Lay students in any program except Law are eligible. This competitive award provides full tuition for full-time study in any school except Law to a limited number of students showing superior academic ability, including outstanding GRE scores. This award provides full tuition for incoming full-time doctoral students in selected programs. They are awarded to applicants who have outstanding academic records and superior aptitude as indicated by their GRE scores. This award provides full or partial tuition for study in any school of the university.
Awards are open to the laity as well as clergy and religious.
This scholarship is not available every year. Strong academic and test credentials are required. A number of endowed grants and scholarships are awarded each year to master's students in the National Catholic School of Social Service. The amount of the award and other requirements vary. International Students Government-funded scholarships, fellowships, and other forms of financial support are restricted to United States citizens or resident aliens.