Vanguard on the Rise
We are paving clear pathways to a Vanguard education, transforming our campus to enhance the student experience, and cultivating resources for academic and career achievement so every student thrives.
Give to VanguardGiving Priorities
Advancing the University’s student-focused priorities as we seek to become the leading source for Christian higher education in California.
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We Are VU
The We Are VU Scholarship Fund is a student-centered initiative at Vanguard University that provides critical financial support to undergraduate students. Whether overcoming financial barriers, pursuing a first-generation college dream, or seeking a Christ-centered academic community, this fund exists to ensure every student called to Vanguard thrives.
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Vanguard University Fund
The Vanguard University Fund provides caring expert faculty, a beautiful (and growing!) campus, and the technology to support instruction, ensuring students like her have access to the life-changing experiences Vanguard offers—experiences grounded in Christ, purpose, and community.
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The Vanguard Endowment
The Vanguard University Endowment provides financial stability that is not impacted by trends of enrollment or annual fund revenues and provides revenue to support the university’s programs, faculty, student scholarships, and facility maintenance.
Stories of Impact
For Cindee and Mark ‘85 Heath, supporting Vanguard University is part of a family legacy shaped by faith, service, and a belief in the power of Christian education.
A Legacy of Faith and Generosity: Mark ’85 and Cindee Heath
Every summer, something remarkable happens at Vanguard University. Students trade the familiar rhythms of campus life for faraway locations, ancient lands, and communities in need, carrying with them the conviction that their faith is meant to be lived, not just studied.
Sent to Serve: Vanguard Students Take Their Faith to the World This Summer
Micah ’05 and Karissa (Lefevre ’05) Adams, MA ’10 are Vanguard University alumni serving as missionaries in Bolivia with Assemblies of God World Missions (AGWM), reaching indigenous tribal communities in the Amazon jungle with the Gospel through oral Bible storytelling.
Alumni Interview: Micah ’05 and Karissa (Lefevre ’05) Adams, MA ’10
For junior psychology major Lillian Avalos ’27, community has been the defining thread in her Vanguard University journey. Originally from Delhi, California, Avalos arrived at the Costa Mesa campus unsure of what to expect.
Student Spotlight: Lillian Avalos ’27
Vanguard University has received a significant vote of confidence in its commitment to service and student success. California Volunteers has awarded Vanguard’s #CaliforniansForAll College Corps program an additional $2.8 million in funding, extending the initiative through a new three-year agreement that will continue expanding student impact across Orange County.
Vanguard University Receives $2.8 Million Toward College Corps
