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Change The Life Of A Student And Shape The Future Of Lewis

The Lewis University experience doesn’t just educate students, it transforms their lives through practical, values-based learning from educators who care about each student and who mentor as well as teach.  

Students emerge from their Lewis experience to face future challenges in positive ways that impact both self and society. Your gift to Lewis supports this mission and truly changes lives. Please help secure a bright future for current students and generations to come by making a gift today. Thank you!
 
Take a moment to learn more about our Frank J. Lewis Philanthropists of the Year, Dr. Paul and Kathleen Kaiser and Russ and Dawn Smyth.


"If it weren't for the financial assistance, I would not be able to move up in life.  My dreams would be unreachable. My children depend on me to give them the best life possible. My scholarship helps to make that happen."

Abigail McNabb
Nursing, Senior
Brother Leo Forgette Endowed Scholarship

"I want the donors to know that this scholarship has positively influenced me. It is because of them that I want to exceed the standards that are expected of me."

Alyssa Johnson
Nursing, Freshman
Women of Rotary of Joliet Scholarship

"The generosity of donors will help me face my future."

Edward Pluth
Athletic Training, Junior
Nathan Andrew Rybak Endowed Scholarship

"I was at risk of having to leave Lewis due to finances. Thankfully, this scholarship came at just the right time and I was able to stay. My donors were kind enough to believe in me - a complete stranger."

Frances Brown
Nursing, Senior
Washington Square Health Endowed Scholarship

"Because of the donors' generosity, I have been able to continue my education at Lewis. Lewis has given me the opportunity to excel academically, socially and spiritually."

Audrey Heiberger
Computer Graphic Design, Junior
Harold Finley Endowed Scholarship

 

"The fact that my donors want to see me succeed motivates me even more to try my hardest."

Lisa Higgins
Nursing, Sophomore
Lillian M.Tunze Endowed Scholarship

  


"It makes me happy to know that there is a family who is dedicated to supporting future teachers. I want to go out and be the best teacher I can possibly be in order to make the Orenic Family proud."

Lauren Massaro
Elementary Education, Senior
William B. Orenic Endowed Scholarship

 

"My scholarship has helped me improve my life. I hope to improve the lives of others when I have my nursing degree."

Ashley Green
Nursing, Sophomore
Father John Brennan Endowed Scholarship

 

“I believe Lewis is the place in which I was meant to be. Without scholarships, I would be unable to live out my dreams. My scholarship donors have given me the chance to become something better.”

Sabre Thomas
Theatre, Junior
Thomas J. Secor Annual Theatre Scholarship

"It brings me such happiness to know that there are people who care about my success. My scholarship has influenced me to always aim higher. I want to be able to give back to other students so that they have a chance, just like my donors have given me."

Ivette Manzo
Nursing, Junior
Brunswick Public Charitable Foundation Endowed Scholarship

"I hope I will represent Shannon Gardner well. I hope to graduate and go on to become an excellent nurse.

Samantha Wegner
Nursing, Senior
Shannon K. Gardner Endowed Nursing Scholarship

 

“Lewis has a profound sense of community and I feel the donors are the embodiment of the University Mission. I aspire to help expand the field of Athletic Training to the military and become one of the vital links in the recovery process of injured veterans and prosthetic patients."

Gail Peak
Athletic Training, Junior
Father John Brennan Endowed Scholarship

 

“My donors selflessly give to Lewis and the community.”

Robert Peterson
Music Merchandising, Sophomore
Thomas J. Secor Annual Music Scholarship

 

"I appreciate my donors because they do not know me but trust me enough to give me a gift of education. It shows that someone does care about my future."

Paula Nuguid
Nursing, Senior
Will-Grundy County Medical Society Alliance Endowed Scholarship