Undergraduate Scholarships & Aid

Ninety-seven percent of Lourdes University students receive Financial Aid through institutional scholarships, grants, or need-based aid. Our admissions counselors and financial aid experts work with students to identify the best financial solutions for their education. To determine financial and institutional assistance, domestic applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Through the Lourdes scholarship program, the University recognizes students who have excelled in their academic, leadership, service, and extracurricular activities.

Academic Merit Scholarships
Lourdes University Merit Scholarships are awarded based on information provided on the student’s admission application. Based on academic merit, first-year students may be awarded up to $16,000 per year, renewable for up to four years.

Athletic Scholarships
Lourdes University first-year student-athletes may qualify for Athletic Scholarships as a member of a Lourdes University NAIA Gray Wolves team.

Endowed Scholarships
Review the list of endowed scholarships available and their criteria.

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
New full-time transfer students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa may receive a $1,000 scholarship, renewable for up to four semesters.

Tau Scholarship
First-year Lourdes University students can apply for a $2,000 Tau Scholarship renewable for up to four years. Tau Scholars are members of the Campus Ministry Team who actively assist with planning and implementing campus ministry activities and engage with their Lourdes peers in these activities. Lourdes Tau Scholarships are open to applicants of all faith traditions. Students must attend Lourdes University full-time.

Several institutional and external scholarship and grant opportunities are available to Lourdes University undergraduate students.

National Catholic College Admission Association Scholarships
The National CCAA will award seven $1,000 one-time scholarship awards to graduating high school seniors who will be attending one of The National CCAA member institutions. Lourdes University is a participating member of the National CCAA. These awards were created in an effort to assist students in pursuing a Catholic higher education.

Study Abroad Scholarship
The Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship Program is a program of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, and is assisted in its implementation by the Institute of International Education (IIE). The Gilman Program provides grants for undergraduate U.S. citizens of limited financial means to study and intern abroad, thereby gaining skills critical to our national security and economic prosperity.

Toledo Community Foundation Scholarships
The Toledo Community Foundation manages nearly 100 scholarship funds. Through the generosity of many families and individuals, scholarships are awarded on an annual basis from philanthropic funds which have been established with the Toledo Community Foundation. These awards assist local students in their pursuit of higher education. Visit the Toledo Community Foundation to review the many scholarships offered.

Governor’s Merit Scholarship
The Governor’s Merit Scholarship provides an award of up to $5,000 each academic year for up to four years. To qualify for this scholarship, students must be a resident of Ohio and be in the top 5% of their high school class. For more information and other eligibility requirements, please visit highered.ohio.gov/educators/financial-aid/sgs/gms/gms.

Looking for additional scholarships from external organizations?
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The Student Emergency Fund was established with donor contributions to assist undergraduate students who have immediate financial needs that directly affect their ability to continue their education at Lourdes University. The fund is a supplemental financial resource when students are unable to meet immediate and essential expenses due to times of crisis such as illness or death of a family member, medical emergency, or job loss.

Grants from the Student Emergency Fund may not be used to pay for student tuition, fees, (i.e., student activity fee, technology fee, health fees, parking fines, etc.), housing or dining charges. Students with outstanding balances at Lourdes University, regardless of amount, are not eligible for emergency funding.

Students may apply for funds when they have exhausted all other financial resources. The Student Emergency Fund Grant is not a scholarship and does not need to be repaid. The fund is open to all undergraduate students with priority given to students with the highest financial need. Other considerations include the nature of the funding request, and the availability of funding the time the request is made. A maximum amount of $500 may be requested each academic semester.

Funding is awarded on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Lourdes University Director of Financial Aid. Students will be notified by email if they are selected to receive a grant from the Student Emergency Fund.

Student Emergency Fund Application

Lourdes University Endowed Scholarships

Art and Mary Hills Endowed Scholarship
Criteria to Apply:
General application
No restrictions

Barbara D. Cubbon Endowed Business & Leadership Scholarship
This scholarship is funded by the generosity of Frank W. Cubbon, Jr. to honor his wife, Babs Cubbon. The Cubbons are friends of Lourdes.

Criteria to Apply:
Financial Need and academic excellence
Fulltime students in good standing
Enrolled in the Lourdes College of Business and Leadership
Any year of study
Complete the FAFSA
Renewable – must reapply

Bob and Penny O’Brien for Catholic High School Endowed Scholarship
Criteria to Apply:
Complete FAFSA
Student from Catholic high school
Minimum high school GPA 2.5
Demonstrated ability to succeed
Complete application process

Catherine E., Kime Memorial Endowed Nursing Scholarship
This scholarship was created as a memorial to Catherine Kime, a Lourdes nursing student who tragically passed away in July, 2016. The scholarship is funded by family and friends of Catherine.

Criteria to Apply:
Fulltime Nursing students
Academic excellence
Good Standing
Renewable – must reapply

Chuck Oswald Memorial Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is named in memory of Chuck Oswald, a community leader, philanthropist, and champion for education.

Criteria to Apply:
Non-traditional student
Financial need
Complete FAFSA
Any year of study
Renewable – must reapply

Cindy & Chuck Dana Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship if funded through the generosity of Cynthia Dana, Lourdes Board of Trustees member, and her husband, Chuck.

Criteria to Apply:
Financial need/academic achievement
Any major
Any year of study
Renewable – must reapply

Connie Wos Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is named in memory of Connie Wos.

Criteria to Apply:
BA program with a major in Art will be given preference
Financial need and/or academic merit
Financial Aid Applicant
Complete FAFSA
Any status of grade

Dennis and Sheila Johnson Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is provided through the generosity of Dennis and Sheila Johnson, who have been friends and supporters of Lourdes for many years.

Criteria to Apply:
Financial Need and/or academic merit
Full-time student in good standing
Any major
Any year of study
Complete FAFSA
Renewable – must reapply

Dorothy Faber Endowed Scholarship
Criteria to Apply:
Financial need
Complete FAFSA
Full-time degree-seeking program
Minimum GPA 3.25

Doyle Social Work Scholarship
This scholarship will assist Lourdes students majoring in Social Work.

Criteria to Apply:
Complete FAFSA
Full-time Social Work majors in good standing
Any year of study
Renewable – must reapply

Faculty Memorial Scholarship
This fund was established to honor and commemorate Lourdes University faculty who have passed away.

Criteria to Apply:
Financial need
Complete FAFSA
Full-time student in good standing
Any major
Any year of study
Renewable – must reapply

Faist Endowed Nursing Scholarship
Criteria to Apply:
Financial need and/or academic merit
Complete FAFSA
Financial Aid Applicant
Nursing major
Any year of Study
Full-time student in good standing

Fifth Third Bank Endowed Scholarship
Criteria to Apply:
Good standing
Enrolled in a degree program in a business related field
Demonstrated ability to succeed
Minimum GPA 2.5

Flasck Endowed Scholarship
Criteria to Apply:
Enrolled in a degree program in a Nursing related field
Student in good standing
Demonstrated ability to succeed
Minimum GPA 2.5
Complete application process

Florence and Leo Lackamp Endowed Scholarship
Criteria to Apply:
Financial need
Complete FAFSA
African-American, Hispanic, Native or Asian-American
HS GPA preferred 2.75 but 2.5 will be considered
Enrolled in a degree program (does not have to be full-time)
Completed college prep program in high school
Letter of recommendation from high school principal, counselor, or teacher
Selection by committee

Frances R. Loeffler Endowed Art Scholarship
This scholarship is funded through the generosity of the family and friends of Frances R. Loeffler, longtime supporter of Lourdes who passed away in 2015.

Criteria to Apply:
Financial need/academic excellence
Complete FAFSA
Fully-admitted fulltime
Art Major
Good Standing
Renewable – must reapply

Grace R. Young Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is named in memory of Grace and Don Young.

Criteria to Apply:
First preference Nursing or Environmental Science major
Financial need and/or academic merit
Complete FAFSA

Hirsch Endowed Scholarship
Criteria to Apply:
Financial need and/or academic merit
Complete FAFSA
2.5 minimum GPA
Full-time student in good standing
Enrolled in a degree program in the Art related field

Islamic Christian Fellowship Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Yehia-John and Emney Shousher in honor of Sister Ann Francis Klimkowski and in memory of Anastasia Rogowski Kaptur, Stephen Jacob Kaptur, Sr. and Bishop James Hoffman.

Criteria to Apply:
Complete FAFSA
Full-time student in good standing
Renewable – must reapply

James R. Findlay Family Endowed Business Scholarship
Criteria to Apply:
Financial need
Complete FAFSA
Financial Aid Applicant
Business major in good standing
Any year of study
Renewable – must reapply

John S. and Yolanda Danyl Szuch Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is funded through the generosity of John and Yolanda Szuch, longtime friends and supporters of Lourdes University.

Criteria to Apply
Financial Need
Complete FAFSA
Must be from Cardinal Stritch, Clay, or Waite High Schools
Good Standing
Any year of study
Renewable – must reapply

Judi & Mike Nath Endowed Science Scholarship
This scholarship is funded through the generosity of Judi and Mike Nath. Judi is a former Lourdes professor and world renowned author. She currently serves as Writer-in-Residence in the Department of Biology and Health Sciences.

Criteria to Apply:
Fulltime student(s) with a declared major in Biology or Science Education (Integrated Science or Life Science)
Good Standing
Renewable – must reapply

Larry and Kathy Ulrich Endowed Accounting Scholarship
This scholarship is part of the Ulrich Endowed Accounting Professorship, provided through the generosity of Larry and Kathy Ulrich. Mr. Ulrich has been a member of the Lourdes Board of Trustees for many years, and the Ulrichs are faithful supporters of many Lourdes programs.

Criteria to Apply:
Accounting major
Full-time in good standing
Renewable up to three years following their freshman year
Must reapply.

LaValley Endowed Scholarship
Criteria to Apply:
Enrolled in a degree program in a Business related field
Good standing
Demonstrated ability to succeed
Minimum GPA 2.5
Complete application process

LaValley Family Scholarship
This scholarship is funded by the LaValley Family Foundation in honor of Richard, Sr. and Mary Ann LaValley.

Criteria to Apply:
Fully admitted, Fulltime
Must be from St. Francis de Sales High School or St. Ursula Academy
Any major
Renewable for 2 consecutive years – must reapply
Recipients are required to participate in mentoring and leadership activities with students at their alma maters

Lee Z. Steele Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was created in memory of Lee Z. Steele by her husband, Herman P. Steele.

Criteria to Apply:
Theology Major
Financial Need
Academic Achievement
Complete FAFSA
Renewable – Must reapply

Lourdes University Alumni Endowed Scholarship
Criteria to Apply:
Financial need
Complete FAFSA
Immediate family of Lourdes graduate
Degree-seeking program
An academic record that predicts success

Lourdes University Auxiliary Endowed Scholarship
Criteria to Apply:
Minimum GPA 2.5
Good standing
Full or part time
Complete application process

Lourdes University Diamante Scholarship
Criteria to Apply:
Latino student
No other restrictions

Lyden Family Endowed Scholarship
Criteria to Apply:
Financial need
Complete FAFSA
Accepted into any Lourdes undergrad program
Demonstrated ability to succeed

Marion Jordan, R.N. Memorial Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was funded by a very dear friend of Marion Jordan, a longtime supporter of Lourdes who passed away in 2013.

Criteria to Apply:
Financial need/academic merit
Complete FAFSA
Nursing major
Any year of study
Good Standing
Renewable – must reapply

McMaster Family Foundation Endowed Scholarship
Criteria to Apply:
Financial need
Complete FAFSA
Full-time and fully admitted
Renewable – must reapply

Mark Feldstein Endowed Business Scholarship
Criteria to Apply:
Business major
Good standing
Financial need and/or academic merit
Complete FAFSA
Any year of study
Renewable – must reapply

Michael J. Fischer/Fischer Tool & Die Corporation Endowed Scholarship
Criteria to Apply:
Financial Need
Complete FAFSA
Enrolled in the College of Business & Leadership
From Ohio, Michigan, the District of Columbia or any of the following states:
Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Maryland, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia or Wisconsin

Olga Christina Boone and Ellen Christina Boone Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship award is named in honor of Olga Boone, a longtime friend of Lourdes and the community, whose zest for life was an inspiration to all, and in honor of her daughter, Dr. Ellen C. Boone.

Criteria to Apply:
Financial need
Complete FAFSA
Fully admitted, full-time
Good academic standing
Any major
Any year of study
Renewable – must reapply

Owens Corning Diamante Latino Scholars Endowed Scholarship
Criteria to Apply:
Must be of Latino heritage
Minimum GPA 2.5
Complete FAFSA
Renewable – must reapply

Paskiet Family Endowed Scholarship
This endowed scholarship is funded through the generosity of Barbara Paskiet and her family.

Criteria to Apply:
Full-time student in good standing
Financial need
Complete FAFSA
Renewable – must reapply

Patricia Flaherty Seifried Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is in honor of Patricia Seifried through the generosity of her husband, George Seifried, a longtime friend of Lourdes.

Criteria to Apply:
Financial need and academic achievement
Complete FAFSA
Full-time student in good standing
Any major
Any year of study
Renewable – must reapply

Patrick & Angele McGrady Endowed Scholarship
This endowed scholarship is funded through the generosity of Pat McGrady, former member of Lourdes University’s Board of Trustees, and his wife, Angele.

Criteria to Apply:
St. Francis deSales High School graduate
Financial need and/or academic achievement
Complete FAFSA
Fulltime student in good standing
Renewable – must reapply

Paul R. Koester Education Endowed Scholarship
Must be an Education major
Any year of Study
Complete FAFSA
No other restrictions
Renewable – must reapply

Paul R. Koester Environmental Science and Biology Endowed Scholarship
Environmental Science or Biology major
No other restrictions
Renewable – must reapply

Paul & Carol Kraus Endowed Scholarship Fund
This fund is endowed through the generosity of Paul and Carol Kraus, longtime friends of Lourdes University.

Criteria to Apply:
Financial need and academic excellence
Complete FAFSA
Full-time student in good standing
Any year of study
Any major
Must maintain a 3.0 GPA
Renewable – must reapply

Phillip S. Willis Scholarship
Criteria to Apply:
Must be a graduate of a Toledo area high school
Financial need
Complete FAFSA

PNC Bank Diamante Latino Scholars Fund
Must be of Latino heritage
Minimum GPA 2.5 overall
Any year of Study
Renewable – must reapply

Rita O’Grady Endowed Scholarship
Criteria to Apply:
Financial need
Financial Aid Applicant
Complete FAFSA
Minimum GPA 2.0

Ruth Alteneder Endowed Nursing Scholarship
This scholarship is funded through the generosity of Ruth Alteneder.

Criteria to Apply:
Undergraduate Nursing student
Financial need
Complete FAFSA
Good standing
Any year of study
Renewable – must reapply

Ruth Frost Parker Endowed Nursing Scholarship
Criteria to Apply:
Financial need and academic merit
Complete FAFSA
Nursing major
Any year of Study
Renewable – must reapply

Ruth V. Hawkins Heldt Endowed Education Scholarship
Criteria to Apply:
Education major
Any year of Study
Complete FAFSA

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is funded through the generosity of David and Heidi Waterman, Thomas and Polly Web, and the law firm of Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick.

Criteria to Apply:
Financial need
Complete FAFSA
Good standing
Any year of study
Renewable – must reapply

Signature Bank, N.A. Endowed Scholarship Fund
The endowed scholarship is funded through the generosity of Signature Bank, N.A.

Criteria to Apply:
Financial Need
Must reside in Lucas or Wood County
Categorized as low to moderate income
Good standing
Any year of study
Renewable – must reapply

Sister Ann Francis Klimkowski Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship honors Sister Ann Francis Klimkowski, President Emerita, of Lourdes University.

Criteria to Apply:
Good standing
Demonstrated ability to succeed
Minimum 2.5 GPA
Complete application process

Student Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was established to honor and commemorate Lourdes University students who have passed away.

Criteria to Apply:
Financial need and academic achievement
Complete FAFSA
Full-time student in good standing
Any major
Any year of study

Sylvania Community Improvement Scholarship
This scholarship was established as a community assistance program for graduating residents of the Sylvania area to pursue higher education at Lourdes University.

Criteria to Apply:
Must have resided in the Sylvania school district a minimum of 2 years prior to graduating high school
Does not need to be a current year graduating senior
Applicant’s parents must have resided in the Sylvania schools’ taxation district
Minimum 2.5 GPA in high school or at Lourdes University
Must state a college-funding plan
Completion of:
Application form
Evaluation form
Evidence of intent to attend Lourdes University (application, registration, or letter of intent)
Selection by committee
Complete FAFSA
Renewable – must reapply

Women’s Initiative and United Way Endowed Scholarship Fund
This scholarship will financially assist underserved women who demonstrate financial need and other challenges as they earn their college degrees.

Criteria to Apply:
Financial Need
Complete FAFSA
Full-time female students in good standing
Any major
Any year of study
Renewable – must reapply

Lourdes University Named Scholarships

Alumni Association Book Scholarship Fund
Timothy W. Bussell II Scholarship
Phillip A. Cunningham Excellence in Action Scholarship
Shirley S. Dick Scholarship
Philip Fink Accounting Scholarship
Ruth L. Kelly Foundation Scholarship
LaValley Family Scholarship
Spanish-American Organization Scholarship
Eleanor Sonntag Scholarship

Students majoring in a College of Social Sciences program are encouraged to take full advantage of these honorary and professional student organization opportunities.

Deadline: Rolling – Accepted students will be notified in the Spring
Scholarship Award: $2,000 per year

WHAT IS A TAU SCHOLAR?

Tau Scholars are part of the Lourdes University Campus Ministry Team. Our Tau scholars

grow in their faith and in their relationship with God;
develop leadership skills;
expand their organizing and planning skills by preparing and leading others in prayer experiences, Bible studies, retreats and a variety of fellowship activities;
help to plan and participate in outreach projects and mission trips;
encourage other students take part in Campus Ministry events;
become part of a great team that provides support and encouragement throughout the college experience.

A Tau Scholar actively assists with planning and implementing Campus Ministry activities and engages other students in these activities. While applicants of all faith traditions are considered, Tau Scholars are expected to be comfortable with implementing programs and leading activities related to Lourdes University Campus Ministry. They are expected to exemplify Catholic and Franciscan values in their relationships with others.

WHAT IS EXPECTED OF ME?

Tau scholars spend an average of 4-5 hours per week planning and being involved with Campus Ministry activities;
Throughout your time at Lourdes, we ask that you participate in at least 1 mission trip and 1 retreat experience sponsored by Campus Ministry;
You will have the chance to mentor new students and provide a welcoming environment to those who want to share in our campus ministry activities.

You won’t be doing this alone!
Tau scholars take part in an orientation session and participate in group planning and fellowship activities each semester.

DO I QUALIFY?

If you meet the following criteria, you are eligible to apply. Are you

New to Lourdes University?
A student with a minimum GPA of 3.2 from high school or a transferring institution?

IS THE SCHOLARSHIP RENEWABLE?

A student may receive this award for a maximum of 8 semesters. To qualify for renewal, a student must:

Maintain a 2.75 cumulative grade point average
Be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester
Have no major infractions with respect to student policies

A student who does not enroll in classes for more than 2 consecutive semesters (not including summers) will be asked to re-apply for renewal.

HOW DO I APPLY?

We consider applicants of all faith traditions. Tau scholars are expected to be comfortable with implementing the programs and activities related to Lourdes Campus Ministry, and are expected to exemplify Catholic and Franciscan values in their relationships with others.

A complete application includes:

Completing the on-line form below or submitting a completed information sheet.
A 350-500 word essay on one of the following topics:
- Describe someone you admire and explain how they have had an impact on your life and personal choices.
- Describe your involvement in a faith community and why this involvement is important to you.
- Describe an outreach/service experience and explain how it has impacted you.
A brief reference letter from a pastor, youth minister, other leader of a faith community, principal or a teacher that has had first-hand experience working with you outside the classroom. This should be sent directly by them to Sr. Barbara Vano at bvano@lourdes.edu or should be mailed to the address below.
Applicants may be asked to schedule an interview with members of the selection committee in person or by phone.

Please send completed materials via email to Sister Barbara Vano, or use the form below.

Those that wish to use the postal service can send completed materials to:

Campus Ministry Scholarship Selection Committee
Lourdes University
6832 Convent Blvd
Sylvania, OH 43560
Attn: Sister Barbara Vano

Apply Now

Lourdes University Financial Aid Counselors are available to assist Lourdes University applicants and students with any questions they have regarding the funding of their university education.

finaid@lourdes.edu

419-824-3732

800-878-3210

Your thank you letter should be addressed ‘To Whom it May Concern’ and include the name of the scholarship in the body of the letter. Letters should be 2 or more paragraphs. Here are a few tips for writing a good thank you letter:

Use quality paper or stationery. No torn-out loose leaf or notebook paper.
Do not seal your letter in an envelope. All letters will be sent in a Lourdes University envelope.
Use your best penmanship. Illegible letters will be returned.
Address the letter to: To Whom it May Concern
Be sure to mention the name of the scholarship within the body of the letter.
Be sincere. Briefly tell your scholarship sponsor why the aid you are receiving is important to you and/or your family.
Include a little about yourself such as year in school, chosen major, career aspirations, etc.
Express gratitude. Use the words thank you.
Be accurate. Have someone you trust check your note for correct spelling and grammar.
Be sensitive to your sponsor’s beliefs. Don’t use your letter to evangelize.
Enclose a good photo of yourself, if you wish. Donors love photos!
Sign your letter in pen.