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. We are able to offer up to ten $1000 scholarships each academic year.
Applications for the 2026-2027 academic year will be available in the spring of 2026.
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
Applications for the 2026-2027 academic year will be available in the spring of 2026.
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
Goeres/Beckman Scholarships
Annually, up to twenty- four scholarships of $1000 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 194 scholarships in 13 years. Scholarship applications for incoming freshmen are available through Beckman High School, returning students should contact Kristie Wert, Director of Operations via email at [email protected]. Applications for the 2026-2027 academic year will open in spring of 2026. In addition to a timely submission of the application, students must be registered at the Newman Center for the upcoming academic year and returning students have a participation requirement.
Nic Goeres, has provided these scholarship funds annually since 2012, awarding 194 scholarships in 13 years. Scholarship applications for incoming freshmen are available through Beckman High School, returning students should contact Kristie Wert, Director of Operations via email at [email protected]. Applications for the 2026-2027 academic year will open in spring of 2026. In addition to a timely submission of the application, students must be registered at the Newman Center for the upcoming academic year and returning students have a participation requirement.
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. Contact Christine Wissink, Director of Outreach and Education, via email at [email protected] if you have questions about this scholarship.
The 2025-2026 application deadline has passed. Information on the 2026-2027 applications will be available in the spring of 2026.
The 2025-2026 application deadline has passed. Information on the 2026-2027 applications will be available in the spring of 2026.
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 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.
