GBU Foundation Scholarship Program

April 11, 2022

Applications Now Being Accepted

Start your future here

GBU Foundation Scholarships are awarded in various amounts for several programs.

New scholarships are offered in four programs: Freshman (applicants to attend a four-year accredited college); Undergraduate (applicants already attending an accredited college) and Graduate (enrolling or currently seeking an advanced degree); and Two-Year (enrolling or currently in a vocational/technical school).

Scholarship applicants not awarded a GBU Foundation Scholarship are entered into a random drawing for a chance at being awarded one of a predetermined number of one-time $500 grants or Personal Giving Scholarships.

A scholarship applicant must be a GBU member to apply for the scholarship and remain a GBU member for the tenure of the scholarship. Members of all ages are eligible to apply.

See available scholarships and apply at inside.gbu.org/benefits.

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact the Fraternal Department (800-765-4428), or email memberbenefits@gbu.org with GBU Scholarship Information in the subject line.

Ready to apply?

Visit: gbufoundation.awardspring.com/Account/Register

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