Benefits
Joining the Ignatius Scholars Program means more than getting a head start. It’s a chance to root yourself in a community that sees your potential and is ready to nurture it.
As a Scholar, you’ll be welcomed into an environment where your goals are celebrated, your strengths are supported, and your path forward is filled with possibility. From your first days on campus to the final weeks of your first semester, you’ll grow in confidence, sharpen your academic skills, and build meaningful connections and relationships that last well beyond your first year.
Why Join the Ignatius Scholars Program?
- Build early connections with Loyola faculty, staff, and fellow students
- Strengthen academic skills and confidence through structured coaching
- Gain an early sense of belonging at Loyola and in Baltimore
- Receive free room and board for the program’s summer component and a $250 stipend distributed throughout the course of the program
- Start your college experience with a close-knit community that supports your success
The Ignatius Scholars Program shaped me and my confidence during my time at Loyola. I felt ready the first week of classes and even more confident in my abilities to ask for help when I needed it. The program surrounds students with a strong and intentional network that helps us thrive not only academically but also personally and socially. We are provided a built-in community right from the start, as well as priority access to resources and workshops to help the transition to college.
My experience as an Ignatius Scholar helped me grow into a leader. It taught me to arrive on time for everything and to come prepared and ready for each day, because it would prove to be different than the last. It taught me the importance of helping out the greater community of Baltimore and the ways of helping through serving others. I have also learned how to serve as a leader through my academic experience. If you're considering applying to the Ignatius Scholars Program even for just a second, I highly recommend that you do. It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and it will stick with you throughout your time at Loyola.
Program At A Glance
Who: Students who exhibit strong academic promise and leadership abilities who desire to deepen their college experience and develop as scholars and high achieving professionalsWhen:
Summer Residential Program: August 17-27, 2026
Fall Semester Program: August 31-December 9, 2026
Where: Loyola University Maryland’s Evergreen campus
Application Deadline: May 8, 2026