Scholarship Purpose: Provide financial support to academically gifted students equipped to become active leaders in the campus and culture, to foster a fuller participation in the great tradition of a Catholic liberal arts education.  

Department: Admissions 

Amount: up to $10,000 annually

Duration: Up to 4 years 

Qualifications: 

• Recipient must demonstrate excellence in studies, leadership abilities, and devotion to their Catholic faith. 
• Recipients will take part in the Thomas S. Monaghan Founders Program.
• Recipients must be first-time college applicants or transfer students with fewer than 24 attempted credits (Freshman).  
• Initial requirement a minimum high school GPA of at least 3.70 unweighted and a minimum 30 ACT, 1360 SAT or 92 CLT. 
• Must be enrolled full time (minimum 12 credits per semester) for the disbursement. 
• Recipient must reside on campus. 

Expectations: 

• Daily devotions and required reading. All materials are provided to you at no charge. 
• Attend weekly theology events – one night per week. 
• Attend 8-9 required Catholic formation events.

A limited number of scholarships will be awarded. 

 Selection Process:  

• Selected by committee based on variety of factors, including application and academic credentials. 

More information will be provided to you during the admission cycle should you meet these criteria.