Explore scholarships through the Steans Center: the Community Service Scholarship, the Richard J. Meister Scholarship, and the John E. Brennan Memorial Endowed Award.
The Community Service Scholarship
CSS Students participate in a reflection activity on the meaning of gratitude at the annual CSS Friendsgiving event.
As Community Service Scholars, students receive $6,000 for the next three years.
This is an opportunity for students who...
- are of current freshman status
- demonstrate commitment to community service
- have an interest in CSS courses
Community Service Scholars take on a large commitment beginning in their sophomore year. Scholars are required to complete 30 service hours every quarter with DePaul community partners. They are also required to maintain a 2.7 GPA, complete the Community Service Studies academic minor and attend quarterly workshops focused on topics related to service learning and social justice. Scholars maintain an electronic portfolio that displays their progress and achievements throughout their time in the CSS Program.
Performance artist and Theatre School faculty member Dr. Laura Biagi leads a reflection activity for CSS students.
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The Community Service Scholarship attracts a wide array of students and comprises a strong representation of the missions of both DePaul and the Steans Center. All Scholars are working toward a goal of social justice while transcending differences of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, politics, citizenship status, and career goals.
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Apply for Community Service Scholarship
Deadline for applications: April 15, 2025
Richard J. and Joan M. Meister Scholarship
.jpg "Meister Scholarship recipient Bevon Joseph gives a presentation on his non-profit, The Greenwood Project, at the 2018 Service Speaks Symposium.")
Meister Scholarship recipient Bevon Joseph gives a presentation on his non-profit, The Greenwood Project, at the 2018 Service Speaks Symposium.
The Irwin W. Steans Center for Community-based Service Learning at DePaul University invites current DePaul students to apply for the Richard J. and Joan M. Meister Scholarship. The Meister Scholarship is a one-time award of
$1,500 for DePaul University students for the upcoming academic year.
All DePaul students are eligible, with
special consideration for students ages 25 and older. The Meister scholarship lies in the tradition of DePaul scholars who critically reflect on societal issues and problem solving methods to achieve societal goals and engage in service within the local and/or global community, and encourages students to continue doing so throughout their lives.
Deadline for applications: Wednesday, March 6, 2025
Log in and apply on Scholarship Connect.
John E. Brennan Memorial Endowed Award
The Irwin W. Steans Center for Community-based Service Learning at DePaul University invites current DePaul students to applyy for the one-time John E. Brennan Memorial Endowed Award. During academic year 2020–2021, the Steans Center awarded two Brennan Awards in the amount of
$750 per student. All DePaul undergraduate students are eligible, with
special consideration for students in the Richard H. Driehaus College of Business.
Deadline for applications: Wednesday, March 6, 2025.
Log in and apply on Scholarship Connect.