The Michael R. Lovell Presidential Scholarship Program

 

“When you give of yourself to help others, whether it be through your time, your talents, or your resources, a miracle happens. And that miracle is you get back more than you gave.” – President Michael R. Lovell

 

 

 

Marquette University is proud to announce the Michael R. Lovell Presidential Scholarship program to attract and develop the next generation of servant leaders. 

The Lovell Scholars — the first-ever presidential scholarship program at Marquette — will begin fall 2025 and benefit outstanding students from around the country who are grounded in humility and committed to the same values with which President Lovell lived his life. These values make up the mission pillars of Marquette’s mission: Excellence, Faith, Leadership and Service.

Marquette will award up to four scholarships annually (including full tuition, housing, and fees). When fully realized through continued fundraising efforts, four Lovell Scholars cohorts will comprise 16 total Lovell Scholars recipients on campus at a time.

Lovell Scholars will grow as dynamic leaders on campus, deepening their faith, while pursuing a rigorous academic journey and serving the broader community President Lovell loved so deeply.

 

“Mike’s vision was to inspire and cultivate leaders who are grounded in humility and committed to excellence. The Michael R. Lovell Presidential Scholarship is a beautiful way to honor his legacy and ensure that his spirit of servant leadership lives on through future generations. We are grateful to the Swifts for endowing our gift and making the Lovell Scholars a reality. We look forward to seeing these scholars use their talents to impact our community in Mike’s memory." – Amy Lovell

 

 

"Dr. Michael Lovell exemplified the very best of Marquette University, and his legacy of servant leadership will inspire and ground a generation of new leaders. We are proud that the Lovell Scholars program will benefit exceptional students who demonstrate the same values he lived by, and continue Marquette’s grand tradition of excellence, faith, leadership, and service." – Chris and Mary Swift