Traditional Undergraduates
Concern about paying back student loans is common. That’s why we provide the Pioneer Pledge, our loan repayment assistance program. If your income is modest after graduation, Pioneer Pledge assists with your educational loan repayments. Learn more on our financial aid pages.
The loan repayment assistance program covers:
Pioneer Pledge enables prospective students to attend their first-choice colleges without worry and provides a safety-net allowing them to pursue their desired career after graduation.
Your education is one of the most important investments you will ever make. At MNU nearly 100% of new students qualify for financial assistance that greatly reduces the actual cost of an MNU education.
Based on GPA students are eligible for an academic scholarship of up to $14,000. Test scores are not required,
but they may increase your academic award.
Performing Arts
Students interested in performing in any of our choir, band, or theatre productions can audition for
scholarships. Students pursuing any of our Performing Arts majors will qualify for additional scholarships.
Ministry Scholarships
Freshmen ministry majors may receive a $2,500 scholarship if they successfully complete first year
department requirements. Returning majors can apply for additional scholarships through the Ministry
Internship Program.
Innovation Academy (Honors)
Students with a minimum 3.5 GPA are eligible to apply to the Innovation Academy. Those admitted to the
Academy will receive a $5,000 annual award.
Students participating in MNU inter-collegiate sports may receive an athletic award. Amounts vary based upon
perceived ability and team needs.
Nazarene Legacy Scholarship
Students involved in a local Nazarene church will receive a $5,000 annual award. A recommendation from a
pastor or church leader is required.
Pastoral Dependent Scholarship
Students who are the child of a full-time pastor will receive a $3,000 annual award. Verification of employment
is required.
Church Matching Scholarship
MNU will match a church gift up to $500 annually.
In addition to qualifying for most of the other scholarships listed, transfer students all can qualify for:
Smith Merit Scholarship (will not stack with Innovation Academy) Transfer Only
Transfers who have completed at least 12 college credits with a 3.5 GPA or higher will receive a $2,000 annual
scholarship.
Kansas Community College Scholarship Transfer Only
Transfer students who have earned an associate degree from a Kansas community college will receive a $2,000
annual scholarship.
Founders Scholarship (will not stack with Nazarene Legacy Scholarship)
MNU has a rich heritage built on the strong Christian faith and pioneer spirit of our founders. Students who
exhibit this same Christian faith and spirit through service in their church and community can qualify for a
$2,500 annual scholarship. A recommendation from a pastor, Christian school teacher/administrator, or MNU
alumni is required.
Pastoral Dependent Scholarship
Students who are the child of a full-time pastor will receive a $3,000 annual award. Verification of employment
is required.
Church Matching Scholarship
MNU will match a church gift up to $500 annually.
Early College Scholarship First-Time Freshman Only
Students who enrolled in the MNU Early College or the MNU Concurrent College programs as high school
students will receive a $2,000 annual award as full-time traditional students.
The best way to find out which scholarships you would receive is to fill out our free application and the admissions team will work with you to discover every possible scholarship. If you are not ready to apply, but would like to explore scholarship options please feel free to reach out to Admissions (admissions@zheeer.com) or sign up for a campus visit.
Find the program that’s right for you. Talk to your MNU team to customize your journey.
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