It all starts with scholarships
When you support scholarships, you help our students manage costs and make ends meet. But more than that, you give them a transformative sense of belonging, purpose and personal growth.
You help us shape a new generation of service-minded advocates ready to face the future and improve our world.
Scholarships — By the Numbers
Our donors make a huge difference for thousands of our amazing students.
of students
12% of freshmen in Creighton’s Class of 2028 are the first members of their families to attend college.
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During the 2024-25 academic year, Creighton awarded donor-funded scholarships to 1,955 students.
success rate
98% of Creighton graduates are employed, pursuing advanced degrees or participating in a service program within six months
Now more than ever, scholarships are vital.
Tuition alone doesn’t fully cover what it costs to educate our students. In fact, it only covers about two-thirds of it. Most of our students receive financial aid or scholarships. Last year alone, Creighton’s donor-funded scholarships supported 1,955 students across all schools and colleges.
Scholarship support weighs significantly in students' decision to come to Creighton. For Creighton to continue to attract excellent students, we must invest in robust scholarship programs.
One great example is the Ignatian Merit Scholars program, in which the University matches each contribution, doubling the impact for our donors to the benefit of our best and brightest students.
Help us continue our legacy of making a Creighton education accessible to all!
Make a gift to support students
A thank you message from scholarship recipient Molly Carrig, a 2024 graduate from the College of Arts and Sciences:
Support that changes lives
“Creighton offered something no other school could: a strong family connection. My older brother thrived here with the help of a scholarship, and thanks to my scholarship, I’ve been able to also follow my dream.
“Through hands-on experiences like shadowing professionals, observing trauma bays, and exploring infectious disease research, I’m building a solid foundation for my future in healthcare.”
— Daniel Kleinsmith, College of Arts and Sciences, Class of 2025, and School of Pharmacy and Health Professions, Class of 2027
Creighton Scholarships
Learn more about all the ways you can support our students through scholarships.
Why I support scholarships
“As a faculty member on campus for 25 years, I did not go to work every day just to contribute to a fine academic department — I was there touching the lives of students, and helping them learn and grow. It was a holistic experience. When you support scholarships, you are really investing in young people and making it possible for more students to access this life-changing campus.”
— Eileen Wirth, PhD, a former Creighton parent and faculty member
On Creighton Giving Day 2025, Wirth offered up a $5,000 challenge gift to encourage donors to support College of Arts and Science scholarships. She made her gift in honor of the late Fr. Dick Hauser, SJ.
