School for Professional Studies

For more than 60 years, the Saint Louis University School for Professional Studies has provided exceptional skills-based education and flexibility specifically designed for adult learners. We offer an accelerated schedule consisting of six eight-week terms, 100% online classes, and in-demand degrees and certificate programs. We are recognized as one of the nation's most innovative professional studies programs, and our globally accessible academic and professional education courses are grounded in Saint Louis University's Jesuit tradition of excellence. Support the School for Professional Studies April 3-10 to see what a difference a day can make!

School for Professional Studies Scholarship

Provide need- and merit-based scholarships to students, creating greater opportunities for them to earn a degree or certificate from one of the most innovative online academic programs of its kind in the country.

• SPS Scholarship Fund (20880)

SPS Alumni Association Scholarship

Your gift to this scholarship established by the SPS Alumni Association Board supports students in the School of Professional Studies.

• SPS Alumni Association Scholarship (20525)

School for Professional Studies Annual Fund

Support the most pressing needs in the School for Professional Studies and allow the dean to allocate financial resources to the areas deemed most important.

• Professional Studies Annual Fund (10446)

The Jesuit Worldwide Learning Program (JWL)

Help African refugee camp refugees pursue an accredited undergraduate degree at no cost to them. SLU provides students in Kenya and Malawi with the same high-quality instructors, courses and support that traditional students receive locally, culminating in an internationally recognized SLU diploma and a pathway to quality employment. Our inaugural cohort of 16 students is on track to graduate by the end of summer 2027 with degrees in general studies with concentrations in computer information.

• JWL@SLU Support Fund (11544)