Scholarships
Scholarships
Enhancing access to enterprising minds
The Parkinson School was built on the belief that quality health care and access to good health is a fundamental human right. As such, we are earnest in our work to educate, develop, and inspire young minds to engage in that vital work. Education is a key social determinant of health and social mobility catalyst for individuals and their communities.
We recognize the costs of higher education can be prohibitive for some and affordability is top of mind for students and families. Through various merit and need based scholarships, including our hallmark Parkinson Scholars award, we create access to a Parkinson education and the potential it unlocks. We want every hungry mind to be able to pursue the transformative power of education and enjoy the necessary support to pursue their ambitions and change lives for the better.
- 85% of Parkinson School graduate students received financial aid in 2023-2024 academic year
- 74% of Parkinson School students received internal graduate scholarships awarded by the Parkinson School or Loyola in 2023-2024 academic year
The Robert and Betty Parkinson Scholars Award
The Parkinson Scholars Award supports exceptionally talented students with demonstrated financial need who are dedicated to being “persons for others” and using their Parkinson education to improve the health and health care of individuals, communities, and systems.
Each year, up to 12 Parkinson undergraduate (juniors and seniors) and incoming graduate students receive an $8,000 tuition-restricted scholarship for the academic year as well as access to additional funds to support scholarly activity. With this support, Parkinson Scholars can expand their social justice leadership skills through community service, scholarship, and the mentorship of future scholarship recipients.
Since the Parkinson Scholars program launched in 2021, 47 students representing every Parkinson School program have received the distinguished award. Recipients are high-achieving individuals who embrace Jesuit ideals and hold ambitious plans to impact lives through service, outreach, and social justice advocacy.
As a Parkinson Scholar, I am presented with the opportunity to influence underprivileged and impoverished communities. I hope to expand my knowledge of health equity, diversify my skillset, and improve the lives of communities through active service.”
– LAIBA SUKHERA, BS IN PUBLIC HEALTH, CLASS OF 2025, 2023 PARKINSON SCHOLAR
Returning Rambler Scholarship
Launched in 2022, the Returning Rambler Scholarship represents Loyola University Chicago’s commitment to life-long learning. The scholarship covers 25 percent of a student’s tuition rate for undergraduate alumni enrolling in their first eligible credit-bearing post-baccalaureate certificate program, endorsement, an accelerated bachelor’s to master’s program, or master’s degree program within 10 years of completing their undergraduate degree.
Being a Parkinson Scholar entails having numerous opportunities to employ our knowledge and resources in order to give back to the community through innovative approaches.”
– AKSHITA PONNURU, BS IN HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION, CLASS OF 2025, 2023 PARKINSON SCHOLAR
85%
of Parkinson School Graduate Students Received Financial Aid in 2023-2024 Academic Year
74%
of Parkinson School Students Received Internal Graduate Scholarships Awarded by the Parkinson School or Loyola in 2023-2024 Academic Year
The Robert and Betty Parkinson Scholars Award
The Parkinson Scholars Award supports exceptionally talented students with demonstrated financial need who are dedicated to being “persons for others” and using their Parkinson education to improve the health and health care of individuals, communities, and systems.
Each year, up to 12 Parkinson undergraduate (juniors and seniors) and incoming graduate students receive an $8,000 tuition-restricted scholarship for the academic year as well as access to additional funds to support scholarly activity. With this support, Parkinson Scholars can expand their social justice leadership skills through community service, scholarship, and the mentorship of future scholarship recipients.
Since the Parkinson Scholars program launched in 2021, 47 students representing every Parkinson School program have received the distinguished award. Recipients are high-achieving individuals who embrace Jesuit ideals and hold ambitious plans to impact lives through service, outreach, and social justice advocacy.
As a Parkinson Scholar, I am presented with the opportunity to influence underprivileged and impoverished communities. I hope to expand my knowledge of health equity, diversify my skillset, and improve the lives of communities through active service.”
– LAIBA SUKHERA, BS IN PUBLIC HEALTH, CLASS OF 2025, 2023 PARKINSON SCHOLAR
Returning Rambler Scholarship
Launched in 2022, the Returning Rambler Scholarship represents Loyola University Chicago’s commitment to life-long learning. The scholarship covers 25 percent of a student’s tuition rate for undergraduate alumni enrolling in their first eligible credit-bearing post-baccalaureate certificate program, endorsement, an accelerated bachelor’s to master’s program, or master’s degree program within 10 years of completing their undergraduate degree.
Being a Parkinson Scholar entails having numerous opportunities to employ our knowledge and resources in order to give back to the community through innovative approaches.”
– AKSHITA PONNURU, BS IN HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION, CLASS OF 2025, 2023 PARKINSON SCHOLAR