The Unity in Diversity Fund, originally called the Arrupe-King Fund, is a fund established in honor of Rev. Pedro Arrupe, S.J., and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Father Arrupe was elected the 28th Superior General of the Jesuits in 1965 and was known for his dedication to the cause of social justice in his religious life. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a civil rights activist who fought for the freedom, equality and dignity of people of all races.

The Unity in Diversity Fund is intended to support and cultivate educational events, programs, activities and educational opportunities that specifically address social justice and human diversity programming for the Loyola community (students, faculty and staff). Through this exciting opportunity, the university aims to consolidate and advance multicultural education and to increase the overall campus climate for diversity.

Unity in Diversity Funds
Unity in Diversity Funds are available to Loyola departments, faculty, and student organizations to sponsor creative diversity and social justice programs and projects at Loyola University Chicago. 


Application and Application Process

1. Review the UID Funds Criteria and Guidelines‌ to ensure that your program or event is in line with UID Fund requirements.
    
2. Select the appropriate deadline for your program or event. You must choose the deadline that allows at least 5 weeks for the processing of paperwork.
    
3. Fill out the Unity in Diversity Funds Online Application Form and submit by submission deadline (see below).
    
4. Email any supplementary and support documents to diversity@luc.edu by the corresponding submission deadline.
    
5. Complete applications will be reviewed by the Department of Student Diversity & Multicultural Affairs the week following the deadline.
    
6. Decisions will be sent out 1-2 weeks from the deadline.  
   
   

Deadlines

Questions? Please contact us at diversity@luc.edu or at 773-508-3909.