East West Scholarship (COP)
The COP East West Scholarship is available to COP students on the Pomona campus who have demonstrated a strong commitment to volunteerism and have financial need. Three (3) scholarship awards are available in the amount of $1,500 each. Must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA at the end of the Fall Semester. Applicants must write an essay (500 words or less) addressing your strong commitment to volunteerism prior to attending WesternU and including current involvement with an emphasis on community service and what you have learned from your experiences. Past scholarship recipients are ineligible to reapply.
- Award
- $1,500
- Scopes
- COP
- Deadline
- 01/20/2026
- Supplemental Questions
- Describe your commitment to volunteerism both prior to attending WesternU, and currently, with an emphasis on community service. Share what you have learned from your experiences.
- Include a copy of your CV or resume.
- Previous recipients of an East West Scholarship (including the Melanie S. Lim and Melinda Mah Memorial scholarships) are not eligible to apply. Have you previously received any of these scholarships?
- By submitting an essay for this scholarship, I confirm that: I have read and understand the Recognition and Awards Committee AI Use Policy. This essay is my own original work and does not contain plagiarized content. If I used AI tools in any part of the writing process, I have disclosed this use in accordance with the AI Use Policy. All information provided in my essay and application is truthful and accurate. I understand that my submission may be reviewed for compliance with academic integrity and AI use guidelines. I acknowledge that failure to comply with these policies may result in disqualification from scholarship consideration.