FJV Graduate Scholarships

The Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis is committed to advancing social, economic, health, environmental and racial justice through transformational educational programs and the development of leaders in social work, public health and social policy. 

In recognition of the service and shared commitment to social justice of Jesuit Volunteer Corps members, the Brown School has committed to awarding a $25,000 Service Corps Alumni Scholarship for up to five Jesuit Volunteer Corps Members or Alumni admitted to the following full-time degree programs: Master of Social Work, Master of Public Health, Master of Social Work/Master of Social Policy dual degree, and Master of Public Health/Master of Social Policy dual degree. 

Additionally, the Brown School will provide application fee waivers for Master of Social Work and Master of Social Policy applicants.  Master of Public Health applicants are encouraged to request a fee waiver through SOPHAS, the centralized application system for public health.

Application fee waivers are available to all Jesuit Volunteer Corps volunteers and FJVs seeking admission to Loyola University Maryland graduate programs. Applicants must check the box on the application (in the “Additional Information” section) indicating they are affiliated with JVC and upload a letter from JVC verifying their service. Applicants who do not already have a letter can contact the JVC at fjvs@jesuitvolunteers.org to request one. Once those two steps are completed, the graduation application fee will be automatically waived.

Spring Hill College is extending preferred tuition benefits (10% discount) to JVC alumni and their immediate family members to enroll in online programs. This collaboration supports learning experiences by providing access, resources and high academic standards while offering flexibility and affordability to the JVC family.

The School of Education invites you to learn how to become an agent of change on both public and private college or university campuses.  SLU’s Master of Arts in Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration program develops social justice-oriented higher education professionals for leadership positions.   A scholarship of up to 100% tuition will be awarded to an alumni of the Jesuit Volunteer Corps (FJV) each academic year. Questions and a letter verifying completion of the JVC program can be sent to maureen.wangard@slu.edu.  

Former Jesuit Volunteers will now receive a $1,000 tuition scholarship during each semester in which they are enrolled in an eligible master’s degree program. John Carroll offers many different graduate programs in both the Boler College of Business and the College of Arts and Sciences – both online and on campus.

The MPD program combines cross-disciplinary coursework and practical training focused on global development and humanitarian work. The application fee is waived for all FJVs. We offer at least one 30% tuition scholarship per year to qualified FJVs (renewable for a second year). Additional merit scholarships may be granted on a competitive basis. All MDP students receive summer field practicum funding. Please direct inquiries to: mastdev@emory.edu

Saint Meinrad’s Graduate Theology Program invites former JVs to pursue a Master of Arts (Theology) at a 25% discount; additional need-based scholarships are also available. Courses are available in weekday, weekend, intensive residency, and online formats. For more information, call (800) MEINRAD (634-6723), email apply@saintmeinrad.edu, or check out their website.

The Echo Program offers a two-year tuition-free Master of Arts in Theology through Notre Dame’s Theology department in a post-graduate service-learning experience.

FJVs are eligible for a 50% tuition scholarship on all Master's level graduate degree and certificate programs, including Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Justice Ministry, Hispanic Theology and Ministry, and Pastoral Studies.

All FJVs are eligible for a 20% tuition discount, with no application fee, on all Master's level graduate degree and certificate programs. There are more than 55 graduate programs to choose from including programs such as MBA, Finance, Education, Psychology, Marketing, Health Administration, and more!

JVC is proud to announce a new partnership with Boston College School of Social Work! Boston College School of Social Work will provide scholarships in the amount equal to $25,000 for up to 2 Former Jesuit Volunteers per year, renewable in subsequent years of the program up to 2 year(s). Additional FJVs admitted to the program may receive scholarships contingent on availability. No additional application is required for BCSSW scholarships. For questions, please email swadmit@bc.edu.

One full-tuition research assistant scholarship is available for an eligible FJV to pursue, on-campus in New Orleans, or fully online, the degree of Master of Pastoral Studies or Master of Religious Education. The scholarship recipient would be responsible for $400 in fees per course and working up to 5 hours a week as a research assistant. For questions or to apply for the FJV scholarship, please contact Tracey Lamont, Ph.D at tlamont@loyno.edu.

The Ignatian Service Fellowship includes a $20,000 scholarship to SLU's One-Year MBA program. Fellows will also earn up to $5,400 serving the St. Louis community through a graduate internship with the school’s Service Leadership Program or Habitat for Neighborhood Business. There is no fee to apply and fellowship applicants will be automatically considered for GMAT waivers. Apply by April 15 to start June 1. 

The M.A. in Catholic Educational Leadership program prepares Catholic-school leaders to increase public awareness of Catholic schools' impact on communities, to conduct and disseminate research in Catholic education, to strengthen Catholic Schools' commitment to a faith that does justice, and to explore and develop innovative ways to support transformative Catholic education. Partial tuition scholarships are available for all FJVs.

One admitted FJV per year will be awarded a $10,000 scholarship based on the merit of their application. The applicant will also be considered for additional funding!

We are pleased to announce a new partnership with Georgetown University! Former Jesuit Volunteers will now receive a 20% tuition scholarship during each semester in which they are enrolled in an eligible BGE master’s program. BGE offers biomedical master’s degree programs across many disciplines, structured with rigor and flexibility in mind to meet the needs of working professionals. In most programs, students attending full-time typically complete their degree requirements in one year.

50 - 100% tuition scholarship for all FJVs accepted to a JST Master's program.

Eligibility for a special tuition scholarship, minimum $5,000 per year, renewable for a second year. Up to five people can receive this scholarship each year, on a competitive basis. The actual award amount may be greater; $5,000 is the minimum. For a waived application fee, please contact gspia@pitt.edu prior to applying.

The Middlebury Institute educates professionals to advance understanding, promote peace, and drive change in pursuit of a more just world. Our graduates have meaningful careers in international affairs, international security, trade and diplomacy, environmental policy. The Middlebury Institute offers guaranteed 25% scholarships (worth over $10,000 annually for a two year program) to Jesuit Volunteer Corps alumni to attend any of its master's degree programs.

Full-tuition scholarship for FJVs to earn a Master of Social Work, Pastoral Studies, Divinity, Social Justice, or Spirituality through the Magis Program.

LU CHOICE program offers full-tuition scholarships to get a Master’s degree in Elementary Education, work two years in a Catholic School, live in community and participate in a spiritual formation program (https://www.luc.edu/luchoice/)

The Director for both of these programs is FJV Lee Hubbell (San Antonio 1986-88). For questions on the JVC Magis program or LU CHOICE program at Loyola Chicago, please contact Lee at lhubbel@luc.edu. 

75% tuition scholarships are available to qualified applicants who have participated in a CVN member program (which JVC is a member). Additional opportunities for full tuition scholarships are also available. 

Full-tuition scholarship for FJVs to earn a Master of Business Administration, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Communication, Corporate Communication, Economics, Educational Policy and Foundations, English, History, Human Resources, International Affairs, Social and Applied Philosophy, Political Science, Public Service, Spanish, or Theology through the Trinity Fellows Program.

Full-tuition scholarship for FJVs to earn any Master’s degree through the Ozanam Scholarship.

All FJVs are eligible for a minimum scholarship of $7,000 per semester towards any full-time graduate degree program through CMU's Heinz College.

Full-tuition scholarship for FJVs to earn a Master of International Political Economy and Development through the Arrupe Fellowship.

25% tuition discount for FJVs to earn an M.A. in Pastoral Ministries.

50% tuition discount for FJVs to earn a Master of Theological Studies, Master of Divinity, M.A. in Ministry, M.A. in Liturgical Music, or Master of Theology.

15% tuition discount for FJVs in any Master of Professional Studies, Executive Master of Professional Studies, and Master of Arts in Liberal Studies programs through the School of Continuing Studies.

$3,000 minimum scholarship per year for Former Jesuit Volunteers to earn a Master in Public Policy, Master in International Development Policy, Master in Policy Management, or Master of Science in Data Science for Public Policy through the McCourt School of Public Policy.

Partial tuition discount for FJVs to earn an MA in Integral Economic Development Management or Policy through the Graduate Program in Integral Economic Development.

20% renewable three-year scholarship for FJVs to earn a J.D. through the School of Law Dean's Service Scholarship.

$8,000 minimum scholarship per year for Former Jesuit Volunteers to earn a Master of Public Administration or Executive Master of Public Administration through the Fels Institute of Government.

20% tuition discount for FJVs to earn any graduate degree