The Religious Studies Endowment in Honor of Reverend Bruce Vawter, C.M

Fr. Bruce Vawter was Chair of the Religious Studies Department at DePaul University from 1969 until 1986. The department created Rev. Bruce Vawter CM Scholarships to support the academic work of religious studies majors and minors.

The available money will be distributed as tuition scholarship in fall, winter and spring.

Eligibility:
1) The student must be a sophomore, junior or senior.
2) The student must be a religious studies major or minor with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 and a GPA in religious studies courses of at least 2.5.
3) The student must have financial need.
4) A student who receives a scholarship must complete the academic year in which the scholarship is awarded in good standing.

Award
Varies
Scopes
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Deadline
11/01/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. How will your Religious Studies major or minor impact your future educational and vocational endeavors?
  2. Please upload your latest Unofficial DePaul University Transcript for coursework verification. You can find your unofficial transcript through: Campus Connect ---> Academic Records --->View Unofficial Transcript.
  3. Scholarship Connect Student Consent
    • A) Consent Statement

      By clicking the checkbox below, I certify that all the information provided as part of the scholarship application process is accurate. I understand that as part of the scholarship application and selection process, my academic information, financial aid information, and other demographic information may be shared with individuals who are involved in the scholarship selection process and recipient reporting. This may include information from my Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), my annual award information, my Cost of Attendance components (living expenses, personal expenses, travel, books, tuition, and fees), and items related to my current academic standing and career program. By agreeing to this electronically, I am authorizing DePaul University, and providing my consent, to release my information and allowing me to be considered for scholarship opportunities. I understand that if I do not agree to this release, I will be unable to proceed with my scholarship application. I further understand that by completing the signature below and selecting the “Finish and Submit” button in this electronic application, I am signing and acknowledging my consent. My submitted signature in this electronic application has the same legal effect, validity, and enforceability as affixing my signature to a paper document. I also acknowledge that my financial aid information is being released with my explicit written authorization as allowed by the Higher Education Act (HEA), HEA 483(a)(3)(E), affirmed by Congress in the final fiscal year 2018 omnibus spending bill, HEA 485B, 494, the IRC 26 USC 6103(I)(13) and HEA 20 USC 1098h(c)(2) .
    • B) Consent Statement Electronic Signature
    • C) Signature Date