Maguire Scholars Application Form 2026

The Maguire scholarship was developed in partnership with the Maguire Foundation and prioritizes being active members of the community. Maguire Scholars graduate with extensive experience in the non-profit sector, leadership training, and career support. Students graduating from the listed affiliate high schools are highly encouraged to apply!

Maguire Scholars are placed in an internship-level volunteer position with one of our Chester community partners. They also participate in customized, experiential learning opportunities designed to make them stand out as civic leaders, social justice agents and active global citizens.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Maguire Scholars College Program, students must meet the following criteria:

Incoming first-year students who will graduate from an affiliate high school
Hold at least a 3.0 GPA or equivalent in high school
Engage in community service and/or extracurricular activities
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before March 1, 2026 and list Widener University
Qualify for admission to selected institution
Demonstrate financial need on your FAFSA

Requirements

The Maguire Scholarship totals $5,000 per year for a total of eight consecutive semesters. The following are the scholarship requirements:

Maintain a 3.0 GPA
Complete 150 hours of mandatory community service with an approved service site
Demonstrate excellent leadership and be a positive representative of the university
Participate in all required training, events, and academic programming including Civic Engagement Scholars Orientation, weekly meetings, academic cornerstones like the first-year trip, academic coaching, and other varied experiences

First Name

Last Name

Preferred Name

Birthdate

Gender

Please list below:

Pronouns

Other pronouns, please list below:

Email Address

Phone Number

High School

Approximate Graduation Date

Personal statement and letter of recommendation should be submitted as two separate documents.

Personal Statement

Directions: Please answer the following question. The response should be no less than two paragraphs, but no more than one page. Answer should be typed in standard 12-point font, double spaced. Each page should have your name, high school, and the college to which you are applying for the Maguire Scholars Program.

Question: The mission of The Maguire Foundation is grounded in St. Ignatius Loyola's teachings that we are men and women for others. What do you do to serve others?

Please upload your Personal Statement here:

Letter of Recommendation

Please submit a letter of recommendation from the supervisor of a community service or extracurricular activity.

Letters of recommendation should be electronically uploaded below.

Letters of recommendation should include:

Name of Recommender
Title and School/Organization
Address
Email
Telephone

Please upload your recommendation letter here:

Student Signature

By signing below, I acknowledge that all information I have provided in this application is true, complete, and accurate.

Applicants's electronic signature (Please type your name below)

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