Bowman Scholars Program
Loyola Academy’s Bowman Scholars Program was established in 2020 to provide programming and assistance for high achieving, first-generation students. Every Bowman Scholar is given the opportunity to thrive and participate fully in the Rambler experience, equipped with the knowledge and skills to achieve college readiness, acceptance and success.
The Bowman Scholars Program also aims to offer significant support to first generation students so that they can reach the same level of college readiness as their peers. The academic and social rigors of Loyola Academy are challenging for many students but particularly impact our first generation to college students who may not have access to or knowledge of the support available to reach their full potential as Ramblers. While the purpose of the Bowman Scholars Program is to develop a healthy, fulfilled and college-bound Rambler, the program dually addresses the systemic obstacles first generation students face.
The Bowman Scholars Program also aims to offer significant support to first generation students so that they can reach the same level of college readiness as their peers. The academic and social rigors of Loyola Academy are challenging for many students but particularly impact our first generation to college students who may not have access to or knowledge of the support available to reach their full potential as Ramblers. While the purpose of the Bowman Scholars Program is to develop a healthy, fulfilled and college-bound Rambler, the program dually addresses the systemic obstacles first generation students face.
Program Overview
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Qualification
Qualifying students are identified during the admissions process and are invited to apply for the Bowman Scholars Program. -
Program Goals
Over the course of four years, the program aims to instill in the scholars a growth mindset through enhancing academic, executive functioning and social emotional skills and to provide a foundational knowledge of the college process and readiness for college and career success. This program combines an educational and formational approach rooted in Catholic, Jesuit tradition and spiritual values. -
Participation
Bowman Scholars will take part in the following:- Annual freshman and parent orientation
- Programming tailored to first-generation students and families
- Leadership training and opportunities
- Loyola’s annual college fair with their Bowman Scholars cohort
- Bowman peer mentorship
- Individualized ACT preparation
- College and career counseling
- Quarterly Bowman Scholar review
- Quarterly team-building activities
- Culture of service and volunteerism
- Bowman Scholars graduation event (summer sendoff)
Sister Thea Bowman
Loyola Academy’s Bowman Scholars Program, established in 2020, is named for Sister Thea Bowman (1937–1990), an educator, missionary disciple and advocate for cultural awareness and racial harmony. Sister Bowman was a Roman Catholic religious sister, teacher and scholar who made a major contribution to the ministry of the Catholic Church and believed education to be an integral component to living the Gospel message.
"God is present in everything. In the universe, in creation, in me and all that happens to me, in my brothers and sisters, in the church—everywhere."
–Sr. Thea Bowman
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