Weir Endowed Scholarship Application 2025

The Dr. Thomas F. and Norma Weir Endowed Scholarship offers up to $10,000 per year to an exceptional incoming first-year student pursuing a degree in Chemistry or Nursing at Duquesne. This prestigious award recognizes academic achievements, financial need and commitment to chosen field. Applicants must complete a 25-26 FAFSA in order for the application to be considered.

Deadline to apply is January 15.

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First Name

Last Name

Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Email Address

Birthdate

High School Name

Current Overall GPA

Anticipated Entry Term

Intended Major

High School Transcript

Attach a copy of your HS transcript

Letter of Recommendation

Please attach a Letter of Recommendation from a high school official, community leader, parish affiliate, etc.

Activities Resume

Include a list of honors recognizing your accomplishments such as High Honors, Honor Roll, Dean’s List, etc.

Outline your involvement in community-based organizations and/or volunteer opportunities.

Essay

Please detail your current academic standing and your career goals; express your potential to contribute to the Duquesne University Spiritan Mission of academic excellence, moral and spiritual values, ecumenism, service and world concerns. Why do you feel you are best qualified to receive an award from the Dr. Thomas F. and Norma Weir Endowed Scholarship Fund?

By submitting this application, I attest to the accuracy of the information disclosed in this application. In addition, under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) - (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99), authorized officials of Duquesne University are permitted to disclose grade point average, major course of study, and academic standing information from my [high school and/or college] education records to the Scholarship Committee. (§99.31(a)(4)).