Greer Foundation Scholarship

YOU MUST BE AN INCOMING FRESHMAN FOR THE 2027-2028 ACADEMIC YEAR TO APPLY FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP

The Greer Scholarship program is funded by The Greer Foundation and DePaul University in order to provide recognition and financial assistance to undergraduate students pursuing a STEM related major who are in good academic standing. Preference given to students who have overcome significant socio-economic or educational barriers in pursuing higher education and who demonstrate financial need.

Recipients must meet all of the following criteria:

  • Must have a strong commitment and interest in DePaul University’s STEM academic programs and seeking a career in the STEM fields (psychology not eligible).
  • Admitted as an Incoming Freshman for Autumn Quarter 2027.
  • Demonstrate financial need by having a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (2027-28 FAFSA) sent to DePaul University
  • Completion of this application acknowledging the terms and conditions and requirements of the Greer Scholarship.

Selection Process
The Greer Scholarship selection process may occur in multiple stages. This application will confirm an applicant’s eligibility and interest in the program.

In an effort to provide support to our students at DePaul University, the Center for Student Success & Thriving is committed to providing academic assistance through our Scholarship Status Letters. This consists of the monitoring of your progress at each midterm period and at the end of each quarter along with one-on-one-advisory check-ins.

If you are awarded any of these scholarships, the Center for Student Success & Thriving may request information from your professors regarding your academic progress.

In addition, by completing the application for this scholarship, you are authorizing the Center for Student Success & Thriving and the scholarship foundations to review your financial and academic records to assess your application.

Please direct ALL QUESTIONS regarding these scholarships:
Gabbi Fuller • Student Success Coordinator
Center for Student Success & Thriving
EMAIL: gfuller3@depaul.edu

Award
$5,000 - an annual scholarship renewable for 4 years
Scopes
Admissions - DePaul Incoming Freshman Scholarships , Center Student Success and Thriving, Office of Financial Aid
Deadline
02/01/2027
Supplemental Questions
  1. Greer Scholar Requirements
    • 1) I accept to be considered for the opportunity to become a Greer scholar through the Center for Student Success and Thriving (CSST) Scholarship Program. I understand that by accepting, I agree to commit myself to the CSST mission and will fulfill all requirements that would enable me to keep my scholarship in good standing terms. I also understand that my quarterly GPA will be monitored by the CSST.
    • 2) As a Greer Scholar, I understand the requirements include but are not limited to:
  2. Acknowledgement of Greer Scholarship Terms
    • 1) Please check all boxes below to acknowledge terms of the Greer Scholarship
    • 2) Student Signature
  3. What experiences from your background have shaped your passion for your STEM major, and how do those experiences influence the impact you hope to make in your field or community?
  4. Reflecting on DePaul's Urban, Catholic, and Vincentian mission, please describe why it is important for you to attend DePaul University and what this college experience means to you. 
  5. 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