Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Scholarships

Inspired by the Catholic and Jesuit tradition, at Creighton we believe that every human being is a profound gift of God, deserving of both dignity and opportunity. Out of our commitment to a more inclusive and diverse campus, we cherish the gift of scholarships.

Scholarships create opportunity and access. They ensure that all of our students can experience a Jesuit education. But more than that, scholarships contribute to a transformative sense of belonging, purpose and personal growth.

Below, is a list of the many scholarships that support Creighton students who may be first-generation or from underrepresented groups. We invite you to learn more about Creighton’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in the Jesuit tradition.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Creighton University 

We’re committed to offering greater access for students who want to come to Creighton, especially for first-generation students and students from underrepresented groups. Scholarships make this possible.

—Creighton President the Rev. Daniel S. Hendrickson, SJ, PhD

CURRENT SCHOLARSHIPS

If you would like to support one of these scholarships or wish to create a new opportunity for students from underrepresented backgrounds, please contact CrisOtepka@creighton.edu.

Markoe First Generation Scholarships

Funded by the Creighton Jesuit Community, these full-tuition scholarships are awarded to students from underrepresented groups who show a strong commitment to diversity through extracurricular activities and leadership. The scholarship takes its name from beloved Creighton Jesuit and civil rights activist the Rev. John Markoe, SJ, who dedicated his life to fighting racial injustice. Learn more about Fr. Markoe’s legacy of anti-racism.

Next Generation Leaders Scholarship Program 

The Next Generation Leaders (NGL) Scholarship Program is designed to attract, recruit and ensure the progression of admitted students who represent a multitude of lived experiences, perspectives and ideas. NGL will support an educational environment where students can become champions of a welcoming university climate. Further, the program will invest in talent to yield strong Creighton graduates with a deepened cultural competency and understanding of inclusive excellence; graduates who will enter their profession of choice with an inclusive mindset. Incoming freshmen who earn this award will receive a $25,000-per-year scholarship for four years. 

The Frances Ryan Diversity Scholarship

Throughout her career, the late Frances Ryan was a trailblazer. She achieved many firsts – the first female editor-in-chief of the Marquette Law Review and the first female faculty member at Creighton's School of Law. But she is best remembered for her work recruiting, mentoring and advocating for law students from underrepresented groups. Ryan’s dedication to students lives on through a scholarship awarded to students who promote diversity in the School of Law.
Read more about Ryan’s legacy

Creighton Native American Advancement

An award for Native American students who have demonstrated financial need.

Doll Vision Quest Scholarship

Funded by the Rev. Don Doll, SJ, a longtime faculty member, this award provides scholarship funds undergraduate students with a financial need, with a preference to Native Americans.

Mary Dora Scholarship

This endowed scholarship is awarded to students of color, with a preference to Black students, in the College of Arts & Sciences. Students must demonstrate their resolve to overcome economic and educational disadvantage in pursuit of higher education.

William Gordon Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established in memory of William Gordon, the first Black student to graduate from Creighton's School of Medicine — in 1901. The scholarship is intended to promote racial diversity at Creighton.

"We owe it to all of our students, to our patients, to medicine itself, to ensure that our classes better reflect the diversity of the patients they will serve.

For our graduates to care for the whole person, they must learn not just from us but from each other. They must learn to see the world through one another's eyes.

— Jim Clifton, SJ, associate dean for mission in the School of Medicine

Goodman Family Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship supports students in the School of Medicine, College of Nursing or the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions. Preference is given to students who are documented members of a federal- or state-recognized Native American tribe. 

Webster Endowed Medical Scholarship Fund

This scholarship fund will support medical or physician assistant students of color demonstrating financial need, with a first preference for Native Americans.

Wilferd & Myrtle Kallhoff Endowed Scholarship

Assists Native American students who are members of a federally recognized tribe. 

Kantack Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship is for Native American students, with first preference to students who attended St. Labre Indian School in Montana, second preference to students who attended St. Joseph's Indian School in South Dakota, and third preference to students who attended Red Cloud Indian School in South Dakota. If no one from those schools qualifies, then students who are documented members of a federal- or state-recognized Native American tribe shall be considered.

John L. & Carol V. Maginn Scholarship

This endowed scholarship assists students enrolled in the Heider College of Business who are academically qualified and have financial need. Preference is given to students of color and women.

Walter J. & Ruth C. Maginn Scholarship

An endowed scholarship that assists students enrolled in the Heider College of Business who are academically qualified and have financial need. Preference is given to students of color. 

Rev. Michael Morrison, S.J. Scholarship

This endowed scholarship supports undergraduate Native American students who have a financial need and are members of federally recognized tribes. Preference will be given to graduates of Red Cloud Indian School (Pine Ridge Reservation). 

The Stephen and Nicole Swift Endowed Scholarship Fund

Supports students in the Heider College of Business who have demonstrated high academic achievement — with a preference extended to first-generation students of color and a first preference for a Black student.

Robert & Norma Murphy Scholarship

Assists Native American students who demonstrate financial need and high academic ability. 

B.J. Roberts Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship assists undergraduate students from the greater Kansas City area who demonstrate financial need and the ability to succeed. Preference is given to students of color. 

William Stockdale Minority Scholarship

This endowed scholarship is awarded to a student of color from the greater Chicago area enrolled in an undergraduate program at Creighton. Preference is given to Black students.

Dennis L. Toohey Memorial Scholarship

An endowed scholarship awarded to students of color who demonstrate high academic ability and the need for financial assistance. 

Turner & Taylor Scholarship

This endowed scholarship supports students enrolled in the College of Nursing who have a financial need and are from an underrepresented ethnic/racial group. 

Frederick de la Vega Scholarship

Supports undergraduate students with high academic achievement and demonstrated financial need. Between equally eligible applicants, a preference is given to students of color. 

D. Paul and Marjorie S. Hartnett Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship supports undergraduate students of high academic ability and who demonstrate financial need. Preference is given to Native American students first, then graduates of the Bellevue high schools in Nebraska, then Gross High School graduates residing in Sarpy County, Nebraska and finally high school graduates from Dakota County, Nebraska.

Trish and John Fahey Annual Scholarship

Provides two scholarships for Black or Hispanic students who are in good academic standing and are able to demonstrate financial need.

Frank L. Hayes Scholarship

Supports students in the Heider College of Business with a financial need, high academic standing and who have declared a major of Accounting. First preference shall be extended to a student from an underrepresented group.

A. A. & Ethel Yossem Scholarship 

Awarded to students of the Jewish faith who are enrolled in any undergraduate school or college. 

David Black Diversity Scholarship

Awarded by the Office of the Vice President for Student Services, this scholarship recognizes an undergraduate student who is a member of the Gay-Straight Alliance and who shows leadership in advancing the organization’s mission. 

Charles & Mary Blevens McFadden Scholarship 

This endowed scholarship assists students who have a permanent mobility, visibility or hearing impairment, show high academic promise and have demonstrated financial need. 

Sr. Mueller Refugee Scholarship 

This award supports a junior or senior in the College of Arts and Sciences who is a refugee working toward obtaining U.S. citizenship and who demonstrates a financial need.

Year of Mercy Scholarship

Created from a gift by the Jesuit Community of Omaha to assist students with a financial need, with preference given to students who are undocumented immigrants. 

Jerry Rasmussen Scholarship Trust

This endowed scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students with a financial need and a physical or mental disability.

Gerald C. Redler Endowed Scholarship Fund for Students With Disabilities

This endowed scholarship assists undergraduate students with disabilities and a financial need. Creighton’s Office of Disability Accommodations, in conjunction with the Financial Aid Office, selects the recipient annually.

If you would like to support one of these scholarships or wish to create a new opportunity for students from underrepresented backgrounds, please contact CrisOtepka@creighton.edu.