Graduate Scholarships/Awards

Graduate Scholarships are reserved for specially qualified or needy students who have completed their undergraduate work with distinction and show promise of successfully engaging in graduate research. These scholarships are intended to facilitate graduate study. Please contact the Graduate Dean's Office for application procedures.

The O'Neill Annual Scholarship
This scholarship was established to assist students enrolled in Creighton's Master of Arts in Ministry program who demonstrate financial need. The Graduate School Dean and/or the Program Director select the recipient(s) from eligible students on an annual basis.

Rev. Norbert P. Loehr, S.J. Endowed Magis Scholarship
This scholarship was established to provide assistance to students in the Magis Catholic Teacher Corps. Proceeds may be used to provide tuition assistance, monthly stipends, medical insurance, housing, and university fees.

The Maurine Hamilton Award
This award is presented each May to the outstanding female graduate student, and is based upon the student’s outstanding academic record and leadership potential.

The Mary Alice Engles Scholarship
This scholarship is presented annually to a graduate student in Education or School Counseling who demonstrates financial need.

Leo Jacks Scholarship
Scholarship provides assistance to Catholic School teachers pursuing graduate education.

Rev. Patrick Malone Scholarship
For first year Christian Spirituality students from an African nation.

Bishop Sheets Scholarship
This scholarship was established to provide assistance to graduate students in the Theology program who demonstrate financial need.

Anthony and Michele Lupo Catanese Christian Spirituality Scholarship
This scholarship was established to assist students enrolled in Creighton’s Master of Arts with a major in Christian Spirituality who demonstrate financial need. The Christian Spirituality program director or scholarship committee will select the recipient(s) and the amount of the award.

De Rance Scholarship for Christian Spirituality 
This scholarship was established by the De Rance Foundation for students in the Christian Spirituality program.  The program director or scholarship committee will select the recipient(s) and the award amount. 

Richard and Joan O'Brien Scholarship
This scholarship was established to assist students in the Masters of Science in Healthcare Ethics.  

Graduate Dean's Scholarship
Students who have been unconditionally admitted to the Graduate School are eligible to apply for a Graduate Dean's Scholarship.  A limited number of scholarships are awarded in the fall and spring semesters, based on academic standing, community service, and commitment to Creighton values.

Tuition Assistance

Students with demonstrated financial need may submit an Application for Tuition Assistance through the Graduate School Dean's Office. Funding is limited, so there is no guarantee that applicants will receive aid.