LMU Academic Scholarship Programs for Entering Freshmen

Loyola Marymount University offers a wide range of academic scholarship programs to recognize and reward the scholastic accomplishments of our most distinguished entering freshmen. No special application is required for these scholarships, except for the Jesuit Community Scholarship (see below). All applicants for admission are automatically considered. Selection is based on academic accomplishment, including GPA, standardized test results, rigor of college prep curriculum and class standing. Additional factors may also be considered for particular scholarships, as indicated below.

Please note that these Academic Scholarships are available to first time freshmen only, and no student will be selected to receive more than one of these awards. All students are eligible for scholarships. Equal opportunity shall be provided for all incoming freshman applicants for scholarship consideration on the basis of their demonstrated academic ability and merit without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, and status with the armed forces unless otherwise stated in the scholarship guidelines.

Full-time enrollment (12-18 units) is required each semester to receive these awards. Academic scholarships may be adjusted if you receive additional federal, state, or institutional aid after your scholarship is awarded.

Annual renewal of these awards is automatic as long as you meet eligibility requirements outlined when you received your award.

Here is a summary of our scholarship programs:

Arrupe Scholarship: Named for Fr. Pedro Arrupe, the long time Superior General of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) whose vision of Educating Men and Women for Others has become the hallmark of Jesuit education; up to 10% of LMU applicants are awarded the Arrupe Scholarship. The Arrupe Scholarship is competitive and award amounts vary.  A minimum award of $12,500 annually, renewable for four years, will be awarded to Arrupe Scholarship recipients.

Students selected to receive the Arrupe must meet certain qualifications and fulfill certain conditions to ensure continued eligibility for this award. Please click here to view the Benefits and Responsibilities of an Arrupe Scholar.

LMU Scholarship: The LMU Scholarship recognizes distinguished academic achievement and potential. This is a competitive scholarship, and award amounts vary. A minimum award of $7,000 annually, renewable for four years, will be awarded to LMU Scholarship recipients.

Students selected to receive the LMU Scholarship must meet certain qualifications and fulfill certain conditions to ensure continued eligibility for this award. Please click here to view the Benefits and Responsibilities of an LMU Scholarship winner.

Trustee and Presidential Scholarships: Each year, a very small number of the Arrupe Scholars and LMU Scholarship winners are selected for further recognition, based on truly distinguished and exceptional academic accomplishments. These students are invited to our annual Presidential Preview Weekend in late February, where they have the opportunity to interview with LMU faculty and compete for Presidential and Trustee Scholarships, our most prestigious awards for entering freshmen. On average, ten Trustee Scholars and twenty Presidential Scholars will be selected by the faculty. Presidential Scholars receive $22,500 annually ($90,000 over four years) and Trustee Scholars receive scholarship and grant assistance equal to full tuition, room and board for four years. View the Benefits and Responsibilities of the Trustee Scholarship and the Benefits and Responsibilities of the Presidential Scholarship. 
 

Arrupe Scholars and LMU Scholarship recipients selected to attend Presidential Preview Weekend represent approximately 1% of all applicants to LMU. These students will receive an invitation in advance of the weekend; superior students whose records may warrant consideration for this program are encouraged to file their applications early to allow for timely consideration. The Presidential and Trustee Scholarships replace the Arrupe Scholarships or LMU Scholarships for those students selected.

Jesuit and Marymount High School Scholarships: In recognition of the values and heritage LMU shares with the Jesuit and Marymount secondary schools in the United States, one student from each of these high schools will be awarded the Jesuit or Marymount High School Scholarship annually. This scholarship carries a value of $22,500 annually, and is renewable for four years, for a total value of $90,000. In addition to academic accomplishment, selection for this scholarship considers involvement in school and community activities, leadership and service. Please review the Benefits and Responsibilities of the Jesuit and Marymount High School Scholarship.  

Leadership Scholarship: Based on leadership in school and community, in addition to academic accomplishment, up to 20 students each year will be selected to receive LMU’s Leadership Scholarship. Leadership Scholars receive $15,000 annually for four years ($60,000 in total), enroll in an exclusive leadership development seminar during their first year, and are supported in seeking leadership opportunities throughout their undergraduate careers. Special consideration is given to students who demonstrate exceptional leadership despite significant hardship or disadvantage. Please review the Leadership Scholarship Benefits and Responsibilities.

Jesuit Community Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded by LMU’s Jesuit community to graduates of Jesuit or other Catholic secondary schools whose contributions to their community through service and leadership warrant special recognition. Approximately 10 Jesuit Community Scholarships are awarded each year. Jesuit Community Scholarship winners receive $7,500 annually for four years, for a total of $30,000. A separate application is required for this scholarship, or obtain an application by calling the Office of Undergraduate Admission at 1-800-LMU-INFO.

LMU Achievement Awards: Recognizing students of substantial academic achievement, LMU Achievement Awards beginning at $1,000 and renewable annually for four years will be offered to students based on academic accomplishment.

Students selected to receive the LMU Achievement Award must meet certain qualifications and fulfill certain conditions to ensure continued eligibility for this award. Please click here to view the Benefits and Responsibilities of an LMU Achievement Award recipient.