• What if I need financial aid immediately for the 2012-2013 academic year?
• • If there has been a change in your financial situation since filing your FAFSA and you are looking for scholarships to apply to the Fall of 2012 or the Spring of 2013, contact the Financial Aid department by visiting their website;or calling 630-829-6000 and asking for the Financial Aid department.
• I am trying to enter in my student ID number, but it will not let me start with any numbers.
• • Your student ID starts with 'b'. For example, enter 'b1234567' instead of '1234567'.
• I am a Master's student, after entering in my information, there are no scholarships showing. Did I do something wrong?
• • Unfortunately, there are only four scholarships that apply to Master's students. If your degree is listed below under "Scholarships for Graduate Students" and nothing has populated, be sure that you have selected the correct College (for example, the MSN program is located in the "College of Education and Health Sciences" and NOT the "College of Science"). If you see a scholarship that applies to your program below, but continue to have difficulties, contact us to discover any other issues you may be experiencing. PLEASE verify that there is a scholarship that you qualify for below before contacting us.
• I am trying enter in my BenU ID number, but the box is locked and I cannot correct the error. What do I do?
• • This is a common error. Please email scholarships@ben.edu and include your full name and your BenU ID# in the email.
• How do I request a letter of recommendation, and does the letter have to be from a professor at Benedictine University?
• • First, ask the person who you would like to write the letter for you IN PERSON. If they agree to write the letter, ask for their email and contact information. Once you have this information, you can request the letter by either selecting "LETTER REQUEST" in the specific scholarship application. Or you can click one of the "Edit" buttons under "Personal Information" or "Academic Information" above and then selecting "Recommendation Letter Management" in the navigation panel on left.
  • If the scholarship requests a letter from a faculty member, it must be from a Benedictine University faculty member. This will be the case for most scholarships and, unless stated otherwise, should be the person you ask.
• What if I am a Freshman and do not have a GPA at Benedictine University yet?
• • Enter the GPA you expect to have at the end of the Fall Semester, this way, you will be able to view the scholarships you expect to qualify for. The process does not conclude until January 31, and you will be able to return to the STARS website and update your GPA.
• Is the application process "First come, First serve"?
• • No. All of the applications are reviewed after the January 31 deadline with no preference to when the application was completed.
• I already have a lot of my tuition covered from other scholarships. What happens if I receive more scholarships through this program?
• • If selected, you will still receive these scholarships. Scholarships can assist students pay only up to the cost of attendance. If you are awarded scholarships over the cost of attendance, other scholarship monies are adjusted to allow for the difference over the cost of attendance.
• What if I am an incoming Freshman (currently a High School student)? Are there scholarships for me?
• • Talk to your Admissions counselor they will inform you about the scholarships that you qualify for.
• What if I am graduating in the summer of 2013? Can I still apply? What if I am walking in May 2013, but graduating later in 2013?
• • You can still apply for the scholarships on STARS if you are graduating (receiving your diploma) after May 2013. Please be sure to confirm the date of your official graduation and input this in "Exp. Graduation Date" under Academic Information.
• I am a student at Moser College of Adult and Professional Studies. In the opening questionaire, this not a selection under College. What do I do?
• • Select the College that your Major is housed under. For example, if you are a Management major, you would select "College of Business". For questions regarding what College your Major is considered under, please contact your academic advisor.
• Do I need to get a different letter of recommendation for each scholarship? Should the recommender write the letter specifically for the scholarship I am applying for?
• • No. The recommendation letters that are submitted address all of the scholarships that you are applying for.

Richard and Lynn Becker Scholarship - This scholarship is awarded to a student based on general merit and financial need.

Rose Becker Scholarship - This scholarship is for full-time students with academic achievement and financial need.

Bernice P. and Paul W. Brandel Scholarship Fund - The student recipient for this scholarship must demonstrate academic achievement, outstanding character, and leadership ability. Financial need may be considered.

Dr. William J. Carroll Scholarship - The primary purpose of this scholarship fund is to establish a scholarship program to financially assist and recognize full-time undergraduate students with a 2.0 GPA or higher

Ralph and Lucille Fogarty Family Scholarship, In Honor of Ralph, Jim, Pat and Lucille - This scholarship is for any student who attends Benedictine University full-time. There is no restrictions except that the student must be an undergraduate and must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.

The Martin J. Henehan Memorial Scholarship Award - The selection of the student recipient for this scholarship is confined to those students who are currently enrolled at Benedictine University, who have demonstrated financial need and who are involved in either their community or in a university sponsored organization.

Hope Award - The primary purpose of this award fund is to financially assist and recognize students deemed eligible by this agreement. Eligibility requirements were established particularly with the intention of financially assisting a student who is a cancer survivor, or the child of someone who has been affected by cancer.

Edward Jochim Leadership Scholarship - Awarded to a senior based upon demonstration of exceptional leadership abilities.

The John L. and Helen Kellogg Scholarship - General scholarship awarded on merit basis to students who combine outstanding academic achievement and service to community.

The Lisle Savings Bank Scholarship Award - For sophomore, junior, or senior students who are enrolled full-time and who demonstrates financial need and academic achievement.

James and Katherine Melsa Endowment - This scholarship is awarded to a junior or senior student with financial need.

The Muslim Alumni Endowed Scholarship - The selection of student recipient/s for this scholarship is confined to full-time Muslim students at Benedictine University, who have demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence, financial need, and leadership or service in the Muslim community. This scholarship is also intended to encourage desirable Muslim students to enroll at this university.

The John Ostrowski Leadership Endowed Scholarship - This scholarship was established for a male student with demonstrated leadership qualities both in and out of the classroom who has participated in at least one Benedictine sponsored extracurricular activity for at least two years. Student should also have GPA 3.0 out of 4.0.

The Power N U 2 International: Etta Lee Memorial Award - The primary purpose of this award fund is to financially assist and recognize African-American students deemed eligible by this agreement. Eligibility requirements were established solely with the intention of providing financial assistance to an African-American male and/or female student.

Thomas J. Quinn Memorial Scholarship - The scholarship is awarded to students who show outstanding performance in school, with special consideration given to academic achievement, character, qualities or leadership, and financial need.

The Christine Francis Rocco Memorial Endowed Scholarship - This scholarship was established to for a female Italian-American who has financial need and is majoring in Business, English, or Education.

The Fr. Dismas Award in Economics - The student recipient for this scholarship must demonstrate academic achievement, outstanding character and leadership ability. Financial need may be considered.

The Robert Griesser Memorial Scholarship - This scholarship was established to financially assist a qualified full-time student who has declared a major in a business discipline.

Kapellas Entrepreneurial Scholarship in International Business and Economics - This scholarship is for students with a major in International Business and Economics who have demonstrated an interest and ability in one day establishing his/her own business venture.

Molex Endowed Scholarship for International Business - Awarded to junior or senior majoring in International Business and Economics who demonstrates high academic achievement and a need for financial assistance.

PNC Bank Endowed Scholarship for Business Majors - This is a scholarship program created to financially assist and recognize students in financial need and majoring in one of the courses of study in the College of Business.

Dr. Margarete Roth Scholarship Fund - This scholarship fund was established to assist students who have academic excellence, financial need, and a priority to studying overseas and learning a foreign language.

Arthur J. Schmitt Future Leaders Scholarship Award - Available to students of sophomore status and above with a GPA 3.0/4.0. Students shall submit an essay (along with supporting materials, if appropriate) describing past leadership accomplishments, leadership activity at Benedictine University, and how the student anticipates serving as a leader in the future. Essay should be two to four pages in length-double spaced.

Sodexo Nutrition Endowed Scholarship - This scholarship was established to recognize Sodexo's commitment to education and nutrition. Must be a full-time junior or senior with preference given to a student pursuing a degree in nutrition or a related science with a GPA of 2.5/4.0 and demonstrating financial need. **If no student meets the criteria of nutrition or related science, a business major can be considered.

The Margaret Mary Sullivan Memorial Scholarship Fund - This scholarship is for junior or senior senior male students who have declared a major in a business discipline, have a GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale, and involvement in at least one extracurricular activity (religious, civic, or school club or organization).

The Luz and Malcolm Berd Endowed Scholarship - This scholarship was established for students who are studying to become teachers with emphasis on Spanish and their Catholic faith.

The Cindy Cebrzynski Endowed Scholarship - This scholarship was established to financially assist and recognize an accomplished undergraduate student/s majoring in either Health Science or Biology. The student/s selected must maintain at least a GPA of 3.2 and be involved in a minimum of one Benedictine University sponsored club, organization and/or program above and beyond classroom requirements and have financial need.

The Dr. Jon Colby Swanson Endowed M.P.H. Scholarship - This scholarship was established for students enrolled in the Master of Public Health Program who have six credit hours already completed, a potential for leadership in public health, a GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0, and demonstrated financial need.

The Geri Curley Endowed Scholarship in Nursing - Students who apply for this scholarship must be junior or senior status, enrolled full-time, pursuing a degree in nursing, and have demonstrated financial need.

The Margaret M. Gillet Memorial Scholarship in Education - The student receiving this scholarship must be enrolled full-time and seeking a teaching certificate.

George Hajek Memorial Scholarship in Education - This scholarship is available to first and/or second-year graduate students enrolled in the Master of Education Program (with emphasis on collaborative teaching) or the Master of Arts in Education Program.

Bernardine M. Lanser Memorial Scholarship for Teachers - This scholarship was established for a student who is seeking teacher certification and currently enrolled in his/her senior year at Benedictine. Criteria to be considered is financial need, academic honors or recognition, on-campus and off-campus activities, and extracurricular activities of community service and leadership in the field of education.

Anthony L. LaScala Endowed Scholarship - This scholarship was started for a student who is seeking a teacher's certification with preference to those planning to coach a sport.

Dr. Scholl Scholars Program - This scholarship was established for outstanding science students, including Nutrition majors.

Evelyn R. Simmers Nursing Scholarship - This scholarship was founded for students studying toward a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Master of Science in Nursing and who have a GPA 3.2 and 3.5 respectively. The applicant must writer a personal statement reflecting accomplishments achieved so far in his/her career and stating how this scholarship will affect/help their profession.

Sodexo Nutrition Endowed Scholarship - This scholarship was established to recognize Sodexo's commitment to education and nutrition. Must be a full-time junior or senior with preference given to a student pursuing a degree in Nutrition or a related science with a GPA of 2.5/4.0 and demonstrating financial need. **If no student meets the criteria of nutrition or related science, a business major can be considered.

The Ginerva and Anthony Abbatiello Memorial Scholarship and Endowment - This Scholarship Program was established for undergraduate and graduate students who specifically have declared majors in Music and are in need of financial aid. Students must be enrolled in a full-time academic degree program and have demonstrated outstanding academic performance. During the academic year in which the scholarship funds are disbursed, the student must invite the donors for a vocal or instrumental recital. Or, should the student be involved in composition rather than performance, then the work of music shall be performed at a recital to which the donors will be invited to attend. The student need not perform the composition.

The Luz and Malcolm Berd Endowed Scholarship - This scholarship was established for students who are studying to become teachers with emphasis on Spanish and their Catholic faith.

Frank and Sylvia Bicek Memorial Scholarship - The student recipient must be a Political Science major.

John N. and Dorothy C. Erlenborn Scholarship - This scholarship is established for the purpose of helping a student intent on pursuing a career in public service.

Fine Arts Award - This award was established to recognize and appreciate the time, talent and dedication of the young artists at Benedictine University who have declared a major in Fine Arts and have financial need.

Frank and Mary Frances Flick Scholarship - Awarded to a junior student (for senior year) planning to study for the ministry.

Rev. Clement and Adolph Hrdlicka Memorial Scholarship - This scholarship is to encourage students to perfect their abilities to communicate in proper written and spoken English

Arthur J. Schmitt Future Leaders Scholarship Award - Available to students of sophomore status and above with a GPA 3.0/4.0. Students shall submit an essay (along with supporting materials, if appropriate) describing past leadership accomplishments, leadership activity at Benedictine University, and how the student anticipates serving as a leader in the future. Essay should be two to four pages in length-double spaced.

Rev. Alban Hrebic, O.S.B, Scholarship - The student recipient must be a Music major with demonstrated financial need.

Fr. Michael Komechak, O.S.B, Endowed Scholarship for Youth Artists - This scholarship was established with the primary purpose to financially assist and recognize students who are enrolled full-time at Benedictine University and who have declared Fine Arts as a major or as a minor.

Lincoln Humanities Scholarship Fund - To provide scholarship assistance to encourage students to major in Humanities at Benedictine University.

The Joseph and Ann Padera and Joseph Padera Jr. Scholarship for Religious Studies - The primary purpose of this scholarship is to financially assist and recognize a qualified student who is enrolled in a full-time academic degree program and has firmly demonstrated the desire to eventually become a Catholic priest.

The Fr. John M. Palmer, C.S.V., Endowed Scholarship for Expenses in Applied Music - The student who applies for this scholarship must be enrolled full-time, must demonstrate financial need, have a GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0, and be enrolled in a course of music study which requires lab fees.

The Scarlato Family Scholarship Award for Young Artist - The primary purpose of this scholarship award fund is to financially assist and recognize a young artist, who is enrolled full-time at Benedictine University and who has declared Fine Arts as his/her major.

Arthur J. Schmitt Foundation Endowed Scholarship Fund-SCH-2-Humanities - The student recipient must be involved with the humanities program at Benedictine University.

The Dr. Bernard Toussaint Endowed Benedictine Scholarship - This scholarship is available for students who are pursuing a major or minor in Philosophy.

Dr. Richard C. Becker Leadership in Science Scholarship Award - This award was established to support a junior or senior in the College of Science who demonstrated exceptional leadership in the area of science research.

Dr. Rose Carney Scholarship - This scholarship will support a student majoring in Mathematics who has exhibited an interest and ability to pursue a career as a teacher of mathematics, computer science, and/or physics.

The Cindy Cebrzynski Endowed Scholarship - This scholarship was established to financially assist and recognized an accomplished undergraduate student/s majoring in either Health Science or Biology by providing funds for their tuition at Benedictine University.

Louis R. Chase Memorial Scholarship - This scholarship was established to financially assist a student majoring in Computer Science. Student should be involved in outside activities including service to the University and involvement with professional and service organization.

The Dana Corporation/Charles J. McNamara Endowed Memorial Scholarship Fund - This scholarship is awarded to students who have shown outstanding performance at the University with respect to academic achievement, qualities of participation, leadership and character. The student must be full-time, degree-seeking student who has declared a major in Chemistry, Computer Science or Environmental Science.

The Edward Hospital Medical Staff Pre-Med Endowed Scholarship - This scholarship is established to financially assist and recognize deserving pre-med students.

Norman A. Frigerio Memorial Scholarship - This scholarship is for freshmen who have declared a Chemistry/Biochemistry major and who demonstrates the ability to achieve success as a creative scientist.

Arthur J. Schmitt Future Leaders Scholarship Award - Available to students of sophomore status and above with a GPA 3.0/4.0. Students shall submit an essay (along with supporting materials, if appropriate) describing past leadership accomplishments, leadership activity at Benedictine University, and how the student anticipates serving as a leader in the future. Essay should be two to four pages in length-double spaced.

Dr. Ernest J. Gentchos, M.D., and Friend of Benedictine University, Endowed Scholarship in the Natural Sciences - This scholarship financially assists and recognizes a qualified undergraduate student of demonstrated financial need who is enrolled in a full-time academic degree program and who has declared a major within the College of Science.

The Mtanis and Ajia Haddad Memorial Scholarship in the Natural Sciences - This scholarship was established to financially assist and recognize a qualified student who has declared a major within the College of Science, specifically in the discipline of Biology or Chemistry.

Dr. Al J. Havlik Memorial Scholarship - This scholarship is to be awarded to a senior student who intends to enter the medical profession and has financial need.

The Peter K. Healey Physiology Scholarship Award - This award recognizes students who have demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence in the field of Clinical Exercise Physiology, as demonstrated by grade point averages in courses in this field of study, as well as a financial need for assistance with their education.

William Randolph Hearst Endowed Minority Science Scholarship - This scholarship is awarded to a minority student majoring in the sciences, who is interested in the research field or medical school. Student must be in the pre-med program of study.

Dr. William Polk Jesse Scholarship - This scholarship provides funds to a student at the sophomore level or higher majoring in Science, Engineering or Mathematics with a 3.25 or higher GPA. The student must possess excellence of character and a disposition to serve others, while needing some financial aid themselves.

Rev's. Edmund and Hilary Jurica, O.S.B., Memorial Scholarship - This scholarship is awarded to a student who has stated intention of attending medical, dental, podiatry, veterinarian, or optometry school following graduation.

The Harold and Louise Kittel Memorial Scholarship - This primary purpose of this endowment is to establish, and maintain in perpetuity, an undergraduate scholarship to financially assist and recognize a qualified student, of demonstrated financial need, who is enrolled in a full-time academic program and who has declared a major in Mathematics.

Gregory S. and Alice V. Kobus Family Scholarship - This scholarship is for a promising student attending Benedictine University full-time who has a Mathematics major.

The Bernard J. Kurtin Scholarship - This scholarship was established for a student studying Mathematics or Physics.

PPG Industries/J. Earl Burrell Scholarship Fund - This scholarship is awarded to students majoring in the sciences of Biology or Chemistry.

The Raize Software Endowed Scholarship in Computer Science - This scholarship is to be awarded to an incoming senior enrolled in a full-time academic degree program with a declared major in Computer Science.

William A. Raveret Chemistry Scholarship - This scholarship was established to help a student majoring in Chemistry.

The Dr. Richard J. Remijas Memorial Endowed Scholarship for Biology Majors - This scholarship was established for a full-time student who has financial need and has a declared major in Biology.

Dr. Scholl Scholars Program - This scholarship was established for outstanding science students, including Nutrition majors.

Arthur J. Schmitt Memorial Scholarship-SCH-1-Science - This scholarship is available to science students.

Rev. Richard Shonka, O.S.B, Scholarship Fund - This scholarship was started for a sophomore, junior, or senior student majoring in Computer Science or Mathematics. The student must have the promise of a successful career in their chosen field, have an excellence in character, a disposition to serve others, and have some need of financial assistance.

Rev. William Shonka, O.S.B, Scholarship Fund - This scholarship is awarded to a Physics, Mathematics, or Engineering major with a minimum 30 hours completed at Benedictine by the award date. Candidates for this award must also possess an appreciation of a college education and the educational resources at Benedictine, an inclination to service others, trustworthiness and sincerity.

The Paul and Ann Skvarla and Fr. Norbert Skvarla Memorial Scholarship in the Natural Sciences - This scholarship is for junior or senior students with financial need who have declared a major in the discipline of the Natural Sciences with a preference to Biology, Molecular Biology, Chemistry or Biochemistry. The student must have the intention to continue his/her education to become a licensed Doctor of Dentistry.

Gregory A. Snoke Memorial Scholarship - The student being awarded this scholarship must be full-time and majoring in Chemistry.

Ralph and Margaret Thompson Scholarship - This scholarship was started with the intention of assisting students of financial need who are majoring in Chemistry.

The Father Cyprian Tomecko Memorial Scholarship in the Natural Sciences - The primary purpose of this scholarship was to establish a fund to financially assist and recognize a qualified full-time student with financial need, who has declared a major within the Natural Sciences with a preference, but not a requirement, for a major in Biology or Chemistry.

The Rev. Paul Tsi Memorial Scholarship in Mathematics - Each year, this scholarship provides several promising students majoring in Mathematics with scholarship awards.

UST Scholarship for Minority Science Students - This scholarship is to be awarded to sophomore, junior, or senior minority students majoring in the sciences or engineering. Academic honors, award recognition, on/off campus involvement and activities, as well as financial need are all criteria for consideration.

The Frank and Annabelle M. Valach Chemistry Scholarship - This scholarship was established to help junior and senior students who have declared a major within the Natural Sciences with a preference, but not a requirement, for a student majoring in Biology or Chemistry.

George Hajek Memorial Scholarship in Education - This scholarship is available to first and/or second-year graduate students enrolled in the Master of Education Program (with emphasis on collaborative teaching) or the Master of Arts in Education Program.

The Dr. Jon Colby Swanson Endowed M.P.H. Scholarship - This scholarship was established for students enrolled in the Master of Public Health Program who have six credit hours already completed, a potential for leadership in public health, a GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0, and demonstrated financial need.

The Peter K. Healey Physiology Scholarship Award - This award recognizes students who have demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence in the field of Clinical Exercise Physiology, as demonstrated by grade point averages in courses in this field of study, as well as a financial need for assistance with their education.

The Yaeger-Sorenson Endowed M.S. in MOB Scholarship for First Responders - This scholarship was established for a student who is a police officer, fireperson ("first responder"). The student must be enrolled in the M.S. Organizational Behavior or plan to enroll for the year the scholarship would be used and must demonstrate they have volunteer, community or school service.