Eligible first-year students will be considered for the scholarship opportunities listed below. Scholarships that require an additional application are marked with an asterisk, and the application can be found in your myJCU Gateway portal.
Alice Sobey Scholarship
$2,000
This scholarship is awarded to a student who has exhibited strong academic performance and is enrolled in a major in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Bruce Lang '64 Scholarship
$2,500
This scholarship is awarded to a student intending to study business at JCU, with preference given to students wishing to study accounting.
*Classics: Castellano Scholarship
One Full-tuition
This full-tuition, four-year scholarship is available to an incoming first-year student who has studied Latin at the secondary level for at least three years and intends to major in Classical Languages at JCU. Many recipients of the Castellano Scholarship also major in a second field of their choice in addition to classics. In order to retain the scholarship, students must enroll in a Latin or Greek class each semester and maintain a 3.0 average in the major and overall. To apply for this scholarship, please complete the application by the February 1, 2024 priority deadline.
*Chemistry Department: Edmund B. Thomas Scholarship
$1,500
This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding incoming first-year student who intends to pursue a major in Chemistry. It is renewable annually as long as the recipient continues their study of Chemistry with a GPA of 3.0 or better. To apply for this scholarship, please complete the application by the February 1, 2024 priority deadline.
*Choose Ohio First Scholarship
$4,095
This scholarship is designed to strengthen Ohio’s competitiveness within Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine (STEMM). Students must be Ohio residents intending to major in a STEMM discipline (Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Data Science, Exercise Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Neuroscience) at JCU. Recipients are required to maintain a 3.0 overall GPA and a 3.0 STEMM GPA each year to renew this award. To apply for this scholarship, you must complete the application by the February 1, 2024 priority deadline.
Damsel Scholarship
$3,500
This scholarship is awarded annually to an incoming Accounting student and renewed all four years as an accounting major.
*English Department: Francis J. Smith S.J. Scholarship
$1,425
This scholarship is awarded to an incoming first-year student with a high school GPA of 3.4 planning to study English with an interest in Creative Writing. To apply for this scholarship, please complete the application by the February 1, 2024 priority deadline.
Henry Birkenhauer Scholarship
$3,000
This scholarship is awarded by the Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Data Science and is provided to a student majoring in mathematics.
*Dr. Henry Dardy Scholarship
Up to $5,000
This scholarship is awarded to a female student who is majoring in the sciences and has demonstrated financial need. Preference is given to a Physics major. To apply for this scholarship, please complete the application by the February 1, 2024 priority deadline.
Goodyear Scholars
$5,000
This scholarship is awarded to four incoming students who plan to pursue a major within JCU's Boler College of Business. Preference is given to students majoring in Finance or Accounting. The recipients must have demonstrated financial need.
Janet Boockoff Scholarship
$1,000 - $5,000
This scholarship is available to incoming students from Cuyahoga County with an interest in Pre-Health Professions.
The John P. Dachko `71 Family Endowed Scholarship
$4,100
This scholarship is awarded to a STEM student with financial need. Preference is given to students studying Nursing.
Mastin Scholarship
Amount varies
This scholarship is presented to two incoming first-year students with a major in Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, or Biology.
*NSF S-STEM INSPIRED Scholars
Up to $15,000
Students who plan to study science or technology are eligible to apply for INnovation for STEM Pre-Professionals: Identity, Research, and EDucation (INSPIRED) scholarships. These scholarships, funded from the National Science Foundation’s Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) program, will provide up to $15,000 per year to first-year students with demonstrated financial need and academic promise to succeed in STEM disciplines at JCU. Scholarships are renewable for up to four years for students who continue to meet eligibility requirements. To have priority consideration for this scholarship, complete the application by the February 1, 2024 priority deadline.
*Physics Department: Lawrence J. Monville, S. J. Scholarship
$2,000 - $3,500
This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding incoming first-year student with high academic achievement who intends to pursue a major in Physics or Engineering Physics. Students interested in the 3-2 Engineering program are also eligible. This scholarship renews annually as long as the recipient continues to pursue a major in the Physics Department with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. To apply for this scholarship, please complete the application by February 1, 2024 priority deadline.
*SANUM Scholars
$6,122
This scholarship is awarded to incoming first-year students who are Ohio residents, have a FAFSA on file with JCU, and are planning to major in one of the following programs: Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Chemistry: Biochemistry, Exercise Science, Interdisciplinary Physics, Interdisciplinary Physics: Biomedical Physics, Nursing, or Psychology: Neuroscience Concentration. This scholarship is renewable each year as long as the student meets academic criteria. To apply for this scholarship, you must complete the application in your myJCU Gateway portal by February 1, 2024.
*The Robert J. Kolesar Scholarship in Mathematics, Computer Science, and Data Science
$3,000
This scholarship is renewable each year upon maintaining satisfactory progress (GPA of at least 2.75) toward a degree offered by the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science: Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with Healthcare Information Technology, Bachelor of Science in Data Science, or Bachelor of Arts in Teaching Mathematics. To apply for this scholarship, please complete the application by February 1, 2024 priority deadline.
Alumni Board Scholarship
$3,000
This scholarship is awarded to an incoming first-year student who is a child of an alumnus.
Class of 1961 Scholarship
$3,000
This scholarship is awarded to an incoming first-year student with financial need.
Class of 1964 Scholarship
$7,000
This award is available to an incoming first-year student who is a child or relative of a member of the Class of 1964.
The Iota Chi Upsilon Alumni Scholarship
$5,000
This scholarship is awarded to a son, daughter, niece, nephew, or grandchild of a JCU alumnus who was a member of Iota Chi Upsilon.
John W. Ray Scholarship
$1,750
This scholarship is awarded to an incoming first-year student with a 2.75 GPA who has displayed evidence of leadership. Priority is given to a relative of the 1959-1963 JCU football teams.
Vietnam Veterans Scholarship
$4,000
This scholarship is awarded to a child or grandchild of a Vietnam Veteran, with preference given to a legacy student.
William Henkel Scholarship
$3,000
This scholarship is awarded to an incoming first-year student who is a graduate of St. Vincent-St. Mary High School or Walsh Jesuit High School.
Brian & Janine Mortellaro Scholarship
$1,000
The Brian & Jane Mortellaro Scholarship is awarded yearly to one incoming student from Guernsey, Muskingum, Knox, Franklin, Licking, Morrow, or Holmes Counties in Ohio.
Central Ohio Alumni Scholarship
$2,400
This scholarship is intended for a student from the greater Columbus, Ohio, area who is involved in extracurricular activities and displays evidence of leadership while maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Cavanagh Scholarship
$1,425
The Cavanagh Scholarship provides support for an incoming first-year student from St. Viator High School in Chicago.
The Charles McGarrity Scholarship
$1,300
This scholarship is awarded to a student from any Catholic high school in Chicago, Illinois. Preference is given to students from Loyola Academy High School with a minimum GPA of 2.75.
Chicago Alumni Chapter Leadership Scholarship
$5,000
This scholarship is intended for an individual from the Chicago area who has proven that they will be a leader while at JCU. To apply for this scholarship, please complete the application by January 9, 2024.
The Fenwick Alumni/Michael Begg '82 Scholarship
$3,000
This scholarship is awarded to an incoming first-year student from Fenwick High School in Chicago.
Marie Lynch Julius '83 Scholarship
$1,500
This scholarship is awarded to a female first-year student from St. Viator High School or Mother McAuley High School in Illinois.
Michael McDonagh Scholarship
$2,500
This scholarship is awarded to an incoming student from North Lawndale Preparatory High School in Chicago, IL.
Sansone Scholarship
$4,000
This scholarship is awarded to a graduate of Leo Catholic High School in Chicago, IL, or any Cristo Rey Network high school. The recipient must have a minimum GPA of 2.8 and demonstrate leadership qualities.
Tom Stokes Scholarship
$6,000
This scholarship is awarded to a graduate of Nazareth High School in La Grange, Illinois.
*Thomas M. Tully Family Scholarship
$25,000
The Thomas M. Tully Family Scholarship is awarded to an incoming first-year student from St. Ignatius College Prep in Chicago, IL. The scholarship is $25,000 per year for four years. A GPA of 2.75 is required for renewal. To apply for this scholarship, please complete the application by January 17, 2024.
Anthony Ferrante Scholarship
$5,500
This scholarship is awarded to a first-year student with unmet financial need who graduated from Holy Name High School in Parma Heights, Ohio.
Dan Frate Scholarship
$2,500
This scholarship is awarded to an incoming first-year student from Cleveland with financial need and strong academic credentials. Preference is given to Benedictine High School graduates.
Father Hurtado Scholarship
Amount varies
This scholarship is awarded to a minority student from St. Martin de Porres High School in Cleveland, OH.
*Howley College Scholars Program
Up to full tuition and room and board
John Carroll is proud to partner with the Howley Foundation to offer an affordable college experience for low-income (typically full Pell Grant eligible) students who are graduates of Saint Martin de Porres, Benedictine, Villa Angela Saint Joseph, or Saint Joseph Academy high schools. Students should reach out to the designated Howley Foundation alumni coordinator at their high school to apply.
James Clark Scholarship
$1,200
This scholarship is awarded to an incoming first-year student with financial need from Benedictine High School.
John Huntington Scholarship
$1,000 - $3,000
Several scholarships will be awarded through the generosity of the Huntington Foundation to Cuyahoga residents. Recipients must have a GPA of at least 2.5 and must be majoring in science, math, psychology, or accounting and have demonstrated need.
Kevin Thomas Hurley ’72 Scholarship
$1,500
This scholarship is awarded to a graduate of Benedictine High School.
Lavelle Cleveland Club Scholarship
$2,000
In honor of Fr. Lavelle, who made a lasting impact on the JCU and Cleveland community, this scholarship is made available to incoming first-year students from the greater Cleveland area who have shown extracurricular and leadership involvement.
Merriman/Callahan Scholarship
$2,000
This scholarship is awarded to an incoming first-year student who is a Cleveland resident with a minimum GPA of 2.8 at a Cleveland public high school or a high school in the Cleveland Diocese and desires to become a teacher.
*Say Yes To Education Scholarship (Separate Application Required)
Up to full tuition
JCU is pleased to provide 5 scholarship opportunities each year to students attending Say Yes eligible schools in Cleveland, OH. As part of this program, students can receive up to 8 semesters of financial support to meet the full cost of tuition and mandatory fees at JCU. Click here to apply.
Tetlak Cleveland Diocesan Scholarship
$4,000
This scholarship is awarded to four high-achieving, high-need Cleveland Diocesan students each year and can be renewed all four years.
Wasmer Scholarship
$2,000
This award is presented to an incoming first-year student from Cleveland Central Catholic High School with a minimum GPA of 2.75.
Yonto Family Scholarship
$3,000
This scholarship is awarded to an Orrville High School graduate with a 2.75 GPA and evidence of leadership. Candidates from Archbishop Hoban, St. Vincent-St. Mary, and Canton Central Catholic will also be considered.
Deneweth Scholarship
$3,500
This scholarship is awarded to an incoming first-year student from Michigan who has shown leadership and has a minimum GPA of 3.25. Preference is given to students from Brother Rice High School or Marian High School in Bloomfield Hills, MI.
Muer Detroit Scholarship
$2,500
This scholarship is awarded to a student from Detroit, Michigan with financial need.
*Andrew "Dewey" McCarthy Scholarship
$4,300
The Andrew "Dewey" McCarthy Scholarship award recognizes an incoming first-year student who has a demonstrated record of leadership, citizenship, and academic ability and who hails from the New England area. The Andrew McCarthy Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by Dewey’s family, friends, teammates, classmates, and co-workers. Since 1983, money has been raised in support of the scholarship, and today the fund is fully endowed. The scholarship has been awarded annually since 1988. To apply for this scholarship, please complete the application by February 1, 2024 priority deadline.
*Greater New York City A.M.D.G. Scholarship
$10,000
The A.M.D.G. $10,000 annual scholarship is awarded to up to five students from the New York City area. To apply for this scholarship, please complete the application by February 1, 2024 priority deadline.
Mastrantoni Family Scholarship
$5,000
The Mastrantoni Scholarship is designated for students from Western New York who present the greatest financial need. Preference is given to graduates of St. Francis High School in Hamburg, NY.
Tim Russert Endowed Scholarship
$2,000
This scholarship provides financial support to incoming first-year students demonstrating financial need from the Buffalo, NY area.
Beck Memorial Scholarship
$3,500
This scholarship is awarded to an incoming first-year student from Franklin, Delaware, or Licking County who meets and maintains academic standards.
Heltzel Scholarship
$1,375
This award is presented to a graduate of JFK High School in Warren, OH, who has a minimum 2.50 GPA and has demonstrated leadership qualities.
Marilyn Ann Csurilla Scholarship
Amount varies
This scholarship is awarded to an incoming student from Ohio with financial need.
Sandusky St. Mary Scholarship
$1,200
This scholarship is awarded to an incoming student from St. Mary Central Catholic High School in Sandusky, Ohio, with a minimum GPA of 3.25.
Subcasky Sandusky Central High School Scholarship
$20,000
This scholarship is awarded yearly to an incoming first-year student from Sandusky Central Catholic High School.
Erie Cathedral Prep/Villa Maria Scholarship
$4,500
This award is available to graduates of Erie Cathedral Preparatory School or Villa Maria Academy in Erie, PA who have maintained a minimum GPA of 3.0 and has an ACT of 24, or an SAT of 1000.
James D. Cullen Memorial Scholarship
$3,750
This scholarship is awarded to an incoming student with financial need and in good academic standing from Erie Mercyhurst High School or Cathedral Prep High School who is pursuing a major within JCU's Boler College of Business
Pittsburgh Scholarship
$1,875
This scholarship is awarded to an incoming first-year student from Pittsburgh, PA with strong academic credentials and financial need.
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Henke '77 Scholarship
$1,475
This scholarship is awarded to an incoming student with a 3.0 GPA from Marquette University High School, Pius XI Catholic High School, or St. Mary Central High School in Wisconsin.
Archbishop Hoban Scholarship
$1,000
This scholarship is awarded to four students who graduated from Diocesan High Schools.
Barner Scholarship
Amount varies
This scholarship is awarded to an incoming first-year student who is the child of an employee of Buckeye Rubber and Packing Company.
Boys Hope Girls Hope Scholarship
Amount varies
This scholarship is awarded to a student who participated in the Boys Hope Girls Hope program.
Carl Glickman Scholarship
$1,000 - $5,000
This scholarship is awarded to two incoming first-year students who have a low-income family.
Cleary Scholarship
$2,000
This scholarship is awarded to a student with unmet financial need.
Debbie Wilson Scholarship
$5,000
This scholarship is awarded to an incoming student from a Cristo Rey High School. Preference is given to a student from Atlanta, Georgia.
Evelyn and Don Carroll Scholarship
$2,800
This Scholarship is awarded to a student with unmet financial need.
Gregory Thompson Scholarship
$2,000
This scholarship is presented to an employee or child of an employee of MTD Products Inc. and Shiloh Industries Inc.
Howard and Mary Anne Hanna Endowed Scholarship
$2,000
This scholarship is available to assist an incoming student who is a relative of a Howard Hanna Employee. FAFSA completion is preferred. Recipients must meet academic standards.
IHS Endowed Scholarship
$2,500
This scholarship is awarded to a student with financial need. A 3.0 GPA is required to renew this award for four years.
James and Lucille Myers Scholarship
Amount varies
This scholarship is awarded to students based on appeal who demonstrate high academic achievement and/or unmet financial need.
Jerry Breen Scholarship
$3,000
The Jerry Breen Scholarship will supplement a family with high need based on appeal.
John and Gloria Manofsky Scholarship
$1,000 - $5,000
Established in the name of John Manofsky '40 and Gloria Manofsky, this scholarship assists deserving students who have demonstrated financial need.
John J. Mathews Scholarship
$3,000
This award is presented to a student whose parents have exhibited a life-long commitment to Catholic education either by teaching, volunteering, and/or any other similar form of service.
John Sherwin Family Fund Scholarship
Amount varies
This scholarship is awarded to academically talented students, regardless of income, to receive access to education.
Rev. John McDonough Scholarship
$2,400
This scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman and is based on academic merit and financial need.
Mary and Dr. Joseph Warren Scholarship
Amount varies
This scholarship is awarded to incoming students with financial need.
McGorray/Cleary Scholarship
$2,500
This scholarship is awarded to an incoming student from a Jesuit high school with strong academics and financial need.
Michael and Anne Maroun Scholarship
$3,000
This scholarship is awarded to a first-year student with Lebanese heritage, and it is renewable for four years.
Mildred P. Bach Scholarship
$2,000
This award is provided to an incoming first-year student who has proven himself or herself to have the highest academic credentials.
Nader Scholarship
$10,000
This scholarship is awarded to a well-rounded student with financial need, working to fund their education.
Noll Institute for Future Leaders Scholarship
$1,000 - $4,000
This scholarship is awarded to an incoming student who has displayed evidence of leadership throughout their high school years.
Robert Meyerson Scholarship
$1,500
This scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman based on academic merit and financial need.
Satullo Scholarship
$1,450
This scholarship is awarded to an incoming first-year student with extraordinary unmet financial need.
Schilling Scholarship
$12,500
This award is presented to a student who has a minimum 3.75 GPA, a minimum ACT score of 30, and is either a member of the JCU Honors Program, the Arrupe Scholars Program, or the Leadership Scholars Program.
Thomas Gibbons '49 Scholarship
$6,000
This scholarship is awarded to an incoming first-year student with demonstrated financial need and will be renewable throughout their four years at JCU. Recipients will receive a narrative of Tom's life.
Thomas Skulina Scholarship
$2,000
This scholarship is awarded to a student who meets the accepted standards for admission to JCU and is in need of financial aid.
Timothy and Jayne Donahue Scholarship
$1,000 - $4,000
This scholarship is awarded to students with great financial need.
Walsdorf Moriarty Scholarship
Amount varies
This scholarship is awarded to a deserving student in need.
Winchester Scholarship
Amount varies
The Winchester Scholarship is awarded to students in financial need.
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