Walsh Big Shoulders Scholarship Fund

This Scholarship Fund shall provide three annual gap scholarships to academically qualified undergraduate student(s) with demonstrated financial need for up to 80% tuition coverage, full room and board, fees, and other University expenses as appropriate to graduates from Big Shoulders Fund network of High Schools. Candidates must submit a scholarship application demonstrating their academic potential and their response to the essay question “What community service initiatives are you currently involved in and how would you plan to carry out service initiatives (responding to the needs of others) at St. John’s”. The recipient(s) of the scholarships shall be selected by the University’s Office of Student Financial Services or its successor. The criteria used in determining the recipients shall be based upon careful review of the scholarship application, demonstrated financial need noted on a submitted FAFSA or its equivalent, a minimum High School G.P.A. of 2.7 (or its equivalent). Scholarships are renewable for up to four years based upon the recipient’s adherence to post award requirements which include: participation in advisement/mentorship programs, community service, a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0, in good standing with the University and participating in stewardship activities annually.