St. Newman Interview Day

St. Newman Scholarship - Full tuition
Honoring our namesake, the St. John Henry Newman Scholarship is the most competitive Newman University award, offered to only FIVE high-achieving students each year!

The award replaces any previously-awarded merit scholarships and may only be stackable with Athletics. The award is automatically renewable for up to 5 years/10 semesters total as long as the student continues to enroll full time, live on campus, complete 32 service hours per semester, and maintain a 3.00+ GPA.

ELIGIBILITY
>Cumulative 3.90+ GPA
>Completed application for admission & acceptance
>Completed scholarship application (includes submission of photo & résumé)
>Interview with committee & timed essay during St. Newman Interview Day

REQUIREMENTS
>Live on campus
>Complete 32 hours of community service per semester
>Maintain a cumulative 3.00+ GPA

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

First Name*

Last Name*

Date of Birth*

Mobile Phone*
We may use this to send text updates on the day of the event.

Email Address*
Please include a personal email address, NOT a school email address.

Hometown City & State*

High School Name*

Anticipated Major*
Not sure? Select "Exploring"!

ATHLETICS INFORMATION

Are you being ACTIVELY recruited by an athletic program at Newman University?*

Please select the athletic program from the list below.*

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

PHOTO UPLOAD

Upload a Photo (JPEG/PNG/JPG).*
This will be included in a slideshow during our St. Newman Interview Day luncheon. A senior picture (or similar) is preferred!

RÉSUMÉ UPLOAD

Upload a Résumé (WORD/PDF)*
Please demonstrate your involvement in academics, extracurricular activities and work, community service, leadership, and/or civic engagement.

Use of a résumé template is highly recommended - for ideas, click here. Make sure to look over this carefully before submitting to check for errors and make sure it's organized properly!

SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I understand that I must complete the full scholarship application to be considered for the scholarship(s) for which I am applying. I have reviewed the qualifications and requirements and understand that an interview and essay are required.

If awarded a scholarship, I also understand that I must enroll as a full-time student for Fall 2026 and fulfill all requirements as mandated by Newman University. Please visit newmanu.edu/scholarships for more information!

Please type your full name below as acknowledgement that you have read and understand the scholarship application requirements.*

EVENT REGISTRATION

The Office of Admissions is ONLY offering two date options for visiting campus to interview. Interview day will start with check in @ 11:30am, lunch at 12:00pm, and interviews begin at 1:00pm, lasting until approximately 5:00pm. Please plan accordingly & mark your calendar now!

Students applying to be considered for the St. Newman Scholarship are asked to make an in-person visit to campus for lunch, interviews, and the proctored essay.

Newman University - Honors Program

Students attending St. Newman Interview Day are invited to learn more about the Honors Program during an info session hosted by Dr. Kelly McFall, Honors Program Director, following the luncheon.

Dr. McFall and current Honors students will share the qualifying criteria, program requirements and curriculum, and address common misconceptions often associated with collegiate Honors opportunities.

Name of Parent/Guardian*

Parent/Guardian Email Address*
This will be used to provide event reminders/updates.

T-Shirt Size*

How many guests will you be attending with you?*
Please do not include yourself in this count. Limit 5 per student.

Guest #1 First & Last Name*

Guest #2 First & Last Name*

Guest #3 First & Last Name*

Guest #4 First & Last Name*

Guest #5 First & Last Name*

Do you or your guests have any dietary restrictions or food allergies to be taken into consideration for our luncheon, or do you or your guest require mobility assistance during the event?*

Please detail how we can accommodate you and/or your guests.*

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