The Thomas S. Monaghan Founder’s Scholarship Program (FSP) enables participants to be further and more intentionally formed in the Catholic liberal arts tradition at Ave Maria University, aiding them in being leaders for the good of the campus community and the Church. The FSP accomplishes this purpose through reading and discussing Scripture and other spiritual texts, hosting Catholic formative events, and providing fellowship between students, their peers, and faculty.
More than simply a scholarship, the program places students within a cohort of peers and provides opportunities for growth by introducing them to professors and staff leaders who will serve as mentors. Students will also participate in planned programs and activities that are meant to help them grow in their understanding and ability to live out and share the Catholic Faith in their daily lives.
Please note that applicants for the FSP must have already applied for admission to Ave Maria University. If you are interested in applying for the Thomas S. Monaghan Founder’s Scholarship Program (FSP), please log in to complete the application form.
Each year during the students’ four years at Ave Maria University, they will have different expectations to maintain the scholarship.
Readings will rotate throughout the year from these titles:
This year includes readings from:
This year will rotate between two programs:
Year four requirements:
Campus social events: come hang out with other students. Refreshments are free! These events are typically in the evening.
Campus-wide events are open to everyone (not just those in the program).
Noncompliance with these expectations may result in loss of the scholarship.
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