The Center for Scholarship and Faculty Development provides SPU undergraduates with assistance in exploring a vocational call to pursue an advanced degree, and it also serves as a clearinghouse for information and application to many national merit-based scholarships.
Undergraduate Scholars Conference Grants:
Grants for up to $400 in travel expenses are available from the Center for SPU undergraduate students to attend conferences related to their field of study.
Undergraduate Scholars Conference Grant Application (PDF)
Student Workshops:
The following student workshops are offered annually. Consult our Events page for dates and locations.
Fall Quarter:
The Nuts and Bolts of Applying to Graduate School
Winter Quarter:
Introduction to Major National FellowshipsSpring Quarter:
Is Graduate School for You?
National Scholarships:
Accademically gifted students should consider applying for one or more of the merit-based major national scholarships available either for undergraduate or graduate work. These scholarship competitions draw applicants from a national pool. Because of the highly competitive nature of such scholarships, students are encouraged to plan ahead and work with the Director of the Center to prepare the strongest possible application.
Undergraduate Scholarships
Graduate Scholarships
Student Opportunities funded by Lilly SERVE:
Through Lilly SERVE, several exciting opportunities are available to students to explore their ideas of vocational calling by attending cadres, taking courses, applying for internships and participating in other related events such as discernment retreats, special forums, and travel.