You know what a powerful intellectual and
social resource our Catholic schools are — for America and the
world.
Catholic and Vincentian, St. John’s University exemplifies this
tradition, offering students an acclaimed education that builds the
knowledge, skills and confidence to become ethical leaders for our
global society. To further develop our committment to preparing
Catholic students for ethical leadership, St. John's offers the
following Catholic scholarship opportunities:
Catholic School
Scholarship
Created in response to a recommendation from the Advisory
Board of the University's Institute for Catholic Schools (ICS),
this scholarship provides an annual award of $2,500-$5,000, for
a maximum award of $10,000-$20,000 over four years of undergraduate
study and is automatically awarded to incoming freshmen who will be
graduating from a Catholic high school and entering St. John’s in
the fall of 2012.
Catholic Leader
Scholarship
Catholic Leader Scholars take part in a four-year developmental
program that translates faith into action. Prospective freshmen
apply for this scholarship, and if chosen will receive a grant
of $5,000 per year which will be awarded for four years of
study. Students will commit themselves to faith-based
leadership training, service and prayer, and formation of a deeper
understanding of what it means to be a leader inspired by the
Catholic tradition. Catholic Leader Scholars assume important
leadership roles within the community of faith and service at St.
John's University in preparation for becoming faith-inspired
Catholic leaders for life.
Catholic Student
Scholarship
St. John's has a special commitment to preparing Catholic
students for ethical leadership. Our
Catholic Student Scholarship offers a limited number of awards
(based on availability) to college-bound Catholic students
regardless of the secondary school they attend, this includes
non-Catholic high school institutions. Awards range from $1,000 to
$2,500 per year and are for first-time incoming freshmen only.