Loyola University Chicago – Half Tuition Scholarship

Loyola University Chicago is pleased to offer the Jesuit, B.V.M., Sisters of Christian Charity Half-Tuition Scholarship for a new freshman entering in the fall of 2025.  This scholarship is valued at HALF TUITION for four years of consecutive full time enrollment.

One student from Assumption planning to attend Loyola University Chicago will receive this scholarship.  The nomination is based upon a combination of the candidate’s academic achievements, service, and leadership.  Students interested in being nominated must meet the following criteria.

Scholarship Criteria:

  • Must be admitted to Loyola University by February 1st.
  • 3.0 cumulative grade point average based on a 4.0 system.
  • Involvement in activities that exemplify a commitment to the Jesuit philosophy of service and education.

If the nominee has been awarded a merit-based scholarship by Loyola University Chicago, the Jesuit, B.V.M., Sisters of Christian Charity Half-Tuition Scholarship will replace the previous award, it cannot be added to it.

The scholarship recipient will be required to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 and complete a minimum of 20 hours of community service each semester while at Loyola University Chicago.

Submit a resume and an essay to Student Services by February 1st answering the following:

WHY I WANT TO ATTEND LOYOLA AND WOULD BE A WORTHY RECIPIENT OF THIS SCHOLARSHIP.

Students will be interviewed by a committee prior to final selection.


Service Hours Opportunity – Girl Scouts – October 24th

The Girls Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois are looking for student volunteers to help out at an event coming up on October 24th.

Safety is their number one priority for this event for all event volunteers, staff and participants and they will be following all safety guidelines to ensure a fun and safe event. Everyone will be wearing masks, social distancing, and there will be sanitation stations.

Here is the information:

Event: Family Halloweekend

Where: Camp Liberty, 4415 295th St. New Liberty, IA 52765

When: Saturday, October 24

Time: 10:00a.m. – 2:00p.m.

They are looking for student volunteers to help out at the different activity areas that they will have around camp. Areas might include, caramel apple bar, concessions, check in/registration table, activity field and games. Here is the direct link for students to sign up Family Halloweekend Volunteer Opportunities.