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Freshman Scholarships
DePaul may award scholarships to newly entering students who exhibit academic excellence, artistic talent, or strong leadership or service to their communities. Each year, DePaul awards more than $21 million in scholarships. (Eligible music and theater applicants may be considered for academic as well as talent scholarships.)
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Academic Scholarships
If you’re a freshman admitted for the fall term, you’ll automatically be considered for scholarships based on your academic achievement in high school. You don’t need to submit a separate application for these scholarships; simply indicate that you’d like to be considered for financial aid on your application. Be sure your complete application for admission and all required documents are postmarked by November 15, 2012. We give priority consideration to those who apply by this date. If you qualify for an academic scholarship, we’ll notify you in your acceptance packet.
Academic scholarships may be renewed for up to 12 consecutive quarters of undergraduate study if you meet the requirements listed under each scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled full time each quarter and complete a minimum of 36 quarter hours annually, excluding summer sessions.
Presidential Scholarship
Award Amount: $16,500
The Presidential Scholarship, DePaul's most prestigious scholarship, is awarded to a select number of our most academically qualified admitted students. For renewal, you must maintain a 3.3 grade point average.
Deans' Scholarship
Award Amount: $13,500 - $14,000
The Deans' Scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate an exceptional level of achievement as measured by outstanding academic performance. For renewal, you must maintain a 3.0 grade point average.
DePaul Scholars' Award
Award Amount: $11,000 - $13,000
The DePaul Scholars' Award is given to students who have strong academic credentials and have performed above average compared to others in our applicant pool. For renewal, you must maintain a 2.7 grade point average.
St. Vincent de Paul Scholarship
Award Amount: $5,000 - $9,500
The St. Vincent de Paul Scholarship is awarded to students who have performed well in high school and have qualified based on a review of their academic credentials. For renewal, you must maintain a 2.5 grade point average.
Arthur J. Schmitt Scholarship
Award Amount: Varies
A few select Presidential Scholarship recipients with high academic achievement, who also demonstrate financial need, may be chosen as Arthur J. Schmitt scholars. To be considered, Presidential Scholarship recipients are required to file the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after January 1 and no later than February 1. These scholarships offer additional educational funding and are awarded in mid-April.
School of Accountancy and MIS Scholarships
Award Amount: Varies
Students intending to major in accounting or management information systems (MIS) are eligible for the School of Accountancy's four-year renewable scholarships provided by its alumni association, Ledger & Quill, as well as generous alumni and firms. The School of Accountancy will contact candidates for a required interview. Candidates also must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Recipients are required to participate in the Strobel Honors Accounting Program and maintain dean's list standing.
Service/Leadership Scholarships
If you’re admitted as part of the Early Action Program and have an exceptional record of community service or leadership, we’ll invite you to apply for these scholarships. Instructions for application will be included in your acceptance packet. You’ll need to select one of the scholarships below, complete the scholarship application and submit all of the required documents by February 1, 2013. You’ll also need to submit a FAFSA by February 1, 2013. If you’re a finalist, you’ll be invited to an on-campus interview in March.
Service and leadership scholarships may be renewed for up to 12 consecutive quarters of undergraduate study if you meet the requirements listed under each scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled full time each quarter, maintain a 2.7 grade point average and earn a minimum of 36 quarter hours annually, excluding summer sessions.
DePaul Community Service Scholarship
Award Amount: $8,500
The Community Service Scholarship (CSS) rewards students who have an exceptional record of community service and are committed to becoming socially engaged leaders as DePaul students and professionals. Recipients are required to declare and complete the community service studies academic minor, participate in at least 30 hours of community service each quarter, attend quarterly service learning/community engagement workshops, develop an electronic community service portfolio highlighting their experiences, and meet with the program coordinators for advising and mentoring throughout the duration of their commitment to the CSS program.
To be considered, students must demonstrate an exceptional commitment to service and social engagement as exemplified by their previous service record, ability to integrate service with their academic and professional goals as well as convey a deep understanding of service and how it relates to community and larger social issues. For more information, visit
steans.depaul.edu.
DePaul Leadership Scholarship
Award Amount: $8,500
The DePaul Leadership Scholarship Program is designed to prepare students to act as socially responsible leaders who are dedicated to Vincentian values such as compassion, promoting human dignity and a commitment to the common good. Recipients of this scholarship will engage in leadership development experiences, community service, meaningful reflection and interfaith dialogues. Scholars will maintain supportive relationships with each other and with mentors in the Student Leadership Institute and University Ministry.
To be considered, you must demonstrate leadership ability, community service experience, a desire to grow spiritually and a commitment to promoting positive change within a high school, neighborhood, or a political or religious community. . Visit
http://studentaffairs.depaul.edu/sli/scholars/index.asp for more information.
Monsignor Egan Hope Scholarship
Award Amount: $15,500
The Egan Hope Scholarship Program was created to honor Monsignor John Egan’s lifetime of social activism and community service and is designed to prepare inner-city students from Chicago to continue that work.
To be considered, you must prove residency within the city of Chicago, graduate from a city of Chicago high school and demonstrate need as determined by the FAFSA. You must have an exceptional record of social activism, leadership and community service. Recipients are required to commit to social activism, serve as a community leader, fulfill community service projects and participate in events determined by supervisors in the Office of Multicultural Student Success, including sessions with staff for advising, mentoring and assessment.
Talent Scholarships
If you’re a freshman admitted for the fall term and intend to enroll in one of the academic programs below, you can be considered for a talent scholarship. An audition, interview or portfolio is required.
Talent scholarships may be renewed for up to 12 consecutive quarters of undergraduate study if you meet the requirements listed under each scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled full time each quarter in the corresponding major, maintain good academic standing and earn a minimum of 36 quarter hours annually, excluding summer sessions.
Art Scholarship*
Award Amount: $2,500 - $5,000
To be considered, you must be admitted to DePaul as a declared Art, Media and Design major by February 1, 2013. The scholarship coordinator must receive your portfolio digitally via email by February 1, 2013. Your portfolio should contain 10 digital files as follows: nine digital images (one for each of your artworks) and one digital file with your name and resume.
Each digital image should be saved as a JPEG file (100 dpi and no larger than 7"x 5" inches) and include your name, the title of the work, medium, size (h x w x d) and year completed. For your resume, please include your name and contact information, schools attended, art exhibitions you've participated in, awards you've received and any other art related activities. If you submit a video file, use Quick Time and title the file using the same guidelines outlined above. Please send the digital files in one email to
scholarship@depaul.edu. Submissions emailed as a PowerPoint will not be accepted.
Music Performance Scholarship
Award Amount: $3,000 - $16,000
If you apply to the School of Music by December 1, 2012, you’ll automatically be considered once you’ve performed your entrance audition. Auditions are held in February. Scholarship recipients must audition for and perform (as assigned) in School of Music performance ensembles as determined by the ensemble conducting faculty. (Note: Ensemble participation is separate from the curriculum requirements.) Visit
music.depaul.edu to schedule an audition and view audition requirements.
Theatre Performance Scholarship
Award Amount: $2,000 - $8,000
If you apply to the B.F.A. acting major, you'll automatically be considered once you've completed your application and audition. To be eligible, you must apply to and declare a major in acting in The Theatre School by January 15, 2013. Admission auditions are held November through February. Visit
http://theatreschool.depaul.edu to schedule an audition.
Theatre Design Scholarship
Award Amount: $2,000 - $8,000
If you apply to the B.F.A. design or technical major, you'll automatically be considered once you've completed your application and interview (a portfolio review). To be eligible, you must apply to and declare a major in costume design, costume technology, lighting design, scenic design, stage management or theatre technology by January 15, 2013. Admission interviews are held November through February. Visit
http://theatreschool.depaul.edu to schedule an interview.
Theatre Studies Scholarship
Award Amount: $2,000 - $8,000
If you apply to the B.F.A. theatre studies major, you'll automatically be considered once you've completed your application and interview (a portfolio review). To be eligible, you must apply to and declare a major in dramaturgy/criticism, playwriting, theatre arts or theatre management by January 15, 2013. Admission interviews are held November through February. Visit
http://theatreschool.depaul.edu to schedule an interview.
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Please note: the Art Scholarship cannot be combined with a service or leadership scholarship.