Academic Scholarships
Each year the Newman Catholic Student Center awards scholarships to Catholic undergraduate and graduate students attending The University of Iowa who are involved at the Newman Catholic Student Center. Incoming freshmen are not eligible for these scholarships. Up to fifteen $1,000 scholarships will be awarded for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Applications for the 2026-2027 academic year will be available on March 10, 2026. CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION
Application requirements for the next round of scholarships:
Must be currently enrolled at UI and a student in good academic standing
Must be registered at the Newman Center 2025-2026 academic year
Enrolled fulltime in The University of Iowa for the 2026-2027 academic year
Priority is given to students involved regularly in Newman Center activities, events, and programs.
Please contact Kristie Wert, Director of Operations at [email protected] if you have questions.
Applications for the 2026-2027 academic year will be available on March 10, 2026. CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION
Application requirements for the next round of scholarships:
Must be currently enrolled at UI and a student in good academic standing
Must be registered at the Newman Center 2025-2026 academic year
Enrolled fulltime in The University of Iowa for the 2026-2027 academic year
Priority is given to students involved regularly in Newman Center activities, events, and programs.
Please contact Kristie Wert, Director of Operations at [email protected] if you have questions.
CATHOLIC STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP
The Catholic Studies Scholarship was established in 1998 by Casey D. Mahon of Iowa City. Ms. Mahon received a B.A. in social work in 1973 and a J.D. in 1976 from The University of Iowa. This scholarship is awarded to students who have expressed an interest in the general area of Catholic studies. This scholarship provides students the opportunity to do research and present on Catholic topics. More information can be found in the application form. Students can apply and complete their presentation to receive a scholarship for fall or spring semester. Up to four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded for the 2026-2027 academic year. Contact Grace Ahlers, Faith Formation Associate, via email at [email protected] if you have questions about this scholarship.
Applications for the 2026-2027 academic year are now open and are due Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION.
Applications for the 2026-2027 academic year are now open and are due Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION.
Goeres/Beckman Scholarships
Annually, up to twenty- four scholarships of $1,000 are given to Beckman Catholic graduates who are active in the Newman Catholic Student Center. The purpose of the scholarship program is to help Beckman graduates continue to grow in their faith by participating in the Newman Center faith community. Recipients participate in on-campus Newman Center programs while pursuing their academic degree at the UI. Former Xavier (now Beckman Catholic) High and UI graduate,
Nic Goeres, has provided these scholarship funds annually since 2012, awarding 213 scholarships in 14 years. Applications for the 2026-2027 academic year will be available on March 10, 2026 and deadline to apply is April 10, 2026. In addition to a timely submission of the application (CLICK HERE), students must be registered at the Newman Center for the upcoming academic year and returning students have a participation requirement. Please contact Kristie Wert, Director of Operations at [email protected] if you have questions.
Nic Goeres, has provided these scholarship funds annually since 2012, awarding 213 scholarships in 14 years. Applications for the 2026-2027 academic year will be available on March 10, 2026 and deadline to apply is April 10, 2026. In addition to a timely submission of the application (CLICK HERE), students must be registered at the Newman Center for the upcoming academic year and returning students have a participation requirement. Please contact Kristie Wert, Director of Operations at [email protected] if you have questions.
Athletic Scholarships
Through the generosity of numerous benefactors, Newman Center established a fund through The University of Iowa Center for Advancement for two annual partial scholarships to be awarded to one male and one female student-athlete involved and registered at the Newman Center. The selection process, with registration and participation at the Newman Center as a focal point, is conducted by the UI Athletic Department.
A special thanks to the generosity of many beneficiaries who support these Newman Catholic Student Center Scholarship Funds at The University of Iowa Center for Advancement. These funds make these scholarships possible.
