McGrath Institute for Jesuit Catholic Education

The McGrath Institute for Jesuit Catholic Education supports Catholic education around the world and promotes an engagement with the social reality and a broad vision of a hope-filled world. Utilizing Jesuit pedagogy and Ignatian spirituality, Jesuit Education labors in the work of a liberating education. Come experience a broad vision of humanity, practice care for creation, walk with the excluded, reflect on Ignatian spirituality, and create a transformative Catholic education.

Who are we?
What do we do?
What scholarships are available for students in the CEL programs?
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Who are we?

The McGrath Institute for Jesuit Catholic Education supports Catholic schools around the world to ensure the history and promise of Jesuit Catholic education endures and grows.

The institute works collaboratively with a broad range of programs in the USF School of Education, particularly the Masters, Doctorate and Certificate programs in Catholic Education Leadership.

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What do we do?

The McGrath Institute prepares Catholic School Leaders and educators through rigorous academic programs to increase public awareness of Catholic schools’ impact on communities, conduct and disseminate research in Catholic education, strengthen Catholic School's commitment to a faith that does justice, and explore and develop innovative ways to support transformative Catholic education.

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What scholarships are available for students in the CEL programs?

The McGrath Institute provides scholarship opportunities for students enrolled in the Catholic Educational MA & EdD programs. Learn more about the scholarship program and how you can support the institute.

Scholarship Program