Scholarships
Merit-Scholarships Offered by the Office of Undergraduate Admission
All students (first-year, transfer, and international) are eligible to receive merit-based scholarships, and every student who completes an application for admission is automatically considered for merit scholarship funding. No separate application is required, and you will be notified of your merit scholarship at the time of admission.
Merit-based Scholarships for First-Year Students
Academic scholarships are reserved for entering first-year students and are awarded for four years, (8 semesters) provided the student maintains the GPA requirements provided with the award at the time of admission. These scholarships provide financial assistance to students with strong academic ability and achievement and are awarded based on a student's GPA, course selection, and test scores (if submitted). As a test-optional school, SAT/ACT scores are not required for consideration but will be reviewed if provided by the applicant during the admission process. Academic scholarship awards can only be applied toward tuition charges and are equally split between the fall and spring semesters.
Presidential Scholarship
- Scholarship award range for the 2025-26 academic year: $38,000 - $40,000
- Retention criteria: Full-time Enrollment (12 credits), Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA): 2.0
Dean's Scholarship
- Scholarship award range for the 2025-26 academic year: $35,000 - $36,000
- Retention criteria: Full-time Enrollment (12 credits), Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA): 2.0
10 Scholarship
- Scholarship award range for the 2025-26 academic year: $30,000 - $33,000
- Retention criteria: Full-time Enrollment (12 credits), Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA): 2.0
Merit-based Scholarships for Transfer Students
Transfer Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to students with strong academic records. These awards are renewable for up to four academic years (8 semesters) of full-time undergraduate study. You will automatically be considered for merit scholarships with your application for transfer admission. Academic scholarship awards can only be applied toward tuition charges and are equally split between the fall and spring semesters.
10 Transfer Scholarship
- Scholarship award range for the 2025-26 academic year: $30,000 - $38,000
- Retention criteria: Full-time Enrollment (12 credits), Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA): 2.0
Merit-Scholarships Administered by the Office of Financial Aid
Knott Scholarships
Knott Scholarships are made possible through the Knott Scholarship Fund, established by Henry and Marion Knott. It was the wish of Henry and Marion Knott that academically talented Catholic Students use their gifts and talents to become leaders in their school, community, and the Catholic Church. Knott Scholars have access to a network of alumni and current scholars who attended other Catholic schools and universities in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
There are two types of undergraduate scholarships offered:
The Marion Burk Knott Scholarship
The Marion Burk Knott Scholarships are limited to incoming first-year students who are most deserving of assistance because of academic merit. The award is for four years, covers full tuition, and is renewable annually. This award applies to undergraduate work only. Additional consideration is given to students demonstrating financial need.
The Marion I. and Henry J. Knott Scholarships
These scholarships provide tuition assistance, renewable annually. Scholarships are awarded solely on the basis of academic merit and service, with no consideration for financial need. This award applies to undergraduate work only.
To be considered for one of the Knott scholarships, a student must apply for apply for admission to 10 by January 15.
10 admission login credentials required
Recipients of either the Marion Burk Knott Scholarship or the Marion I. and Henry J. Knott Scholarship have the following responsibilities:
Scholars must maintain a 3.0 or higher GPA at the end of each semester, complete an annual “Scholar Profile,” and participate in various events sponsored by the Knott Scholarship Fund.
The Maguire Scholars Program Scholarship
About the Program
The Maguire Foundation will provide "last dollar" scholarship support to students graduating from the listed Philadelphia area high schools for four years of matriculation. Maguire Scholars who are selected by their respective institutions must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. The student also must be an active participant in his/her school through extra-curricular activities and/or community service.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the students must meet the following criteria:
- Graduate from one of following Philadelphia area high schools ()
- Earn at least a 3.0 grade point average or equivalent in high school.
- Complete an online Maguire Scholars Program Application that includes a letter of recommendation from a supervisor of a community service or extracurricular activity.
- Engage in community service and/or extracurricular activities.
- Complete the and include the desired institutions.
- Qualify for admission at 10.
- Demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA.
- Contribute at least $5,000 per year to tuition, room & board.
- Agree to participate in regular Maguire Scholar activities in accordance with university requirements.
Application Guidelines
Students must include the following in their submission:
- A complete application
- A complete personal essay*
- A letter of recommendation*
- All application materials should be submitted via email to Sophie LaBella, at sllabella@loyola.edu by April 15, 2025.
*Applicants may use essays and letters of recommendations submitted for the Common Application.
Endowed / Privately Funded Scholarships
The Office of Financial Aid administers a limited number of endowed and privately-funded scholarships for qualified sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Members of the senior class are given priority in the evaluation process. Students are evaluated on academic performance, co-curricular activities, awards and honors, and other criteria as specified by the donor or the sponsor of the fund. Recipients are typically notified by the fall semester.
To be considered, students are encouraged to complete the . By completing the application, students are certifying that the information provided is true and accurate to the best of their knowledge and are also giving 10's Office of Financial Aid permission to share this information with endowed scholarship donors and private scholarship sponsors.
Note: The receipt of a privately-funded or endowed scholarship may result in an adjustment in your current financial aid package. All scholarship awards must be considered an additional resource in meeting a student's demonstrated financial need.
Additional 10 Scholarship Opportunities
Hyman Science Scholars Program
The Hyman Science Scholars Program provides scholarships of up to $10,000 annually for high-achieving students majoring in computer science, physics, mathematics, statistics, or data science who demonstrate financial need.
The scholarship can only be applied toward tuition charges and is equally split between the fall and spring semesters.