Fr. Welch Alumni Scholarship
Continue the legacy with an alumni advantage
Explore eligibility details for the Fr. Welch Alumni Scholarship, an opportunity for second-generation students to reduce their tuition.
Fr. Welch Alumni Scholarship Details
St. Ambrose University offers the Fr. Welch Alumni Scholarship to children of SAU alumni. At $500 per year, this benefit honors students following in their parents’ footsteps to become Ambrosians. Explore the details below to make your college experience more affordable.
Fr. Welch Alumni Scholarship eligibility details
Fr. Welch Alumni scholarship details
The Fr. Welch Alumni Scholarship celebrates second-generation students at St. Ambrose University. Every student whose parent is a SAU graduate will receive this scholarship each year. Contact your admissions counselor to confirm your eligibility.
Student eligibility and enrollment requirements:
- Acceptance into a bachelor program at St. Ambrose University
- Full-time undergraduate enrollment
- At least one parent or guardian must be a graduate of SAU
- Scholarship is renewable each year
Multiple students have the opportunity to receive the Fr. Welch Alumni Scholarship, provided their parent or guardian is an alumni of St. Ambrose University. This scholarship is automatically awarded to eligible students.
The Fr. Welch Alumni Scholarship is disbursed following a straightforward process:
- Our team confirms your eligibility and enrollment status.
- Disbursement occurs at the beginning of each term.
- Funds are directly credited to your account and applied toward tuition.
- Funds are disbursed each semester throughout your undergraduate program.
Experience the seamless financial support of the Fr. Welch Alumni Scholarship at each stage of your academic pursuit.
How to apply for the Fr. Welch Alumni Scholarship
Applying for a scholarship is easy. Follow these steps.
Apply to SAU
To qualify for the Fr. Welch Alumni Scholarship, you need to apply to SAU and meet eligibility requirements. Complete the application and enroll at SAU.
Review your financial aid offer
The Fr. Welch Alumni Scholarship is automatically awarded. Look for it on your financial aid offer, and contact Financial Aid with any questions.
Check your enrollment status
If you’re unsure of your next steps or want to check your application status, please contact your admissions counselor to ask us your questions.
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