Catholic Theological Union has established a variety of Scholarship Programs, each designed with specific ministry opportunities in mind.

In addition to the General Scholarship fund described below, the Tolton Scholars Program, Romero Scholars Program, and Bernardin Scholars Program aid qualifying students who intend to pursue the particular ministry and formation goals of the respective programs.

The General Scholarship Fund 

Lay men and women, women religious, and international diocesan priests are eligible for awards from the General Scholarship Fund. The current awards for tuition remission are from 25 to 40 percent. The following memorial scholarships are available within the General Scholarship Fund:

These memorial scholarships are available within the General Scholarship Fund:

• McAuley Scholarship Fund – benefits women studying for ministry
• Stuhlmueller Scholarship Fund – benefits biblical spirituality students (international women students receive first consideration)
• Geaney Scholarship Fund–benefits lay students of ministry
• International Women's Scholarship Fund – benefits women from Third World countries seeking credentials for Catholic ministry in their countries
• Wheeler Scholarship Fund- benefits lay students studying for ministry
• World Mission Fund- benefits international students studying for ministry
• Mazza Scholarship Fund- benefits U.S. lay students who are studying for ministry in any of the following areas: health care mission leadership, campus ministry, youth ministry, interreligious dialogue, cross cultural studies, social justice ministry, amd pastoral theology.

For more information or to receive an application, contact the Director of Admissions and Recruitment:

Kathy Van Duser
Ph: 773.371-5450
Fx: 773.371.5452
Email: admissions@ctu.edu