Investing in your graduate education is an important step toward achieving your academic and professional goals. At LMU, we encourage you to explore the scholarship and grant opportunities available to help support your graduate journey.
Graduate Program Scholarships
LMU graduate programs offer scholarships and grants to recognize academic achievement and provide financial support to students with demonstrated financial need.
Some programs may require you to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in addition to the department's Graduate Scholarship Application.
Please review the scholarship application for your graduate program to learn more about eligibility requirements, application instructions, and deadlines.
If you have questions about departmental scholarships or the application process, please contact your program director.
2026-2027 Academic Year (Summer 2026 - Spring 2027)
- 2026-2027 Graduate SOE Scholarship Application
- 2026-2027 Graduate Science and Engineering Scholarship Application
- 2026-2027 Graduate Yoga Studies Scholarship Application
- 2026-2027 Graduate Theology Scholarship Application
- 2026-2027 Graduate Performance Pedagogy Scholarship Application
- 2026-2027 Graduate Marital and Family Therapy Scholarship Application
- 2026-2027 Graduate English Scholarship Application
- 2026-2027 Graduate Philosophy Scholarship Application
- 2026-2027 Film and Television (No application required)
- 2026-2027 College of Business (No application required)
Graduate Grants
LMU offers institutional grants through Graduate Admission to help make your graduate education more accessible. You may apply for these opportunities without completing the FAFSA.
To be considered for funding, please complete your department's grant and scholarship application or contact your college for application instructions.
Catholic Teacher Ministry Scholarship
Available to students who work full-time as Catholic school teachers, administrators, or parish administrators. Students should submit their department's Graduate Scholarship Application with proof of employment attached (e.g., last pay stub or letter from supervisor on official letterhead) to be considered.
- Award Amount: $1,000 per 3-unit class (for up to 2 courses per semester in Fall and Spring, and 1 course in Summer terms)
• Eligibility: Applicants must teach full-time in Catholic Elementary or Secondary Education or work full-time in Catholic Ministry.
Developing Countries Scholarships
Available to catholic clergy or members of Catholic religious orders from developing countries. Students may apply for full tuition assistance 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 Admission office, along with a one-page statement of intent.
- Award Amount: up to 100% of tuition
Religious Scholarships
The applicant must be a member of the Catholic Clergy or Catholic religious orders. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Applicants should provide evidence of membership in a Catholic religious order or proof of clergy status along with their scholarship application to their department.
- Award Amount: 25% of tuition
Please contact Graduate Admission at 310.338.2721 or graduatescholarship@lmu.edu for more information on the scholarships listed above.