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Scholarships

For additional options, you may also view our listing of private scholarships.

Students with Tuition Exchange, FACHEX, Tuition Remission, or any other full-tuition scholarship or grant may be ineligible for additional Xavier scholarships or private scholarship options.

Allgeyer Art

  • Amount: 1/2 tuition or 1/4 tuition
  • Number Awarded: One 1/2 tuition or two 1/4 tuition
  • Scholarship Criteria: Awarded to an art major who has demonstrated exceptional talent, interest and leadership in art. The Allgeyer is awarded during sophomore or junior year to be used during junior and/or senior year.
  • For more info: Contact the Department of Art at 513-745-3811.

Clifford S. Besse, S.J.

  • Amount: $2,000
  • Number Awarded: One or Two
  • Scholarship Criteria: Awarded to a junior or senior demonstrating academic strength, interest in the field of industrial relations and respect for working people.
  • For more info: Contact the Williams College of Business Management Department at 513-745-2927.

Albert J. Bischoff

  • Amount: Up to $3,000
  • Number Awarded: Up to Six
  • Scholarship Criteria: Minimum 2.5 CGPA to apply. Awarded to a full-time sophomore, junior or senior with demonstrated financial need; must file the 2023-24 FAFSA. Exceptional student conduct/activities required.
  • Deadline: May 1; student selected by end of June.

Apply for Albert J. Bischoff Scholarship

John and Cameron Cox

  • Amount: Up to $2,000
  • Number Awarded: One
  • Scholarship Criteria: Florida resident; preference to graduate of Cardinal Mooney HS, Sarasota, FL; resident of Sarasota, Manatee or Charlotte counties, Florida.
  • For more info: Contact the Student Financial Services Office at 513-745-3142.

Mary Dahlstrom

  • Amount: $2,500
  • Number Awarded: One
  • Scholarship Criteria: Awarded to an early or middle education major who demonstrates active involvement in student activities. It is awarded during sophomore year, to be used during junior year.
  • For more info: Contact the department of Childhood Education and Literacy during sophomore year at 513-745-3701.

Downing Scholarship/Mentor Program

  • Amount: $2,000 per semester
  • Number Awarded: Varies
  • Scholarship Criteria: Awarded to students who have junior standing (at least 55 credit hours) who have three semesters remaining in the Williams College of Business.
  • For more info: Contact the Williams College of Business during fall semester of junior year at 513-745-3131.

Fathers James Hoff and Michael Lavelle

  • Amount: Up to $4,000
  • Number Awarded: Two
  • Scholarship Criteria: Minimum 3.2 CGPA to apply. Awarded to a full-time undergraduate with financial need; must file the 2023-24 FAFSA. Scholarship also based on academic accomplishments and involvement on campus.
  • Deadline: May 1; student selected by end of June.

Apply for Fathers James Hoff and Michael Lavelle Scholarship

Horan Free Throw Scholarship

  • Amount: $2,500
  • Number Awarded: Three
  • Scholarship Criteria: Employee of a current client of HORAN or the spouse or dependent of an employee of a current client of HORAN; enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at Xavier University (excludes ABSN & APEX programs), having completed at least one semester; and submitted the most current Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form available at www.fafsa.gov.
  • Deadline: April 7

Apply for Horan Free Throw Scholarship

Karen Marie Jarc

  • Amount: $500
  • Number Awarded: One
  • Scholarship Criteria: Awarded in the spring semester (only) to the senior majoring in Montessori education who has the highest grade point average.
  • For more info: Contact the Department of Montessori Education at 513-745-3424.

Antonio Johnson

  • Amount: Tuition, Room and Board
  • Number Awarded: One
  • Scholarship Criteria: Awarded to a junior of African descent/member of Black Student Association who has demonstrated academic excellence, outstanding leadership, involvement, service and who has made a significant contribution to Xavier's Black Student Association. Students are nominated for this scholarship by another student, staff or faculty member.
  • For more info: Contact the Office of Multicultural Affairs during Fall semester of junior year at 513-745-3181.

John L. Muething

  • Amount: Varies
  • Number Awarded: Several
  • Scholarship Criteria: Minimum 3.0 CGPA to apply. Awarded to a full-time undergraduate with financial need; must file the 2023-24 FAFSA.
  • Deadline: May 1; student selected by end of June.

Apply for John L. Muething Scholarship

John F. Niehaus Scholarship

  • Amount: Varies
  • Number Awarded: One
  • Scholarship Criteria: Awarded to an undergraduate student excelling in the study of computer science
  • For more info: Contact the Department of Mathematics at 513-745-2882.

Paul L. O'Connor, S.J.

  • Amount: $4,500
  • Number Awarded: One
  • Scholarship Criteria: Awarded to a junior, for senior year, in recognition of outstanding academic and extracurricular achievement and contribution to Xavier. Students must be nominated by the chair of their academic department. Students in Radiologic Tech, ABSN, or APEX/ADC programs are not eligible to apply. Students who already have full-tuition scholarships or tuition remission also are not eligible.
  • For more info: Students should contact the chair of their academic department to request a nomination in January of junior year.

P. Douglas O'Keefe

  • Amount: Varies
  • Number Awarded: One
  • Scholarship Criteria: Awarded to a full-time undergraduate Psychology major. Preference to juniors and seniors.
  • For more info: Contact Department of Psychology at 513-745-3533.

Joseph Peters, S.J.

  • Amount: $2,500
  • Number Awarded: One
  • Scholarship Criteria: Awarded to a rising junior pre-medical or pre-dental student in recognition of high academic achievement. To be used during junior and senior years.
  • For more info: Contact the Biology Department during Fall semester of sophomore year at 513-745-3807 or 513-745-3691.

Distinguished Physics Professor

  • Amount: Up to $6,000
  • Number Awarded: One or Two
  • Scholarship Criteria: Awarded to the full-time undergraduate Physics major(s) entering the final year of the program (i.e. senior year) demonstrating the highest academic record, exceptional intellectual curiosity, and excellence and accomplishment in the field of physics.
  • For more info: Contact Department of Physics at 513-745-3626.

Lt. Robert Rice

  • Amount: Up to $6,000
  • Number Awarded: One
  • Scholarship Criteria: Awarded to the undergraduate applicant(s) with the highest cumulative GPA applying for the Upperclass scholarship. The Rice is renewable as long as the student maintains full-time enrollment with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
  • For more info: Submit application online for the Upperclass Scholarship in spring semester, and file the 2023-24 FAFSA to be considered for Rice.
  • Deadline: May 1; student selected by end of June.

Apply for Lt. Robert Rice Scholarship

Dr. Helmut J. Roehrig Scholarship

  • Amount: $1,500
  • Number Awarded: One
  • Scholarship Criteria: Awarded to a music or music education major who is a rising junior. Renewable for senior year.
  • For more info: Contact the Department of Music at 513-745-3801.

Thomas G. Savage, S.J.

  • Amount: $9,000
  • Number Awarded: Two
  • Scholarship Criteria: Awarded to a Xavier student entering junior or senior year. The Savage is in recognition of dedication and excellence in the humanities. Students must be nominated for this scholarship by the chair of their academic department. Students in Radiologic Tech, ABSN, or APEX/ADC programs are not eligible to apply. Students who already have full-tuition scholarships or tuition remission also are not eligible.
  • For more info: Students should contact the chair of their academic department to request a nomination in January of sophomore or junior year.

5/3 Jacob G. Schmidlapp

  • Amount: Varies
  • Number Awarded: Varies
  • Scholarship Criteria: Awarded to students enrolled in the Montessori education degree program.
  • For more info: Contact the office of Montessori Education at 513-745-3424.

Janice Steinberg Memorial

  • Amount: Varies
  • Number Awarded: Two
  • Scholarship Criteria: Awarded to full-time undergraduate participating in Xavier Study Abroad program. Preference to first-time participant with financial need.
  • For more info: Contact Center for International Education at 513-745-2864.

Sustainability

  • Amount: Up to $5,000
  • Scholarship Criteria: Awarded to a full-time sophomore, junior or senior as Sustainability Student intern position on Sustainability Committee. Tuition restricted. Renewable.
  • For more info: Contact the Chair of the Sustainability Committee, Dr. Nancy Bertaux, at 513-745-2930.

Upperclass

  • Amount: $3,000
  • Number Awarded: Varies
  • Scholarship Criteria: Awarded to students who have completed at least 24 credit hours at Xavier, who have a cumulative GPA of 3.0. Students must file a 2023-24 FAFSA as financial need is also a consideration. Students with the following scholarships or awards are not eligible to apply: Trustee Scholarship, Presidential Scholarship, Dean's Scholarship, St. Francis Xavier Scholarship, Community Engaged Fellowship, Tuition Exchange, FACHEX, and Tuition Remission.
  • Deadline: May 1; student selected end of June.

Apply for Upperclass Scholarship

Benjamin D. Urmston Family Peace Studies

  • Amount: Varies
  • Number Awarded: Varies
  • Scholarship Criteria: Awarded to full-time undergraduate enrolled in Peace Studies minor.
  • For more info: Contact Peace Studies Committee c/o John Sniegocki, chair at 513-745-3287.

Van Kirk Family

  • Amount: $500
  • Number Awarded: One
  • Scholarship Criteria: Awarded to junior and senior students majoring in marketing who excel academically and involved in community service.
  • For more info: Contact the Williams College of Business Marketing Department at 513-745-3064.

Wild Family Scholarship

  • Amount: Up to $5000
  • Number Awarded: Varies
  • Scholarship Criteria: Awarded to students in the College of Arts and Sciences who have completed at least 24 credit hours at Xavier and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Students must file the 2023-24 FAFSA, as demonstrated financial need is a consideration for this award.
  • Deadline: May 1; student selected by end of June.

Apply for Wild Family Scholarship

William J. Williams Family Scholarship

  • Amount: Up to $5000
  • Number Awarded: Varies
  • Scholarship Criteria: Awarded to students in the Williams College of Business who have completed at least 24 credit hours at Xavier and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Students must file the 2023-24 FAFSA, as demonstrated financial need is a consideration for this award.
  • Deadline: May 1; student selected by end of June.

Apply for Williams Family Scholarship

Women of Excellence

  • Amount: Up to $5,000
  • Number Awarded: Two
  • Scholarship Criteria: Awarded to female student - incoming, current, undergrad or grad, full or part-time, who has a demonstrated interest or involvement in women's causes, demonstrated leadership, and demonstrated service. Recipient is expected to be involved in WOX activities. Students must file the 2023-24 FAFSA.
  • Minimum CGPA is 2.75 first year and sophomore students; 3.0 junior and senior students.
  • Deadline: May 1; student selected by end of June.

Apply for Women of Excellence Scholarship