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Murphy Scholar Updates

Don't miss the Summer edition of The Achiever, a blog compilation of stories from the Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund e-newsletter! 
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Check out our Spring 2020 issue of The Achiever, too. 

Congratulations to the Class of 2020! 

For the third year in a row, 100% of this year’s graduating seniors were accepted into four-year colleges or universities. Thirty-five percent were accepted into the country’s most competitive schools as rated by Barron’s including Columbia, Michigan, and Oberlin. We are also proud to share that the Murphy Scholar Class of 2020 received a total of over $4 million in grants and scholarships – an average of $44,000 per graduating senior!

​We are so proud of each of you and cannot wait to see where your talents take you. Congratulations, graduates, and welcome to the Alumni family!

Murphy-Schmitt Scholars offer "COVID-19 Hacks"

A select group of Murphy Scholars taking part in the Arthur J. Schmitt Leadership Program produced an encouraging video for fellow Scholars. They shared helpful tips to remain positive, healthy and productive during these times. 
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30 years of opening doors for Catholic high school students

DMSF was featured in Chicago Catholic, the official newspaper of the Archdiocese of Chicago, in celebration of three decades of providing educational access for Chicago's students.
Read the article in Chicago Catholic

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​Father’s Sacrifice Drives Brothers' 30-Year Efforts To Help Young People Have A Brighter Future

Learn more about the history of DMSF in this article on page 30 of the Irish American News.
Read the article in the Irish american news
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DMSF Co-founder Bob Murphy Featured in Daily North Shore

Learn more about the history of DMSF in this article by Bill McLean.
Read the article in daily north shore

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DMSF Murphy Scholar Featured on WGN

​Murphy Scholar Serenity is a part of the Chicago Architecture Center's Girl's Build program, designed to inspire the next wave of Chicago female architects. 
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30th Anniversary Gala News

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"Highland Park native and Loyola Academy Alum, Jim Murphy, Raises $1.5M for high school scholarships at annual gala".

Winnetka Current
Highland Park Landmark

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We STILL can't stop thinking about out 30th Anniversary Gala! Thanks for the feature, "Candid" Candace. 

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​More than $1.5 million raised for the Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund which gives Chicago teens a path to and through college

We're proud to say that #MurphyScholars are graduating from some of Chicago's most selective high schools, the country's top boarding schools and from many of the nation's leading universities at rates exceeding that national average. After three decades of existence, we've been able to award over 3,000 scholarships to deserving students and see them continue on to incredible successes. Thanks to our #MurphyFamily for supporting us over the last 30 years and allowing us to see our Scholars live out their dreams. #DMSF30
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DMSF Alum Named Founding Principal for Cristo Rey Miami

Cesar Munoz is a proud Murphy Scholar alum, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School alum and is now the first alum from the Cristo Rey Network to become a principal in one of the network's schools! While reflecting on his time as a #MurphyScholar, Cesar says, "The Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund was instrumental in the development of myself and my siblings. We had the opportunity to learn executive function skills, attend amazing schools, and collaborate with the brightest students throughout the city." Thanks to the Cristo Rey Network for your continued support of DMSF! #ScholarSuccess
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Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund Celebrates 30 years of Transforming Chicago Youth

At DMSF, we recognize that our mission is strong and our reach is wide. Executive Director Jose Rodriguez says, "The real nature of this work has been transforming for students who do a phenomenal job academically at our partner schools. It’s changed the trajectory of their lives." We're so grateful for our partner schools like Loyola Academy for their support and working to change the lives of our #MurphyScholars.
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DMSF's Executive Director, Jose Rodriguez on Becker Group Podcast

DMSF's Executive Director, Jose Rodriguez sat down and recorded an episode of Becker Group's  C- Suite Report Business Leadership podcast. Take a listen to our #DMSF story, impact and successes here!
Listen to the podcast here

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Norridge/ Harwood Heights News

We love our supporters! Thanks to Ridgewood Rebels for supporting DMSF during your homecoming festivities.
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  • WHAT WE DO
    • The Need
    • Our Solution
    • Our Programs >
      • Virtual Programming
    • Our Results
  • Who We Are
    • Mission & History
    • Staff
    • Governance
    • Transparency
    • DMSF News
  • Partner With Us
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    • Partner Schools
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