Who is eligible for this scholarship?

• All new degree-seeking students starting Academic Year 2018-2019 will receive this scholarship upon admission to SCPS. It will be applied to tuition for the first year of the SCPS program if they meet all of the eligibility requirements.
  • Students receiving Loyola University Chicago/Loyola University Medical Center tuition benefits are not eligible to receive this scholarship.
  • Students admitted to the SCPS Fellows program and OMD Scholars program are eligible for this scholarship.
  • Active internal transfers from another college or school at Loyola must have a 2.5 or higher cumulative Loyola GPA before transferring in order to receive this scholarship.

 How do I maintain this scholarship?

• Students must earn a 2.8 cumulative GPA each semester to maintain this scholarship.
  • If a student does not earn a 2.8 cumulative GPA, the scholarship will be not be awarded for the remaining semesters in the student’s first year.
  • If a student has below a 2.8 cumulative GPA due to credit hours completed five or more years ago as a student at a different school or college at Loyola, the student is eligible for the award if they earn a cumulative SCPS GPA of 2.8 or higher.
• Students must be enrolled half-time (6 credit hours) each semester.
  • Students’ scholarship eligibility will be reviewed for future sessions if they completely withdraw from courses in a given semester.
• Students must pass CPST 200: Introduction to Degree Completion in their first session.
  • If a student does not pass CPST 200 in the first session, the scholarship will be not be awarded for the remaining sessions in the student’s first year.

Students must enroll at least two weeks prior to the start of each semester to receive the scholarship. The scholarship will be awarded to students enrolled in consecutive semesters only.

When is this application due?

• SCPS will automatically grant this scholarship to students admitted to SCPS. No separate application is required.

How much will my scholarship award be?

• All new students will receive $2,500 in the following increments:
  • Fall: $1,000 (August)
  • Spring: $1,000 (January)
  • Summer: $500 (June)
• If a student meets the 2.8 GPA and CPST 200 eligibility requirements in the first semester, the student may be eligible for an additional award ranging from $1,500-2,000 for the remainder of the first year in the program.
  • If a student begins in the fall semester and meets the GPA and CPST 200 requirements, the student may be eligilbe to earn an additional $1,000 scholarship for spring semester and $500 for the summer semester.
  • If a student begins in the spring semesters and meets the GPA and CPST 200 requirements, the student may be eligible to earn an additional $500 scholarship for summer semester and $1,000 for the fall semester.
  • If a student begins in the summer semester and meets the GPA and CPST 200 requirements, the student may be eligble to earn an additional $1,000 scholarship for fall semester and $1,000 for the spring semester.
• Students admitted to the SCPS Fellows program and OMD Scholars program are not eligible for this additional because they are already awarded scholarship funds through their respective programs.

Students are also eligible to apply for the annual SCPS scholarship after successful completion of at least one eight-week session. The application for the annual SCPS scholarship is due in June each year.

When will Financial Aid post this award to my LOCUS account?

• The Financial Aid Office will post your award to your LOCUS account no later than a week prior to the start of the semester if you meet all eligibility requirements. 

Who is eligible for this scholarship?

• All degree-seeking students continuing in the School of Continuing and Professional Studies are eligible to apply except for:
  • Students awarded the SCPS Fellows Scholarship.
  • Students awarded the One Million Degree Scholarship.
  • Students who are Loyola employees utilizing Loyola University employee tuition benefits. This includes Loyola medical employees.
  • Students starting in the Fall 2018 semester since they are receiving the "Achieving the Degree" Scholarship for the academic year.
• Students must have a 2.8 Loyola cumulative GPA.
  • If a student has below a 2.8 cumulative GPA due to credit hours completed five or more years ago as a student at Loyola, the student is eligible for the award if they earn a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher in the School of Continuing and Professional Studies.
• Students must complete all scholarship requirements listed below by the June 13, 2018 to be eligible for the SCPS Summer 2018 Scholarship.
  • Students must be enrolled in classes for the Fall 2018 semester.
  • Students must have completed 2018-2019 FAFSA.
    • If a student is unable to complete a FAFSA application, such as for undocumented status, please contact nteetsov@luc.edu to request an exemption.
  • Students must have completed the Loyola University general scholarship application in Loyola Scholarship Connections, the Loyola “Academic Works” scholarship database.
  • Students must have completed the SCPS conditional application in Loyola Scholarship Connections, the Loyola “Academic Works” scholarship database.
    • The application includes three separate essay questions.
    • Students must answer each question in 150-250 words. Responses must be void of grammar and spelling errors.
    • The three questions are as follows:

1. How will your SCPS degree help you pursue your personal and/or professional goals? Be specific as to what your goals are that you plan to achieve and how your education will help you reach those goals.
2. How are these goals tied to the Jesuit mission and Jesuit values of Loyola University? Be sure to connect your goals to specific aspects of the Jesuit mission and the Jesuit values. Please review the Transformative Education website (http://www.luc.edu/transformativeed/) for more information explaining the Jesuit mission and values.
3. What is your personal and/or professional strategic plan for degree completion? Share how you will manage time, responsibilities, and resources in the process of achieving your degree. Be specific.

• If students completed the Summer 2018 SCPS Scholarship application and indicated they were interested in applying for the SCPS Annual Academic Year (Fall 2018 – Summer 2019) scholarship, they do not need to re-enter the information in the application. However, students must make sure that all other requirements (FAFSA completion, enrollment in classes for fall, etc.) are completed.
• If a student fails to meet any of the eligibility criteria by the deadline, the SCPS Scholarship Committee will not review the student’s application. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. No exceptions.

 How do I maintain this scholarship?

• Students must earn a 2.8 cumulative GPA each semester to maintain this scholarship.
  • If a student does not earn a 2.8 cumulative GPA, the scholarship will be not be awarded for the remaining semesters in the student’s first year.
  • If a student has below a 2.8 cumulative GPA due to credit hours completed five or more years ago as a student at Loyola, the student is eligible for the award if they earn a cumulative SCPS GPA of 2.8 or higher.
• Students must enroll in classes for the spring and summer semesters no later than two weeks prior to the start of the semester. The scholarship does not carry over to additional semesters if students do not enroll in a given semester and the award is not used.
• Students must be enrolled half-time (6 credit hours) each semester.
  • Students’ scholarship eligibility will be reviewed for future sessions if they completely withdraw from courses in a given semester.

 How do I apply?

• Students must log in to Loyola Scholarship Connections, the Loyola “Academic Works” scholarship database, to complete their scholarship applications.

• To apply, click here.
  

When is this application due?

• All scholarship requirements must be completed by June 13, 2018. NO EXCEPTIONS.
• Students are encouraged to confirm that their scholarship applications are categorized as “submitted” in Loyola Scholarship Connection, the Loyola “Academic Works” scholarship database. If a student has questions about the status of an application, we recommend the student contact Financial Aid at 773-508-7704.
• SCPS will be offering continuing students the opportunity to apply for this annual academic year scholarship with one application deadline/year.

How much will my scholarship award be?

• Students can earn anywhere from $500-7,500 to apply to tuition costs for the Fall 2018-Summer 2019 academic year.
• Awards will be distributed in 3 semester installments:
  • Fall: 40% of award
  • Spring: 40% of award
  • Summer: 20% of award
• Awards are distributed on both a need and merit basis.

When will Financial Aid post this award to my LOCUS account?

• The scholarship will post to your LOCUS account no later than a week prior to the start of the semester if all eligibility requirements are met.
• The scholarship does not carry over to other semesters or to previous balances.

Who is eligible for this scholarship?

• Please see this link for full details regarding the SCPS Fellows Scholarship.
• All new students pursuing an undergraduate degree in the School of Continuing and Professional Studies are eligible to apply except for:
  • Students awarded the One Million Degree Scholarship.
  • Students who are Loyola employees utilizing Loyola University employee tuition benefits. This includes Loyola medical employees.
  • Veteran students receiving 100% tuition funding.
  • Current students who have already completed their first SCPS session. Students must complete the Fellows nomination and application process before the end of their first session.
• Applicants must also:
  • Be gainfully employed and receive tuition reimbursement by their companies or sponsoring organizations (students may also be sponsored by organizations, such as a parish).
  • Be nominated by their employer. Click here to be directed to the nomination form.
  • Submit a SCPS Fellows Scholarship application.
  • Submit transcripts for all prior academic work.
  • Commit to completing 24 credit hours per academic year. 

How do I maintain this scholarship?

• Students must:
  • Keep a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
  • Remain actively employed or engaged in their sponsoring organization and receive matching funding.
  • Take a minimum of 24 credit hours each academic year (fall – summer), starting the first full academic year as a Fellow.
  • Not take two consecutive semesters away from their studies.

• Companies must nominate eligible students via the online form. 
• Once the nomination form is received, the student will be contacted to apply for admission.

How much will my scholarship award be?

• Students can receive up to $5,250 each year, depending on the tuition support provided by employers.

When will Financial Aid post this award be to my LOCUS account?

• For billing specifics and additional FAQs about the SCPS Fellows Program, please visit this link to the SCPS Fellows Program guidelines.

Who is eligible for this scholarship?

• Students are eligible to apply if they are:
  • Undergraduate, degree-seeking students who are current scholars or alumnae of the One Million Degrees (OMD) Program.
    • Preference will be given to new students who have completed an Associate's Degree. 
  • Have a 2.5 Loyola GPA or 2.5 GPA from high school or previous college.
  • Do not have a baccalaureate degree.
  • Commit to completing at least six (6) credit hours each semester*.
  • Demonstrate financial need.
  • Show academic promise and a commitment to degree completion.

 How do I maintain this scholarship?

• Students must:
  • Keep a cumulative GPA of 2.5.
  • Enroll in at least six credit hours each semester.

How can I apply?

• Student must compete the One Million Degree Scholarship online application found at this link.

How much will my scholarship award be?

• Scholars and alumni of the One Million Degrees program may apply for this scholarship of $5,000 per academic year

When will this award post to my LOCUS account?

• For billing specifics and additional FAQs about the One Million Degree Scholarship guidelines, please visit this link to the One Million Degree guidelines.

Loyola School of Continuing and Professional Studies is fortunate to be supported by many outside organizations, such as the George and Bernice Cooke Scholarship for Woman and Crankstart Foundation, who grant generous and life-changing scholarships to our dedicated students, bringing them one step closer to their dream. Click below to read more and apply!

Outside Scholarships

In addition, we recommend that all students explore the resources offered by Loyola’s Financial Aid Office (FAO) and the Office of the Bursar (OTB). Financial assistance is an individual process, and these offices can assist you in navigating the best options for you to finance your education.

Each semester, students should communicate the number of credits they are taking to the FAO to ensure that their financial aid budgets are set up correctly. Students should also contact the OTB if they plan on budgeting to take courses every semester, including the summer semester. Billing options are available to students receiving reimbursement from their employers, and students can also arrange for deferred billing. An installment plan may make tuition payments more affordable, by spreading payments over a period of months. To explore your options, contact the OTB.

The staff of the FAO and OTB can be contacted at 773-508-7700.