Scholarships are funds that do not need to be repaid.
Scholarships are credited directly to your university account during each quarter for which you have been awarded funds. They are first applied against any amounts you owe the university.
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
are scholarships that are offered by DePaul.
are those that are offered by organizations and foundations outside of DePaul. You can also locate external scholarships through an Internet search. Our
Below is a list of the many types of scholarships, which vary depending on your student type.
Freshmen
Students
Internal Scholarships
As an incoming freshman you may be considered for academic, service and leadership and artistic talent scholarships.
Academic Scholarships
If you are a freshman admitted for the fall term, you’ll automatically be considered for academic scholarships based on your academic achievement in high school and factors such as test scores, high school curriculum and community/extracurricular activities.
Service and Leadership Scholarships
You are a candidate for a service scholarship if you have an exceptional record of community service or leadership. Service and leadership scholarships require a separate application.
Talent Scholarships
You may be considered for a talent scholarship if you are a freshman admitted for the fall term and are enrolled in an academic program that offers talent scholarships. An audition, interview or portfolio is required. Learn more about
requirements, deadlines and the types of internal scholarships available at DePaul.
External Scholarships
Many organizations and foundations offer scholarships for higher education. Currently, the best way to locate external scholarships is through an Internet search. Our Resources page can assist you with your search.
CEO of Tomorrow Scholarship is open to students interested in business leadership and/or entrepreneurship. For more information Click Here to visit the website.
Medicare Supplemental Insurance Scholarship is open to students who demonstrates interest in physical, message, recreational, or occupational therapy or psychology professions. For more information Click Here to visit the website.
MilitaryVALoan Disability Awareness Scholarship is open to students currently accepted to a college program or any current undergraduate or graduate student who is currently enrolled in and attending an institution of higher education. For more information Click Here to visit the website.
Travel Nursing - Nursing Education Scholarship is open to students applying to a medical related field or who are currently pursuing further education in the fields of nursing and medicine. For more information Click Here to visit the website.
Illinois Dream Fund Scholarship is open to undocumented students. The scholarship seeks to create access to financial resources and further growth and development for the immigrant leaders of tomorrow. For more information Click Here to visit the website.
Frank L. Greathouse Government Accounting Scholarship is open to graduate and undergraduate students enrolled at full-time and preparing for a career in state and local government finance. For more information Click Here to visit the website.
Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship is open to graduate upper division undergraduate students enrolled at full-time and preparing for a career in state and local government finance. For more information Click Here to visit the website.
Transfer
Students
Internal Scholarships
As an incoming transfer student, you may be considered for academic, service and leadership, and talent scholarships. View more about
requirements, deadlines and the types of internal scholarships available at DePaul.
External Scholarships
Many organizations and foundations offer scholarships for higher education. Currently, the best way to locate external scholarships is through an Internet search. Our Resources page can assist you with your search.
AFSCME/UNCF/Harvard University LWP Union Scholars Program 2012 is open to students who demonstrates interest in working for social and economic justice through the labor movement. For more information Click Here to visit the website.
CEO of Tomorrow Scholarship is open to students interested in business leadership and/or entrepreneurship. For more information Click Here to visit the website.
Medicare Supplemental Insurance Scholarship is open to students who demonstrates interest in physical, message, recreational, or occupational therapy or psychology professions. For more information Click Here to visit the website.
MilitaryVALoan Disability Awareness Scholarship is open to students currently accepted to a college program or any current undergraduate or graduate student who is currently enrolled in and attending an institution of higher education. For more information Click Here to visit the website.
Travel Nursing - Nursing Education Scholarship is open to students applying to a medical related field or who are currently pursuing further education in the fields of nursing and medicine. For more information Click Here to visit the website.
Illinois Dream Fund Scholarship is open to undocumented students. The scholarship seeks to create access to financial resources and further growth and development for the immigrant leaders of tomorrow. For more information Click Here to visit the website.
Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity Ethics Essay Contest is open to junior and seniors who submit an essay on the urgent ethical issues that confront them in today’s world. For more information Click Here to visit the website.
Frank L. Greathouse Government Accounting Scholarship is open to graduate and undergraduate students enrolled at full-time and preparing for a career in state and local government finance. For more information Click Here to visit the website.
Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship is open to graduate upper division undergraduate students enrolled at full-time and preparing for a career in state and local government finance. For more information Click Here to visit the website.
Current/Continuing
Student
External Scholarships
Many organizations and foundations offer scholarships for higher education. Currently, the best way to locate external scholarships is through an Internet search. Our
Resources page can assist you with your search.
AFSCME/UNCF/Harvard University LWP Union Scholars Program 2012 is open to students who demonstrates interest in working for social and economic justice through the labor movement. For more information Click Here to visit the website.
CEO of Tomorrow Scholarship is open to students interested in business leadership and/or entrepreneurship. For more information Click Here to visit the website.
Medicare Supplemental Insurance Scholarship is open to students who demonstrates interest in physical, message, recreational, or occupational therapy or psychology professions. For more information Click Here to visit the website.
Military VALoan Disability Awareness Scholarship is open to students currently accepted to a college program or any current undergraduate or graduate student who is currently enrolled in and attending an institution of higher education. For more information Click Here to visit the website.
Travel Nursing - Nursing Education Scholarship is open to students applying to a medical related field or who are currently pursuing further education in the fields of nursing and medicine. For more information Click Here to visit the website.
Illinois Dream Fund Scholarship is open to undocumented students. The scholarship seeks to create access to financial resources and further growth and development for the immigrant leaders of tomorrow. For more information Click Here to visit the website.
Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity Ethics Essay Contest is open to junior and seniors who submit an essay on the urgent ethical issues that confront them in today’s world. For more information Click Here to visit the website.
Frank L. Greathouse Government Accounting Scholarship is open to graduate and undergraduate students enrolled at full-time and preparing for a career in state and local government finance. For more information Click Here to visit the website.
Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship is open to graduate upper division undergraduate students enrolled at full-time and preparing for a career in state and local government finance. For more information Click Here to visit the website.
SNL
Students
The Office of Financial Aid works closely with the School for New Learning (SNL) to assure that SNL students have access to the widest possible range of financial resources, including grants, scholarships and loans. If you are interested in applying for a scholarship, we recommend that you complete the
Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and visit the
scholarship section on the School for New Learning website.
External Scholarships
Many organizations and foundations offer scholarships for higher education. Currently, the best way to locate external scholarships is through an Internet search. Our
Resources page can assist you with your search.
AFSCME/UNCF/Harvard University LWP Union Scholars Program 2012 is open to students who demonstrates interest in working for social and economic justice through the labor movement. For more information Click Here to visit the website.
CEO of Tomorrow Scholarship is open to students interested in business leadership and/or entrepreneurship. For more information Click Here to visit the website.
Medicare Supplemental Insurance Scholarship is open to students who demonstrates interest in physical, message, recreational, or occupational therapy or psychology professions. For more information Click Here to visit the website.
Military VALoan Disability Awareness Scholarship is open to students currently accepted to a college program or any current undergraduate or graduate student who is currently enrolled in and attending an institution of higher education. For more information Click Here to visit the website.
Travel Nursing - Nursing Education Scholarship is open to students applying to a medical related field or who are currently pursuing further education in the fields of nursing and medicine. For more information Click Here to visit the website.
Illinois Dream Fund Scholarship is open to undocumented students. The scholarship seeks to create access to financial resources and further growth and development for the immigrant leaders of tomorrow. For more information Click Here to visit the website.
Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity Ethics Essay Contest is open to junior and seniors who submit an essay on the urgent ethical issues that confront them in today’s world. For more information Click Here to visit the website.
Frank L. Greathouse Government Accounting Scholarship is open to graduate and undergraduate students enrolled at full-time and preparing for a career in state and local government finance. For more information Click Here to visit the website.
Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship is open to graduate upper division undergraduate students enrolled at full-time and preparing for a career in state and local government finance. For more information Click Here to visit the website.
Graduate
Students
Internal Scholarships
In general, eligible graduate students are awarded graduate scholarships when they are admitted to the program, or, in some cases, after enrollment in the program. For more information, contact your graduate college office.
External Scholarships
CEO of Tomorrow Scholarship is open to students interested in business leadership and/or entrepreneurship. For more information Click Here to visit the website.
Medicare Supplemental Insurance Scholarship is open to students who demonstrates interest in physical, message, recreational, or occupational therapy or psychology professions. For more information Click Here to visit the website.
MilitaryVALoan Disability Awareness Scholarship is open to students currently accepted to a college program or any current undergraduate or graduate student who is currently enrolled in and attending an institution of higher education. For more information Click Here to visit the website.
Travel Nursing - Nursing Education Scholarship is open to students applying to a medical related field or who are currently pursuing further education in the fields of nursing and medicine. For more information Click Here to visit the website.
Illinois Dream Fund Scholarship is open to undocumented students. The scholarship seeks to create access to financial resources and further growth and development for the immigrant leaders of tomorrow. For more information Click Here to visit the website.
Frank L. Greathouse Government Accounting Scholarship is open to graduate and undergraduate students enrolled at full-time and preparing for a career in state and local government finance. For more information Click Here to visit the website.
Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship is open to graduate upper division undergraduate students enrolled at full-time and preparing for a career in state and local government finance. For more information Click Here to visit the website.
Law
Students
Internal Scholarships
In general, eligible law students are awarded law scholarships when they are admitted to the program, or, in some cases, after enrollment. For more information, please visit the
College of Law website.
External Scholarships
Some organizations and foundations offer scholarships for legal study. Currently, the best way to locate external scholarships is through an Internet search.
Alumni
Alumni from any of DePaul’s colleges who are admitted into a graduate degree program in the
College of Computing and Digital Media (CDM) or the
Kellstadt Graduate School of Business automatically qualify for the
Double Demon Scholarship.
This scholarship covers 25 percent of the tuition for a master’s degree in CDM or Kellstadt. Both full-time and part-time students are eligible. No scholarship application is required; all alumni admitted to these programs beginning with the winter quarter of 2013 or thereafter qualify.
DePaul University employees are not eligible for the Double Demon Scholarship because they are eligible for other employee tuition benefits through the university.
To learn more about this scholarship, please contact one of the college admissions offices below.
College of Computing and Media
admission@cdm.depaul.edu
312-362-8714
Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
kgsb@depaul.edu
312-362-8810