Alumni Referral and Legacy Scholarships (Alliant International University)

Alliant International University focuses on preparing students for professional careers in the applied social sciences.

Our institution applies scholarship to solve social problems and has always had an abiding concern for diversity and internationalism.
Formed in July 2001 by the combination of the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) and United States International University (USIU), Alliant is an independent, not-for-profit institution of higher education with a history distinguished by innovation.

Our Campuses
Alliant offers students a choice of six California campuses: Fresno, Irvine, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, and San Francisco.

The Alliant family is composed of three schools that span its multiple campuses:
the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP)
the Graduate School of Education, (GSOE) and
the Marshall Goldsmith School of Management (MGSM)

Two types of scholarships are offered:

I. Alumni Referral Scholarship Fund:
The Alliant International University Alumni Referral Scholarship is an annual tuition grant of $1,000 that can run as long as four years and is awarded to an incoming student for full-time, continuous enrollment. The scholarship will be given in the name of the alumnus or alumna who refers the student. The scholarship will be offered beginning with the fall semester of 2007. It will run through the spring semester of 2010 and can be extended with approval from the Alliant President. Students enrolled in half-time will be granted a $500 annual scholarship.

II. Alumni Legacy Scholarship Fund:
The Alliant International University Alumni Legacy Scholarship is offered to immediate family members of those who graduated from Alliant, USIU, CSPP, Cal Western or Balboa College. This scholarship offers an annual 25% discount on tuition to a student who is continuously enrolled in full time studies. The scholarship will be offered beginning with the fall semester of 2007. It will run through the spring semester of 2010 and can be extended with approval from the Alliant President.

Who are Alumni for the Alumni Referral and Legacy Scholarships?

For the purpose of the alumni referral and legacy scholarships the referring alumni must have earned a degree from Alliant International University or from one of the former legacy institutions. (Balboa College, California Western University, California School of Professional Psychology, and United States International University)

Criteria for the Alumni Referral and Legacy Scholarships:
1. The intent of both scholarship programs is to provide an incentive for alumni to be involved in the university.
2. The referral process for both scholarships must be initiated by alumni.
3. Alumni may refer up to 3 prospective students each year.
4. The scholarships are only effective upon the student being accepted by the various schools at Alliant.
5. Students being referred must be starting as new students beginning the Fall semester 2007.
6. All referrals must be sent to the Director of Alumni Relations for approval before the scholarship can be awarded.