History
Holy Names University (HNU) was founded by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary in 1868 on the shores of Lake Merritt. In 1957, the campus was moved from Lake Merritt to a wooded, sixty-acre site in the Oakland Hills.
Education
Discover our Programs & Centers, which are devoted to music, performing arts, learning, and social justice. They contribute greatly to the growth of our students and community.
Holy Names University Key Statistics & Highlights
- 89 Scholarships
- 210 Academic Staff
- 1,014 Students
- 31 Students (int'l)
Holy Names University Overview
Holy Names University Scholarships
Holy Names University Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Holy Names University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
72000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Other Scholarships For Graduate Students
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
The Fulbright Program
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships Of Jeollanam
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Independent provider
Grant
25600 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
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Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Fulbright-Masaryk Award
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
28 Feb 2027
Hope For Addiction Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
30 Jun 2027
Tatra Banka Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
07 Dec 2026
Dedicated Volunteer Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12500 USD
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
International Peace Scholarship Fund
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
08 Feb 2027
The Blossom Law Caregiver Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1580 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
The Marietta Blau Grant
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$2,000 No Essay Scholarship by Sallie
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
10 Feb 2027
Hope for Humanity Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
OAS Academic Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Housing services
It’s so much more than a dorm room. It’s sharing a coffee at Rosie’s Cafe and chatting over lunch at the Public Market. It’s attending residence events that help you develop deep bonds with your neighbors. It’s forming friendships you will have for life. It’s a living and learning environment you’ll love calling your home.
Library services
The Library is open to current HNU students, faculty, and staff for individual seat reservations. Group study is not available at this time. Items can also be requested for door-side pickup.
Campus life
Nestled among the hills, the campus provides a safe haven and an extremely beautiful study atmosphere. Convenient day-long or weekend trips may be made to Yosemite National Park, the Sierra Gold Country, Lake Tahoe, Monterey Bay and Carmel, and to the Napa Valley and Sonoma County wineries. Parkssurrounding the campus offer numerous opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, or bicycling.
Sports facilities
Tobin Gym, located on the Holy Names University campus, is the home for HNU Volleyball and Basketball. The facility includes seating for three hundred spectators, a fitness center, team rooms athletic training room, swimming pool, and locker rooms
Student clubs
Black Student Union, Freaks and Geeks, Peace and Justice Club, Latinos Unidos.
Accreditation
Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Holy Names University Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
United States Country
Oakland City
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