San Jose location provides an ideal environment for students pursuing business and technology-focused degrees.
Military-Focused Support
Career-Targeted Awards
Merit & Need-Based Options:
Global Opportunities:
Stackable with Other Benefits:
Featured Scholarships
Scholarships - Merit Based
Overview
Scholarship Amount: $3,000 (credited in four installments)
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be veterans, active-duty military personnel, or reserve members.
- Citizenship: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. 
- New Enrollments: Only new students starting in Summer 2026 are eligible.
- Available to students enrolling at the San Diego campus (hybrid or online); San Jose Site (selected programs and modality). 
Award Conditions
- Scholarship Disbursement: The $3,000 scholarship will be disbursed after the completion of the first session in four equal installments of $750.00 each. All installments will be disbursed once final grades are posted by the faculty. The student will receive credit towards their ledger card.
- Minimum GPA Requirements: Must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 for undergraduate students and 3.3 for graduate students.
Each scholarship is subject to detailed terms and conditions. Please review all eligibility requirements, application procedures, and award conditions carefully before applying.
Overview
Scholarship Amount: $3,000 (credited in four installments)
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be dependents or spouses of active-duty military personnel, veterans, or retirees.
- Citizenship: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. 
- New Enrollments: Only new students starting in Summer 2026 are eligible.
- Available to students enrolling at the San Diego campus (hybrid or online); San Jose Site (selected programs and modality). 
Award Conditions
- Scholarship Disbursement: The $3,000 scholarship will be disbursed after the completion of the first session in four equal installments of $750.00 each. All installments will be disbursed once final grades are posted by the faculty. The student will receive credit towards their ledger card.
- Minimum GPA Requirements: Must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 for undergraduate students and 3.3 for graduate students.
Each scholarship is subject to detailed terms and conditions. Please review all eligibility requirements, application procedures, and award conditions carefully before applying.
Scholarship Amount: $5,000.00 (credited in four installments)
Eligibility Criteria
- Field of Study: Applicants must be pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM). 
- Gender: Applicants must identify as female.
- New Enrollments: Only new students starting in Summer 2026 are eligible.
- Available to students enrolling at the San Diego campus (hybrid or online); San Jose Site (selected programs and modality). 
Award Conditions
- Scholarship Disbursement: The $5,000 scholarship will be disbursed after the completion of the first session in four equal installments of $1,250 each. All installments will be disbursed once final grades are posted by the faculty. The student will receive credit towards their ledger card.
- Minimum GPA Requirements: Must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 for undergraduate students and 3.3 for graduate students.
Each scholarship is subject to detailed terms and conditions. Please review all eligibility requirements, application procedures, and award conditions carefully before applying.
Scholarship Amount: $5,000.00 (credited in four installments)
Eligibility Criteria
- Employer Sponsorship: Applicants must be employed by a company that has an active tuition assistance benefit.
- New Enrollments: Only new students starting in Summer 2026 are eligible.
- Available to students enrolling at the San Diego campus (hybrid or online); San Jose Site (selected programs and modality). 
Award Conditions
- Scholarship Disbursement: The $5,000 scholarship will be disbursed after the completion of the first session in four equal installments of $1,250 each. All installments will be disbursed once final grades are posted by the faculty. The student will receive credit towards their ledger card.
- Minimum GPA Requirements: Must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 for undergraduate students and 3.3 for graduate students.
Each scholarship is subject to detailed terms and conditions. Please review all eligibility requirements, application procedures, and award conditions carefully before applying.
Overview
Scholarship Amount: $3,000 (credited in four installments)
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant must be high school seniors or transfer students with a passion for technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
- Citizenship: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. 
- New Enrollments: Only new students starting in Summer2026 are eligible.
- Available to students enrolling at the San Diego campus (hybrid or online); San Jose Site (selected programs and modality). 
Award Conditions
- Scholarship Disbursement: The $3,000 scholarship will be disbursed after the completion of the first session in four equal installments of $750.00 each. All installments will be disbursed once final grades are posted by the faculty. The student will receive credit towards their ledger card.
- Minimum GPA Requirements: Must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 for undergraduate students and 3.3 for graduate students.
Each scholarship is subject to detailed terms and conditions. Please review all eligibility requirements, application procedures, and award conditions carefully before applying.
Scholarship Overview
The Career Elevation $1,000.00 Scholarship provides a maximum award of $1,000, disbursed after the completion of the student’s second and third academic sessions, contingent upon meeting the GPA requirements outlined below.
Disbursement Schedule:
- $500 will be applied to the student’s ledger after successful completion of Session II, with final grades recorded.
- $500 will be applied to the student’s ledger after successful completion of Session III, with final grades recorded.
Eligibility & GPA Requirements:
- To receive each disbursement, the student must complete Session II and Session III with a minimum GPA of 2.5.
- Failure to meet the GPA requirement for a session will result in forfeiture of that session’s disbursement.
Application of Award: Scholarship funds will be posted directly to the student’s ledger only after final grades are officially recorded for each applicable session.
Overview
Scholarship Amount: $3,000 (credited in four installments)
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be high school seniors or transfer students with a minimum GPA of 3.5.
- Citizenship: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. 
- New Enrollments: Only new students starting in Summer 2026 are eligible.
- Available to students enrolling at the San Diego campus (hybrid or online); San Jose Site (selected programs and modality). 
Award Conditions
- Scholarship Disbursement: The $3,000 scholarship will be disbursed after the completion of the first session in four equal installments of $750.00 each. All installments will be disbursed once final grades are posted by the faculty. The student will receive credit towards their ledger card.
- Minimum GPA Requirements: Must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 for undergraduate students and 3.3 for graduate students.
Each scholarship is subject to detailed terms and conditions. Please review all eligibility requirements, application procedures, and award conditions carefully before applying.
Overview
Scholarship Amount: $3,000 (credited in four installments)
Eligibility Criteria
- Demonstrated Financial Need: Applicants must provide documentation of significant personal or financial hardship.
- Citizenship: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. 
- New Enrollments: Only new students starting in Summer2026 are eligible.
- Available to students enrolling at the San Diego campus (hybrid or online); San Jose Site (selected programs and modality). 
Award Conditions
- Scholarship Disbursement: The $3,000 scholarship will be disbursed after the completion of the first session in four equal installments of $750.00 each. All installments will be disbursed once final grades are posted by the faculty. The student will receive credit towards their ledger card.
- Minimum GPA Requirements: Must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 for undergraduate students and 3.3 for graduate students.
Each scholarship is subject to detailed terms and conditions. Please review all eligibility requirements, application procedures, and award conditions carefully before applying.
Scholarship Amount: $3,000 (credited in four installments)
Eligibility Criteria
- Citizenship: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. 
- New Enrollments: Only new students starting in Summer 2026 are eligible.
- Available to students enrolling at the San Diego campus (hybrid or online); San Jose Site (selected programs and modality). 
Award Conditions
- Scholarship Disbursement: The $3,000 scholarship will be disbursed after the completion of the first session in four equal installments of $750.00 each. All installments will be disbursed once final grades are posted by the faculty. The student will receive credit towards their ledger card.
- Minimum GPA Requirements: Must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 for undergraduate students and 3.3 for graduate students.
Each scholarship is subject to detailed terms and conditions. Please review all eligibility requirements, application procedures, and award conditions carefully before applying.
Overview
Scholarship Amount: $3,000 (credited in four installments)
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must have earned a bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) and be enrolled in the MBA program at ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥.
- Citizenship: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. 
- New Enrollments: Only new students starting in Summer 2026 are eligible.
- Available to students enrolling at the San Diego campus (hybrid or online); San Jose Site (selected programs and modality). 
Award Conditions
- Scholarship Disbursement: The $3,000 scholarship will be disbursed after the completion of the first session in four equal installments of $750.00 each. All installments will be disbursed once final grades are posted by the faculty. The student will receive credit towards their ledger card.
- Minimum GPA Requirements: Must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 for undergraduate students and 3.3 for graduate students.
Each scholarship is subject to detailed terms and conditions. Please review all eligibility requirements, application procedures, and award conditions carefully before applying.
Tuition Discounts
- Tuition Discount Eligibility
Eligible students are active-duty U.S. military members or eligible spouses from all branches who provide valid proof of eligibility or eligible to utilize MyCAA.
- Tuition Discount Terms
- Tuition is set at $250 per credit hour for all CalMU programs and degree levels.
- This tuition rate applies for the following enrollment terms: Summer 2026, subject to re-evaluation thereafter.
- This rate is available across all CalMU programs including degree and short-term certificate programs and locations, including 100% online.
- Tuition Discounting Limitation
Department of Defense Tuition Assistance (TA) and MyCAA will be applied as the primary source of payment toward tuition.
- If TA or MyCAA does not fully cover the cost of a term, or if a student exceeds their annual TA or MyCAA allotment, the student is responsible for paying the remaining tuition balance at the reduced tuition rate of $250 per credit hour
- Tuition charges under this tuition discount will be calculated and adjusted at the start of each 8-week session, based on eligibility and availability for that session.
- Fees
- Standard institutional fees (including, but not limited to, technology, athletic fee, textbooks, and other non-tuition fees) are not included in the tuition discount and are billed separately.
- Academic Standing Requirements
- Failure to meet satisfactory academic standing requirements each 8-week session per degree level may result in suspension or loss of CalMU scholarship eligibility and tuition costs may revert to full tuition.
- Tuition Discount Limitations
- This tuition discount may not be combined (“stackedâ€) with any other CalMU institutional scholarships or tuition discounts.
Scholarship Overview
The CalMU Hybrid San Jose Campus Tuition Discount provides a 100% tuition reduction for eligible students enrolled in the following programs at our San Jose Location:
· Associate of Science in Business Administration (Business or IT concentration only)
· Associate of Science in Business & Technology
For applicants holding an Associate Degree:
· Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Business, IT, and AI concentrations only)
· Bachelor of Science in Business & Technology
Start Term Eligibility:
To be eligible for this tuition discount, students must enroll and begin coursework in one of the following academic sessions:
· Summer II 2026
· Fall I 2026
· Fall II 2026
Students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as defined by the University, throughout their participation in this tuition discount and meet Satisfactory Academic Progress
Eligibility Requirements:
To qualify for this tuition discount, students must meet all of the following requirements:
· Be a high school graduate from the class of 2024, 2025, or 2026
· Submit an official high school transcript prior to enrollment
· Be formally admitted into an eligible program
· Be among the first 50 students who meet all eligibility, admissions, and enrollment requirements
· Be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen as defined by federal financial aid guidelines
· California residence
· Statement of Purpose
More info regarding this please connect directly with your student advisor.
Career Certification Opportunity
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Domestic & Eligible Non-Citizen Certification. Amount varies based on the certification selected by the student from CalMU’s approved list of certifications – up to $7,000.00).
Eligibility Criteria
- Citizenship: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. 
- New Enrollments: Only new students starting in Summer 2026 are eligible.
- Available to students enrolling at the San Diego campus (hybrid or online); San Jose Site (selected programs and modality). 
Scholarship Requirements
- Minimum GPA Requirements: Must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 for undergraduate students and 3.3 for graduate students at the time of requesting their certification
- Continuous enrollment is required during the first academic year. Taking a leave of absence within the first academic year (two semesters) will result in forfeiture of the remaining scholarship funds.
- The student must remain in active status to be eligible for certification funding.
Award Conditions
- Scholarship Disbursement: Students will have the option at the end of their first semester to select from the CMU approved certification list. CMU will provide a voucher for payment in full to the approved vendor.
- CMU will issue a voucher covering the full cost of the certification to a CMU approved vendor.
Each scholarship is subject to detailed terms and conditions. Please review all eligibility requirements, application procedures, and award conditions carefully before applying.
International Merit-Based Scholarships
Overview
Scholarship Amount: 25% reduction discount; applied while student is 100% online out of the United States
Eligibility Criteria
- Valid for non U.S. citizens and/or green card holders out of the United States
- Open to new Summer 2026 starts only
- Available for students enrolling 100% online
Scholarship Requirements
- Must meet all admission requirements.
Award Conditions
- Scholarship Disbursement: The scholarship will be awarded each session after completion of the first semester. GPA requirement will apply once final grades for the first session are posted.
- Minimum GPA Requirements: Must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 for undergraduate students and 3.3 for graduate students.
- Please note: If the student receives an F1 visa for the U.S., the scholarship no longer applies.
Benefits
- Incentive to students to get a U.S. education from their home country
Each scholarship is subject to detailed terms and conditions. Please review all eligibility requirements, application procedures, and award conditions carefully before applying.
Overview
Scholarship Amount: $3,000 (credited in two installments)
Eligibility Criteria
- Valid for New International Students only
- Open to new Summer 2026 starts only
- Available for students enrolling hybrid at San Diego campus
Scholarship Requirements
- Must meet all admission requirements.
Award Conditions
- Scholarship Disbursement: The scholarship will be awarded after the completion of the first semester, credited in two equal installments (at the end of your first and second semester)
- Minimum GPA Requirements: Must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 for undergraduate students and 3.3 for graduate students.
Benefits
- Significant tuition savings after the first academic year
Each scholarship is subject to detailed terms and conditions. Please review all eligibility requirements, application procedures, and award conditions carefully before applying.
Overview
Scholarship Amount: 15% tuition discount credited in four installments
Eligibility Criteria
- Valid for all transfer U.S. based international students holding a F1 visa in good standing
- Available for students enrolling hybrid at the San Diego
- Student must enroll for Summer 2026
Scholarship Requirements
- Have a F1 visa in good standing
Award Conditions
- Scholarship Disbursement: The scholarship will be awarded after the completion of the first session, discount applied in during your first academic year (four sessions)
- Minimum GPA Requirements: Must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 for undergraduate students and 3.3 for graduate students.
Benefits
- Significant tuition savings after the first academic year
Each scholarship is subject to detailed terms and conditions. Please review all eligibility requirements, application procedures, and award conditions carefully before applying.
High School, Transfers, and Alumni
Scholarship Overview
The CalMU Distinguished Alumni Scholarship is designed to encourage ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥ graduates to continue their education by enrolling in an additional degree or certificate program. Hybrid and 100% online options at the San Diego and San Jose locations.
Eligibility Requirements:
· Meet admissions requirements based on program selected
· Submit official transcripts prior to enrollment
· Be among the first 50 students who meet all eligibility, admissions, and enrollment requirements
· Successfully completed a degree or certificate program at ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥.
Award Condition:
90% Tuition Scholarship - The remaining 10% of tuition is the responsibility of the student. Eligible tuition credit is applied at the end of each 8-week session. Full-Time enrollment required.
Eligible Start Term(s):
To be eligible for this scholarship, returning alumni must enroll and begin coursework in one of the following academic sessions:
· Summer I 2026
· Summer II 2026
· Fall I 2026
· Fall II 2026
Scholarship Overview
This scholarship assists eligible students by covering all tuition charges not covered by federal financial aid, while supporting student persistence and lifelong learning.
Eligibility Requirements:
· Meet admissions requirements based on program selected
· Submit official transcripts prior to enrollment
· Be among the first 50 students who meet all eligibility, admissions, and enrollment requirements
· Students must be domestic students, eligible non-citizens, or military students utilizing federal financial aid.
· Successfully completed a degree or certificate program at ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥
Award Condition:
The Bridging the Gap Scholarship provides a tuition-only award that covers 100% of remaining tuition charges after the application of eligible federal financial aid, as determined by the University.
Meet a minimum GPA requirement each 8-week session: Certificate and Undergraduate Programs: 2.5 GPA; Graduate Programs: 3.3 GPA.
Must maintain full-time enrollment status
Eligible Start Term(s):
To be eligible for this scholarship, returning alumni must enroll and begin coursework in one of the following academic sessions:
Summer I - 2026
Summer II – 2026
Fall I - 2026
Fall II - 2026
Overview
Scholarship Amount: $3,000 (credited in four installments)
Eligibility Criteria
- First in Family: Applicants must be the first in their immediate family to pursue a college degree.
- Citizenship: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. 
- New Enrollments: Only new students starting in Summer 2026 are eligible.
- Available to students enrolling at the San Diego campus (hybrid or online); San Jose Site (selected programs and modality). 
Award Conditions
- Scholarship Disbursement: The $3,000 scholarship will be disbursed after the completion of the first session in four equal installments of $750.00 each. All installments will be disbursed once final grades are posted by the faculty. The student will receive credit towards their ledger card.
- Minimum GPA Requirements: Must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 for undergraduate students and 3.3 for graduate students.
Each scholarship is subject to detailed terms and conditions. Please review all eligibility requirements, application procedures, and award conditions carefully before applying.
External Scholarships and Funding Opportunities
We Make Scholars
Overview
WeMakeScholars (WMS) is an organization supported by the IT Ministry, Govt of India with a motive to offer unbiased education loan support to aspirants. There is no charge incurred for this initiative as it is under the Digital India campaign. We are associated with 14+ banks (public/private) in India and help you get the best education loan matching your profile.
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