J. William and Mary Diederich Scholarship

Named after the college benefactors, J. William and Mary Diederich, the scholarship program has been established to assist meritorious students who show leadership potential in the field of communication.

Up to five Diederich Scholarships are awarded annually to incoming freshmen and are renewable each year of a recipient's four-year undergraduate program, provided the recipient remains a student of the Diederich College and remains in good academic standing. Eligibility for the award includes academic excellence and leadership. For additional program details regarding this award, review the applicable Award Information Guide, available from the Office of Student Financial Aid.

Scholarship information

Award amount

  • $8,000 (5 awards available)

Deadline

  • January 15 (apply for admission)

General selection guidelines

  • Admitted to the Diederich College of Communication.
  • Demonstrated leadership in curricular and extracurricular activities.
  • International students are not eligible for this scholarship.

Academic guidelines

Students must meet two of the following:

  • High school rank at or near the top 10% (when applicable)
  • ACT composite of 28
  • SAT composite of 1310 (math and verbal)
  • Minimum 3.5 GPA (on an unweighted 4.0 scale) in all college preparatory courses
 

Lasting value. Lifetime values.

Marquette is consistently recognized as a best value in national media such as U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review. But there’s more to a Marquette education beyond a great return on your investment. As a Catholic, Jesuit university, we measure success in the hearts and minds of our students, seeking to engage in them a mindset that looks beyond themselves and toward the benefit of others. Men and women for and with others, as we say in our mission, who go into the world ready to Be The Difference.

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