Scholarship
Handbook
DISCOVER THE LOURDES DIFFERENCE
Table of Contents
Scholarships and Grants Offered by Lourdes University.................... 3
Merit Scholarships Available to Full-Time Students........................... 3
Merit Scholarships Available to Part-Time Students.......................... 3
Lourdes University Grant Opportunities........................................... 4
Athletic Scholarships......................................................................... 4
Endowed Scholorships...................................................................... 4
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Scholarships & Grants Offered by Lourdes University
Lourdes University offers more than $4 million of
institutional dollars in scholarships, grants, and awards every
year. Millions of additional Federal and State financial aid
dollars are also awarded to Lourdes University students who
have filled out the FAFSA.
Lourdes was recently recognized as being one of the best
values in higher education in the nation. Its return on
investment (ROI) is ranked in the top 6% nationally, and
in the number of students receiving financial aid, Lourdes’
ROI ranks in the top 1%.
LOURDES UNIVERSITY MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS
Academic merit scholarships are awarded competitively
based on previous academic performance and standardized
test scores. Applicants are automatically considered for
academic merit scholarships upon receipt of all application
materials. Tau Scholarships require supplemental materials.
Merit Scholarships Available to
Full-Time Students
Tau Scholarship: an $8,000 award, distributed equally
over four years of full-time enrollment (must maintain
a 2.7 GPA and have no major infractions of student
policies). Recipients work an average of 4-5 hours per week
with Campus Ministry. Five scholarships will be awarded
annually to excellent applicants who have a 3.2 or higher
GPA from high school or a transferring institution and
who demonstrate potential to exemplify Catholic and
Franciscan values in their relationships with others. A
special application is required. Information can be found
at: http://www.lourdes.edu/home/admissions/financialaid/
scholarships/tauscholarship.aspx.
Presidential Scholarship: Up to $32,000, distributed
equally over four years of full-time enrollment at Lourdes
or in a Lourdes-sponsored off-campus study program (must
maintain a 3.0 GPA). Approximately 50 scholarships will be
offered to top applicants to the university based on previous
academic performance and standardized test scores. Early
application is encouraged for top consideration for these
awards. (Past recipients have typically earned at least a 3.5
GPA in previous academic work with ACT or SAT scores of
comparable distinction.)
Merit Scholarships Available to
Part-Time Students
Dean’s Scholarship: Up to $20,000, distributed equally
over four years of full-time enrollment at Lourdes or in
a Lourdes-sponsored off-campus study program (must
maintain a 2.75 GPA). Approximately 75 scholarships will
be offered to excellent applicants to the university based on
previous academic performance and standardized test scores.
Early application is encouraged for top consideration for
these awards. (Past recipients have typically earned at least
a 3.0 GPA in previous academic work with ACT or SAT of
comparable distinction).
Excellence Scholarship: Up to $10,000, distributed
equally over a maximum of eight continuous semesters
(does not include summer), available to new part-time
students aged 21 years or older (must take at least 6
credit hours per semester and maintain a 2.75 GPA).
Approximately 25 scholarships will be offered to excellent
applicants to the university based on previous academic
performance and standardized test scores. Early application
is encouraged for top consideration for these awards. (To be
considered for this award, applicants must have a minimum
3.0 GPA in previous academic work with ACT or SAT
of comparable distinction. (Transfer students without
standardized test scores can be considered).
Faculty Scholarship: Up to $10,000, distributed
equally over four years of full-time enrollment at Lourdes
or in a Lourdes-sponsored off-campus study program (must
maintain a 2.5 GPA). Approximately 100 scholarships will
be offered to excellent applicants to the university based on
previous academic performance and standardized test scores.
Early application is encouraged for top consideration for
these awards. (To be considered for this award, applicants
must have a minimum 2.75 GPA in previous academic
work with ACT or SAT of comparable distinction.
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LOURDES UNIVERSITY GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
University Grants: The University Grants are awarded
on a need and merit basis to full-time students who have
submitted a FAFSA.
and Scholars Housing on campus will receive a $1,000
grant to be applied toward their housing. This grant can be
combined with a Wolf Grant.
Wolf Grants: Students who live at least 35 miles from
Island Grant: This tuition grant will financially assist
new Lourdes bachelor degree seeking students who are
direct from high school and are from Islands whose
residents are eligible for Title IV aid as follows:
• U.S. Citizens - Puerto Rico (PR), the U.S. Virgin
Islands (VI), Guam (GU), and the Northern Marianna
Islands (MP)
• U.S. National - is someone who is a native of American
Samoa or Swain’s Island
campus and are required to live in university housing are
eligible for a grant ranging from $875 to $1575 depending
on their federal Pell status.
Honors and Scholars Housing Grant: Students
who are selected to participate in the Honors Program or a
Dean’s Scholar Program and who choose to live in Honors
Additional Lourdes University Scholarship Opportunities
Athletic Scholarships: More than $1 million dollars in talent scholarships are awarded to
athletes. Award levels are determined by coaches.
Other institutional aid is available. Additional application is required to be considered for Endowed
Scholarship. Application process takes place each February - March. See www.lourdes.edu for details.
ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS
Ann M. and Frank E. Landry Endowed
Scholarship
Barbara D. Cubbon Endowed Business &
Leadership Scholarship
Criteria to Apply:
• Nursing major
• Junior full-time
• No prior nursing education
• Demonstrate academic excellence
• Completed at least 30 hours of coursework at Lourdes
prior to admission into nursing major
This scholarship is funded by the generosity of Frank W.
Cubbon, Jr. to honor his wife, Babs Cubbon. The Cubbons
are friends of Lourdes.
Criteria to Apply:
• Financial Need and academic excellence
• Fulltime students in good standing
• Enrolled in the Lourdes College of Business and
Leadership
• Any year of study
• Complete the FAFSA
• Renewable – must reapply
Art and Mary Hills Endowed Scholarship
Criteria to Apply:
• General application
• No restrictions
Bel-Main Endowed Scholarship
Criteria to Apply:
• Financial Need
• Complete FAFSA
• Minimum 3.5 GPA
• Completed 20 hours of coursework at Lourdes
• Full-time student
• Non-renewable
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Bob and Penny O’Brien for Catholic High
School Endowed Scholarship
Doyle Social Work Scholarship
This scholarship will assist Lourdes students majoring in
Social Work.
Criteria to Apply:
• Complete FAFSA
• Full-time Social Work majors in good standing
• Any year of study
• Renewable – must reapply
Criteria to Apply:
• Complete FAFSA
• Student from Catholic high school
• Minimum high school GPA 2.5
• Demonstrated ability to succeed
• Complete application process
Dr. Patricia McCutchan-Richard Vernier
Endowed Scholarship
Chuck Oswald Memorial Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is named in memory of Chuck Oswald,
a community leader, philanthropist, and champion for
education.
Criteria to Apply:
1. Non-traditional student
2. Financial need
3. Complete FAFSA
4. Any year of study
5. Renewable – must reapply
The Fund will financially assist students pursuing a Bachelor
of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies [BAIS] degree with a
concentration in the Natural Sciences or students pursuing
a Bachelor of Arts or Science degree with a Biology major.
Criteria to Apply:
• BAIS major with a concentration in the Natural
Sciences or Biology majors pursuing a Pre-Med or PreVet course of study
• Any year of study
• Financial need
• Complete FAFSA
• Minimum GPA 3.0 or higher (Academic standing will
weigh more heavily than financial need)
• Students must demonstrate, through a written
submission, not only their academic and career goals,
but also their respect for animals and nature and their
appreciation for the relationship of all living things
• Renewable – must reapply
Connie Wos Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is named in memory of Connie Wos.
Criteria to Apply:
• BA program with a major in Art will be given
preference
• Financial need and/or academic merit
• Complete FAFSA
• Any status of grade
Dorothy Faber Endowed Scholarship
Eleanor Kahle Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Criteria to Apply:
• Financial need
• Complete FAFSA
• Full-time degree-seeking program
• Minimum GPA 3.25
Because Mrs. Kahle considered Lourdes her academic and
spiritual home, her sons established this scholarship in 1996
to honor her lifelong legacy of giving to the community.
The Eleanor M. Kahle Memorial Endowed Scholarship
benefits non-traditional students who have demonstrated
community involvement, volunteerism, and an ability to
succeed academically.
Criteria to Apply:
• Non-traditional student, 25 years or older
• Documented community involvement and/or volunteer
service
• Full-time student in good standing
• Minimum GPA 2.0
• Complete FAFSA
• Submit a typed essay (max. 300 words) – guidelines
provided by F.A. office
• Submit documentation of community involvement and
volunteer service
Douglas J. Boston Endowed Nursing
Scholarship
The Douglas J. Boston Endowed Nursing Scholarship is
named after Douglas Boston, a 1998 alumnus of Lourdes
University. Doug’s strong belief in the mission of Lourdes
and the nursing profession has initiated this scholarship
which will support and encourage fellow Lourdes students
pursuing a nursing career.
Criteria to Apply:
• Financial need and/or academic merit
• Complete FAFSA
• Junior or senior nursing student
• Non-traditional students have first preference
• Students from diverse cultures are encouraged to apply
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Elwood (Woody) Haley Endowed Business
Scholarship
Flasck Endowed Nursing Scholarship
Criteria to Apply:
• Enrolled in a degree program in a Nursing related field
• Student in good standing
• Demonstrated ability to succeed
• Minimum GPA 2.5
• Complete application process
Criteria to Apply:
• Financial need and/or academic merit
• Complete FAFSA
• Bachelor of Science in Business program
• Must have earned a minimum of 24 semester hours at
Lourdes
• Minimum GPA 3.25
• Non-Renewable
Florence and Leo Lackamp Endowed
Scholarship
The fund was created to honor Evelyn Campbell, who
received her associates of arts degree from Lourdes at the age
of 89. This scholarship is funded through the efforts of
Mrs. Campbell’s family, as well as Lourdes Alumni.
Criteria to Apply:
• Part-time, non-traditional students in good standing
• Any year of study
• Any major, but Art Major will be given preference
• Renewable – must reapply
Criteria to Apply:
• Financial need
• Complete FAFSA
• African-American, Hispanic, Native or Asian-American
• HS GPA preferred 2.75 but 2.5 will be considered
• Enrolled in a degree program (does not have to be fulltime)
• Completed college prep program in high school
• Letter of recommendation from high school principal,
counselor, or teacher
• Selection by committee
Faculty Memorial Scholarship
Grace R. Young Endowed Scholarship
Evelyn Campbell Endowed Scholarship
This fund was established to honor and commemorate
Lourdes University faculty who have passed away.
Criteria to Apply:
• Financial need
• Complete FAFSA
• Full-time student in good standing
• Any major
• Any year of study
• Renewable – must reapply
This scholarship is named in memory of Grace and Don
Young.
Criteria to Apply:
• First preference Nursing or Environmental Science
major
• Financial need and/or academic merit
• Complete FAFSA
Hirsch Endowed Scholarship
Criteria to Apply:
• Financial need and/or academic merit
• Complete FAFSA
• 2.5 minimum GPA
• Full-time student in good standing
• Enrolled in a degree program in the Art-related field
Faist Endowed Nursing Scholarship
Criteria to Apply:
• Financial need and/or academic merit
• Complete FAFSA
• Nursing major
• Any year of study
• Full-time student in good standing
Irene Toth Kinsey Endowed Scholarship
Criteria to Apply:
• Financial need
• Complete FAFSA
• Full-time student in good standing
• Single mother
• Any major
• Any year of study
• Renewable – must reapply
Fifth Third Bank Endowed Scholarship
Criteria to Apply:
• Good standing
• Enrolled in a degree program in a business related field
• Demonstrated ability to succeed
• Minimum GPA 2.5
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Islamic Christian Fellowship Endowed
Scholarship
Karen J. Fischer Endowed Nursing Scholarship
The endowed scholarship is funded through the generosity
of the Fischer family in honor of Karen Fischer, the wife of
Michael Fischer, Lourdes University Trustee.
Criteria to Apply:
• Single mothers who are Nursing students
• Full-time student in good standing in College of
Nursing
• Financial need
• Complete FAFSA
• Any year of study
• Renewable – must reapply
This scholarship was established by Yehia-John and Emney
Shousher in honor of Sister Ann Francis Klimkowski and
in memory of Anastasia Rogowski Kaptur, Stephen Jacob
Kaptur, Sr. and Bishop James Hoffman.
Criteria to Apply:
• Complete FAFSA
• Full-time student in good standing
• Renewable – must reapply
• Preference given to Muslim students
Islamic Community Endowed Scholarship
Keith and Shirley Schlender Endowed Masters
of Science in Nursing Scholarship
The Fund will financially assist Muslim students who
demonstrate financial need as they earn their college
degrees.
Criteria to Apply:
• Financial need
• Complete FAFSA
• Full-time student in good standing
• Muslim students
This scholarship is funded through the generosity of Dr.
Keith Schlender, former Provost of Lourdes University, and
Shirley Schlender, a healthcare professional.
Criteria to Apply:
• Preferably in the RN to MSN program, but may be in
another MSN program
• Any year of study
• Must exhibit good character, integrity, joy in nursing
and exemplify the values of Lourdes University
• Renewable – must reapply
James R. Findlay Family Endowed Business
Scholarship
Criteria to Apply:
• Financial need
• Complete FAFSA
• Business major in good standing
• Any year of study
• Renewable – must reapply
LAMB Endowed Scholarship
The Living Angel Memorial to Ben honors Benjamin J.
Hogg, who was an art student at Lourdes and passed away
tragically during his first semester. His family established
this scholarship “in memory of his music and art. He
challenged us to see the depth in all things.”
Criteria to Apply:
• Financial need
• Complete FAFSA
• Enrolled in the BA degree program with a major in art
or art history or the BAIS program with a concentration
in art or art history, or the AA degree program with a
concentration in art
• Is in the second semester of study at Lourdes
• Submit a short essay stating why they need or how they
will use the award
• Award will be made through the Art Department
• Renewable – must reapply
John S. and Yolanda Danyl Szuch Endowed
Scholarship
This scholarship is funded through the generosity of John
and Yolanda Szuch, longtime friends and supporters of
Lourdes University.
Criteria to Apply:
• Financial Need
• Complete FAFSA
• Must be from Cardinal Stritch, Clay, or Waite High
Schools
• Good Standing
• Any year of study
• Renewable – must reapply
LaValley Endowed Scholarship
Criteria to Apply:
• Enrolled in a degree program in a Business related field
• Good standing
• Demonstrated ability to succeed
• Minimum GPA 2.5
• Complete application process
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LaValley Family Scholarship
Lyden Family Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is funded by the LaValley Family
Foundation in honor of Richard, Sr. and Mary Ann
LaValley
Criteria to Apply:
• Fully admitted, Fulltime
• Must be from St. Francis de Sales High School or St.
Ursula Academy
• Any major
• Renewable for 2 consecutive years – must reapply
• Recipients are required to participate in mentoring and
leadership activities with students at their alma maters
Criteria to Apply:
• Financial need
• Complete FAFSA
• Accepted into any Lourdes undergrad program
• Demonstrated ability to succeed
McMaster Family Foundation Endowed
Scholarship
Criteria to Apply:
• Financial need
• Complete FAFSA
• Full-time and fully admitted
• Renewable – must reapply
Lourdes University Alumni Endowed
Scholarship
Melissa Anderzak Endowed Nursing
Scholarship
Criteria to Apply:
• Financial need
• Complete FAFSA
• Immediate family of Lourdes graduate
• Degree-seeking program
• An academic record that predicts success
This scholarship is funded through the generosity of the
Anderzak family and friends of Missy Anderzak, a Lourdes
University Nursing alumna, who passed away suddenly
shortly after graduation.
Criteria to Apply:
• Graduate Nursing Student in the Nurse Educator track
• Any year of study
• Minimum GPA 3.5
• Must reflect Melissa’s leadership skills, have a zest for
life, and a passion for nursing
• Renewable – must reapply
Lourdes University Auxiliary Endowed
Scholarship
Criteria to Apply:
• Minimum GPA 2.5
• Good standing
• Full or part time
• Complete application process
Michael J. Fischer/Fischer Tool & Die
Corporation Endowed Scholarship
Lourdes University Diamante Scholarship
Criteria to Apply:
• Latino student
• Good standing
• Full time
• Minimum GPA 2.0
Criteria to Apply:
• Financial Need
• Complete FAFSA
• Enrolled in the College of Business & Leadership
• From Ohio, Michigan, the District of Columbia or any
of the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida,
Georgia, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Maryland,
Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina,
Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia
or Wisconsin
Lourdes University Endowed Veterans
Scholarship
This scholarship was founded by George S. Wilson, a
Lourdes alumnus, veteran of our armed forces and devoted
friend of Lourdes and its students.
Criteria to Apply:
• Financial need
• Complete FAFSA
• Veterans
• Fully admitted, full-time student in good standing
• Any major
• Any year of study
• Renewable – must reapply
Nightingale Nursing Education Endowed
Scholarship
Criteria to Apply:
• Financial need
• Complete FAFSA
• Accepted into the BSN program at Lourdes
• Good standing
• Academic excellence as determined by the student’s
Lourdes GPA
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Olga Christina Boone and Ellen Christina
Boone Endowed Scholarship
Paul & Carol Kraus Endowed Scholarship Fund
This fund is endowed through the generosity of Paul and
Carol Kraus, longtime friends of Lourdes University
Criteria to Apply:
• Financial Need and Academic Excellence
• Complete FAFSA
• Full-time student in good standing
• Any year of study
• Any major
• Must maintain a 3.0 GPA
• Renewable – must reapply
This scholarship award is named in honor of Olga Boone,
a longtime friend of Lourdes and the community, whose
zest for life was an inspiration to all, and in honor of her
daughter, Dr. Ellen C. Boone.
Criteria to Apply:
• Financial need
• Complete FAFSA
• Fully admitted, full-time
• Good academic standing
• Any major
• Any year of study
• Renewable – must reapply
Phillip S. Willis Scholarship
Criteria to Apply:
• Must be a graduate of a Toledo area high school
• Financial need
• Complete FAFSA
Owens Corning Diamante Latino Scholars
Endowed Scholarship
Criteria to Apply:
• Must be of Latino heritage
• Minimum GPA 3.0 in Social Work courses and 2.5
overall
• Complete FAFSA
• Renewable – must reapply
PNC Bank Diamante Latino Scholars Fund
Criteria to Apply:
• Must be of Latino heritage
• Minimum GPA 2.5 overall
• Any year of Study
• Renewable – must reapply
Patricia Flaherty Seifried Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is in honor of Patricia Seifried through
the generosity of her husband, George Seifried, a longtime
friend of Lourdes.
Criteria to Apply:
• Financial need and academic achievement
• Complete FAFSA
• Full-time student in good standing
• Any major
• Any year of study
• Renewable – must reapply
Rebecca Ann Binkowski Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship award is named in memory of Rebecca
Binkowski, an alumna of Lourdes and a dedicated social
worker and community volunteer
Criteria to Apply:
• Financial need
• Complete FAFSA
• Junior or Senior majoring in Social Work
• Minimum GPA 3.0 in social work courses and 2.5
overall
• Submit an essay expressing their passion for social work
and their commitment to help others
• Renewable – must reapply
Paul R. Koester Education Endowed
Scholarship
Criteria to Apply:
• Must be an Education major
• Any year of Study
• Complete FAFSA
• No other restrictions
• Renewable – must reapply
Rita O’Grady Endowed Scholarship
Criteria to Apply:
• Financial need
• Complete FAFSA
• Minimum GPA 2.0
Paul R. Koester Environmental Science and
Biology Endowed Scholarship
Criteria to Apply:
• Environmental Science or Biology major
• No other restrictions
• Renewable – must reapply
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Robert J. Turek Jr. Endowed Leadership
Scholarship
Ruth Frost Parker Endowed Nursing
Scholarship
Criteria to Apply:
• Financial need
• Complete FAFSA
• Undergraduate or Graduate degree program at Lourdes
• Any year of study
• Any degree program
• Full-time student in good standing
• Demonstrated leadership
• Submit a short essay describing their leadership skills
• Renewable – must reapply
Criteria to Apply:
• Financial need and academic merit
• Complete FAFSA
• Nursing major
• Any year of study
• Renewable – must reapply
Ruth V. Hawkins Heldt Endowed Education
Scholarship
Criteria to Apply:
• Education major
• Any year of study
• Complete FAFSA
Robin C. French Endowed Scholarship in
Graduate Theology
Criteria to Apply:
• Financial need and/or academic merit
• Complete FAFSA
• Accepted & Enrolled in the Masters of Arts in Theology
program
• Complete the scholarship application
• Students in the first year of the program are eligible
• Renewable – must reapply
• Preference will be given to students with financial need
Sharon Haley & Don Gokee Endowed
Scholarship
This scholarship is funded through the generosity of Allen
Haley, Chad Haley and Don Gokee to honor Sharon
Haley for her academic pursuits as a single mother of four
children.
Criteria to Apply:
• Single mother
• Financial need
• Complete FAFSA
• Must be in the second year of attendance at Lourdes
• Minimum GPA 2.5
• Preference will be given to students studying in the
healthcare field
• Renewable – must reapply
Roemer Insurance - Janice L. Ramsdell
Endowed Scholarship for Theatre
• Criteria to Apply:
• Must be a member of Alpha Psi Omega National
Theatre Honor Society
• Good standing
• Minimum GPA 2.5
• Preference will be given to full-time students
• Level of involvement in theatre productions will also be
considered in the selection process
• Non-renewable
Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick Endowed
Scholarship
This scholarship is funded through the generosity of David
and Heidi Waterman, Thomas and Polly Webb, and the law
firm of Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick.
Criteria to Apply:
• Financial need
• Complete FAFSA
• Good standing
• Any year of study
• Renewable – must reapply
Ruth Alteneder Endowed Nursing Scholarship
This scholarship is funded through the generosity of
Dr. Ruth Alteneder.
Criteria to Apply:
• Undergraduate Nursing student
• Financial need
• Complete FAFSA
• Good standing
• Any year of study
• Renewable – must reapply
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Signature Bank, N.A. Endowed Scholarship
Fund
Sister Maria Goretti Sodd Endowed Scholarship
Criteria to Apply:
• Financial need
• Complete FAFSA
• Essay
• Resident of Wood County or employed at St. Aloysius
School
• Current or potential teacher
• Enrolled in Early Childhood Education Program at
Lourdes
• Maintain a C+ GPA
The endowed scholarship is funded through the generosity
of Signature Bank, N.A.
Criteria to Apply:
• Financial Need
• Must reside in Lucas or Wood County
• Categorized as low to moderate income
• Good standing
• Any year of study
• Renewable – must reapply
Staff Association Memorial Endowed
Scholarship
Sr. Agneta/Elizabeth Gorman Endowed
Scholarship
This scholarship is funded by the Staff Association of
Lourdes University.
Criteria to Apply:
• Federal Work Study Student who has worked at least 7
hours per week during the previous semester (from time
of employment to current date)
• Minimum 2.5 GPA
• Minimum 6 credit hours
• Positive reference from supervisor
• Renewable – must reapply
Criteria to Apply:
• Enrolled in BA degree program with a major in art or
art history
• In second semester at Lourdes, applicant must submit
portfolio of 5 original art works and a 100-200 word
essay
• Also must submit a letter of recommendation from an
Art instructor
Sister Ann Francis Klimkowski Endowed
Scholarship
Stasch-Howell Scholarship Fund
This scholarship honors Sister Ann Francis Klimkowski,
President Emerita, of Lourdes University.
Criteria to Apply:
• Good standing
• Demonstrated ability to succeed
• Minimum 2.5 GPA
• Complete application process
This scholarship is funded through an anonymous gift and
will financially assist students who demonstrate academic
excellence in the area of science. Selection is determined by
committee.
Criteria to Apply:
• Full-time student who has completed junior year
• Minimum GPA 3.25
• Seeking a B.S. in Biology with a Chemistry Minor or a
B.S. in Environmental Science with a Chemistry Minor
• Non-renewable
Sister Karen Zielinski Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship honors Sister Karen Zielinski, a 1974
alumna of Lourdes University.
Criteria to Apply:
• Physically challenged
• Any year of study
• Demonstrated ability to succeed
Stephen Jacob Kaptur Endowed Scholarship
Criteria to Apply:
• Financial need
• Complete FAFSA
• Fully admitted full-time student in good standing
• Must study neuroscience or neuropsychiatric care
• Ophthalmology and vision services also acceptable
• Non-renewable
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Steven G. Hills Memorial Endowed Art
Scholarship
Tom and Betsy Brady Endowed Study Abroad
Scholarship Fund
This scholarship is named in memory of Steven G. Hills,
a lover of art. The Chair of the Art Department will
coordinate the application and selection process for suitable
candidates, and funds are disbursed through the Art
Department.
Criteria to Apply:
• Financial need and/or academic merit, but above all, talent
• Complete FAFSA
• Art Major
• Renewable – must reapply
This scholarship is funded through the generosity of Tom
and Betsy Brady, friends of Lourdes University. The fund
will financially assist students participating in a Lourdes
Study Abroad Program who demonstrate financial need.
Criteria to Apply:
• Financial need
• Complete FAFSA
• Full-time student in good standing participating in a
Lourdes Study Abroad Program
• Any year of study
Student Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund
Walter H. Chapman Endowed Art Scholarship
This scholarship was established to honor and
commemorate Lourdes University students who have passed
away.
Criteria to Apply:
• Financial need and academic achievement
• Complete FAFSA
• Full-time student in good standing
• Any major
• Any year of study
This scholarship is funded by the Sylvania Chamber
of Commerce to recognize and commemorate Walter
H. Chapman. This fund will financially assist Lourdes
University Art and Art History students participating in the
Art Department’s Study Abroad Program.
Criteria to Apply:
• Art or Art History major in good standing
• Any year of study
• Complete FAFSA
• Renewable – must reapply
Sylvania Community Improvement Scholarship
This scholarship was established as a community assistance
program for graduating residents of the Sylvania area to
pursue higher education at Lourdes University.
Criteria to Apply:
• Must have resided in the Sylvania school district a
minimum of 2 years prior to graduating high school
• Does not need to be a current year graduating senior
• Applicant’s parents must have resided in the Sylvania
schools’ taxation district
• Minimum 2.5 GPA in high school or at Lourdes
University
• Must state a college-funding plan
• Completion of:
- Application form
- Evaluation form
- Evidence of intent to attend Lourdes University (application, registration, or letter of intent)
• Selection by committee
Women’s Initiative and United Way Endowed
Scholarship Fund
This scholarship will financially assist underserved women
who demonstrate financial need and other challenges as they
earn their college degrees.
Criteria to Apply:
• Financial Need
• Complete FAFSA
• Full-time female students in good standing
• Any major
• Any year of study
• Renewable – must reapply
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