Tuition and Financial Aid

1. Newly enrolled, incoming Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health graduate degree and certificate program students with a minimum part-time enrollment status
2. Students enrolled in a Parkinson Accelerated bachelor's/master's (4+1) program
3. Superior academic performance based on academic record in, or outside of Loyola
4. Demonstrated financial need based on information provided to the Loyola University Chicago Financial Aid Office
5. Demonstrated commitment to social justice and health equity through academic and/or service work
6. Demonstrated commitment to developing leadership skills and serving in a leadership capacity
7. Pathways Scholarship recipients, MD/MPH, MD/CRME, and MD/HIDS students are not eligible to apply for this award

Parkinson Scholars will serve a minimum one-year academic term begininnig in the Fall and will commit to the following:

1. At the beginning of the first scholarship year, the Parkinson Scholars cohort will identify a social justice or health equity issue as the focus of their academic and/or service work for the year.
2. Attendance at monthly meetings and programming events beginning in September. Most meetings will be recorded and available for viewing at students' convenience.
3. Completion of a reflection based on the year as a Parkinson Scholar. Reflections will be published by the School and presented at an annual meeting of the School’s community partners.

• Additional funds will be reserved to sponsor student participation at conferences that may occur after their year of funding. Parkinson Scholars will have the opportunity to participate in scholarly activities including the submission of a paper, abstract, or poster to an academic or professional meeting.
• Opportunities to participate in the Parkinson Scholars Alumni Committee
• Mentoring future Parkinson Scholars and students

• 2023-24 Parkinson Scholars

The application cycle will begin each Spring. Prospective and current students will receive notification via email with instructions on how to apply.

Questions? Email ParkinsonStudentLife@luc.edu.