History
University of Saint Mary of the Lake had its beginning in 1844 as St. Mary’s College. Founded by the first bishop of Chicago, Bishop William J. Quarter, D.D., St. Mary’s College was granted a charter by the State of Illinois, with power “to confer…such academical or honorary degrees as are usually conferred by similar institutions.” Chicago welcomed St. Mary’s as higher learning in the city.
Education
In a given year, the campus serves approximately 1,000 full and part-time students in its degree and certificate programs. The Conference Center provides training and development services to approximately 35,000 individuals.
University of Saint Mary of the Lake Key Statistics & Highlights
- 4 Masters
- 287 Scholarships
- 796 Students
University of Saint Mary of the Lake Overview
University of Saint Mary of the Lake Scholarships
University of Saint Mary of the Lake Scholarships
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250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
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Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Various benefits
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Other Scholarships For Graduate Students
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72000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)
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Various benefits
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Stipendium Peregrinum
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33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
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25600 USD
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Next 100 (Kitas 100)
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20000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
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40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
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40000 AUD
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30 Apr 2026
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
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Various benefits
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31 Jan 2027
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Various benefits
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38000 GBP
Deadline
16 Sep 2026
Marshall Scholarships
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40000 USD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships of Chungcheongnam-do
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Various benefits
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
Fulbright Award For Postgraduate Study
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30000 USD
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International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs
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50000 USD
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Beca De Excelencia Rafael Del Pino
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Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program - Graduate Degree
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16800 USD
Deadline
01 Oct 2026
German Academic Exchange Service -Scholarships for Exchange Programs
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Various benefits
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Fondos En Administración - ICETEX
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3200 USD
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United Arab Emirates Government Scholarship Programs
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Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
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Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Various benefits
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Other Scholarships For Graduate Students
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Independent provider
Grant
72000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Stipendium Peregrinum
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Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
25600 USD
Deadline
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Next 100 (Kitas 100)
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Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students
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40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based
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Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Bakala Foundation Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Becas La Caixa
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Independent provider
Grant
38000 GBP
Deadline
16 Sep 2026
Marshall Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships of Chungcheongnam-do
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
Fulbright Award For Postgraduate Study
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Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs
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Independent provider
Grant
50000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Beca De Excelencia Rafael Del Pino
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Independent provider
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Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program - Graduate Degree
Merit-based
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16800 USD
Deadline
01 Oct 2026
German Academic Exchange Service -Scholarships for Exchange Programs
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Housing services
- Most of our 104 sleeping rooms have two beds of your choice: two twin size or one full size and one twin size
- Private Bath in every sleeping room
- Wireless internet access
- Guest Computers and printer, fax machine, stamps
- Laundry machines
- Complimentary: Coffee, tea, soda, water, refrigerator, newspapers & TV available in the Living Room anytime
Library services
Feehan Memorial Library and McEssy Theological Resource Center contain over 200,000 volumes with notable collections in patristics, canon law, scripture, systematic theology, and church history.The library’s online catalog provides users the ability to search for books, print and online journals, ebooks and DVDs.
Campus life
Seminarians at Mundelein focus on their vocation to the priesthood through intense prayer and study. Fraternity among seminarians is encouraged through numerous campus amenities.
Our campus is home to Mundelein Seminary, the major seminary and school of theology for the Archdiocese of Chicago and beyond for nearly a century.
Located just north of Chicago, it is home to more than 100 seminarians from nearly 30 dioceses across the country and around the world. Solidly grounded in prayer, pastoral formation and rigorous academic training, Mundelein Seminary’s distinctive curriculum includes an innovative Teaching Parish Program, two full-time internships, and a study-pilgrimage to the Holy Land.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada, and the following degree programs are approved:
University of Saint Mary of the Lake Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
United States Country
Mundelein City