Giving to DMU
Our Mission
Divine Mercy University carries forward a proud tradition of forming graduate students in counseling and psychology through the lens of an authentic Catholic-Christian understanding of the human person—rooted deeply in theology and philosophy.
Each year, more than 80% of our students rely on scholarships to make their education possible, with the average award nearing $7,000. As the cost of education continues to rise, these scholarships are not just helpful—they are essential. They ensure that our students can pursue their calling to provide Christ-centered healing without being burdened by overwhelming debt.
Your generosity directly transforms lives. By supporting scholarships at DMU, you empower future counselors and psychologists to bring hope, compassion, and healing to those who need it most.
Below are several ways you can help students at DMU answer their call to serve.
Divine Mercy University is a crown jewel, a treasure, within our Diocese. I am so grateful for the beautiful work being carried out by Divine Mercy University and so glad and happy that the Diocese of Arlington is a place you call home.
Scholarships
As the cost of education grows, we are committed to ensuring that our graduates can focus on the work of providing Christ-centered healing unburdened by debt.
St. Dymphna Chapel
True healing incorporates God’s grace with the skill of the human sciences, and we truly want this chapel to be “a house of prayer for all people.”
Bishop Loverde Scholarship Fund
To honor Bishop Loverde’s inspiring legacy and to further support priestly and religious vocations, DMU is establishing a scholarship program in his name to support priests and religious from across the country.
Area of Most Need
Your gift helps meet the areas of greatest need at Divine Mercy University; opening doors for students to pursue their purpose with confidence.
“I’m just so grateful to all the donors of Divine Mercy University. I have been formed and transformed in my personal life through this program and my professional life.”
Melanie Williams,
PsyD in Clinical Psychology
Hope
Compassion
“Divine Mercy University has been the best I have dealt with, providing the resources and support staff needed to help us flourish in our area of study.”
Shannon Yarrington
Master of Science in Psychology
“I received a couple of scholarships from Divine Mercy University, and without those I would not have been able to attend this University.”
Eric Boileau,
Master of Science in Psychology
Healing
Empower future counselors and psychologists to bring hope, compassion, and healing to those who need it most.
The Institute for the Psychological Sciences, dba Divine Mercy University is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.
Our Tax ID Number is 54-1911091.