The Foundation has partnered with Dominican University, DePaul University and the OCICU On-line Consortium of Regis University to expand scholarship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate educational endeavors. Preference will be given to Barat College alumnae/i, their children or grandchildren, as well as graduates of Sacred Heart schools in Illinois, including Woodlands Academy, Josephenium, and Sheridan Road.

With rising costs of education, along with cuts in financial aid, these scholarships could very well determine whether a college or postgraduate education is obtainable. It is an important part of the Barat legacy to make education available and affordable to students of all ages. To request an application or gain more information, please follow this link (click here).

The purpose of the Barat Scholars Program is to support and cultivate the leaders of the next generation.

Dominican University
Regis University
DePaul University

Dominican University
Dominican University, located in River Forest, IL, just west of Chicago, offers a highly regarded academic program, and the University is proud to be one of our partners and welcomes Barat Scholars. Through its diverse educational experience for women, Dominican will provide students – either undergraduate or postgraduate – with an academic agenda that will encourage and develop their critical thinking, leadership and communications skills.

Barat Scholars Scholarships are open to students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in liberal arts and sciences, teacher education and/or business. In addition, a Barat Scholar will be required to take four (4) core courses in leadership studies. Students selected as Barat Scholars will be given individual and professional support during their years of study at Dominican.

While enrolled at Dominican, Barat Scholars will be required to participate in professional development, mentoring, and internship programs in community service and/or not-for-profit social justice programs offered at Dominican. For more information about Dominican University, follow this link. (click here) (top)

Institute for Adult Learning (click here)
Dominican University’s Institute for Adult Learning is inaugurating three new concentrations in its popular Master of Science in Organizational Leadership (MSOL) Program. Starting with the spring term, students enrolled in the MSOL program can pursue concentrations in Sports Leadership, Nonprofit Leadership or Women’s Leadership while they complete the coursework that culminates in a master’s degree.

The Women’s Leadership concentration includes classes in “Women, Leadership and Self-Evaluation,” “Gender Issues in Organizations,” “History of Women In Leadership,” and “Psychology of Gender.”

The MSOL Program is designed for busy, highly motivated adults who are juggling work and family issues but are committed to taking the next step in their academic and professional careers. Classes normally meet once each week, Monday through Thursday from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. Some classes are also offered on Friday evenings and on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to noon. The MSOL degree consists of 12 courses (36 semester credit hours), including eight core classes and four electives.

The Institute for Adult Learning (IAL) is located on Dominican University’s Priory Campus, 7200 W. Division Street, River Forest. For more information on the Institute for Adult Learning, please call (708) 714-9105 or visit the website at www.ial.dom.edu.

Students  may seek financial assistance through grants and loans by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid  (FAFSA). For further information, please contact the Financial Aid Office at (708) 524-6809. For a packet of information  complete with all the federal financial aid forms, contact  the admissions office at (708) 714-9001 or email us.

Regis University
An Online Consortium of National and International Colleges and Universities – OCICU – is managed by New Ventures of Regis University (click here). This online network enables students to complete degree programs from recognized, accredited colleges without attending conventional campus classes. The program is primarily designed for the adult student wishing to complete a degree or enroll in a postgraduate program.

The Barat Education Foundation Board of Directors approved creation of a scholarship in the amount of $4,000 per year, over a four-year period. Dollars not committed in any given year will rollover to the following year.

Sharon Harper, Counselor for Scholarships advises students that want to be considered for a Barat Scholarship to first file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Regis University will use the results of the FAFSA to determine who will receive the scholarship.

Contact:
Sharon Harper, Counselor for Scholarships at Regis University
800-388-2366 ext. 3520
Fax: 303-964-5449
sharper@regis.edu

Enrollment in the OCICU curriculum offers Barat Scholars a flexible schedule, while ensuring a quality education. Learn more about Regis University and OCICU. (top)

DePaul University - Avery Bequest
We are preserving the Barat College educational legacy through an innovative Barat Scholars Program in memory of Gerald A. Avery, Jr., which is designated for deserving students seeking a postgraduate degree at DePaul University. Scholarships in memory of Gerald A. Avery, Jr. will be available to qualified students pursuing a postgraduate degree in education, public policy, business, accounting and/or law. To learn more click here.

For more information about the Avery Bequest Scholarship or to apply, follow this link (click here). (top)

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