GBU Foundation Scholarship Program

April 11, 2022
Applications Now Being Accepted

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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.

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