Marianist Leadership Scholars : University of Dayton, Ohio

Putting Faith into Action

A passion for service. Behaviors that reveal a sense of global community. The courage and commitment to support and challenge society's values. These characteristics are central to our Catholic, Marianist identity.

Through the four-year Marianist Leadership Scholars Program, students develop these characteristics through programming focused on faith, service and leadership.

If you have questions, contact Bro. Mitch Schweickart, S.M..

Marianist Leadership Scholars

Through monthly meetings, an annual retreat and ongoing activities, Marianist Leadership Scholars are challenged to connect academics with service and leadership in the greater community.

Becoming a Marianist Leadership Scholar

Eligibility

The Marianist Leadership Scholars Program (MLS) is available to graduating high school seniors who:

Attend a Marianist high school.
Attend an international Marianist school.
Attended the Marianist LIFE South, Central or Pacific programs.
Attend Kellenberg (Uniondale, New York), Chaminade High School (Mineola, New York), and Mount Notre Dame/Archbishop Moeller LIFE (Cincinnati, Ohio).

Application Timeline

October 1 – Application opens
November 15 – Application deadline
End of November - All submitted materials will be reviewed
Early January – First round of scholarship offers and waitlist notifications are mailed.
May 1 – Outstanding offers expire and the MLS first-year class is finalized.

Application Process

Step 1: Online Application Form

Complete the online application, which includes your contact information, as well as your high school accomplishments and involvement.

The application also includes a 300 word personal essay to address the prompt: "Explain why you want to continue your education in the Marianist tradition, and how this program might nourish your college experience."

This essay should help us evaluate the impact of your Marianist education and how you envision your involvement in a comprehensive faith, leadership and service program.

We suggest completing the essay offline, and then pasting the completed essay into the online application. Once the application is submitted, you will not be able to make any changes.

Step 2: Letters of Recommendation

You will need to request two recommendations. One must be from a teacher, administrator or counselor. The second must come from a community, parish or school organization where you have led or served.

Please ask those who are submitting a recommendation to use the online Marianist Leadership Scholars Recommendation Form.

Program Requirements

Marianist Leadership Scholars:

Attend monthly meetings, as well as a yearly retreat.
Get involved in a campus leadership position.
Complete a minimum of 5 community engagement impacts each semester.
Strive to maintain a 3.0 grade-point average each semester.
Participate in community-building activities.
Are eligible for a $5,000 renewable scholarship each year.

Membership will be re-evaluated yearly based on the above expectations.

Apply for Admission to UD

Apply to be a Marianist Leadership Scholar