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Graduate Student Scholarships

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Funding Amount

$2,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Graduate Student Scholarships

Overview: Merit-based scholarships awarded to new, incoming graduate students. Each master's degree program awards one $2,000 scholarship per program entry term.

Award Amount: $2,000 per scholarship

Geographic Scope: Domestic students only

Eligible Programs:

  • MS in Applied Analytics

  • MA in Applied Psychology

  • Master of Athletic Training

  • MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

  • MS in Coaching Leadership

  • MA in Disability Studies

  • MS in School Counseling

    • General Eligibility Criteria:

  • Must be admitted or conditionally/provisionally admitted to a master's program

  • Must submit FAFSA one month before first semester

  • Domestic students only, eligible for federal financial aid

  • Must enroll in at least 6 graduate credits first semester

  • High-merit, high-need students selected by review committee

  • Not eligible: Students receiving tuition reimbursement, corporate partnership discounts, or Loras College employees

    • Deadline & Selection: Applications due one month prior to start of first semester. Recipients notified at least two weeks before semester starts. Award applied to financial aid award letter.

    Contact: Loras College Graduate Programs, 1450 Alta Vista Street, Dubuque, IA 52001, 563.588.7100

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Ensure Admission: Be admitted or conditionally/provisionally admitted to a master's program
    2. Submit FAFSA: Complete FAFSA one month before your first semester
    3. Complete Scholarship Application: Submit scholarship application form (available on student status page)
    4. Submit Program Materials: Application materials submitted for program admission are used for scholarship review
    5. Personal Statement (if required): If your program requires a personal statement, have it prepared and ready to upload before starting the scholarship application

    Program-Specific Criteria:

    MS in Applied Analytics

  • Minimum 3.3 cumulative undergraduate GPA

  • At least one year of professional work involving data or data application (including undergraduate internships)

  • Short personal statement describing how you'll use degree to advance a specific career path

    • MA in Applied Psychology

  • Minimum 3.3 cumulative undergraduate GPA

  • At least two years of post-baccalaureate professional or volunteer work

  • Short personal statement describing how you'll use degree to advance a specific career path

    • Master of Athletic Training

  • Merit-based scholarships awarded annually to second-year graduate students

  • Nominated by faculty committee

    • MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

  • Evaluated on aptitudes demonstrated during program admission interview:

    • - Relevance of career goals
    - Aptitude for graduate-level study
    - Potential success forming effective counseling relationships
    - Respect for cultural differences
    - Self-awareness

    MS in Coaching Leadership

  • Minimum 3.3 cumulative undergraduate GPA

  • At least two years of impactful coaching/athletic experience (demonstrated on resume)

  • Short personal statement describing what being a good coach means to you

    • MA in Disability Studies

  • Short personal statement describing prior experiences related to disability

  • Brief explanation of what aspect of your experience you would change and why

    • MS in School Counseling

  • Minimum 3.5 cumulative undergraduate GPA

  • Short personal statement describing prior experiences related to service (paid relevant work, volunteer work, community service, leadership roles)

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