Marymount Foundation Grants $5.57 Million to Boost LMU Access

The program serves as a cornerstone of the LMU Catholic High School Promise Program, an academic partnership launched in 2025. By funding up to 18 new students annually, the grant provides more than mere tuition assistance. Scholars will receive laptops, stipends for study abroad, and persistent faculty mentorship designed to guide them from campus arrival through graduation. The initiative aims to lower socio-economic barriers for students at participating schools, including Bishop Conaty–Our Lady of Loretto, Bishop Mora Salesian, and St. Pius X–St. Matthias Academy.

LMU President Thomas Poon noted that the collaboration creates a clear pathway for over 70 ambitious students. Archbishop José H. Gomez echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the importance of making Catholic education both affordable and accessible within the archdiocese. For beneficiaries like first-year student Chibby Obi, a graduate of St. Bernard College Prep, the program represents a bridge between high school aspirations and the reality of a four-year degree, offering the professional development and stability necessary to thrive in an academic environment.