Accepting Scholarship Applications
Incoming first-year and transfer students who wish to grow in a faith that does justice at Rockhurst University can apply for the $3,000/year Bernadette and Richard Miller scholarship. In the words of Mr. Richard Miller, “We hope to create a greater awareness that each of us must live for others and especially the 'least of our brethren.'”
The Bernadette and Richard Miller scholarship will be awarded to a select group of incoming Rockhurst University students each year. The recipients are leaders in service and demonstrate dedication to their faith. Annual requirements include:
- Maintain a cumulative 2.5 GPA.
- Complete and record (through Rockhurst Engage) at least 25 hours of community service. The service must be completed:
- Between August and May of each academic year
- Within the KC Metro area and/or through Rockhurst University programs (i.e., Solidarity-Immersion Trips)
- Successfully invite at least one Rockhurst University student to complete at least three hours of community service with you.
- Attend a dinner meeting (spring semester) with other Miller and Finucane Scholarship recipients to reflect upon the year of service.
- Participate in one (1) of the following Rockhurst University programs for spiritual growth:
- Retreat
- Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice
- Solidarity-Immersion Trip
- Laudato Si Nature Hike
- Lector/eucharistic/music/altar server ministry at student masses
- Leadership/participation in SEEK Interfaith Council
Upon fulfillment of these requirements, this scholarship will be renewed for up to four consecutive years of full-time undergraduate enrollment. Apply through the Rockhurst University Applicant Portal. Please contact the Office of Admission at admission@rockhurst.edu or 816-501-4100 with questions.
The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. on February 1, ahead of the student’s first fall semester.