Current Student Scholarships

Below are the scholarships available to the Classes of 2024, 2025 and 2026. This year, all Holy Name-specific scholarships will be submitted via Google Forms. *The forms open on Thursday, February 23. To apply, please click on each link (the bolded name of the scholarship) for more information.*

Applications must be submitted by Friday, March 24 at 11:59 PM. Recipients will be announced at the class level assemblies in May. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Liz Csank at 440-886-0300 ext. 120 or lcsank@holynamehs.com.

*Students who receive the renewable Ciolek, Fillo, Kilcoyne, Koch, Krakowiak, Shamrock, Stenson, Talty or Triple Threat Scholarships, as well as Placement Test, Merit, Academic, Alumni, Art and Music Scholarships, will have those automatically renewed each year, as long as they continue to meet the criteria set for each scholarship. If any information is needed from renewable recipients, the Scholarship Office will reach out to individuals.*

Scholarships Open to the Classes of 2024, 2025 and 2026

Frank DiMarino Memorial Scholarship: Established in 2012 by his family, friends, and the Holy Name community, the Frank DiMarino Memorial Scholarship was created to honor a student, and his or her family, for their commitment to community service. Frank served as the HN Booster Club treasurer for eight years and was a dedicated fan of Holy Name athletics. Frank will be remembered for his dedication to his family, his contagious smile, and his years of service to Holy Name.

An essay of 500 words or less, answering “How has your family played an integral part in your desire to give back to your school and/or community?” is required. Applicants must be currently enrolled as freshmen, sophomores or juniors at Holy Name.

Two (2) or three (3) $1,000 non-renewable scholarships will be awarded at the class awards assemblies held in May. These grants will be used for the following academic year.

Emil B. Maras Memorial Scholarship: Mr. Maras was a gentleman and scholar who taught at Holy Name High School from 1963 until his retirement after suffering a stroke in 1983. During his twenty-year tenure, he touched the lives of many students. Mr. Maras was a man who was passionate about his teaching career. He was a proponent of the triple threat –mind, body, spirit. He left a legacy at Holy Name that will never be forgotten.

For this scholarship, you must write an essay of no less than 3 pages and no more than 5 pages. It must be word processed, double spaced in Times New Roman font. The student must read the memorial booklet honoring Mr. Maras to get to know the man. These booklets are found on reserve in the school library. Students must also research any one of the following public/historical figures that also lived their lives with passion, compassion, and conviction: St. Thomas More; Mother Theresa; Thomas Merton; Pope John Paul II; Randy Pausch; and Irena Sendler. Students must then also select a person from their own lives, living or dead, who models these same three qualities. The essay should discuss how these three people, 1.) Mr. Maras, 2.) the public/historical figure they researched, and 3.) their personal role model, are examples of people who possessed the qualities of passion, compassion, and conviction. It should also explain how they lived or live their lives as Christians in a secular world. Applicants must be currently enrolled as freshmen, sophomores or juniors at Holy Name.

Three (3) $2,000 non-renewable scholarships will be awarded at the class awards assemblies in May. These grants will be used for the following academic year.

Bryan ’53 and Beth Gallagher ’52 Powers Scholarship: Established in 2019 by the family of Bryan ’53 and Beth Gallagher ’52 Powers, this scholarship was created to honor a student for his/her commitment to the ideals of Holy Name High School. Bryan and Beth are graduates of Holy Name, as are many of their relatives, including their seven children and several grandchildren. They are dedicated Namers and have served the school in many capacities.

An essay answering “What does the statement “remember you’re a Namer” mean to you? As a student at Holy Name how do your words and actions reflect positively on the school? How do you bring honor to the school? What does it mean to be a Namer?” is required. Applicants must be currently enrolled as freshmen, sophomores or juniors at Holy Name.

Two (2) $1,000 non-renewable scholarships will be awarded at the class awards assemblies held in May. These grants will be used for the following academic year.

Karen Powers & Vivian Habrat Scholarship: The Karen Powers (Drama) Scholarship was established in memory of Karen Powers, a former social studies teacher and Drama Club director at both Nazareth Academy and Holy Name High School. She always encouraged her students to participate in various aspects of theatre arts, and was known as an excellent teacher and unselfish friend. She passed away in 1992 after a battle with cancer. Beginning with the 2021-2022 school year, this scholarship will also be given in memory of Vivian Habrat. Ms. Habrat was a longtime English and speech teacher at both Nazareth and Holy Name who held her students to high expectations, but always made sure her classes were filled with humor and wit.

A short paragraph answering “Why do you think you deserve this award?” is required. Applicants must be currently enrolled as freshmen, sophomores or juniors at Holy Name, and be active members of the school’s Drama Club.

One (1) $500 non-renewable scholarship will be awarded at the class awards assemblies held in May. This grant will be used for the following academic year.

Edward Seitz ’81 Memorial Scholarship: The Edward Seitz ’81 Memorial Scholarship was established in 2006 by Mrs. Joyce Davidson Seitz in memory of her husband, Edward Seitz. Edward was a United States diplomatic security special agent who was tragically killed while serving his country in Iraq. Applicants must be currently enrolled as freshmen, sophomores or juniors at Holy Name.

One (1) $1,000 non-renewable scholarship will be awarded at the class awards assemblies held in May. This grant will be used for the following academic year.

Scholarships Open to the Class of 2025

Shannon Fedor ’01 Memorial Scholarship: The Shannon Fedor Memorial Scholarship was established in 1999 by her family, friends, and the Holy Name community. Shannon was a member of the Class of 2001 and was involved in many school activities, including soccer. She will be most remembered for her energetic personality and warm smile. She truly epitomized the spirit of Holy Name. Applicants must be currently enrolled as sophomores at Holy Name.

Students will need to write about themselves and the things they enjoy doing outside of school, while also naming two things that they would like to achieve in the next five years and how they plan to go about completing them.Two (2) $850 non-renewable scholarships will be awarded at the class awards assembly held in May. This grant will be used for the following academic year.

Joseph Franck ’73 Memorial Scholarship: The Joseph Franck ’73 Memorial Scholarship was established in 2012 by his immediate family members. Joe graduated from the class of 1973 and went on to establish a successful CPA business largely due to his support from fellow Namers. Joe loved his camaraderie with fellow Holy Name alumni and will always stay connected through this scholarship.

A 50 to 100-word essay answering “What does Holy Name High School mean to you? ” is required. Students will also need to provide their high school attendance record (ex. how many days absent thus far).

Applicants must be currently enrolled as sophomores at Holy Name. One (1) $1,000 non-renewable scholarship will be awarded at the class awards assembly held in May. This grant will be used for the following academic year.

Marge McCarthy '53 Scholarship: Established in 2022 by Richard ‘94 and Rosaria McCarthy, this scholarship was created to financially support families seeking a Catholic education at Holy Name High School. The family is honoring the memory of Marge Schulte McCarthy ‘53 and her dedication to campus ministry life with the naming of this scholarship. She worked in the main office of Holy Name High School while also volunteering to help campus ministry, and in particular former campus minister, Father Krizner, with facilitating retreats. Marge spent many hours preparing food for campus ministry retreats, while also listening to and praying for the students.

An essay of at least one page, typed, double spaced must accompany this application and address the following topic: "Why I am involved in the Holy Name campus ministry program."

One (1) $500 non-renewable scholarship to either a rising junior or senior will be awarded at the class awards assembly held in May. These grants will be used for the following academic year.

Sisters of Charity Scholarship: The Sisters of Charity Scholarship was established in 2002, in memory of Sister Marie Magdalen Dunn, educator and assistant principal of Holy Name High School from 1970 to 1996.

A 500-word essay answering “Catholic Education – How does it make a difference in today’s world?” is required. Applicants must have completed their freshman year at Holy Name and be currently enrolled as sophomores.

One (1) $750 non-renewable scholarship will be awarded at the class awards assembly held in May. This grant will be used for the following academic year.

Stenson Family Scholarship: Established in 2016, this scholarship fund was set up to honor the Stenson family. Joseph and Anne Stenson moved to Cleveland in the 1950s to the “old neighborhood” around Holy Name Church. The move was not successful in bettering their lives as Joseph suffered a disabling stroke soon afterwards. They subsisted on the hard work of Anne at many odd jobs and on government aid. Despite this hardship, their three children, Joseph ’61, David ’63 and Anne V ’71 (Vickie), attended Holy Name and put themselves through college and graduate school with scholarships and student loans. They worked as college professors and research scientists and are involved in community service in environmental issues, literacy and anti-hunger programs. Their children are physicists and biologists at prestigious institutes. The family strongly believes that education was the key to their success. They would like to help young people growing up in similarly challenging circumstances get a good education that will lead them to successful lives.

An essay answering “Why is Holy Name important to you? And, after you graduate from Holy Name, what are your aspirations? What circumstances or people in your life have motivated you in these aspirations?” is required.

One (1) $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a rising junior or senior at the class awards assembly in May. This grant will be used for the following academic year. If awarded to a junior, the scholarship may be renewable for the following academic school year. 

Scholarships Open to the Class of 2024

Marge McCarthy '53 Scholarship - Established in 2022 by Richard ‘94 and Rosaria McCarthy, this scholarship was created to financially support families seeking a Catholic education at Holy Name High School. The family is honoring the memory of Marge Schulte McCarthy ‘53 and her dedication to campus ministry life with the naming of this scholarship. Marge was the matriarch of the large McCarthy family. She worked in the main office of Holy Name High School while also volunteering to help campus ministry, and in particular former campus minister, Father Krizner, with facilitating retreats. Marge spent many hours preparing food for campus ministry retreats, while also listening to and praying for the students.

An essay of at least one page, typed, double spaced must accompany this application and address the following topic: "Why I am involved in the Holy Name campus ministry program."

One (1) $500 non-renewable scholarship to either a rising junior or senior will be awarded at the class awards assembly held in May. These grants will be used for the following academic year.

Sara Jean ’00 and Kevin ’09 McCarthy Memorial Scholarship: The Sara Jean McCarthy ’00 Memorial Scholarship was established in 2002 by her family, friends, and the Holy Name High School community. Sara was a member of the class of 2000. She participated in volleyball, basketball, softball, and campus ministry. In 2017, the scholarship was renamed to include Sara’s youngest brother, Kevin, a 2009 graduate who passed away in June 2017. At Holy Name, Kevin played football, served as a student ambassador, and was active in campus ministry. Both Sara and Kevin will always be remembered for their contagious smiles.

An essay of 250 words or less answering “What legacy will you be remembered for and why?” is required. Applicants must have completed their freshmen and sophomore years at Holy Name and be currently enrolled as juniors.

Two (2) $750 non-renewable scholarships will be awarded at the class awards assembly held in May. These grants will be used for the following academic year.

James Priebe ’65 Memorial Scholarship: The James E. Priebe Memorial Scholarship was established on March 28, 1996. James Priebe was a 1965 graduate of Holy Name. He was a down-to-earth, sincere person who had a great sense of humor. He was a person who would do anything for a friend. Jim epitomized the Holy Name Spirit. He was killed in the Vietnam War on April 30, 1967.

An essay of 250 words or less answering one of the following topics is required: Option 1 – Discuss this quote in relationship to your own life: “It is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all. OR Option 2 – ”What is a Hero? Do the American people have any heroes today?” Students will also need to provide their junior year English grade. This will be verified with the English Department. Applicants must have completed their freshmen and sophomore years at Holy Name and be currently enrolled as juniors.

One (1) $500 non-renewable scholarship will be awarded at the class awards assembly held in May. This grant will be used for the following academic year.

Stenson Family Scholarship: Established in 2016, this scholarship fund was set up to honor the Stenson family. Joseph and Anne Stenson moved to Cleveland in the 1950s to the “old neighborhood” around Holy Name Church. The move was not successful in bettering their lives as Joseph suffered a disabling stroke soon afterwards. They subsisted on the hard work of Anne at many odd jobs and on government aid. Despite this hardship, their three children, Joseph ’61, David ’63 and Anne V ’71 (Vickie), attended Holy Name and put themselves through college and graduate school with scholarships and student loans. They worked as college professors and research scientists and are involved in community service in environmental issues, literacy and anti-hunger programs. Their children are physicists and biologists at prestigious institutes. The family strongly believes that education was the key to their success. They would like to help young people growing up in similarly challenging circumstances get a good education that will lead them to successful lives.

An essay answering “Why is Holy Name important to you? And, after you graduate from Holy Name, what are your aspirations? What circumstances or people in your life have motivated you in these aspirations?” is required.

One (1) $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a rising junior or senior at the class awards assembly in May. The grant will be applied to the 2023-2024 academic year.

Holy Name High School accepts the Cleveland Scholarship Program (CSP). Provided through the Ohio Department of Education, this Program gives students living within the boundaries of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District the opportunity to attend private schools at a discounted rate. The high schools chosen for attendance must be located in Cleveland, or located in a district adjacent to Cleveland. Holy Name qualifies as it is located in the Parma City School District, which is adjacent to Cleveland. Please note that these scholarships are controlled by the state. Holy Name is here to submit your application but is not involved in the selection or distribution of the funds.

For high school students, the maximum scholarship amount awarded through the ODE's Cleveland Scholarship Program is $8,407. Families are then responsible for paying the remainder of the tuition balance. 

Holy Name utilizes FinalForms to streamline the state scholarship process. The parent/guardian will log into his/her FinalForms account to access the state scholarship information. The documents must be submitted on FinalForms as well.

New families (incoming freshman and transfer students) will receive details on how to login to FinalForms upon acceptance to Holy Name.

The following information is needed in order to apply for a new or renewal scholarship:

• 1. Completed application. 
  • 2023-2024 Request Form for those who have never previously received Cleveland Scholarship
  • 2023-2024 Renewal Form for Returning Applicants
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• 2. Current (within the last 90 days) utility bill showing both the service address (top of bill) and billing address (bottom of bill)
  • Acceptable Proof of Residency Documents
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• 3. Copy of student’s birth certificate 
  • Needed for new applicants (make sure the student’s name on their birth certificate matches the name written on the application)
  • NOT needed for renewal applicants

If you have any questions, please reference the Cleveland Scholarship Program FAQ, or visit the Cleveland Scholarship Program website for more details.

You may also reach out to Holy Name's State Scholarship Coordinator, Mrs. Kynslee Pearrell '01, at 440-886-0300 ext. 133, or at kpearrell@holynamehs.com. 

EdChoice Traditional Scholarship Details

Students who are assigned to certain public high schools are eligible to apply for a $8,407 EdChoice Traditional Scholarship. The 2023-2024 list can be found here: 2023-2024 EdChoice Traditional Designated Public Schools List. This includes, but is not limited to, Bedford, East Cleveland Shaw, Euclid, Garfield Heights, Maple Heights, Richmond Heights, Warrensville Heights, Elyria, and Lorain High Schools.

Please note that any current Holy Name student in grades 9-11 who received the EdChoice Traditional Scholarship in 2022-2023, is eligible to renew the EdChoice Traditional Scholarship in 2023-2024. Brothers/sisters who had a sibling receive a traditional EdChoice Scholarship in the preceding year are also eligible for the scholarship.

Holy Name utilizes FinalForms to streamline the state scholarship process. The parent/guardian will log into his/her FinalForms account to access the state scholarship information. The documents must be submitted on FinalForms as well.

New families (incoming freshman and transfer students) will receive details on how to login to FinalForms upon acceptance to Holy Name.

The following information is needed in order to apply for a new or renewal scholarship:

• 1. Completed application. 
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  • 2023-2024 Request Form for those who have never previously received an EdChoice Traditional Scholarship
  • 2023-2024 Renewal Form for Returning Applicants
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• 2. Current (within the last 90 days) utility bill showing both the service address (top of bill) and billing address (bottom of bill)
  • Acceptable Proof of Residency Documents

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• 3. Copy of student’s birth certificate 
  • Needed for new applicants (make sure the student’s name on their birth certificate matches the name written on the application)
  • NOT needed for renewal applicants

       4. Additionally, if you believe you would qualify for EdChoice Traditional – Low Income (Traditional EdChoice Scholarship applicants qualify 
           for low income status if income is at or below 200%of the Federal Poverty Guidelines) you must fill out an Income Verification
           Form. Here is a chart with the 2023-2024 Federal Poverty Guidelines for Traditional EdChoice.

We strongly encourage you to fill the Income Verification Form out using the online portal that can be found at https://ohid.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/ohid/login. To learn how to access the Scholarship Income Verification System, view this quick guide for help: ODE: How to Access Online Income Verification System. 

If you are not able to upload your information online, you are still able to mail the following low income verification form to the Ohio Department of Education: 2023-2024 Income Verification Form. However, we do not recommend this option and encourage you to use the online portal if at all possible.

Families who qualify for EdChoice Traditional must pay the remaining tuition balance after the $8,407 scholarship is applied. However, families who have their income verified and qualify as EdChoice Traditional – Low Income do not have to pay the remaining tuition balance. Other fees will need to be paid.

All income verification documents and forms must go directly to the Ohio Department of Education; Holy Name is not involved in that review process.

Please note that these scholarships are controlled by the state. Holy Name is here to submit your application but is not involved in the selection or distribution of the funds.

If you have any questions, please reference the EdChoice Scholarship Program FAQ, or visit the EdChoice Scholarship Program website for more details.

You may also reach out to Holy Name's State Scholarship Coordinator, Mrs. Kynslee Pearrell '01, at 440-886-0300 ext. 133, or at kpearrell@holynamehs.com. 

EdChoice Expansion Scholarship Details

EdChoice Expansion is another possibility for Holy Name students who do not live in the city of Cleveland, and who are not assigned to a public high school designated on the EdChoice Traditional List. EdChoice Expansion is based on gross family income. 

Families are eligible to apply for the EdChoice – Expansion Scholarship if the family household income is at or below 450 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. If a family is at 450% or below, the full scholarship amount will be awarded. Here are the 2023-2024 EdChoice Expansion Income Guidelines. 

The state will award recipients that are at 450% or below a $8,407 scholarship for the 2023-2024 school year. Along with that increase, the state has approved a sliding scale based on a family's gross adjusted income. ALL families that are not Cleveland Scholarship or EdChoice Traditional Scholarship recipients, will be eligible for state funding that will be applied to a student's tuition.

Those families whose household gross income are at 201% or higher than the Federal Poverty Guidelines must pay the remaining tuition balance. EdChoice Expansion recipients that have a household gross income of 200 percent or lower qualify for low-income, and Holy Name cannot charge the remaining tuition balance (other fees are required to be paid to Holy Name).

The following documents must be uploaded to FinalForms in order to apply for a new or renewal scholarship. Holy Name will submit these documents on your behalf to the ODE. New families (incoming freshman and transfer students) will receive details on how to login to FinalForms upon acceptance to Holy Name.

• 1. Completed application. 
  •  
  • 2023-2024 Request Form for those who have never previously received an EdChoice Traditional Scholarship
  • 2023-2024 Renewal Form for Returning Applicants
•  
• 2. Current (within the last 90 days) utility bill showing both the service address (top of bill) and billing address (bottom of bill)
  • Acceptable Proof of Residency Documents

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• 3. Copy of student’s birth certificate 
  • Needed for new applicants (make sure the student’s name on their birth certificate matches the name written on the application)
  • NOT needed for renewal applicants

       4. Custody Agreement Documents (if applicable)

       5. All who submit EdChoice Expansion Renewals and Requests must also fill out an 2023-2024 Income Verification Form. It is the family's             responsibility to verify its income with the state using the online OHID portal. The state of Ohio determines a family's eligibility and                         scholarship amount.

We strongly encourage you to fill the Income Verification Form out using the online portal that can be found at https://ohid.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/ohid/login. To learn how to access the Scholarship Income Verification System, view this quick guide for help: ODE: How to Access Online Income Verification System. Income verification MUST be completed in order for the state to review the application.

If you are not able to upload your information online, you are still able to mail the following low income verification form to the Ohio Department of Education: 2023-2024 Income Verification Form. However, we do not recommend this option and encourage you to use the online portal if at all possible.

As long as the family income is once again at or below 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, EdChoice Expansion renewal recipients do not have to pay the remaining tuition balance after the $8,407 scholarship is applied. If your income status has changed since last year, the EdChoice Scholarship award and tuition obligation amount may change.

All income verification documents and forms must go directly to the Ohio Department of Education; Holy Name is not involved in that review process.

Please note that these scholarships are controlled by the state. Holy Name is here to submit your application but is not involved in the selection or distribution of the funds.

If you have any questions, please reference the EdChoice Scholarship Program FAQ, or visit the EdChoice Scholarship Program website for more details.

You may also reach out to Holy Name's State Scholarship Coordinator, Mrs. Kynslee Pearrell '01, at 440-886-0300 ext. 133, or at kpearrell@holynamehs.com. 

All students are invited to apply for the newly established Angel Scholarship, a fund that provides tuition assistance to both current and incoming students. The deadline to apply is Monday, April 3, 2023. 

If you are interested in applying for the new Angel Scholarship for tuition assistance, please complete the following form and return it to the Holy Name Main Office: Angel Scholarship Application Form

Please note the following:

- In addition to turning the above-mentioned form in, you must have a completed FACTS financial aid application on file at Holy Name by April 30, 2023 for scholarship consideration.

- Completion of this application does not guarantee a scholarship award as funding is limited.

- Scholarships are awarded based on family financial need.

- One application can be submitted per family. Please make sure to list all students on the single application. A separate form for each individual student is not necessary.

- Receiving the Angel Scholarship does not affect a student’s ability to receive other scholarships or tuition assistance.

The Angel Scholarship Fund is made possible due to the recently established Tax Credit Scholarship Program in Ohio. Through this program, individuals may receive a 100% tax credit against their Ohio income tax liability, with a maximum credit of $750 ($1,500 for married couples filing jointly).

Tax Credit Scholarship Program dollars designated for Holy Name High School go into the Angel Scholarship Fund. This fund is being managed locally by the Catholic Community Foundation. 

Additional information about the program and the Angel Scholarship Fund can be found here:

https://www.catholiccommunity.org/angel-scholarship-fund/overview

You can also reference this frequently asked questions guide for further information:

https://www.catholiccommunity.org/files/assets/faqfullversion2.pdf

*These scholarships are offered through other organizations, and should be mailed to the contacts and addresses given below.*

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Council 11464 Knights of Columbus Ferdinand P. Goll Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is offered to all students who are enrolled in a Catholic high school located within the Cleveland Diocese. One (1) $500 scholarship will be awarded. The application deadline is April 15, 2023. Click here to download the Goll Memorial Scholarship Application.

James E. Flynn Memorial Scholarship

Applicants must be currently enrolled as freshmen, sophomores or juniors, or be eighth graders who will be incoming freshmen at Holy Name during the following school year. Five (5) high school scholarships at $1,000 each will be awarded. Students must be an active member of the Unity Catholic Federal Credit Union and must be attending a Catholic school. Applications must be received by December 31 annually.

Click here to apply for the James E. Flynn Memorial Scholarship Application.

The Martin T. Galvin Memorial Scholarship Fund for Catholic High School Students

The Lawyers Guild of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland established the Martin T. Galvin Memorial Scholarship Fund in conjunction with the Catholic Community Foundation. The Reminger Foundation granted $10,000 toward the creation of this scholarship to honor their departed colleague and friend Marty Galvin. The purpose is to provide scholarship assistance to a student enrolled or entering a high school providing a Catholic education within the Diocese of Cleveland. Students eligible to apply must have a family member who is a member of the Catholic Lawyers Guild or a parent who is an attorney practicing law in Northeast Ohio; be currently accepted to, or enrolled in a Catholic high school within the Diocese of Cleveland; be registered at a parish in the Diocese; and be participating members of their school and/or community. Applicants must complete the student-applicant sections of the application which includes a listing of extracurricular activities and a written essay. Students must also select someone to complete the letter of recommendation and ask their
principal to complete another section. If you meet these criteria and would like to apply, applications are available in the main office or with the Principal. All completed applications must be returned to the Principal by March 1.

John P. Patton Memorial Scholarship

This full-tuition scholarship is open to current juniors and sophomores applicants who are children or grandchildren of current US military personnel or US veterans, and who are involved in school life and consistently demonstrate positive character traits. The student must also demonstrate financial need by completing the FACTS financial aid application; achieving a 3.0 or higher GPA; and completing a one-page essay. This scholarship would be applied to next year’s tuition. If you meet these criteria and would like to apply, applications are available in the main office or with the Principal. All completed applications must be returned to the Principal by March 1.