Scholarships are merit-based awards that fall under various factors, such as academic achievement, leadership, family legacy, or fine arts. While scholarships do not need to be repaid, many have requirements that must be maintained throughout the high school career.
Some scholarship opportunities for students applying to a Catholic high school include:
The Knott Scholarship Fund
This awards four-year, full-tuition scholarships to attend a Catholic high school located within the Archdiocese of Baltimore. These scholarships are awarded to Catholic students who excel in academics. To apply, a student must meet all criteria listed on the Knott web site.
www.knottscholar.org
knottscholars@gmail.com
443-325-7884
Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship
Awarded through the Institute for Educational Advancement, the Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship is awarded to exceptionally gifted middle school students who have demonstrated academic and personal excellence. The application process takes place when students are in 7th grade.
www.educationaladvancement.org
626-403-8900
Knights of Columbus Scholarships
The Maryland State Council of the Knights of Columbus sponsors high school scholarships for its members and Catholic students in general. The application period lasts from October 1 to February 1, and includes:
The Frederick M. Gossman Memorial High School Scholarship
Designed to assist sons and daughters of members of the Knights of Columbus in paying tuition at accredited Catholic high schools, three grants of $1,500 per year, for up to four years, are awarded. Scholarships are granted based on academic excellence, personal qualifications, and financial need.
The William J. O’Brien, Jr. Memorial Catholic High School Scholarship
Three grants of $1,500 per year, for up to four years, are awarded. This is open to Catholic students accepted at or attending accredited Catholic high schools in the jurisdiction of the Maryland State Knights of Columbus. Candidates must be Catholic students who are Maryland residents. Additionally, children and grandchildren of a Knights of Columbus council member within Maryland qualify. Applications are judged based on academic excellence, personal qualifications, and financial need.
www.kofc-md.org
Theresa F. Truschel Charitable Foundation, Inc.
Established to provide scholarships to students attending Catholic schools at all levels, this foundation also gives grants to Catholic institutions and organizations helping those in need of temporary assistance. Applications must be postmarked by April 30th.
Theresaftruschel.googlepages.com
TheresaFTruschel@gmail.com
410-494-4463
