GCU Greatest Needs
Your gift will help GCU respond quickly to meet the most urgent needs.
GCU is a missional, Christ-centered university with an innovative and adaptive spirit that addresses the world's deep needs by cultivating compassionate Christian community, empowering free and virtuous action and serving others in ways that promote human flourishing.
Through academic excellence, the university equips students with knowledge of the Christian worldview, instilling in them a sense of purpose and vocational calling that enables them to be innovative thinkers, effective communicators, global contributors and transformative leaders who change their communities by placing the interests of others before their own.
Canyon Rising Scholarship
The Canyon Rising Scholarship Program was designed to assist Arizona students demonstrating significant financial need and aims to support underserved students in fulfilling their educational dreams.
Pave the Way - Alumni Commemorative Bricks
Alumni - Leave your legacy at GCU by customizing your very own Alumni brick to be installed on campus. Your brick won't only support scholarships that pave the way for future students, it will also help showcase what makes GCU so special...and that is YOU! Commemorate your achievements, memories, and time spent at GCU with a brick for everyone on campus to see.
GCU CityServe
GCU CityServe is a compassionate Christian outreach ministry of Grand Canyon University that mobilizes resources and collaborative partnerships to provide life-transformational solutions to individuals and families in need. GCU CityServe:- EMPOWERS ministry partners by providing GIK resources and training in the CityServe model for community outreach.
- MOBILIZES a network of action-oriented providers to engage in ministry to families in need.
- TRANSFORMS lives and communities by sharing the love of Christ, meeting needs, and providing pathways to sustainability.
L.O.P.E.S. Academy
Support students with intellectual and developmental disabilities who seek an inclusive, immersive Christian university experience. L.O.P.E.S. stands for Learning Opportunities for Participation and Engagement in School. Students are focused on finding personal purpose through academic, social and job skills development for successful independent living.
Colangelo College of Business
Support GCU's business students in their pursuit of conscious capitalism through the guiding pillars of servant leadership, ethics and entrepreneurism.
College Of Doctoral Studies
Support GCU's doctoral learners in the process of becoming scholar-practitioners as they balance rigorous, meaningful and reasonable quantity of work with an overall design which leads learners to their ultimate goal of completing the dissertation.
College of Arts & Media
Support GCU's arts and media students as they master the arts and nurture their creative flair in theatre, dance, music, advertising design, digital design and digital film.
Ethington Theater Angels Scholarship
Support GCU's theater arts students by becoming an Ethington Theater Angel. This scholarship program benefits students who bring you both classical and modern performances each season.
College of Education
Support GCU's education students as the develop into outstanding educators with a spirit of servant leadership, innovation and service.
College of Nursing & Health Care
Support GCU's nursing and health care students as they prepare to fill evolving healthcare roles as highly qualified professionals educated in direct care, management, health education and administration.
College of Humanities & Social Sciences
Support GCU's humanities students as they advance their ability to think critically, apply analytical constructs and communicate complex ideas clearly.
College of Theology
Support GCU's theology students as they learn to communicate the gospel effectively, serve the church faithfully and minister with integrity at home and abroad.
Grand Canyon Theological Seminary
Support advanced theology students who demonstrate an exceptional ability to learn, teach, and live out Scripture.
College of Engineering & Technology
Support GCU's technology, engineering and math (STEM) students as they prepare for a career in a competitive field. Students foster traits in collaboration, creativity as well as ethical and social awareness to become competitive graduates for the workforce.
College of Natural Sciences
Support scholarships and Research & Development in the natural sciences and help provide an opportunity for our students to experience real-life application of their field of study. This experience not only enhances their learning, it enhances their career prospects and their competitiveness for graduate or medical school.
Honors College Scholarships
Support GCU's honors students as they experience an academically enriching opportunity to showcase their passion, ambition and motivation while pursuing experiential learning opportunities related to service and leadership.
Student Benevolence Fund
The GCU Student Benevolence Fund provides a safety net for students who unexpectedly face a crisis that could derail their studies or graduation.
Pledge Form Download
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