Hear from our students
More than 96 percent of Loyola students receive some form of financial aid. For many of these students, this support means the difference between a Loyola education and a dream deferred.
Hear some of Loyola’s finest students discuss how important scholarship support has been to their education.
One Less Weight to Carry: The Impact of Scholarships
"I want to thank all of the donors that are blessed with the ability to help students like me. My parents immigrated to the United States for a better life for their kids and it means the world to be able to take just one weight off of their shoulders because of these scholarships."
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A Scholarship That Opens Doors Beyond the Classroom
“I think getting a scholarship very much deepened my perspective and I’m going to do whatever it takes to one day be in the position to not just help others in my career but specifically donate to students like me. I am so grateful for the investment in my education – it truly opens doors and I carry the support I’ve been given with me every day. It’s the motivation behind everything I work on and the drive behind me taking on new opportunities.”
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Scholarship support helps student pursue her passion for healthcare
“I am so grateful for the generous support I’ve received and so thankful that someone believed in a student like me. Because of this scholarship, I can build a future where I too can give back and make a difference in the lives of the families that I hope to one day serve through my work in healthcare. I am only able to experience what I have so far at Loyola because of the financial support I’ve been given.”
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Future doctor plans to help hometown community
“I am from a low-income immigrant family, and I never thought I would be fortunate enough to receive a college education.” - Stephanie Cardenas, Biology major, Class of 2019
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First-generation student mentors others like her
“Scholarship support motivates me to continue my studies, stay involved, and maintain focus during my undergraduate career.” - Teresa Dorado, Environmental science and visual communications major, Class of 2020
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Adult student finds second chance with SCPS
“As a first-generation college student and a single parent, I thought my chances of receiving a secondary education were long gone.” - Norma Glasco, Management major, School of Continuing and Professional Studies
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