Freshman Scholarships

Students are highly encouraged to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to determine the true cost of an SXU education. In addition to the financial aid you may receive by filing the FAFSA, Saint Xavier University offers incoming students several scholarship opportunities.

Freshman Admission Scholarship

Admitted incoming freshmen may be eligible for a Saint Xavier University Freshman Admission Scholarship based on their academic performance.  There is no application required.  When you apply to Saint Xavier University and provide us with official transcripts and ACT/SAT scores, you will automatically be reviewed. Details will be provided in a student's letter of admission.  Students who are awarded the SXU Freshman Scholarship are guaranteed to receive their scholarship amount every year they attend SXU until graduation. 

Scholarship Amount: up to $16,000 per academic year.

Class of 2010 Book Scholarship

Since 2001, the Class Gift has been a tradition of graduating students as a way to create a lasting legacy on campus. It also represents the loyalty and gratitude students have for Saint Xavier University and for the education and opportunities afforded to them by this institution. Graduating members of the Class of 2010 generously contributed to this book scholarship fund because they understand the challenge paying for textbooks can pose. Class gift donors hope you will remember their vision and their philanthropy when called upon to "pay it forward." 

For the 2012-2013 academic year, three $500 book scholarships will be awarded ($250 for the fall semester and $250 for the spring semester).

Please complete the application form and return to Saint Xavier University. The application deadline for the 2012-2013 academic year is August 1, 2012.

Catholic High School Scholarship Competition 2013-2014

Saint Xavier University is proud to announce the establishment of a Catholic High School Scholarship Competition. Now in its third year, this competition seeks to reward Catholic high school seniors who can articulate in a written essay the implications of a Catholic university education on their college experience.

Admitted first year students for the fall 2013 semester who are currently attending or have graduated from a Catholic high school are invited to compete for a selected number of scholarships, ranging in amounts up to $3,000. These scholarships will be added to any other merit-based scholarship already awarded at the time of admission.

Please see the Catholic High School Scholarship Competition web page for more information.

Art Scholarship

The Department of Art and Design at Saint Xavier University has a tradition of developing students who are visually literate, culturally aware and interested in pursuing a life of creative collaboration. Students majoring or minoring in art and design are an integral part of the SXU community. Their ability to bring an understanding of visual language and creative problem solving to all classes, clubs and interactions enriches the University in a wide variety of ways.

The Department of Art and Design seeks to recruit highly motivated students who want to create, communicate and collaborate, while studying the underlying history, theory and craft of the art. It also seeks to design discipline and offer students an opportunity to apply for recognition and reward.

It is with great pleasure that we announce significant new scholarships for the academic year 2013-2014. These scholarships are available to incoming freshmen and new transfer students who are majoring or minoring in art and design.

Several merit-based scholarship awards will be offered through a portfolio review application process.

Download our brochure (PDF) for detailed information on the application procedure.

National Science Foundation Grant - Computer Science and Computer Studies Majors

Saint Xavier University offers annual scholarships of up to $6,000 for qualified computer science and computer studies majors. This program is funded by a $598,000 grant from the National Science Foundation's Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics program to provide financial, academic and career-planning assistance to students majoring in computer science and computer studies.

To be eligible, you must:

  • Have ACT scores: Composite 23; Math 23
  • Maintain a 3.0 GPA
  • Have documented financial need
  • Enroll full-time (12 hours) at Saint Xavier University
  • Declare a computer science or computer studies major

Apply online today!

Scholarship amount: up to $6,000 per academic year.

Music Scholarships

Students wishing to study as a music major or minor must audition for admission for standing as a music major or minor candidate into the Department of Music. Financial aid, music scholarships and talent awards are available and are renewable each year based on continued study and earned GPA. Music scholarships are also available to non-majors for ensemble participation based on playing and/or singing ability. Ensemble participation scholarships are open to all students regardless of major, but an audition is necessary.

For further information about admission or scholarships, please contact the Department of Music at 773-298-3421.

Athletic Scholarships

Students who are recruited to play a sport at Saint Xavier University may be eligible to receive scholarship money for participating on a NAIA eligible team. This scholarship is at the discretion of the SXU Athletic Department and the individual coaches for each team.


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