OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS
Athletic Scholarships
These scholarships are offered to students demonstrating outstanding athletic ability who plan to participate in inter-collegiate athletics at Loyola. For information, please contact Loyola's Athletics department. Scholarship amounts will vary and are determined by the athletics department.
Cristo Rey Scholars Program Scholarship
Students attending Cristo Rey Network schools around the country are invited to apply to join the next class of Cristo Rey Scholars at Loyola University Chicago. Starting the summer before entering Loyola, Cristo Rey Scholars engage in a dynamic program to enrich their academic, social, spiritual, community, and professional experiences in college.
In order to be eligible for the scholarship program, applicants must be admitted to Loyola by February 1, 2009. Completed applications for the Cristo Rey Scholars Program must be submitted by March 1, 2010. Selected finalists will be required to attend an on-campus interview on Saturday, March 27, 2010. Scholarships recipients will be notified by April 1, 2010.
You can download the Cristo Rey Scholars Program application here.
Elaine Bruggemeier Debate Scholarships
These scholarships are awarded to students with previous debate or forensic experience who plan to participate in the inter-collegiate debate program at Loyola. Loyola sponsors a policy debate program that competes in NDT and CEDA. Scholarship amounts will vary. Prospective candidates must be admitted to Loyola by March 2. Please contact David Romanelli, Director of Debate, at: 773.508.3808.
Gannon Leadership Scholarships
These $3500 Scholarships are awarded to incoming first-year students who have attained at least a 3.0 high school cumulative grade point average out of a 4.0 and who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in service-related activities in their school, community, and/or church/temple. Qualified students are invited to apply and the finalists will be chosen and interviewed by the Gannon Center for Women and Leadership Committee in the spring. The application deadline for the 2009-2010 Gannon Leadership Scholarship application has passed. Selections for this scholarship have been made and finalists have be notified.
Ignatian Honors Program Scholarships
Three full-tuition scholarships, renewable for three consecutive years, are available on a competitive basis. Scholarship candidates are selected from new freshmen admitted to Loyola's Interdisciplinary Honors Program by February 1. Selected candidates for the scholarship will be asked to attend an on-campus interview with Interdisciplinary Honors Program faculty during the Spring Semester. If you meet the criteria for the Interdisciplinary Honors Program, and want to apply, the application will become available December 1st.
The scholarship replaces any other previously awarded Loyola merit-based scholarship. Recipients must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher for renewal. For more information, contact the Undergraduate Admission Office at: 800.262.2373, or e-mail: admission@luc.edu.
Jesuit, Blessed Virgin Mary (BVM) and Sisters of Christian Charity High School Half Tuition Scholarships
These half tuition scholarships are awarded to one student from each Jesuit, B.V.M., Sisters of Christian Charity high school in the United States and Puerto Rico. Candidates must have at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA and must be nominated by their high school principal or their designate (one nomination per school). Applications will be sent to each eligible school in December and nominations must be received by March 1, 2010. For scholarship renewal, recipients must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher and complete 20 hours of community service per semester.
Latino Art Beat
Two $8,000 scholarships ($2,000 each year for four consecutive years) are awarded to three new students accepted to Loyola and also named winners in Chicago's Latino Art Beat competition by Mr. Don Rossi Nuncio, president. These scholarships are restricted to tuition.
National Merit/National Achievement Finalists
Five full-tuition scholarships are available to students who have been named National Merit/National Achievement finalists by the National Merit Corporation. Qualified students should submit a copy of their award letter from the National merit Corporation as their application for one of these scholarships by March 1. A committee will review each student's application for admission, writing sample and transcript; the five most academically qualified will receive the full-tuition scholarships.
Any National Merit/National Achievement finalist who does not receive one of the full-tuition scholarships may receive a Loyola-sponsored $2,000 scholarship.
For both scholarships students must name Loyola as their first-choice school with the National Merit Corporation. The full-tuition scholarship recipients must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher for renewal. Recipients of the $2,000 scholarships must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Interested candidates should e-mail Edward R. Moore, Scholarship Director, Office of Student Financial Assistance at: emoore@luc.edu.
Plocieniak Scholarships
These scholarships are awarded to incoming freshmen of who are fluent in reading and speaking the Polish language. All candidates are required to take a fluency examination on Loyola's campus in March for the upcoming academic year. Scholarship amounts will vary. Prospective candidates must be admitted to Loyola by February 1. To be considered for a Plocieniak Scholarship, please complete the referral form and select the Plocieniak Scholarship.
Presidential Achievement Full Tuition Scholarships
Five full-tuition scholarships, renewable for three consecutive years, are available on a competitive basis. New freshman recipients of our Presidential and Damen Scholarship are invited to apply to compete for this Achievement Award. Qualified students are required to submit an application and a resume. Selected candidates for the scholarship will be asked to attend an on-campus interview with faculty in late March.
Rambler Award for Extraordinary Service and Leadership
Loyola values students who lead extraordinary lives through their commitment to service and leadership within their communities. These students are wonderful additions to our campus community. We recognize these distinguished students and their outstanding leadership and service achievements through Rambler Awards, a $4000 scholarship.
Only students who do not meet merit-based scholarships criteria qualify for these awards. You must be admitted by February 1 and have submitted your application and resume by March 1 to receive this scholarship. The Committee will evaluate two areas:
Leadership/Activities—On your resume, list all leadership positions you have held, along with the names of the organizations involved. Also provide the number of years in which you have been a member and the number of hours per week dedicated toward these organizations. List this information for activities in your school and community. Also include any awards you have received.
Service/Volunteer—On your resume, please provide a detailed description of the service you have committed to in your community and describe any organizations in which you have volunteered. Include the number of years you have been involved and the number of hours per week committed to each area. Also include any special recognition or awards you have received as a result of your involvement.
If you wish to be considered for a Rambler Award, please complete online referral form, selecting the Rambler Leadership Award, and a resume of your activities (with the details outlined above). Please send the resume to admission@luc.edu with a subject line of Rambler Resume. Be sure to include your full name and home address on your resume.
Once your request has been received, the scholarship committee will evaluate your leadership, service and experiences to determine your eligibility. Recipients will be notified in March.
Zolp Scholarships
This endowed scholarship is available to pay toward tuition to any Catholic student by the name of Zolp who attends Loyola University Chicago. A copy of a birth certificate and a baptismal or confirmation certificate must be filed with the Office of Student Financial Assistance. Prospective candidates must be admitted to Loyola by February 1. Scholarship amounts will vary depending upon fund availability and the number of eligible recipients.