Published: 11 Apr 2023 2,718 views
Institutional grants and scholarships are awards that are funded by the university to help students meet the challenge of funding their education at Soka University of America. All grants and scholarships listed on this page are awards that are gifted to the student and do not need to be paid back to SUA. These awards may be merit-based or need-based. They carry with them specific criteria and terms and conditions for renewal.Soka University is very fortunate to have had the opportunity this year to provide all of our first-year class with at least one institutional grant or scholarship. One hundred percent of our continuing students who were eligible for need-based financial assistance received a need-based scholarship or grant. Students may combine more than one institutional scholarship to cover costs up to the cost of attendance.
Soka University of America is a private, nonprofit, four-year liberal arts college and graduate school located on 103 acres in Aliso Viejo, in south Orange County, California. Three miles from the coast, SUA is in the heart of Southern California’s abundance of cultural, educational, sporting, and adventure opportunities.
Application Deadline | Not Specified |
Country to study | United States |
School to study | SOKA University of America |
Type | Undergraduate |
Sponsor | SOKA University of America |
Gender | Men and Women |
Soka Opportunity Grant
The Soka Opportunity Grant is SUA’s need-based grant program and is awarded to students who qualify based on their application for financial aid. The Soka Opportunity Grant is a form of need-based financial aid and does not need to be repaid.
The Soka Opportunity Grant may not exceed tuition each academic year and students are eligible for a maximum of 8 semesters of eligibility.
Soka's Merit Scholarship
Soka's Makiguchi Scholarship for Global Citizens
Soka's Ikeda Scholarship
Soka's John D. Montgomery Scholarship
Soka's Academic Merit Scholarship
Soka University scholarships are available to all domestic, international, and dreamers who qualify. Eligibility requirements for outside scholarships vary, please check with each outside scholarship for criteria.
Soka Opportunity Grant
The Soka Opportunity Grant is SUA’s need-based grant program and is awarded to students who qualify based on their application for financial aid. The Soka Opportunity Grant is a form of need-based financial aid and does not need to be repaid. Students who submit an application for financial aid are automatically considered for the Soka Opportunity Grant and must submit an application for financial aid each academic year to be considered.
The Soka Opportunity Grant may not exceed tuition each academic year and students are eligible for a maximum of 8 semesters of eligibility.
Soka's Merit Scholarship
Soka's Makiguchi Scholarship for Global Citizens
Soka's Ikeda Scholarship
Soka's John D. Montgomery Scholarship
Soka's Academic Merit Scholarship
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Scholarship
The Soka Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Scholarship (DEI Scholarship) is designed to expand access to education for students from minoritized groups and/or students who exemplify a commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in their community. Applicants of all backgrounds are eligible for consideration. An application is required for continuing students to apply each year.
Soka's Athletic Scholarships
Gifted student-athletes participating in one of the sports below may be offered an athletic scholarship in conjunction with other institutional, state, or federal aid.
Awards are offered and renewed at the discretion of the director of athletics and the directors of each sport. Students wishing to inquire about an athletic scholarship should contact the director of the sport they are interested in.
Outside Scholarships
The following external resources are databases which provide thousands of scholarship opportunities:
To apply for SOKA University of America Grants and Scholarships, Domestic students are required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), international students should complete Soka’s Financial Aid Application for International Students, and the Dream Financial Aid Application for Dreamer students.
For more details visit: SOKA University of America website.