Scholarships

A scholarship is a form of gift assistance that does not need to be repaid. Loyola awards need-based and merit scholarships on a competitive basis. The following academic scholarship opportunities are available through the School of Environmental Sustainability.

Nancy C. Tuchman Scholarship

The Nancy C. Tuchman endowed scholarship provides financial support to one or more undergraduate students enrolled in the School of Environmental Sustainability. The scholarship was established to honor the School’s founding dean and was funded by dedicated faculty and staff members, and supporters of SES. Tuchman started her career at Loyola in 1989 as a faculty member of ecology in the Department of Biology, and over more than three decades became an influential environmental leader with a profound impact throughout Jesuit higher education. Her work earned numerous honors, including the Chicago Magazine Green Award (2013), Chicago EcoChampion (2018), the St. Canisius Medal for Extraordinary Service to Jesuit Higher Education (2022), a Society for Freshwater Sciences Fellowship (2023), and Crain's Notable Leaders in Sustainability (2024). Throughout her 35-year career at Loyola, Dr. Tuchman’s commitment to student development remained central to her leadership, and she mentored or co-mentored over 130 students in individual research projects. The Nancy C. Tuchman scholarship continues this legacy, supporting SES students as they pursue their own contributions to environmental science and sustainability.

This scholarship is administered by the Financial Aid Office.

Rachel Carson Scholarship Program

The Rachel Carson Scholars Program provides financial support for students to participate in nature and ecology-focused courses and programs at the Loyola University Retreat and Ecology Campus (LUREC). Located roughly 60 miles northwest of Chicago, LUREC offers 98 acres of prairies, woodlands, and wetlands, along with dormitory-style accommodations, a cafeteria, and classroom and lab spaces. During the annual “Maymester” session, students live and study at the campus, completing the equivalent of one semester-long course in just three weeks. In addition to coursework, SES hosts weekend workshops and retreats at LUREC and partners with the Restoration Club to support volunteer days at the site.

The Rachel Carson Program provides:

Full tuition, room, and board for two May session courses at LUREC.
Free attendance at LUREC Workshop Weekends or retreats hosted by SES.
Special events just for Rachel Carson Scholars, fostering connections among students who share a love of nature.

Students majoring in environmental science (BS, all concentrations), environmental studies, environmental policy, or environmental economics and sustainability are eligible to apply for the Rachel Carson Scholars Program, and up to four new first-year students will be selected for the program each year. Completion of two courses at LUREC over the course of two years is a condition of accepting this award. To learn more, contact admissions at admissions@luc.edu.

More information about scholarships is available through the Financial Aid Office.