Cuneo Foundation Scholarship Application

YOU MUST BE AN INCOMING FRESHMAN FOR THE 2022-2023 ACADEMIC YEAR TO APPLY FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP

The deadline for application submission online must be no later than February 1, 2022 11:59:59 PM Central Standard Time.

The Cuneo Foundation Scholarships are need-based scholarships to assist students in Catholic universities in the greater Chicago region. These scholarships are designated for students who exhibit academic excellence, a passion for service, and a desire to help create a more just society.

To qualify for a Cuneo Scholarship, students must be enrolled at DePaul as an undergraduate student, demonstrate a high level of academic potential, be actively involved in his/her school’s academic and co-curricular activities, and demonstrate financial need.
As financial need is a consideration, we strongly encourage you to file the FAFSA, if applicable. The FAFSA can be filed as soon as possible after October 1st, 2021.

This scholarship is award to incoming first-year students and renewable for four years provided that eligibility requirements continue to be met. Recipients will be required to submit an annual report/letter to a representative of DePaul University to be shared with the Cuneo Foundation.

For additional information on the scholarship application process, please contact the Scholarship Office in the Office of Admission at (312) 362-8704 or scholarship@depaul.edu.

Award
$25,000.00
Scopes
Admissions - DePaul Incoming Freshman Scholarships
Deadline
02/01/2022
Supplemental Questions
  1. In 250 words or less, please explain how this scholarship will impact your education at DePaul and your future goals.
  2. In 500 words or less, please describe your involvement in extra-curricular activities or volunteerism and how that involvement demonstrates a commitment to issues of social justice, community service and academic excellence.
  3. In 500 words or less, please describe your commitment to service and social justice particularly through a Vincentian lens, and how your academic program at DePaul will enhance your commitment to service and justice.