The starting point
Warner Pacific (Church of God-affiliated, Portland OR) keeps merit simple: a published three-band GPA grid topping out at $5,000, plus a $3,000 SAI-gated need scholarship, a $500/semester church match, and a $2,500 City Builders community-leadership cohort — on one of the lowest private tuitions in the region (~$24,850 with fees).
More than one award path. Some awards use published academic thresholds. Others have different selection criteria. A score chart does not describe every award at this school.
Awards to discuss
The 3 awards in this school's research. Amounts retain the original units and conditions; confirm the entering year with the school.
Warner Pacific Scholarship (merit GPA grid)
$1,000-$5,000 · Published range
Recorded as automatic on academic criteria; all conditions apply.
GPA: 3.5+: $5,000; 3.0-3.49: $3,500; 2.75-2.99: $1,000; below 2.75: $0 (unweighted cumulative, high school or transfer)
Eligibility: Must be admitted to the traditional undergraduate program, enroll full-time, and be working toward a first bachelor's degree
Renewal: Automatically renews each year for up to four years (eight semesters), as long as the student maintains satisfactory academic progress and is enrolled full-time.
Other terms: Spring-start students receive HALF of the annual amount in their first year. BSN-pathway students must complete at least 45 credits at Warner Pacific before becoming eligible for institutional merit scholarships.
https://www.warnerpacific.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/scholarships/
Need-Based Scholarship
$3,000 · Published amount
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
Eligibility: Student Aid Index (SAI) between -1,500 and 10,000, determined by FAFSA, ORSAA, or WPU Need Application
Renewal: Complete the FAFSA, ORSAA, or WPU Need Application each academic year to determine eligibility.
Other terms: Need-gated, not merit — included because it is part of WPU's core institutional scholarship package alongside the merit grid.
https://www.warnerpacific.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/scholarships/
City Builders Scholars
$2,500 · Published amount
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
Eligibility: Competitive program for 10 undergraduate students — diverse emerging leaders committed to community service; recipients act as university ambassadors (orientation, career fairs, community events)
Renewal: Received each academic year the student attends Warner Pacific, for up to four years.
Other terms: The City Builder application for the 2026-27 award year is now CLOSED; it reopens for the 2027-28 award year.
https://www.warnerpacific.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/scholarships/
