Collegiate Partners® Working Together for Students

A national liberal arts college of 1,800 students, Allegheny attracts students with interests, skills, and talents that are varied. One reason Allegheny is a perfect fit for them is that our students select a major and minor that are in distinct disciplines. We’re proud of our 540-acre campus and cutting-edge facilities, and we know that our professors are leading scholars who pride themselves even more on being among the best teachers in the nation. But it’s our students who make Allegheny the unique place that it is. Coming from 47 states and 70 other countries, our students find an abiding passion for learning and life, a spirit of camaraderie and shared inquiry that spans across individuals as well as our 49 programs of study, over 120 student-led organizations, and 23 Division III varsity sports teams. The result? Our graduates are accepted into law and medical school at a rate twice the national average, and 95 percent of Allegheny students who began their careers following graduation were employed within six months. They enjoy careers that challenge them and lives that are interesting and full.

American Military University (AMU) and American Public University (APU) are part of the accredited American Public University System and offer more than 200 academic programs. We provide our students with an affordable, career-relevant education that helps meet their professional development goals.

APUS has been recognized as a five-time recipient of the Online Learning Consortium (OLC) Effective Practice Award, and its Bachelor’s programs have been named to U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of top online degree programs annually since 2013.

Students receiving a Scholarship America-related scholarship will receive:
1) Five percent tuition grant from APUS
2) No Application Fee
3) No Transfer Credit Evaluation Fee
4) Book Grant – textbooks and/or ebooks are provided at no charge to students earning undergraduate academic credit when they complete all of the steps listed below.

Learn more at apuspartners.com/scholarshipamerica

Instructions for the Collegiate Partner Program:
1) Students apply for the five percent tuition grant via our partner portal at apuspartners.com/scholarshipamerica
2) In the Employer Drop Down, select affiliation Scholarship America Scholarship Clients in order to receive five percent tuition grant;
3) During registration, select scholarship as payment type.
4) Please SEND A COPY OF THE AWARD LETTER TO: finaid@apus.edu

Founded in 1821, Amherst is a highly selective, independent liberal arts college, enrolling nearly 1,800 students from broadly diverse backgrounds throughout the United States and more than 50 foreign countries. With an emphasis on small classes, close contact with faculty and extensive undergraduate research opportunities, the college’s open curriculum offers students unusual freedom to design an individualized academic program of study across the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, combining broad, interdisciplinary education with in-depth knowledge in the major field. Students have access to a number of cooperative educational and extracurricular programs through the Five College Consortium, which also includes Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts.

Anderson University is a private, four-year, Christian liberal arts institution of approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students. Established in 1917 by the Church of God, the university offers more than 60 undergraduate majors and graduate programs in business, education, nursing, and theology.

Recently ranked the “#1 best small college for jobs” by Zippia and the “#2 best college in the nation for employment,” Augustana is known for excellence in academics, community, and graduate outcomes. Augustana offers its 2,100 students more than 100 majors, minors, and pre-professional programs, along with graduate degree and continuing education programs. Located in Sioux Falls, a city of approximately 183,000, students have access to a wide array of real-world learning experiences and are guaranteed an internship, research, clinical, or practicum experience. Central to its mission are five core values: Christian, Liberal Arts, Excellence, Community, and Service that serve as the foundation for the University’s academic and student life programs. AU enrolls students from 33 states and 35 countries.

Aurora University, founded in 1893, is a private, coeducational institution with over 6,000 students enrolled in more than 50 undergraduate programs and master’s programs in business, math and science, social work, and education, with doctoral programs in education and social work. In addition to our main campus and the Orchard Center in Aurora, Illinois, we offer programs online, at our George Williams College campus in Williams Bay, Wisconsin, and at the Woodstock Center in downtown Woodstock, Illinois. Our student-faculty ratio of 19:1 ensures that students receive plenty of individual attention in class. Here students enjoy the range of academic and program options characteristic of a large university and the benefits of personal attention more frequently associated with a small college. Aurora University is just a short train ride to Chicago’s Loop, yet nestled in the middle of a tree-lined neighborhood in Illinois’ second-largest city and one of the fastest-growing cities in the Midwest.

Babson is a college of business management located on a 370-acre wooded campus in Wellesley, Massachusetts, within one-half hour of Boston. Our mission is to “produce a generation of leaders who will create great economic and social value everywhere” through a balanced academic program combining a business focus with liberal arts breadth. Babson’s coeducational undergraduate enrollment of approximately 2,400 is drawn from 47 states and 75 countries.

Ball State University’s innovative, immersive approach to education empowers motivated students to learn, grow, and take flight to successful careers and meaningful lives. With about 190 undergraduate majors and 140 graduate degree programs in seven colleges, Ball State sparks intellectual curiosity and treats students as learning partners, challenging them to take risks and excel. In unique, hands-on immersive learning experiences beyond the classroom, faculty-mentored student teams solve real-world problems for local communities. Ball State has been ranked among the best universities in the Midwest by The Princeton Review for 14 years and offers nationally recognized programs in business, communication, teaching, architecture, fine arts, science, and health professions. The university’s vibrant 780-acre campus in Muncie, Indiana, is the perfect size to foster a supportive, diverse community while providing state-of-the-art facilities and technology.

Bentley University is one of the nation’s leading business schools, dedicated to preparing a new kind of business leader and one with the deep technical skills, the broad global perspective and the high ethical standards required to make a difference in an ever-changing world. To achieve our goal, we infuse our advanced business curriculum with the richness of a liberal arts education. The results are graduates who are making an impact in their chosen fields and are turning their passions into success stories. Located on a classic New England campus just minutes from Boston, Bentley is a dynamic community of leaders, scholars, and thinkers. Today, the challenges of a rapidly changing world have made business skills and experiences hot commodities. More students are considering business as the foundation of their higher education experience, and considering Bentley in the process. With our unique blend of business, technology, and the liberal arts, Bentley, a private, not-for-profit institution, provides students with relevant, practical, and transferable skills. At Bentley, we blend the breadth and technological strength of a large university with the values and student focus of a small college. Students interested in business professions choose from a wide range of programs that address all functional area including accountancy, finance, marketing, management, and liberal arts – all anchored in technology.

Bethany Lutheran College is a private, residential college offering undergraduate degrees and licenses. Its 600 students enjoy an 11:1 student-faculty ratio, which creates a stimulating educational setting with personal interaction with professors and fellow students. At Bethany, high academic standards, student involvement, and Christian experiences are emphasized. BLC is recognized for quality in fine arts, forensics, and athletics. On average, 98 percent of the students qualify for financial aid.