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Aileen S. Andrew Foundation Endowed Scholarship for Math & Science Students

Aileen S. Andrew Foundation Endowed Scholarship for Math & Science Students

This scholarship assists undergraduate math and science students with financial need. It has been established through the generosity of the Aileen S. Andrew Foundation.

Andrew B. Barber Endowed Scholarship

Andrew B. Barber Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship has been established through extraordinary generosity of Mr. Andrew B. Barber, an outstanding civic and business leader in Joliet, former trustee of Lewis University and long-time benefactor.

A.P. & Gladys Dailey Memorial Endowed Scholarship

A.P. & Gladys Dailey Memorial Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 1964 by a gift to then Lewis College from the Dailey Family.

Arco Murray CoAST COVID-19 Scholarship

Arco Murray CoAST COVID-19 Scholarship

Bernice and Leonard H. Lavin Endowed Scholarship for Inner City Chicagoland Students

Bernice and Leonard H. Lavin Endowed Scholarship for Inner City Chicagoland Students

This scholarship for Inner-City Chicagoland students with confirmed financial need was established in 2004 with a generous gift from Bernice and Leonard H. Lavin.

Best Buddies Annual Scholarship

Best Buddies Annual Scholarship

Black Student Union Annual Scholarship

Black Student Union Annual Scholarship

Brent Ayer Annual Scholarship

Brent Ayer Annual Scholarship

Brenton and Jean Wadsworth Endowed Scholarship in honor of Nancy and Thomas Brodnicki

Brenton and Jean Wadsworth Endowed Scholarship in honor of Nancy and Thomas Brodnicki

This scholarship, in honor of a former Vice President at Lewis, was established with a generous gift from the Wadsworth Family.

Bros. of Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity Endowed Scholarship

Bros. of Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity Endowed Scholarship

Brother David Delahanty, FSC Endowed Scholarship

Brother David Delahanty, FSC Endowed Scholarship

Brother David Delahanty, University President from 1982-1987, dedicated a great portion of his time to the enhancement of the fine arts programs at Lewis. This scholarship was established in 1987 by his family, friends, and Lewis students, faculty and staff.

Brother James Gaffney, FSC & Adelbert K. and Margaret B. Kaiser Endowed Leadership Scholarship

Brother James Gaffney, FSC & Adelbert K. and Margaret B. Kaiser Endowed Leadership Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 2007 with a generous gift from Dr. Paul and Kathleen Kaiser. It honors Dr. Kaiser’s parents.

Brother James Gaffney, FSC and The Nancy and Thomas Brodnicki Endowed Scholarship

Brother James Gaffney, FSC and The Nancy and Thomas Brodnicki Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship, established in 2008 with a generous gift from Nancy and Thomas Brodnicki, assists students with financial need majoring in Radio and Television Broadcasting or Communications.

Brother James Gaffney, FSC Excellence in Leadership Endowed Scholarship

Brother James Gaffney, FSC Excellence in Leadership Endowed Scholarship

Brother James Gaffney, FSC & Helen Prendergast Endowed Leadership Scholarship

Brother James Gaffney, FSC & Helen Prendergast Endowed Leadership Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 2010 with a generous gift from Dr. Paul and Kathleen Kaiser. It honors Mrs. Kaiser’s mother.

Brother James Miller, FSC Annual Scholarship

Brother James Miller, FSC Annual Scholarship

Brother Joel Damien Endowed Scholarship

Brother Joel Damien Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to full-time undergraduate Lewis students who graduated from one of the five Christian Brothers High Schools in the Chicagoland area. Student must be a full-time undergraduate student.

Brother Lawrence Porretta FSC Endowed Scholarship

Brother Lawrence Porretta FSC Endowed Scholarship

Brother Leo Forgette, FSC Endowed Scholarship

Brother Leo Forgette, FSC Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship in honor of Brother Leo Forgette is available to declared nursing majors.

Brother Owen Meegan, FSC Endowed Scholarship

Brother Owen Meegan, FSC Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 2008 through generous personal gifts and fundraising efforts of the Brother Owen Meegan, FSC Endowed Scholarship Committee to establish this important endowment honoring the memory of a beloved, gifted teacher and mentor to the...

Brother Thomas Johnson, FSC Endowed Scholarship for First Generation Students

Brother Thomas Johnson, FSC Endowed Scholarship for First Generation Students

Brother William L. Walz, FSC Endowed Scholarship

Brother William L. Walz, FSC Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Christian Brothers Services to honor the life and legacy of Brother William L. Walz.

Bruce D. Cheadle Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Bruce D. Cheadle Memorial Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 1991 by a generous gift from Mrs. Hazel Cheadle.

Brunswick Public Charitable Foundation Endowed Scholarship

Brunswick Public Charitable Foundation Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 1990 with a generous gift from The Brunswick Public Charitable Foundation.

Bryan T. and Mary C. Durkin Endowed Scholarship

Bryan T. and Mary C. Durkin Endowed Scholarship

Captain Gordon Nelson Aviation Annual Scholarship

Captain Gordon Nelson Aviation Annual Scholarship

This scholarship was created through generous gifts from retired Eastern Airlines and Lewis alumna Captain Gordon Nelson for the benefit of a Lewis aviation student pursuing a degree to be a commercial airline pilot.

Carey-Gillespie Endowed Scholarship

Carey-Gillespie Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship in honor of Coach Gordie Gillespie was established in 1994 with a generous gift from Neil P. Carey.

Charles & Helen Ford Endowed Scholarship

Charles & Helen Ford Endowed Scholarship

This Scholarship was established through generous gifts from Professor Emeritus Charles Ford (Criminal/Social Justice), his wife Helen and their family. It is intended to provide financial assistance to a criminal social justice major who is the child, grandchild or...

Chase Bank Endowed Scholarship

Chase Bank Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship was initiated in 1991 by the First Chicago/Gary-Wheaton Banks and also Mr. Robert A. Hesterman, President of Gary-Wheaton Corporation and Trustee of Lewis University.

Cheryl A. & John M. O'Meara Charitable Foundation Endowed Scholarship

Cheryl A. & John M. O'Meara Charitable Foundation Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 2008 with a generous gift from Cheryl A. and John M. O’Meara Charitable Foundation.