Legacy Grant
The Legacy Grant is available exclusively to first-year and transfer legacy students enrolling at JCU in fall 2023. Eligible legacy students will automatically qualify to receive this $1,000 grant that will renew annually.
Eligible legacy students include those students who have had a parent, step-parent, legal guardian, grandparent, or sibling graduate from JCU at the time of application. Applicants should indicate their legacy connection(s), along with their year(s) of graduation on their application for admission.
Catholic Commitment Award
John Carroll values your family’s commitment to Catholic education. Admitted students who currently attend and graduate from a Catholic High School will automatically receive a $1,000 award that will renew annually.
Students who are awarded one or more of the following financial assistance opportunities are not eligible to receive either the Legacy Grant or the Catholic Commitment Award. If a student is awarded either of these prior to being awarded one or more of the following financial assistance opportunities, either or both of these awards will be rescinded.
- JCU Faculty and Staff Tuition Grant
- Tuition Exchange Programs including FACHEX, TEP, and CIC-TEP
- Student Veterans or dependents receiving full benefits
- ROTC Scholarships
Academic, Alumni, Regional, and Special Interest Scholarship Opportunities
To be considered for scholarship opportunities at JCU beyond the Merit Scholarship, Legacy Grant, and Catholic Commitment Award, students must complete the JCU Class of 2027 Scholarship Application by January 6, 2023. We also encourage students to submit the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by December 1, 2022, to determine whether they might be eligible for additional financial support.
Click here to view the list of available scholarship opportunities at JCU, and click here to fill out the Class of 2027 Scholarship Application.
Ignatian Heritage Scholarship
As part of the Class of 2027 Scholarship Application, all first-year students applying for admission for fall 2023 are eligible to apply for our Ignatian Heritage Scholarship Competition. To be eligible, students must complete the Class of 2027 Scholarship Application and complete the Ignatian Heritage Award section by January 6, 2023. 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.
Outside Scholarships
Be sure to research and apply for outside scholarships, which can help you gain additional support for your John Carroll educational experience. All legitimate scholarship searches should be free and should not ask for any credit card or bank information. If you are unsure of the legitimacy of a scholarship offer or search, please do not hesitate to contact Student Enrollment and Financial Services or the Better Business Bureau.
Explore a list of reputable scholarship search engines our students have found helpful.