Dr. James E. Swierkosz Scholarship

Back on May 21st, 2013 our Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, James E. Swierkosz, Ph.D. passed away quite unexpectedly. Dr S. was a strong student advocate in every sense of the word and was also a gentle leader, mentor and friend to all. He truly embodied the Jesuit ideal of being a “man for others” and he served our school with distinction. In order to honor his memory, the school created the James E. Swierkosz Scholarship. The award this year will be $11,500 and will be awarded to 2 second year students on top of any other Saint Louis University scholarship not to exceed tuition and/or Cost of Attendance.

Award
$11,500
Deadline
11/21/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please upload your CV (using SOM template).
  2. Please list any of your volunteer experiences with approximate hours spent in total for each site.
  3. Please identify and describe the most meaningful service in which you participated in the last two years and explain why it was so meaningful (300-word limit).
  4. Please explain how you plan to continue your service to both to SLU SOM and/or St. Louis during your remaining time in medical school AND after you graduate (300-word limit).