To apply for these scholarships, students must complete John Carroll's Class of 2027 Scholarship Application by January 6, 2023.
Any scholarship marked with an asterisk requires a separate application beyond the Class of 2027 Scholarship Application.
Boler College of Business: KeyBank Foundation Scholarship
$5,000
This scholarship is awarded to African-American, Black, Hispanic, and/or Latinx first-year students with financial need enrolled in the Boler College of Business.
Classics: Castellano Scholarship
One Full-tuition
This full-tuition, four-year scholarship is available to an incoming first-year student who has studied Latin at the secondary level for at least three years and intends to major in Classical Languages at JCU. Many recipients of the Castellano Scholarship also major in a second field of their choice in addition to classics. In order to retain the scholarship, students must enroll in a Latin or Greek class each semester and maintain a 3.0 average in the major and overall.
Chemistry Department: Edmund B. Thomas Scholarship
$1,675
This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding incoming first-year student who intends to pursue a major in Chemistry. It is renewable annually as long as the recipient continues their study of Chemistry with a GPA of 3.0 or better.
*Choose Ohio First Scholarship
$4,095
This scholarship is designed to strengthen Ohio’s competitiveness within Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine (STEMM). Students must be Ohio residents intending to major in a STEMM discipline (Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Data Science, Exercise Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Neuroscience) at JCU. Recipients are required to maintain a 3.0 overall GPA and a 3.0 STEMM GPA each year to renew this award. Click here to apply for this award.
English Department: Francis J. Smith S.J. Scholar
$1,425
This scholarship is awarded to an incoming first-year student with a high school GPA of 3.4 planning to study English with an interest in Creative Writing.
Janet Boockoff Scholarship
$5,000
This scholarship is available to incoming students from Cuyahoga County with an interest in Pre-Health Professions.
Mastin Scholarship
$7,000
This scholarship is presented to two incoming first-year students with a major in Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, or Biology.
Matt Crozier Scholarship
$5,500
This scholarship is awarded to an incoming first-year student who is planning to study in the Boler College of Business.
Physics Department: Lawrence J. Monville, S. J. Scholarship
$3,500
This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding incoming first-year student with high academic achievement who intends to pursue a major in Physics or Engineering Physics. Students interested in the 3-2 Engineering program are also eligible. This scholarship renews annually as long as the recipient continues to pursue a major in the Physics Department with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
The Robert J. Kolesar Scholarship in Mathematics, Computer Science, and Data Science
$2,000
This scholarship is renewable each year upon maintaining satisfactory progress (GPA of at least 2.75) toward a degree offered by the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science: Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with Healthcare Information Technology, Bachelor of Science in Data Science, or Bachelor of Arts in Teaching Mathematics.
Vincent Campanella Scholarship
$8,000
This scholarship is awarded to an incoming first-year student intending to study in the Boler College of Business.
Alumni Board Scholarship
$3,000
This scholarship is awarded to an incoming first-year student who is a child of an alumnus.
Class of 1961 Scholarship
$3,500
This scholarship is awarded to an incoming first-year student with financial need.
Class of 1964 Scholarship
$7,000
This award is available to an incoming first-year student who is a child or relative of a member of the Class of 1964.
The Iota Chi Upsilon Alumni Scholarship
$5,000
This scholarship is awarded to a son, daughter, niece, nephew, or grandchild of a JCU alumnus who was a member of Iota Chi Upsilon.
John W. Ray Scholarship
$1,750
This scholarship is awarded to an incoming first-year student with a 2.75 GPA who has displayed evidence of leadership. Priority is given to a relative of the 1959-1963 JCU football teams.
William Henkel Scholarship
$3,000
This scholarship is awarded to an incoming first-year student who is a graduate of St. Vincent-St. Mary High School or Walsh Jesuit High School.
Brian & Janine Mortellaro Scholarship
$1,000
The Brian & Jane Mortellaro Scholarship is awarded yearly to one incoming student from Guernsey, Muskingum, Knox, Franklin, Licking, Morrow, or Holmes Counties in Ohio.
Central Ohio Alumni Scholarship
$2,000
This scholarship is intended for a student from the greater Columbus, Ohio, area who is involved in extracurricular activities and displays evidence of leadership while maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Mark Schell Scholarship
$1,800
This scholarship is awarded to an incoming first-year student from Central Ohio. The recipient must have a minimum GPA of 2.75, an inspiring attitude, a positive influence on peers, and provide service to others.
Picard Scholarship
$4,500
This scholarship is awarded to an incoming first-year student from the state of Ohio who is planning on majoring in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics. Preference is provided to those from the Mansfield area.
Uritus Family Scholarship
$2,500
This scholarship is awarded to an incoming first-year student from Columbus and is renewable for four years. To be eligible, you must file a FAFSA.
Cavanagh Scholarship
$1,425
The Cavanagh Scholarship provides support for an incoming first-year student from St. Viator High School in Chicago.
The Charles McGarrity Scholarship
$1,300
This scholarship is awarded to a student from any Catholic high school in Chicago, Illinois. Preference is given to students from Loyola Academy High School with a minimum GPA of 2.75.
Chicago Alumni Chapter Leadership Scholarship
$5,000
This scholarship is intended for an individual from the Chicago area who has proven that they will be a leader while at JCU.
The Fenwick Alumni/Michael Begg '82 Scholarship
$2,500
This scholarship is awarded to an incoming first-year student from Fenwick High School in Chicago.
Marie Lynch Julius '83 Scholarship
$1,425
This scholarship is awarded to a female first-year student from St. Viator High School or Mother McAuley High School in Illinois.
Michael McDonagh Scholarship
$2,500
This scholarship is awarded to an incoming student from North Lawndale Preparatory High School in Chicago, IL.
Sansone Scholarship
$3,750
This scholarship is awarded to a graduate of Leo Catholic High School in Chicago, IL, or any Cristo Rey Network high school. The recipient must have a minimum GPA of 2.8 and demonstrate leadership qualities.
Tully Scholarship
$25,000
The Thomas M. Tully Family Scholarship is awarded to an incoming first-year student from St. Ignatius College Prep in Chicago, IL. The scholarship is $25,000 per year for 4 years. A GPA of 2.75 is required for renewal.
Dennis '66 '67G and Margaret Dunn Scholarship
$2,500
This scholarship is awarded to students from the Greater Cleveland Area who have a 2.75 GPA and demonstrated financial need/crisis.
Father Hurtado Scholarship
Up to full tuition
This scholarship is awarded to an incoming first-year student from St. Martin de Porres High School in Cleveland, OH.
*Howley College Scholars Program
Up to full tuition and room and board
John Carroll is proud to partner with the Howley Foundation to offer an affordable college experience for low-income (typically full Pell Grant eligible) students who are graduates of Saint Martin de Porres, Benedictine, Villa Angela Saint Joseph, or Saint Joseph Academy high schools. Students should reach out to the designated Howley Foundation alumni coordinator at their high school to apply.
James Clark Scholarship
$1,000
This scholarship is awarded to an incoming first-year student with financial need from Benedictine High School.
John Huntington Scholarship
$3,000
Several scholarships will be awarded through the generosity of the Huntington Foundation to Cuyahoga residents. Recipients must have a GPA of at least 2.5 and must be majoring in science, math, psychology, or accounting and have demonstrated need.
Kevin Thomas Hurley ’72 Scholarship
$1,500
This scholarship is awarded to a graduate of Benedictine High School.
Lavelle Cleveland Club Scholarship
$2,000
In honor of Fr. Lavelle, who made a lasting impact on the JCU and Cleveland community, this scholarship is made available to incoming first-year students from the greater Cleveland area who have shown extracurricular and leadership involvement.
Merriman/Callahan Scholarship
$2,000
This scholarship is awarded to an incoming first-year student who is a Cleveland resident with a minimum GPA of 2.8 at a Cleveland public high school or a high school in the Cleveland Diocese and desires to become a teacher.
*Say Yes To Education Scholarship (Separate Application Required)
Up to full tuition
JCU is pleased to provide 5 scholarship opportunities each year to students attending Say Yes eligible schools in Cleveland, OH. As part of this program, students can receive up to 8 semesters of financial support to meet the full cost of tuition and mandatory fees at JCU. Click here to apply.
Wasmer Scholarship
$2,000
This award is presented to an incoming first-year student from Cleveland Central Catholic High School with a minimum GPA of 2.75.
Yonto Family Scholarship
$3,000
This scholarship is awarded to an Orrville High School graduate with a 2.75 GPA and evidence of leadership. Candidates from Archbishop Hoban, St. Vincent-St. Mary, and Canton Central Catholic will also be considered.
Deneweth Scholarship
$3,500
This scholarship is awarded to an incoming first-year student from Michigan who has shown leadership and has a minimum GPA of 3.25. Preference is given to students from Brother Rice High School or Marian High School in Bloomfield Hills, MI.
Muer Detroit Scholarship
$2,500
This scholarship is awarded to a student from Detroit, Michigan with financial need.
Andrew "Dewey" McCarthy Scholarship
$5,000
The Andrew "Dewey" McCarthy Scholarship award recognizes an incoming first-year student who has a demonstrated record of leadership, citizenship, and academic ability and who hails from the New England area. The Andrew McCarthy Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by Dewey’s family, friends, teammates, classmates, and co-workers. Since 1983, money has been raised in support of the scholarship, and today the fund is fully endowed. The scholarship has been awarded annually since 1988.
Greater New York City A.M.D.G. Scholarship
$10,000
The A.M.D.G. $10,000 annual scholarship is awarded to up to five students from the New York City area.
Mastrantoni Family Scholarship
$5,000
The Mastrantoni Scholarship is designated for students from Western New York who present the greatest financial need. Preference is given to graduates of St. Francis High School in Hamburg, NY.
Tim Russert Endowed Scholarship
$2,000
This scholarship provides financial support to incoming first-year students demonstrating financial need from the Buffalo, NY area.
Danny S. Eidi Scholarship
$1,300
This scholarship is awarded to students in need or in a family crisis. Preference is given to students from St. John's High School in Toledo, OH.
Heltzel Scholarship
$1,500
This award is presented to a graduate of JFK High School in Warren, OH who has a minimum 2.50 GPA and has demonstrated leadership qualities.
Sandusky St. Mary Scholarship
$1,200
This scholarship is awarded to an incoming student from St. Mary Central Catholic High School in Sandusky, Ohio, with a minimum GPA of 3.25.
Subcasky Sandusky Central High School Scholarship
$20,000
This scholarship is awarded yearly to an incoming first-year student from Sandusky Central Catholic High School.
Erie Cathedral Prep/Villa Maria Scholarship
$4,500
This award is available to graduates of Erie Cathedral Preparatory School or Villa Maria Academy in Erie, PA who have maintained a minimum GPA of 3.0 and has an ACT of 24, or an SAT of 1000.
Pittsburgh Scholarship
$1,875
This scholarship is awarded to an incoming first-year student from Pittsburgh, PA with strong academic credentials and financial need.
William C. Bloomstine '54 Scholarship
$2,300
This scholarship is awarded to an incoming first-year student from Erie, PA. Preference is given to a student planning to study in the Boler College of Business.
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Henke '77 Scholarship
$1,475
This scholarship is awarded to an incoming student with a 3.0 GPA from Marquette University High School, Pius XI Catholic High School, or St. Mary Central High School in Wisconsin.
Boys Hope Girls Hope Scholarship
Up to $10,000
This scholarship is awarded to a student who participated in the Boys Hope Girls Hope program.
Cura Personalis Scholarship
$1,000 - $5,000
This scholarship is awarded to incoming first-year students who have demonstrated leadership and involvement in service throughout their high school years.
Debbie Wilson Scholarship
$5,000
This scholarship is awarded to an incoming student from a Cristo Rey High School. Preference is given to a student from Atlanta, Georgia.
Gregory Thompson Scholarship
$2,600
This scholarship is presented to an employee or child of an employee of MTD Products Inc. and Shiloh Industries Inc.
Harold F. 81' and Diane Hawk Scholarship
$3,800
This Scholarship is awarded to a first-year student with a minimum GPA of 2.75 who has a proven history of involvement in extracurricular activities and evidence of leadership.
Howard and Mary Anne Hanna Endowed Scholarship
$4,000
This scholarship is available to assist an incoming student who is a relative of a Howard Hanna Employee. FAFSA completion is preferred. Recipients must meet academic standards.
Ignatian Heritage Scholarship
Up to full tuition
First-year students applying for admission for fall 2023 are eligible to apply for our new Ignatian Heritage Scholarship Competition. The first-place winner will receive a full-tuition scholarship. The second-place winner will receive free room & board. The third-place winner will receive a $3,000 Mathews Scholarship.
Mildred P. Bach Scholarship
$2,800
This award is provided to an incoming first-year student who has proven himself or herself to have the highest academic credentials.
Nader Scholarship
$10,000
This scholarship is awarded to a well-rounded student with financial need, working to fund their education.
Noll Institute for Future Leaders Scholarship
$5,000
This scholarship is awarded to an incoming student who has displayed evidence of leadership throughout their high school years.
Steve Burchyns Scholarship
$2,500
This scholarship is awarded to a child, grandchild, or stepchild of a Diplomatic Security Service special agent. Recipients must have a minimum 2.8 average GPA in high school.
Thomas Gibbons '49 Scholarship
$5,400
This scholarship is awarded to an incoming first-year student with demonstrated financial need and will be renewable throughout their four years at JCU. Recipients will receive a narrative of Tom's life.