Investing in the Next Generation of Spirit-Empowered Leaders
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.
Our Purpose
Rooted in Vanguard University’s mission—to pursue knowledge, cultivate character, deepen faith, and equip each student for a Spirit-empowered life of Christ-centered leadership and service—the We Are VU Scholarship Fund reflects our commitment to making Christian higher education accessible and transformational.
Why It Matters
- Affordability remains one of the greatest challenges facing prospective and current students, with 99% of students receiving some form of financial assistance or scholarship while attending Vanguard.
- 1 in 3 Vanguard students is the first in their family to attend college.
- Scholarships are essential to retaining exceptional students and reducing debt.
How the We Are VU Scholarship Fund Supports Students
- Enables students to engage fully in academics and campus life, without additional financial strain
- Increased access for students whose academic and spiritual calling aligns with Vanguard’s mission
Together, We Are VU
This scholarship fund is more than financial aid—it is an invitation to invest in future educators, pastors, artists, entrepreneurs, and community leaders. Supporting the We Are VU Scholarship Fund empowers students to become Christ-centered leaders.