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Chris Farley Scholarship
Chris Farley's Legacy Lives On
Chris Farley, a student in the Marquette University College of Speech, became a popular comedian and actor. Perhaps best known for his work on Saturday Night Live, Chris also starred in several hit movies before his untimely death in 1997. The Christopher Crosby Farley Scholarship is a Merit award presented to a junior in any major in the Diederich College of Communication for creativity and positive use of humor, based on application and audition.
The 2022 application is now closed.
Current and Past Winners
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2022 Winner:
Martilia Marechal
Past Winners
2021: Maeve LeFevour
2020: Deija Richards
Deija Richards, a student majoring in Theatre Arts, is the 2020 winner.
2019: Garrett Christiaens
Garrett Christiaens is the 2019 winner. Garrett shares family stories growing up in Montana.
2018: Danny Lang
Danny Lang is the 2018 winner. He discusses his challenges incoming out to his parents, overcoming stage fright and performing in his high school production of Grease, while battling shingles and a sinus infection.
2017: Michael Nicholas
The 2017 Chris Farley Scholarship Competition Winner is Michael Nicholas, for his song "Like Chris."
