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John Paul the Great Catholic University is the Catholic University for Creative Arts & Business Innovation located in Escondido, California. If you live here in California, scroll down to explore some special scholarship opportunities that we are offering.
Scholarship for Students at St. Joseph’s Catholic School
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Combine this scholarship with your Institutional Aid package to make JPCatholic even more affordable for you and your family!
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If you’re interested in one of these scholarship opportunities, the first step is to apply for admission. Our online application only takes 10 minutes!
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We're the Catholic University for CREATIVE ARTS and BUSINESS INNOVATION
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Envision your future at JPCatholic
Learn by Doing
At JPCatholic, you don't just learn the theory, you put it into practice – starting right from your Freshman year. Whether it's building a business in our Incubator or casting SAG talent for your senior capstone film, you'll learn what it takes to bring your vision to life with professionally produced projects.
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Experience the Benefits of a Small Campus Environment
With a total student body under 300, JPCatholic offers a warm and welcoming campus community. Foster lifelong friendships, form creative partnerships, and surround yourself with a supportive environment that encourages your growth in both virtue and artistic excellence. Our small classroom sizes offer the chance for one-on-one mentorship from industry professionals who still work in their field.
Join a Virtual TourExperience the Benefits of a Small Campus Environment
With a total student body under 300, JPCatholic offers a warm and welcoming campus community. Foster lifelong friendships, form creative partnerships, and surround yourself with a supportive environment that encourages your growth in both virtue and artistic excellence. Our small classroom sizes offer the chance for one-on-one mentorship from industry professionals who still work in their field.
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Graduate in 3 Years
Our unique academic model prepares students for the real-world pace of professional life in the industry, with a focus on hands-on projects, internships, and portfolio preparation. The program is structured on a year-round quarter system, and you graduate with your Bachelors Degree in just 12 quarters. Each quarter is 10 weeks long, with about 3 weeks of break between each quarter.
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Grow in a Supportive Catholic Community
Our campus is a place where students can grow both professionally and spiritually. We’re a unique community of artists and innovators, centered around our faith in Jesus Christ and the beauty of the Catholic faith. Immerse yourself in an abundance of opportunities for spiritual growth, including Daily Mass, Confession, Adoration, Rosary, Retreats, and Service Projects.
Learn MoreGrow in a Supportive Catholic Community
Our campus is a place where students can grow both professionally and spiritually. We’re a unique community of artists and innovators, centered around our faith in Jesus Christ and the beauty of the Catholic faith. Immerse yourself in an abundance of opportunities for spiritual growth, including Daily Mass, Confession, Adoration, Rosary, Retreats, and Service Projects.
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Launch a Successful Career
JPCatholic alumni have found success in a variety of paths, ranging from Hollywood to independent media organizations, and from large corporations to nonprofits to their own entrepreneurial start-ups. View our placement rate and alumni jobs by clicking below.
See Alumni SuccessWhere are we located?
Our campus is located in north county San Diego, in historic downtown Escondido – about a 5-minute drive from the 15 freeway.
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If you’re interested in one of these scholarship opportunities, the first step is to apply for admission.