The Center for Service and Action supports and recognizes students committed to serving the greater Los Angeles community and beyond. We offer various grants and awards throughout the year.
- CSJ Service Award
- RSHM Awards
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The 3 CSJ Service Awards is sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange to recognize LMU students for their outstanding contributions in the area of community service, exemplifying LMU's tradition of being people "for and with others." Community service is defined as volunteer service outside Loyola Marymount University with a focus on solidarity and service in communities where the needs are greatest. Selected recipients will receive a $1,000 award to the awardee and a $1000 donation to their community partner.
Requirements
- Must be currently enrolled at LMU
- Must have completed at least 25* hours of service during one semester at one non-profit agency, church, or school
- Must have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA
- Must not have any open conduct cases with OSCCR - judicial records of final candidates will be reviewed
You will be asked to submit the following
- Basic applicant info
- Upload unofficial transcript
- Agency/non-profit info
- 1-2 page reflection describing your impact on the community you served, how you were affected by this service, and how you exemplified LMU's tradition of being "for and with others."
- 1 paragraph recognizing and expressing gratitude towards the agency you volunteered with.
- 2 letters of recommendation; at least one letter has to be from your off-campus placement supervisor AND that same recommender should confirm the amount of hours you completed in the letter. You are responsible for receiving and submitting the letters in this form.
The application can be found here on LEO. Questions? Email CBL@lmu.edu
The RSHM Senior Service award is co-sponsored by the Center for Service and Action and the Religious of Sacred Heart of Mary to honor graduating seniors who have demonstrated their commitment to service and justice through off-campus volunteer service.
Requirements
- Must be an LMU student graduating in spring or summer
- Must have completed at least 200 hours of service during their time at LMU (hours can include Alternative Breaks, Special Games, and Community-based learning.)
You will be asked to submit the following
- Basic applicant info;
- Service hours summary and service supervisor contact info;
- 1 page reflection answering the following questions:
- How were you transformed by your service?
- How will you continue to serve others and promote justice in your life after LMU?
- 4-5 sentence biography that includes your background, service summary, impact service had in your life, and your plans upon graduation.
- 4-5 sentence paragraph recognizing and expressing gratitude towards an agency/non-profit you volunteered with.
The application can be found here on LEO. Questions? Email CBL@lmu.edu