list of depaul donors on bricksThe generosity of our donors allows DePaul to provide numerous scholarships to students who exhibit academic, merit, financial need, strong leadership and service to their communities. We value the commitment of these donors to DePaul and our students. We invite you to view a list of scholarships made possible by our benefactors.

Below is a list of the many types of scholarships, which vary depending on your student type.
Incoming
Freshman
Students

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 $12 million in scholarships. (Eligible music and theater applicants may be considered for academic as well as talent scholarships.)

Learn more about our Honors Program, DePaul's academic distinctions and get information on credit given by Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate exams​.

Academic Scholarships

If you are a freshman admitted for the fall term, you'll be considered for academic scholarships based on your academic achievement in high school. You do not need to submit a separate application. Be sure your complete application for admission and all required documents are postmarked by November 15, 2011. After this date, scholarships are awarded on a funds-available basis. If you qualify for an academic scholarship, you will be notified in your acceptance packet.

Academic scholarships are renewable for a total of 12 consecutive quarters of undergraduate study. Recipients must be enrolled full time each quarter and complete a minimum of 36 quarter hours annually, excluding summer sessions. Additional requirements are listed under each scholarship.

Presidential Scholarship

Award Amount: $15,500
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: $12,500 - $13,000
The Deans' Scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate an exceptional level of achievement as measured by outstanding classroom performance and above-average scores on college entrance exams. For renewal, you must maintain a 3.0 grade point average.

DePaul Scholars' Award

Award Amount: $10,500 - $12,000
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: $4,500 - $9,000
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​

Students admitted as part of the Early Action Program who have an exceptional record of community service or leadership are invited to apply upon admission. Application instructions will be included in your acceptance packet.You must select one scholarship, complete the separate application and mail it by the postmark deadline of February 1, 2012. If you're a finalist, you'll be invited to an on-campus interview in March.

Service and leadership scholarships are renewable for a total of 12 consecutive quarters of undergraduate study. 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. Submission of the FAFSA ​ is required for consideration for these scholarships. Additional requirements are listed under each scholarship. (Note: Students admitted to the School of Music or The Theatre School are not eligible to receive a service or leadership scholarship.)

DePaul Community Service Scholarship

Award Amount: $8,500
The Community Service Scholarship rewards students who have an exceptional record of community service and are committed to engaging in the community while at DePaul. Recipients are required to declare the community service studies minor, which provides a framework for viewing community service from the perspectives of theory, ethics and group dynamics. Recipients also must complete 30 hours of community service each quarter, attend service learning workshops and meet with the program coordinator for advising. Students are asked to develop an electronic portfolio highlighting their experiences.

To be considered, students must demonstrate an exceptional record of service with priority going to those exhibiting consistency in their commitments, as well as an understanding of their service as it relates to larger social issues. Submission of the FAFSA by February 1, 2012 is required for consideration. 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 one another, and with mentors in the Student Leadership Institute and University Ministry.

Candidates must have demonstrated leadership ability, community service and a commitment to promoting positive change within a high school, neighborhood, or a political or religious community. Submission of the FAFSA by February 1, 2012 is required for consideration. 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 initiated in 1992 to honor Monsignor John Egan on the 50th anniversary of his ordination into the priesthood. The program was developed in response to a need for initiatives that would enable inner-city students from Chicago neighborhoods to earn college degrees.

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. The FAFSA must be filed as soon as possible after January 1, 2012, but no later than February 1, 2012. 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

You may be considered for a talent scholarship if you are a freshman admitted for the fall term and you intend to enroll in one of the academic programs listed below. An audition, interview or portfolio is required. Specific details on the application process are listed under each scholarship.

Talent scholarships are renewable for a total of 12 consecutive quarters of undergraduate study. 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. Additional requirements are listed under each scholarship.

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, 2012. The scholarship coordinator must receive your portfolio digitally via email by February 1, 2012. 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: $2,000 - $15,000
To be considered, you must apply to the School of Music by January 15, 2012. 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.) Please call the School of Music (773-325-7444) to schedule an audition.

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, 2012. 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 (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 in The Theatre School by January 15, 2012. 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 (portfolio review). To be eligible, you must apply to and declare a major in dramaturgy/criticism, playwriting, theatre arts or theatre management in The Theatre School by January 15, 2012. Admission interviews are held November through February. Visit http://theatreschool.depaul.edu to schedule an interview.

* Please note: the Art Scholarship cannot be combined with a service or leadership scholarship.

Incoming
Transfer
Students

Transfer Scholarships

To be considered for an academic transfer scholarship at DePaul, you must:

  • Be a new transfer student for the fall, winter or spring quarter.  Returning DePaul students are not eligible.
  • Have a 3.5 cumulative grade point average (GPA) in all prior college course work
  • Have 15 semester (22 quarter) hours of credit completed at another college or university at the time you submit the application for admission to DePaul, and have 30 semester hours completed at the time of enrollment
  • If applying for the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship, be able to verify current membership in Phi Theta Kappa
  • Submit the Transfer Scholarship Application​ along with a personal statement by the following deadlines:

  •      Fall Quarter Applicants: June 1
         Winter Quarter Applicants: November 1
         Spring Quarter Applicants: February 1

  • Return your completed application and materials by fax at (312) 362-5749, or mail it to:
  •      DePaul University
         Attn: Transfer and Adult Scholarship Committee
         1 East Jackson Blvd.
         Chicago, IL 60604-2201
Transfer merit scholarships are available for a maximum of two years of full-time, consecutive undergraduate enrollment provided that you meet the renewal requirements. Recipients must complete at least 12 hours per quarter (excluding summer sessions) for the full award payment. Less than full-time enrollment will result in a reduction of the award by half.  In addition, you must maintain a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) at DePaul and agree to assist the Office of Admission at transfer student recruitment events. 

DePaul Transfer Scholarship

Award Amount:  $2,000
The DePaul Transfer Scholarship is awarded to students who have attended another college and have a 3.5 cumulative GPA.  Awards are offered on a funds-available basis. 

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

Award Amount: up to $3,000
The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship is awarded to members of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society who have attended another college and will have a 3.5 cumulative grade point average in addition to completing 30 semester (44 quarter) hours of transferable college credit at the time the recipients enroll at DePaul.

Please Note: Students participating in the DePaul Admission Partnership Program may only apply for the Phi Theta Kappa scholarships. In addition, students who plan to enroll the School for New Learning, the School of Music or The Theatre School are not eligible for transfer scholarships. Please contact each school for information regarding their respective scholarship opportunities.​ 

Download our Transfer Scholarship Application​, email us at transferscholarship@depaul.edu​, or call our office at (312) 362-5551 for further information.

Current/Continuing​
Students

Enrolled DePaul Student Scholarships

After you are enrolled at DePaul, there are additional scholarship opportunities. If you have any questions about scholarship opportunities for enrolled students at DePaul, please contact the scholarship team in the Office of Financial Aid by email at ofascholarships@depaul.edu.

Internal Scholarships

Internal Scholarships are offered on a limited basis by college offices, academic departments and the Office of Financial Aid. Current DePaul students are encouraged to contact the college department in which they are enrolled to inquire about scholarship opportunities related to their field of study.

The generosity of our donors allows DePaul to provide numerous scholarships to students who exhibit academic merit, financial need, strong leadership and service to their communities. We value the commitment of these donors to DePaul and our students. We invite you to view a list of scholarships made possible by our benefactors.

Need-based Scholarships

Need-based Scholarships (awarded based on need as determined by the FAFSA) also are available to current DePaul students. The financial aid office strongly encourages you to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) online if you are interested in need-based scholarships. Completing a FAFSA is not a requirement for all scholarships, but it is an instrumental tool used to help select scholarship recipients.

External Scholarships

External Scholarships (not administered or awarded by DePaul but applied to your tuition) are also available to DePaul students. Several internet search tools can assist you in locating scholarships, fellowships and grants available through the private sector. Remember, you should never pay for scholarship or financial aid search results. Two excellent websites are FastWeb.com and collegenet.com​.

Adult
Students

Accelerated Adult Degree Completion Program Scholarships

Students admitted into one of DePaul's three Accelerated Adult Degree Completion programs will automatically be eligible for a scholarship worth approximately $11,000 that will be applied to tuition over the two-year schedule of classes. This will lower the cost of these two-year programs to approximately $34,000. No application is required for this scholarship - all students admitted to these three programs are eligible. Please note that students must have earned an associate's degree to be granted admission into these programs. For more information about each degree completion option, please click on the links below. You may also inquire by emailing adultenrollment@depaul.edu or by calling (312) 362-6338.

School for New Learning (SNL) Student Scholarships

To be considered for a School for New Learning (SNL) scholarship at DePaul, you must:

  • Apply to a competence-based or joint-degree program in the School for New Learning (students applying to an SNL degree-completion program or any other non-SNL program are not eligible for this award)
  • Be a first-time student at DePaul looking to begin course work in the fall, winter or spring quarter. Returning DePaul students are not eligible for this award.
  • Have a GPA of 2.75 or better for course work completed at the most recent institution attended
  • Submit the School for New Learning Scholarship Application​ ​, along with a personal statement (see scholarship application for statement guidelines)
New full-time students are eligible for $2,000 in scholarship dollars their first year and $2,000 in scholarship dollars in year two.

New part-time students (students who enroll in 6-11 credit hours per term) are eligible to receive a $1,000 scholarship their first year and a $1,000 scholarship in their second year.

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