2011-2012 Catholic Scholars

Saya Jacob '15
Jenny Starrs '15
Mike Mallazzo '14
Megan Neunan '14
Nick Arcos '14
Christina Cala '13
Teresa Caya '13
Mike Hernandez '13
Bobby Porter ' 13
Adam Beyt '12

"More than anything, the Christ the Teacher Institute has taught me how to bring my faith into all aspects of my life. I hope that with the skills I am gaining that I'll be able to not only continue serving the Church but also teach and inspire others to do the same."

Bobby Porter

The Catholic Scholars Program invites entering or returning undergraduates at Northwestern to engage their faith life as vigorously as their academic life. Catholic Scholars take seriously the commitment to deepen their understanding of faith, pray on a regular basis, serve the needs of others, and provide leadership that is distinctively Catholic. Catholic Scholars are theologically grounded, spiritually alive, articulate in their faith, and joyfully involved in Catholic tradition. 

Graduates of this program will be well‐prepared to serve on parish councils, teach CCD, participate in liturgy committees and lead social justice efforts. They will be able to bring Christian principles to their families and careers.  In addition, a cooperative agreement with the Archdiocese of Chicago will allow students to use the CORE seminars to fulfill a formation component for Catholic school teachers.

Those seeking entry into the program on a basic (3 quarter) or advanced (6 quarter) track may apply after May 1 and before Sept 1. Each participant must be involved and committed to a process of deepening their spirituality and
achieving a more mature understanding of their Catholic faith and be willing to participate in the program until requirements are met. The program is designed to allow for study abroad or internships off campus during the 3 or 6 quarter process. No scholarship money will be given during the quarter off campus.

Scholarships
Catholic Scholars in the basic unit (designed for a minimum of 3 quarters) may receive up to $3,000 dollars equally divided throughout the quarters of participation.

CTI  Catholic Scholars in the advanced track (designed forminimum of 6 quarters) will receive $3,000 the first year (1,000 per quarter) and, if they decide to continue and meet program requirements, $7,000 dollars spread out over the remaining quarters of participation for a total of $10,000.

Scholarships help defray the expenses of the Catholic Scholars Program and provide additional self-earned income to pay for Northwestern’s tuition. 

Students who are accepted into the Catholic Scholars may decline all or part of their scholarship so that others might take advantage of the program.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS FOR BASIC TRACK STUDENTS
(minimum 3 quarters)

1. Maintain a GPA of 2.8

2. Three CT seminars (or equivalent in NU courses as determined by the director) in different areas

3. Regular participation in SCC prayer. liturgy, and activities

4. Personal Spiritual Direction

5. Participation in one SCC retreat or participation in a SCC small faith group during the year

6. Participation in three service projects or SCC Alternative Student Break experience during the year

7. Participation in the integrative seminar for all Catholic Scholars each quarter

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS FOR ADVANCED TRACK STUDENTS (minimum six quarters)

1. Maintain a GPA of 2.8

2. Four core seminars in theology, liturgy, morality, and scripture plus 2 other seminars (or equivalent in NU courses as determined by the director) chosen from the other disciplines

3. Participation in a two hour integrating seminar each quarter, designed to help the student integrate his or her faith and learning into the overall life experience as a Northwestern student and a Catholic young adult

4.Regular participation in SCC prayer, liturgy, and activities

5. Personal spiritual direction

6. Participation in at least one retreat or small faith group each year

7. Participation in an Alternative Spring Break immersion trip and at least three additional service opportunities. (The latter can be fulfilled with another alternative break trip in the second year). 
   
8. Take on a leadership role in any Sheil ministry or Northwestern activity for at least two years.

9. Complete of a final integrative paper in the last year

10. All Catholic Scholars are encouraged to take at least one course in the Catholic Studies program during their undergraduate years, although this is not a strict requirement.

Scholarships
Scholarships are available for students in either track of the program. Students in Track One are awarded a maximum scholarship of $3,000 for their year of study. Students in Track Two are awarded a maximum scholarship of $3,000 their first year and $7,000 their second year of study. Scholarships are applied to costs of participation and to NU tuition. Five full scholarships are also available in each track.

For full program details and to apply, download the Christ the Teacher Program applications:

• 2012 New Student Application
• Entering Student Academic Recommendation Form
• Entering Student Pastoral Recommendation Form
  
• 2012 Returning Student Application
• Returning Student Academic Recommendation Form
• Returning Student Pastoral Recommendation Form

For more information, please contact Mary Deeley at m-deeley@northwestern.edu or (847) 328-4648.