Lonergan Fellowship Application

Lonergan M.A. Scholarship Application 2025-26

Application Deadline: February 15, 2025
Full or partial M.A. Scholarships are awarded to students interested in furthering their understanding of the work of Bernard J. F. Lonergan, S.J.

Eligibility is contingent upon acceptance into the graduate programs of the Master of Arts in Philosophy or the joint Master of Arts in Philosophy and Theology at Boston College. Your application for a Lonergan Scholarship will not be considered until you have been accepted into the graduate program in Philosophy or the joint program in Philosophy and Theology. We also consider second-year M.A. applicants at Boston College when the student has demonstrated interest in Lonergan studies.

Please click here for information on the M.A. program in Philosophy, or click here for infromation on the joint-M.A. in Philosophy and Theology.

To apply for a scholarship, please fill out the application below and include as an attachment at the end of the application a 500-word letter of interest. The letter should be addressed to Dr. Jeremy Wilkins, Director of the Lonergan Institute, and include the following information: (I) a statement of desire to be considered for a Scholarship award; (II) a description of your academic interests, including how you came across the work of Bernard Lonergan and your specific area of interest in Lonergan studies; and (III) the name of someone who is willing to recommend you for graduate work in Lonergan studies.

Decisions will be announced by May 1.

If you have questions or would like to talk through the application process, please reach out to the Lonergan Institute Assistant Director, Mary Elliot, at franksmb@bc.edu or at 617-552-2935.
I. Applicant Information
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II. Application Materials
Please upload a 500-word letter of interest. The letter should be addressed to Dr. Jeremy Wilkins, Director of the Lonergan Institute, and include the following information: (I) a statement of desire to be considered for a Scholarship award; (II) a description of your academic interests, including how your came across the work of Bernard Lonergan and your specific area of interest in Lonergan studies; and (III) the name of someone who is willing to recommend you for graduate work in Lonergan studies.*

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Name and email of recommender: (Please note: no letter is required at this stage).*
We have a limited number of positions to work in the Lonergan Center in Bapst Library, usually for five hours a week at minimum wage, doing research assistance and administrative tasks, as well as video support at our events. Are you interested in this as well?

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III. M.A. Scholarship Requirements
If offered a Lonergan Scholarship, M.A. Scholars are required to take one course each academic year (usually at least two courses over time spent on the degree) on Lonergan or taught by Lonergan studies faculty in philosophy or theology. In addition, Loenrgan M.A. Scholars are expected to attend Lonergan Institute sponsored events and lectures.
By signing your name below, you acknowledge you have read and understood the information and expectations of a Lonergan M.A. Scholar written above.*

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Lonergan M.A. Scholarship Application 2025-26

I. Applicant Information

II. Application Materials

III. M.A. Scholarship Requirements