Cost & Scholarships

Distinguished Scholarships (up to $10,000)

This scholarship is awarded to a select few students demonstrating excellence, grand vision for the future, and keen social responsibility to leave a positive global impact.

Criteria: 

- Granted 3 times per year, before each new semester begins
- Eligibility limited to new students enrolling at Westcliff University
- Requires a minimum 3.5 GPA from previous degree or completed credits
- Award amount up to $10,000, distributed over 1 year of continuous enrollment

Giving Opportunities for Achievement and Learning (GOAL)— up to $5,000

These scholarships are established for high-achieving students committed to academic excellence in pursuing a graduate degree at Westcliff.

Criteria:

- Awarded 3 times per year (prior to each semester)
- Minimum 3.5 GPA from a qualifying degree
- Award amount up to $5,000 distributed over one year with continuous enrollment
- Maintaining eligibility for the year requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25

Building Leaders for Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity (BLEND) Scholarships (up to $2,500)

These scholarships are established for accomplished international students who are pursuing a degree at Westcliff in order to create a more inclusive world in their field of study. It is divided into diverse categories, including India, China, Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia, and South America.

Criteria:

- Awarded 3 times per year (prior to each semester)
- Minimum 3.25 GPA for graduates from prior degree
- Award up to $2,500 distributed over 1 year of continuous enrollment
- Must maintain 3.0 cumulative GPA to retain eligibility for the year

Warrior Scholarships (up to $2,500)

This scholarship supports students facing financial challenges in achieving academic success at Westcliff.

Criteria: 

- Offered 6 times per year, before each academic session begins
- Graduate applicants need minimum 3.0 GPA from prior degree
- Award amount up to $2,500 over 1 year of continuous enrollment
- Students must apply 30 days prior to any session start

Industry Scholarships (20% Tuition Discount)

These scholarships are awarded to students currently employed with one of Westcliff’s partner organizations, including corporates and non-profits. Educators and school district employees may be eligible for the civic servant scholarship. 

President's Scholarship/ Women in Leadership Scholarship

- Female students with work experience can apply. A 300-500 word essay is required.

Management as a Liberal Art Scholarship

- Open to all students. A 300-500 word essay is required.

Academic Excellence Scholarship

- Students maintaining a GPA of 3.8 or higher can apply. Academic transcripts must be submitted.

Community Engagement & Social Advocacy Scholarship - $2,000

- Requires a personal statement that describes how you are engaging with yourself, others, and your larger community. 

Entrepreneurship Scholarship (for students interested in entrepreneurship) - $2,000

- Requires a personal statement that describes how you will grow your current business or how you will overcome challenges for your future business. 

Moving Humanity Forward Scholarship (for new students) - $2,000

- Requires a personal statement that describes how you envision your study at Sofia will help you move humanity forward.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Scholarship - $4,000

- This scholarship is for students of disadvantaged background and minorities.

International Students Scholarship - $2,500

- All F-1 students are encouraged to apply. Requires a personal statement that describes what you hope to obtain from education in the U.S.

Leadership Accelerated Scholarship (for DBA students) - Year 1: 30% tuition reduction; Year 2&3: 10% tuition reduction

- Requires a personal statement that identifies your interest in accelerating your leadership to address global and local business challenges. 

Merit-Based Scholarship  - $5,000

- Requires a  personal statement  explains why you are applying and what you hope to accomplish. Only offered in Fall and Winter. 

Tuition Discount for Students Who Already Obtained a Graduate Degree in the U.S.

- At least $300 discount per credit hour (More information).

Graduate International Student Scholarship - $1,000-$3,000

- Contact us for more information. 

Mayor's Graduate Scholarship Program (MGSP) - 50% Tuition Off

- Available for NYC government employees. 

Graduate Articulation Agreement Scholarship (MART) - $1,000-3,000

- Available for students who graduate from schools that have an articulation agreement with Monroe. Contact us for more information.

Automatic Scholarship for International Students - up to 35% tuition reduction

- For new full-time international students. Can be renewed annually based on academic performance.

Good Hope Scholarship - $1,000 per year

- Awarded to students for costs not covered by other financial aids and the expected family contribution. 

Multiple Family Member University of the Potomac Scholarship - up to 20% tuition reduction

- Awarded to families with more than one member attending UOTP concurrently. 

Alumni Graduate Student Scholarship - $2,000

- For graduate students who already completed an undergraduate or graduate program at UOTP and maintains a 3.0 GPA.

Alumni Doctoral Student Scholarship - $2,000

- For doctoral students who already completed an undergraduate or graduate program at UOTP and maintains a 3.0 GPA.