In 1540, St. Ignatius of Loyola founded the Society of Jesuits with six of his closest companions. From that moment on, this group of “God’s soldiers,” also known as the “The Company of Jesus," would go on to “set the world aflame,” serving the underserved and dedicating their lives to social justice through education.
Honoring these same principles, Fairfield University established The Company Scholars, a unique program that provides four-year, full-cost scholarships to a cohort of students attending Jesuit and Cristo Rey high schools. Students selected to participate in the program become part of an elite group of scholars, who are engaged in academic excellence and equipped with a supportive network and a platform to make a difference.
Students enrolled in The Company Scholars program receive:
- An invitation to participate in Fairfield’s Academic Immersion program, a summer bridge program that allows students to earn six credits prior to the start of the first academic year
- One-on-one mentorship with esteemed faculty and peer leaders
- Academic and career advising
- Research and study abroad opportunities
- Group fellowship and support
- Full room and board
In order to apply, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be enrolled as a high school senior at a Cristo Rey Network School or Jesuit High School
- Meet Fairfield University’s academic profile for admission
- Make significant/meaningful contributions to their community
- Embody Jesuit values through character
Application Process
- Apply to Fairfield University using the Common Application by November 1 (Early Action Deadline) or January 15 (Regular Decision Deadline).
- The application fee is waived for all Cristo Rey and Jesuit high school students. A fee waiver code can be obtained by contacting the Office of Undergraduate Admission.
- Please note that an interview is required to complete the application.
- Initial selection notification will be sent as follows:
- Early Action Applicants: January 15
- Regular Decision Applicants: February 15
- Students selected for the first round will be asked to complete an additional essay and interview.
- Final selections will be released by March 15.
- Students will have 30 days to confirm acceptance of scholarship. Students may confirm by submitting the enrollment deposit as established by the Office of Admission.
For more information, contact Marelyn Maces, Interim Associate Director of Admission, at marelyn.maces@fairfield.edu.
