Good Father Augustus Tolton Scholarship

Named for the first U.S. Roman Catholic priest publicly known to be black, the Venerable Father Augustus Tolton, this $4,000 renewable scholarship is for students who are committed to using the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in ways that support Mount Marty University’s core values and Catholic Benedictine mission. Jump to application below.

Qualifications:

Cumulative unweighted high school or college GPA of 3.2 or higher.
Not participating in athletics at Mount Marty.
Be willing to actively participate in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at Mount Marty.
Submitted your application for admission to Mount Marty.

Please submit the application below by April 15 to be considered for the Good Father Gus scholarship. Qualified applicants will be invited to a virtual interview.

Questions? Please reach out to the Admission Office!
Phone: 605-668-1545
Email: admission@mountmarty.edu

Read Fr. Tolton's full biography at the Archdiocese of Chicago website.

Biographical Information & Plans

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To be eligible for the Good Father Gus scholarship, you must be planning on attending Mount Marty in fall 2024. Are you planning on attending Mount Marty in fall 2024?

Yes

Video Response

Submit a video response of at least five minutes answering the following two questions:

What does Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) mean to you?
How have you demonstrated your commitment to the principles of DEI?