Seton Education Scholars Application

The Seton Education Scholars Program — named for Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, patron saint of Catholic schools — is a unique opportunity for incoming first year or transfer students majoring in education. It provides $40,000 in total scholarships over four years to students committed to working as educators at rural Catholic schools within the Archdiocese of Omaha, Nebraska upon completion of their degree. Students would receive $10,000 per year. This scholarship is renewable so long as students continue to progress toward a degree in elementary or secondary education and meet the following scholarship requirements:

• Students must be admitted to the Education Program by the second semester of their second year.
• Sustained enrollment in Teacher Education at Mount Marty University
• Recipients are required to serve five hours per week in a Catholic school during the school year starting their sophomore year at Mount Marty University. For the first year, students will participate in Mission formation of one hour per week on campus.
• Students commit to three years of teaching in a rural Catholic school within the Archdiocese of Omaha, Nebraska upon receiving their education degree.
• Students participating in college athletics are not eligible.

Criteria:

1. Must be a practicing Catholic.
2. Must be an incoming first year or transfer education student (if a transfer, must remain at Mount Marty for at least four full-time semesters or two years)
3. Selection criteria include high school grades and involvement in parish activities and community service.

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