Students are encouraged to discuss scholarship opportunities with the Financial Aid Services office. Students must have a current financial aid application on file to be considered for USF Scholarship Programs.
Academic/Service
Harold and Joyce Anglemire Scholarship – Awarded to students who demonstrate both academic achievement and financial need.
Donald C. Anderson and William W. Manion Endowed Scholarship – Awarded to full-time students with demonstrated financial need and maintain a minimum of 3.5 GPA. Recipients may reapply to receive an award provided they maintain a 3.0 GPA and maintain full-time status. Students may receive a maximum of eight consecutive semesters of financial support from this scholarship.
LaVerne and Dorothy Brown Scholarship – Awarded to two students with demonstrated financial need, who have exhibited dedication and service to others and commitment to academic and personal excellence. Incoming freshmen must rank in the top 10 percent of their graduating class. Sophomore, junior and senior students must have achieved at least a 3.00 cumulative GPA.
Hollywood Casino Scholarship – Awarded to minority undergraduate students in good standing whose career discipline is social work, hospitality, community outreach, marketing, or finance; reside in the Joliet/Will County area.
Nancy K. Gosselin Memorial Scholarship – Awarded to full-time students from Illinois who rank in the upper half of the class and exemplify qualities of leadership. Preference will be given to students who have one deceased parent and who reside in Will County.
Charlene M. Huffman Memorial Scholarship – Awarded to students from the Joliet area to encourage service to others, commitment to Franciscan ideals, and academic excellence.
Innovative Scholarships – Awarded each semester to undergraduate/graduate students who wish to enhance their academic experience at USF. The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage innovation in expanding horizons beyond the on-campus university experience. Applications are considered by the Alumni Association Board.
Mona Minard Stephen Scholarship – Awarded to a junior of academic note regardless of major, residing in the Joliet area.
Carolyn and Bart Murphy Endowed Scholarship – Awarded to undergraduate students with preference given to those who have a strong academic record from a parochial high school, demonstrated financial need and who contribute to their own education with their personal resources. Incoming freshmen must rank in the top quarter of their graduating class. Sophomore, junior and senior students must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. Renewal based upon student’s continued academic achievements and financial need.
Dale G. Nicholson Memorial Scholarship – Awarded to students who reside in Will County, rank in the upper third of their class, and exemplify qualities of leadership, service, and love for people.
Kathy Patton Oelrich Endowed Memorial Scholarship – Awarded to a student in good academic standing and with identifiable financial need. Preference will be given to a senior student who can be assisted to graduation.
John and Margaret Plese Scholarship – Awarded to student of Hispanic heritage living in Will County; must show estimated contribution of $4,000 or less for the academic year applicable; must be working on or off-campus to help pay for education (to be verified by 2 pay stubs); awarded at discretion of the Director of Financial Aid; award amount may vary with a maximum of $2,000; student must maintain a 2.5 GPA to receive in subsequent years; not intended to replace USF Grant assistance; funds can be used for tuition, fees, books or required supplies.
Virgil L. Smith Scholarship – Awarded to students with financial need who possess a commitment to academic and personal excellence and who contribute to their own education.
USF Alumni Legacy Scholarships – Awarded to students related to USF alumni (son/daughter, husband/wife, brother/sister or grandchild) made on the basis of need, academic promise and approval by the Alumni Relations and Development Office.
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Alumni
Innovative Scholarships – Awarded each semester to undergraduate/graduate students who wish to enhance their academic experience at USF. The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage innovation in expanding horizons beyond the on-campus university experience. Applications are considered by the Alumni Association Board.
Sister Beatrice Schiller Endowed Scholarship – Awarded to undergraduate students who have applied and been accepted for an Alumni Legacy Scholarship, are related to an alum, have good scholastic ranking and show academic promise. This scholarship may be renewable. Administered by the Alumni Association Board.
Jane Engleton Snyder ‘35 Scholarship – Awarded to a junior or senior majoring in education, psychology, social work or recreation administration based on academic excellence, need and a personal interview. The scholarship recipient is selected by the Alumni Association Board.
USF Alumni Legacy Scholarships – Awarded to students related to USF alumni (son/daughter, husband/wife, brother/sister or grandchild) made on the basis of need, academic promise and approval by the Alumni Relations and Development Office.
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Arts/Humanities/Literature
Helen Antonini-Bruskas Scholarship – Awarded to a sophomore or junior studying in the humanities. Applicants must submit an essay on an issue of their choice, (philosophical, theological, historical, or literary). Faculty members will review the essays.
Charlotte Codo Scholarship – Awarded to a student who taking at least one course in Art or French.
Margaret Coleman and John Philip Coleman Memorial Scholarship – Awarded to a sophomore, junior or senior who majors or minors in literature or art. Awarded to one student per year, the scholarship is renewable each ensuing year until graduation. The recipient must show evidence of practicing Christian ideals.
Virginia J. Saxon Scholarship – Awarded to female students based on the student’s ability, need, character, moral integrity and with an academic focus in Nursing, Teaching, Library Science, Social Work, Medicine, Law, Journalism, Psychology or Fine Arts.
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Athletics
Lloyd Bowden Scholarship – Awarded to a student who participates in intercollegiate athletics.
Ed Chmielewski Scholarship – Awarded to one outstanding basketball male athlete and one outstanding female basketball athlete.
Jason Chonacki Scholarship – Awarded to two students, one to a student in peer ministries and the other to a soccer player who have a 2.50 GPA or higher as selected by director of University Ministry and men’s soccer coach.
Bill Manner Student-Athlete Scholarship – Awarded to one or more student-athletes from the Joliet region. This annual scholarship gives preference to an individual who has overcome physical challenges.
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Business
Chubb & Son Insurance Student Achievement Award – Presented to a graduating senior who has attained both academic distinction and exceptional scholastic achievement in the College of Business.
Delta Kappa Award – Applicant must apply to the National Delta Mu Delta Chapter.
Hollywood Casino Scholarship – Awarded to minority undergraduate students in good standing whose career discipline is social work, hospitality, community outreach, marketing, or finance; reside in the Joliet/Will County area.
NuMark Credit Union Financial Literacy Scholarship – Awarded to a student who is a graduate of JCA, Joliet Township High School or Joliet Junior College; must be a business major; must demonstrate financial need and contribute to own educational expenses; must exhibit academic achievement, leadership and community service; preference will be given to a full-time traditional undergraduate; student can be new to USF or continuing student.
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Computer Science
Joan Nahas Ramuta Computer Science Scholarship – Award to the top ranked junior student in the Computer Science program.
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Education
Mary Catherine Ward Abegg Scholarship – Awarded to first generation students with a preference for Education majors.
Amy Lynn D’Amico Endowed Scholarship – Awarded to students pursuing degrees in Education with a demonstrated need for financial assistance. Students must have a G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher and write a one to two page essay on how they emulate Amy’s spirit and qualities.
Edwin G. and Sophie T. McAdoo/Rev. Harold Niedzwiecki Scholarship – Awarded annually to a third or fourth year student majoring in education or sociology and whose future career goals include working with troubled youth. Preference is to be given to students from one of the six New England states (Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Connecticut), and if such student is not available, then to a student with financial need meeting all other scholarship criteria mentioned above.
Rachel and Harold McDonald Memorial Scholarship – Awarded annually to students who are pursuing a degree in Education and who have a demonstrated need for financial assistance.
Virginia J. Saxon Scholarship – Awarded to female students based on the student’s ability, need, character, moral integrity and with an academic focus in Nursing, Teaching, Library Science, Social Work, Medicine, Law, Journalism, Psychology or Fine Arts.
Jane Engleton Snyder ‘35 Scholarship – Awarded to a junior or senior majoring in education, psychology, social work or recreation administration based on academic excellence, need and a personal interview. The scholarship recipient is selected by the Alumni Association Board.
Mary Clare (Gordon ‘57) Sczepaniak Endowed Scholarship – Awarded yearly to a traditional age undergraduate student demonstrating financial need and majoring in elementary education. A single mother/father working to complete her/his degree may also be considered for this scholarship. The recipient of this scholarship should carry a GPA of 2.50 or higher.
Trizna/Vargo Family Scholarship – Awarded to students who come from a family whose parent(s) is a teacher or in law enforcement and or is seeking a degree in Education. If there is no student who meets the aforementioned criteria, this scholarship will be awarded to students on a need basis.
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Financial Need
Phyllis & Buel T. Adams Scholarship – Awarded to an undergraduate, with a minimum GPA of 3.0, who demonstrates financial need.
Donald C. Anderson and William W. Manion Endowed Scholarship – Awarded to full-time students with demonstrated financial need and maintain a minimum of 3.5 GPA. Recipients may reapply to receive an award provided they maintain a 3.0 GPA and maintain full-time status. Students may receive a maximum of eight consecutive semesters of financial support from this scholarship.
Harold and Joyce Anglemire Scholarship – Awarded to students who demonstrate both academic achievement and financial need.
LaVerne and Dorothy Brown Scholarship – Awarded to two students with demonstrated financial need, who have exhibited dedication and service to others and commitment to academic and personal excellence. Incoming freshmen must rank in the top 10 percent of their graduating class. Sophomore, junior and senior students must have achieved at least a 3.00 cumulative GPA.
Richard Cheek Scholarship – Awarded to a student with demonstrated financial need.
Grassroots Emergency Scholarship – Funding donated by USF employees for Fiscal Year 2010; awarding at the discretion of the Financial Aid Office; to assist current students struggling to stay enrolled at USF during challenging economic times; preference given to junior and seniors but freshmen and sophomores can apply as well; students must be in good academic standing and demonstrate a personal commitment toward contributing to their education and completing their degree at USF; the scholarship is stackable with a cap of $1,000 per student per fall and spring semester.
Sheldon and Marie Hauck Memorial Scholarship – Awarded annually to undergraduate students. Priority given to employees of the New Lenox State Bank (now Harris Bank), children or grandchildren of NLSB (now Harris Bank) employees, and students who exhibit financial need. Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA. Renewable based upon the recipient’s achievements and financial need.
Sonja Jezidija Scholarship – Awarded to students with demonstrated financial need and who rank in the upper half of their high school class. Special consideration will be given to applicants from single parent families and of Croatian descent.
W. Starr and Alvera Johnston Scholarship – Awarded to students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher who demonstrate financial need.
Marcita and Joseph A. Ley Scholarship – Awarded to students with demonstrated financial need.
Kathy Patton Oelrich Endowed Memorial Scholarship – Awarded to a student in good academic standing and with identifiable financial need. Preference will be given to a senior student who can be assisted to graduation.
Dr. Ivo E. and Evelyn Rowland Scholarship – Awarded to a Joliet area student with demonstrated financial need.
Arthur and Vera Smith Scholarship – Awarded to students who have demonstrated financial need and contribute to their education with their personal resources. Incoming freshmen must have graduated from a parochial or public high school in the upper one-third of their class.
Spirit of St. Francis Scholarship – Awarded to students with demonstrated financial need who have the determination and drive to become “far more than what they are” who demonstrate Christian values and a desire to spread the Gospel message through example and conversation with everyone they meet.
Lillian M. Tunze Scholarship – Awarded to a student with demonstrated financial need.
USF Alumni Legacy Scholarships – Awarded to students related to USF alumni (son/daughter, husband/wife, brother/sister or grandchild) made on the basis of need, academic promise and approval by the Alumni Relations and Development Office.
The Wadsworth Endowed Scholarship Fund – Awarded to undergraduate students of good moral character and who demonstrate financial need. Student will be in good academic standing and maintain an above average GPA while demonstrating leadership and good citizenship in the community and through university activities.
Packey and Eileen Webb Scholarship – Awarded to a resident of Joliet who has maintained a minimum GPA of 3.0 and exemplifies leadership and service while demonstrating financial need. The scholarship will be used for tuition purpose only.
Jean Catherine Zipf Scholarship Fund – Awarded to students with demonstrated financial need.
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General/Activity
Alverno Grant Fund – Awarded to students who participate in the Assisi experience with a commitment to a creative work, service or presentation reflecting their experience.
William and Jean Anson Scholarship – Awarded to a Joliet student who typifies the spirit and qualities of the University of St. Francis. It shall be a non-athletic scholarship.
Barnes and Noble College Booksellers, Inc. – Textbook scholarships.
Joseph and Angeline Bydalek Scholarship – Awarded to students who are graduates of Bishop McNamara High School in Kankakee, who show good academic standing and demonstrated financial need.
Reverend Isaac Singleton Scholarship – This scholarship provides assistance for book vouchers and nominal tuition support; will be considered stackable and will not impact overall USF funds the student is already receiving so long as the total financial aid package does not exceed the direct costs of tuition and activity fees; to be determined by Financial Aid.
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High Schools
Joliet Rotary Club Scholarship – Awarded to students graduating from Joliet Catholic Academy or Joliet Township High Schools. The criteria to be utilized in the selection process will be need, talent, academic achievement, leadership and community service.
Carolyn and Bart Murphy Endowed Scholarship – Awarded to undergraduate students with preference given to those who have a strong academic record from a parochial high school, demonstrated financial need and who contribute to their own education with their personal resources. Incoming freshmen must rank in the top quarter of their graduating class. Sophomore, junior and senior students must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. Renewal based upon student’s continued academic achievements and financial need.
NuMark Credit Union Financial Literacy Scholarship – Awarded to a student who is a graduate of JCA, Joliet Township High School or Joliet Junior College; must be a business major; must demonstrate financial need and contribute to own educational expenses; must exhibit academic achievement, leadership and community service; preference will be given to a full-time traditional undergraduate; student can be new to USF or continuing student.
Remco Medical Scholarship – Awarded to students from the Joliet area. Priority given to students who attended Joliet Township High Schools, Joliet Catholic Academy or Providence Catholic High School. Students must show a strong academic record, demonstrated financial need, and contribute to their own education.
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History/Political Science
Virginia J. Saxon Scholarship – Awarded to female students based on the student’s ability, need, character, moral integrity and with an academic focus in Nursing, Teaching, Library Science, Social Work, Medicine, Law, Journalism, Psychology or Fine Arts.
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International Studies
USF Foreign Study Scholarship – Awarded to a student enrolled at least one full semester of study abroad with a 3.0 GPA who demonstrate financial need and have the maturity level and readiness for foreign study.
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Law Enforcement
Trizna/Vargo Family Scholarship – Awarded to students who come from a family whose parent(s) is a teacher or in law enforcement and or is seeking a degree in Education. If there is no student who meets the aforementioned criteria, this scholarship will be awarded to students on a need basis.
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Library Science
Virginia J. Saxon Scholarship – Awarded to female students based on the student’s ability, need, character, moral integrity and with an academic focus in Nursing, Teaching, Library Science, Social Work, Medicine, Law, Journalism, Psychology or Fine Arts.
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Math
Sister Joan Preising Scholarship – Awarded to a student pursuing a degree in the Natural Sciences or Mathematics with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and demonstrated financial need.
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Mass Communication
Virginia J. Saxon Scholarship – Awarded to female students based on the student’s ability, need, character, moral integrity and with an academic focus in Nursing, Teaching, Library Science, Social Work, Medicine, Law, Journalism, Psychology or Fine Arts.
James A. Smith Scholarship for Excellence in Journalism – Awarded annually by the Mass Communication Department to a student who has a minimum GPA of 3.0 and has given outstanding service to the campus radio, television or newspaper and the university community through editorial leadership or participation in campus activities.
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Natural Sciences
Sister Joan Preising Scholarship – Awarded to a student pursuing a degree in the Natural Sciences or Mathematics with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and demonstrated financial need.
Virginia J. Saxon Scholarship – Awarded to female students based on the student’s ability, need, character, moral integrity and with an academic focus in Nursing, Teaching, Library Science, Social Work, Medicine, Law, Journalism, Psychology or Fine Arts.
Clair and Josephine M. Southgate Scholarship – Awarded to a female student with demonstrated financial need, majoring in the biology pre-medical program with a commitment to academic and personal excellence.
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Nursing/Allied Health
Barr Foundation Student Scholarship – Awarded to students from the Will County area, who demonstrate financial need, pursuing careers in the health care field. Special consideration will be given to students enrolled in pre-med or allied health programs and those seeking careers in physical rehabilitation, prosthetic application, or serving individuals who have a disability or prosthetic needs.
Jennifer K. Bily Memorial Scholarship – Awarded to student in good academic standing and with an identifiable financial need. First preference will be given to a senior nursing students residing in Plainfield, Ill., and /or with an expressed interest in emergency/trauma disciplines. In the event these preferences are not met, then the scholarship is awarded on need basis. Established by Anthony and Kathy Bily in memory of their daughter Jennifer, a nursing student.
Helen M. Burst Scholarship – Awarded to a nursing major with financial need.
Crane Fund Scholarship – Awarded to needy and deserving widows and children as well as to wives and children of disabled fathers.
Bridget (Fitzgerald) Garavalia ‘45 Nursing Scholarship – Awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate senior level nursing student in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program demonstrating financial need and maintaining a GPA of 3.25 or better. The yearly scholarship value is $1,000 but awards cannot exceed an applicant’s direct college costs.
E. E. “Jim” Garrison Memorial Scholarship – Awarded to a nursing student.
Cecily and John Leach Nursing Scholarship – Awarded each semester to students admitted to nursing programs that have financial need and are in good academic standing. This endowed scholarship was established in 1989 through the generosity of Joliet real estate developers, Cecily and John Leach, whose long history of support and friendship was permanently recognized at in 2011 with the naming of the Cecily & John Leach College of Nursing.
JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A. Scholarship – Awarded annually to students who are enrolled as a nursing major with good academic standing and financial need. This scholarship was established in 1996 by NBD Bank (now JP Morgan Chase).
Virginia J. Saxon Scholarship – Awarded to female students based on the student’s ability, need, character, moral integrity and with an academic focus in Nursing, Teaching, Library Science, Social Work, Medicine, Law, Journalism, Psychology or Fine Arts.
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Psychology
Jane Engleton Snyder ‘35 Scholarship – Awarded to a junior or senior majoring in education, psychology, social work or recreation administration based on academic excellence, need and a personal interview. The scholarship recipient is selected by the Alumni Association Board.
Virginia J. Saxon Scholarship – Awarded to female students based on the student’s ability, need, character, moral integrity and with an academic focus in Nursing, Teaching, Library Science, Social Work, Medicine, Law, Journalism, Psychology or Fine Arts.
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Recreation Administration
Jane Engleton Snyder ‘35 Scholarship – Awarded to a junior or senior majoring in education, psychology, social work or recreation administration based on academic excellence, need and a personal interview. The scholarship recipient is selected by the Alumni Association Board.
Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Scholarship – Awarded to students in the recreation administration program specializing in therapeutic recreation.
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Security
Donald (Ziggy) Zier Memorial – Awarded at graduation to a senior security guard who best exemplifies the ideals of dedication and service to the university.
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Sociology
Edwin G. and Sophie T. McAdoo/Rev. Harold Niedzwiecki Scholarship – Awarded annually to a third or fourth year student majoring in education or sociology and whose future career goals include working with troubled youth. Preference is to be given to students from one of the six New England states (Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Connecticut), and if such student is not available, then to a student with financial need meeting all other scholarship criteria mentioned above.
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Social Work
Hollywood Casino Scholarship – Awarded to minority undergraduate students in good standing whose career discipline is social work, hospitality, community outreach, marketing, or finance; reside in the Joliet/Will County area.
Dr. James P. McCabe Scholarship – Awarded annually to undergraduate junior or senior students pursuing a degree in Social Work. An application must be submitted and awards are based on factors including academic achievement, community involvement and financial need. Scholarship recipients will be selected by Social Work faculty in conjunction with the Director of Financial Aid, and a member of the McCabe family.
Christine Poole Ponquinette Scholarship – Awarded annually to a graduate or undergraduate junior or senior student majoring in Social Work. Awards are based upon academic excellence, financial need, and ability to present oneself in an interview with the Social Work Department Scholarship Committee. An application must be submitted.
Virginia J. Saxon Scholarship – Awarded to female students based on the student’s ability, need, character, moral integrity and with an academic focus in Nursing, Teaching, Library Science, Social Work, Medicine, Law, Journalism, Psychology or Fine Arts.
Jane Engleton Snyder ‘35 Scholarship – Awarded to a junior or senior majoring in education, psychology, social work or recreation administration based on academic excellence, need and a personal interview. The scholarship recipient is selected by the Alumni Association Board.
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Transfer Students
NuMark Credit Union Financial Literacy Scholarship – Student must be a graduate of JCA, Joliet Township High School or Joliet Junior College; must be a business major; must demonstrate financial need and contribute to own educational expenses; must exhibit academic achievement, leadership and community service; preference will be given to a full-time traditional undergraduate; student can be new to USF or continuing student.
J.D. Ross Excellence in Education and Service Scholarship – Awarded to full or part time students pursuing degrees in Business, Computer Science, Education, Health Care Leadership, Organizational Leadership and Nursing Fast Track. Applicants must earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree (preferred) or a minimum of 60 semester hours from Joliet Junior College with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA, reside in District 525, exhibit academic promise and performance, leadership qualities and active community service involvement, and demonstrate financial need in accordance with Federal and State financial aid guidelines.
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