Mercy Scholarship Program
- Application Deadline:
- November 3, 2023
- Duration:
- Annual
- Amount Range:
- *Up to $5,000
- Contact:
- Dr. Jenny DeVivo
- 773-341-5734
- devivo@sxu.edu
Scholarship Details
The Mercy Fund for Ministry Grant program invites recipients to develop a project centered on Laudato Si, the papal encyclical that calls for compassionate care of the earth. Recipients will develop a local project that advocates for sustainable practices on campus and beyond. This project will be developed with the Critical Concerns of Earth as a guidepost.
Program Objectives
Participants will be exposed to the Critical Concerns in a meaningful way through the direct application of a tangible project. Students will have the freedom to develop their project, within the parameters of sustainability and climate change and with a focus on advocacy. Participants will present on their findings to the »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ community, broadening the scope of engagement with this Critical Concern.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be:
- Undergraduate, degree-seeking students, who demonstrate significant financial need;
- Enrolled full time;
- Entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year in the 2023-2024 academic year;
- In good disciplinary standing with the University;
- In good academic standing with the University;
- Willing to dedicate meaningful time to address and implement a project related to Laudato Si and the Critical Concern of Earth.
**Scholarship preference will be given to first generation, and/or undocumented or DACA students and/or students of Latinx/Hispanic descent.
Selection Process
Recipients will be selected from the pool of applicants by a review panel. All applicants will be notified of a decision by November 10, 2023.
Please Note
- If selected, information presented in this application may be shared with the scholarship donor and used to develop publicity materials for the program.
- »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ reserves the right to make changes in eligibility criteria or terms of awards for scholarships, assistantships, or any other financial aid programs.
Application
The online application form is now closed.