Most universities prepare you to change the world after graduation...as a Blouin Scholar, you'll start on your first day.
The Blouin Scholars Program at Walsh University provides students with a unique opportunity to become part of a community of students and faculty dedicated to using scholarship and service to address local and global challenges. This four-year program is designed to foster change-makers in the community and develop leaders in service to others. It is a learning community of residential students who have a passion for making the world a better place. Blouin Scholars take classes with a cohort of similarly dedicated students. All classes are built into the Walsh University core curriculum—you still choose your own majors and minors—and center on social issues within our local and global communities. Throughout this experience, students are supported by a team of faculty dedicated to the learning community. Students will also be supported with opportunities such as global learning, study away, special lectures, co-curricular activities, priority registration, and special designation at commencement.
Benefits of Becoming a Blouin Scholar
- Use scholarship and service to address major global and local issues
- Participate in local and regional experiential opportunities
- Complete unique program course work and receive distinction at graduation
- Receive financial benefits, renewable scholarship (four years)
- Develop leadership, critical thinking, problem solving, communication and intercultural competencies
- Living with Blouin Scholars in Residence Halls
- For more information, view our brochure
Admissions Criteria
- 3.25 GPA
- Application
- Essay
- Resume
- Letter of Recommendation
- Interview
Apply to the Blouin Scholars Program Today!
2025–2026 Accepted Blouin Students
Students who were accepted into the Blouin Scholars Program, please click the link below to complete the Blouin Scholars Program Decision Form:
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Br. Francis Blouin
Walsh University's third President, Br. Francis Blouin exemplified servant-leadership and global service. During his presidency, Br. Francis was responsible for bringing four Nobel Peace Prize winners to campus with the most notable being Mother Teresa. After retiring as Walsh's president in 1992, Br. Francis spent the majority of this time in Africa serving as the coordinator of the Kisubi Brothers University Centre, in Kisubi, Africa and participating in countless initiatives to bring higher education to the people of Africa. In January 2017, Br. Francis passed away from complications due to ALS. However, his memory and his legacy live on through Walsh University and its students.
Contact Information
For more information about the Walsh University Br. Francis Blouin Global Scholars Program contact:
Dr. Nick Morris
Blouin Faculty Director
330.490.7600
[email protected]
Office of Admissions
330.490.7172
[email protected]
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