University Scholarships

The Catholic University of America

The Most Reverend David M. O'Connell, C.M.
 Service Scholarship

Established in 2010, this scholarship will be awarded each year to an entering freshman student from the Diocese of Trenton in New Jersey who embodies Bishop David O'Connell's dedication to service. The scholarship honors Bishop O'Connell, C.M., who was appointed coadjutor bishop of the Diocese of Trenton by Pope Benedict XVI in June 2010. Bishop O'Connell served as the 14th president of Catholic University for 12 years before stepping down. During his tenure, Bishop O'Connell emphasized commitment to service, a reflection of his Episcopal motto - Ministrare non ministrari - meaning "to serve and not to be served," from the Gospel of St. Mark.

This four year, full-tuition Most Reverend David M. O'Connell Service Scholarship will be awarded by CUA to a student from a parish within the Diocese of Trenton who has a demonstrated record of service (school and/or parish), and a commitment to service while at CUA and beyond. This award does not require a separate application or nomination form, but students who are interested are strongly encouraged to submit a service resume to CUA by January 15th of the current school year, highlighting service to their communities, schools, and parishes.  Applicants are considered for this award by CUA based upon the completed Undergraduate Application for Admission. Final candidates will be asked to do an interview.  While this scholarship is awarded in Bishop O’Connell’s honor, all communication is conducted only with CUA.

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 Parish Scholarships

First-year and transfer applicants who are parishioners of Catholic churches in all U.S. territories are eligible for consideration for this $3,000 scholarship, renewable for up to four years. Receipt of this scholarship is not automatic and only one Parish Scholarship will be awarded per student.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to make sure the Parish Scholarship information is completed as part of the admission application process. Applicants seeking consideration are required to complete the Parish Scholarship information section included on the Common Application. The required information must be submitted with the application and students cannot request consideration at a later date. No adjustments to scholarship awards will be made after admission and scholarship decisions have been rendered.
 

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 Legacy Grant

Beginning with the Fall 2017 enrollment term, first-year and transfer students who have a parent, grandparent, or sibling who graduated from Catholic University (undergraduate, graduate, law) are eligible for the Legacy Grant, which is a $1,000 grant renewable for up to four years.

No separate application is required. All first-year and transfer students who are offered admission and meet the above criteria will automatically receive this grant.