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LEAD Scholarship Application 2024-2025

The Leaders Engaging and Advancing Diversity (LEAD) Scholars Program seeks applicants who are passionate about diversity, committed to growing with their peers, and are willing to invest what they learn into the greater Biola community. Students should be curious, empathetic, and willing to engage authentically in challenging discussions. Finalists may be asked to submit additional materials before being awarded.

Please answer the short answer prompts below in essay format. Please respond thoughtfully, paying attention to grammar, and do not exceed the word limit for each prompt.

*This scholarship is only available to first-time applicants to Biola (both freshmen and transfers) who plan to enroll in Fall 2024. This scholarship is not available to current Biola students or students re-admitting to Biola.

Are you starting at Biola Fall 2024?*
Your entry term at Biola must be for Fall 2024 to participate in our LEAD Scholars Program.

Unfortunately, this scholarship is only available for new students enrolling in Fall 2024.

If you have any additional questions about the Admissions process, please contact your Admissions counselor directly at (562) 903-4752. 

If you are a continuing Biola student, you are encouraged to contact the Financial Aid office to find out about the other financial aid opportunities: http://www.biola.edu/undergrad/financial-aid/contact.

Student Information


Full Legal Name*
Preferred Name*
What is your date of birth?*
Type N/A if unknown
Include City, State & Zip Code if in the United States
Do you plan to live in on-campus housing?*
What is your sex?*
What is your ethnicity/race?*
Are you in the first generation of your family to go to college?*
Note: This means that neither of your parents/guardians completed a Bachelor's degree in the U.S. If they attended some college, hold an Associate or AA degree, or completed a Bachelor's degree in a different country, or if your siblings attended/graduated from college, you are still considered a FirstGen Student.

Academic Information


Will you be attending Biola as a First-Time Freshman or Transfer Student?*
Are there any affiliated groups listed below that you identify with? (Check all that apply)*
If no involvement exists, indicate N/A
Are you in the process of completing your high school diploma or a GED?

Short Answer Responses


LEAD Scholars Program Requirements


Please familiarize yourself with all components of the LEAD Scholars Program. Being a part of LEAD is a significant commitment and honor. Students who are involved in other time commitments should seriously consider whether they can commit to the program. https://www.biola.edu/seid/lead-scholars 

Please check the following boxes to affirm that you plan to participate in the major aspects of the LEAD Scholars Program if you receive the scholarship:*
Type N/A if you have checked all 4 boxes above