Month: May 2025
Congratulations to our new scholars!
The Sister Thea Bowman Foundation welcomes its Class of 2029 cohort of inspiring young leaders who have demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence, service, and faith. Congratulations to: Duquesne University Cohort College of the Holy Cross Cohort Arrupe College of Loyola University Chicago Cohort DePaul University Cohort
Why Education Matters to Our Scholars
“For so many of us, being black and Catholic means having come into the Church because education opened the door to evangelization.” – Sr. Thea Bowman Sister Thea Bowman shared this powerful and enduring truth observation when she passionately addressed the U.S. Bishops in 1989. More than three decades later, Read More…
(Another) 100% Graduation Rate: Celebrating the 2025 Thea Bowman Scholars
As the Commencement season unfolds, the Sister Thea Bowman Education Foundation is proud to celebrate the Class of 2025—four exceptional Scholars whose hard work and dedication have carried them across the finish line. Congratulations to: Something remarkable happened with this year’s graduating class. For the third consecutive year, Foundation Scholars Read More…
What You Need to Know: The Sister Thea Bowman Foundation Scholarship
“For so many of us, being Black and Catholic means having come to the Church because education opened the door to evangelization.” Sister Thea Bowman speaking to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in 1990. The Sister Thea Bowman Black Catholic Education Foundation empowers students facing challenges to pursue Read More…