Grants, Scholarships, APLE and Veteran's Benefits

LMU Graduate Division: Institutional Scholarships

Departmental Graduate Scholarships

Each graduate program at LMU awards it own departmental scholarships based on financial need and merit. Applications are available here.

Some departments may require that you complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and a Graduate Financial Aid Application in addition to the department's Graduate Scholarship Application in order to be considered. Click here for additional information on how to complete the FAFSA, the Graduate Financial Aid Application, and a Departmental Scholarship Application.

Contact the Director of your program if you have questions about the application and/or selection process.


Catholic Teacher/Ministry Fund -
 
Students who work full-time as Catholic school teachers, administrators, or parish administrators are eligible to apply. Students must submit their department's Graduate Scholarship Application with proof of employment attached (eg., last pay stub or letter from supervisor on official letterhead) in order to be considered.

Contact the Director of your program if you have questions about the application and/or selection process.


Developing Countries Scholarships

Catholic clergy or members of Catholic religious communities from developing countries may apply for full tuition assistance in order to obtain one (1) master's or doctoral degree in any field of study at LMU. Interested applicants should submit a copy of their R-1 Visa to the Graduate Studies Office, along with a one (1) page statement of intent.

Please contact the Graduate Studies Office at (310) 338-2721, or graduatescholarship@lmu.edu, for more information.


Endowed and Donated Scholarships


The Franciscan Scholarship

Students who belong to the Western Province Franciscan O.F.M. order are eligible to apply.  Please contact the Office of Donor Relations for more information at (310) 338- 4576.

Some programs may have additional scholarships available. Consult the Director of your program if you have questions about the application and/or selection process.


Religious Scholarships
Catholic clergy or members of Catholic religious communities are eligible to receive a scholarship equal to 25% of their total tuition costs.

Please contact the Graduate Studies Office at (310) 338-2721, or graduatescholarship@lmu.edu, for more information.

LMU Financial Aid Office: Federal & State Grants

Cal Grant Teaching Credential Program (TCP)
Students who received the Cal Grant A or B as an undergraduate and begin an Elementary or Secondary Teaching program within 15 months of their last Cal Grant payment may apply to renew their Cal Grant for one(1) additional year. LMU students participating in a specialized cohort program who receive a Cal Grant A or B extension (also known as the Cal Grant TCP) will be awarded the Cal Grant first, and the cohort scholarships second, not to exceed their specialized cohort's total scholarship commitment.

Students must complete a FAFSA and Cal Grant G44 renewal form to apply.

• Click here for more information about Cal Grant Renewal offered by the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC).
• Click here to join the advocacy to Save Our Cal Grants.

 

Federal TEACH Grant Program

Introduced in fall 2008, the Federal TEACH Grant provides grants of up to $4,000 per year in exchange for teaching service post-graduation in high-needs areas.  Click here for eligibility information and application instructions.   

APLE Program

Additional Scholarship Resources

• Graduate Scholarships Offered by LMU Graduate Division
• Graduate Scholarships Offered Through Outside Organizations
• Scholarship Search Databases

Veteran's Benefits

Click here for information regarding Veteran's Benefits at LMU.