History
University of Saint Mary of the Lake had its beginning in 1844 as St. Mary’s College. Founded by the first bishop of Chicago, Bishop William J. Quarter, D.D., St. Mary’s College was granted a charter by the State of Illinois, with power “to confer…such academical or honorary degrees as are usually conferred by similar institutions.” Chicago welcomed St. Mary’s as higher learning in the city.
Education
In a given year, the campus serves approximately 1,000 full and part-time students in its degree and certificate programs. The Conference Center provides training and development services to approximately 35,000 individuals.
University of Saint Mary of the Lake Key Statistics & Highlights
- 307 Scholarships
- 796 Students
- Private Institution Type
University of Saint Mary of the Lake Overview
University of Saint Mary of the Lake Scholarships
University of Saint Mary of the Lake Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to University of Saint Mary of the Lake. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
18 Dec 2026
Klein Family Scholarship
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Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Top-Up Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Stipendium Peregrinum
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Grant
25600 USD
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Not specified
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
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Grant
7000000 KRW
Deadline
Not specified
Overseas Exchange Scholarship Program Of Mirae Asset Park Hyeon Joo Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program - Undergraduate Degree
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Bakala Foundation Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Crown Prince International Scholarship Program (CPISP)
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Independent provider
Grant
16800 USD
Deadline
01 Oct 2026
German Academic Exchange Service -Scholarships for Exchange Programs
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
Hong Kong Schools Alumni Federation Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2026
Global Ambassadors Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
300000 HKD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Hong Kong Scholarship For Excellence Scheme
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
28000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Hagop Bogigian Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
2500 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Phillips Law Firm A Second Chance Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
04 Nov 2026
Difference Makers Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
30000 CZK
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Olomouc Region Study Scholarship
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Housing services
- Most of our 104 sleeping rooms have two beds of your choice: two twin size or one full size and one twin size
- Private Bath in every sleeping room
- Wireless internet access
- Guest Computers and printer, fax machine, stamps
- Laundry machines
- Complimentary: Coffee, tea, soda, water, refrigerator, newspapers & TV available in the Living Room anytime
Library services
Feehan Memorial Library and McEssy Theological Resource Center contain over 200,000 volumes with notable collections in patristics, canon law, scripture, systematic theology, and church history.The library’s online catalog provides users the ability to search for books, print and online journals, ebooks and DVDs.
Campus life
Seminarians at Mundelein focus on their vocation to the priesthood through intense prayer and study. Fraternity among seminarians is encouraged through numerous campus amenities.
Our campus is home to Mundelein Seminary, the major seminary and school of theology for the Archdiocese of Chicago and beyond for nearly a century.
Located just north of Chicago, it is home to more than 100 seminarians from nearly 30 dioceses across the country and around the world. Solidly grounded in prayer, pastoral formation and rigorous academic training, Mundelein Seminary’s distinctive curriculum includes an innovative Teaching Parish Program, two full-time internships, and a study-pilgrimage to the Holy Land.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada, and the following degree programs are approved:
University of Saint Mary of the Lake Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
United States Country
Mundelein City
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