MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

Here at St. Mary's South Side Catholic, we offer a variety of scholarships for incoming students. These scholarships are based on the Characteristics of Marianist Education and embody what we believe St. Mary's South side Catholic High School men are.

The following scholarships are automatically awarded to students who meet the criteria and apply for admission by April 1st.

Please note:

Scholarships cover tuition only (not fees)
Students who apply for scholarships may also apply for further financial aid

Automatic Awards

Automatic Awards

EMPOWERED BY EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS

Academic & Merit Scholarships

WILLIAM JOSEPH CHAMINADE SCHOLARSHIP

Students who score in the 98% and above on core/complete composite of standardized testing or at the Advanced level of the MAP test in 7th or 8th grade receive a $5,000 Scholarship which is renewable every year if student meets the following requirements:

1) is in good standing
2) is current on his Dragon FIRE service hours
3) maintains a 3.8 GPA (cumulative and unweighted)

ADELE DE BATZ SCHOLARSHIP

Students who score in the 95% and above on core/complete composite of standardized testing in 7th or 8th grade receive a $3,500 Scholarship which is renewable every year if student meets the following requirements:

1) is in good standing
2) is current on his Dragon FIRE service hours
3) maintains a 3.6 GPA (cumulative and unweighted)

MARIE THERESE SCHOLARSHIP

Students who score in the 90% and above on core/complete composite of standardized testing or at the Proficient level of the MAP test in 7th or 8th grad receive a $2,000 Scholarship which is renewable every year if student meets the following requirements:

1) is in good standing
2) is current on his Dragon FIRE service hours
3) maintains a 3.4 GPA (cumulative and unweighted)

FAMILY SPIRIT SCHOLARSHIPS

ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP

Students who are a son or grandson of an alumnus of St. Mary’s High School automatically receive a $1,000 Scholarship which is renewable every year if student

1) is in good standing
2) is current on his Dragon FIRE service hours
3) maintains a 2.5 GPA (cumulative and unweighted)
4) his father or grandfather is active in the Alumni Association

CATHOLIC GRADE SCHOOL EDUCATOR SCHOLARSHIP

Students who are a son of a Catholic Grade School Educator automatically receive a $1,000 Scholarship which is renewable every year if student

1) is in good standing
2) is current on his Dragon FIRE service hours
3) maintains a 2.5 GPA (cumulative and unweighted)
4) his father or mother continues to work in a Catholic grade school.

CATHOLIC GRADE SCHOOL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP

Students who graduated from a Catholic grade school automatically receive a $1,000 Scholarship which is renewable every year if student

1) is in good standing
2) is current on his Dragon FIRE service hours
3) maintains a 2.5 GPA (cumulative and unweighted)

* maximum of $2,000 in Family Spirit scholarships per student

The following scholarships require students to complete a separate application. Applications include a short essay and letter of recommendation. Multiple awards may be given per category based on the quality of applications received. Application review begins in late March.

Competitive Awards

Competitive Awards

STEM SCHOLARSHIP

Students who score in the 90% or above in Math and Science Standardized Testing OR are actively involved in a Robotics program can apply for a $2,000 Scholarship which is renewable every year if student

1) is in good standing
2) is current on his Dragon FIRE service hours
3) maintains a 3.0 GPA (cumulative and unweighted)
4) is an active member of St. Mary’s Robotics Club or Scholar Bowl Team

APPLY HERE

BOY SCOUT SCHOLARSHIP

Students who are actively involved in Boy Scouts can apply for a $2,000 Scholarship which is renewable every year if student

1) is in good standing
2) is current on his Dragon FIRE service hours and
3) continues to be actively involved in Boy Scouts
4) maintains a 2.5 GPA (cumulative and unweighted)

*Requires proof of enrollment in Boy Scouts.

APPLY HERE

FINE ARTS SCHOLARSHIP

Students who are actively involved in band, art, theater or another fine arts program can apply for a $2,000 Scholarship which is renewable every year if student

1) is in good standing
2) is current on his Dragon FIRE service hours and
3) is actively involved in a fine arts program at St. Mary’s
4) maintains a 2.5 GPA (cumulative and unweighted)

*Requires proof of enrollment in a Fine Arts Program

APPLY HERE

EMBODIED IN FAITH SCHOLARSHIP

Students who are involved in a youth group or serve as an altar server and who actively assist/serve with services at his place of worship can apply for a $1,000 Scholarship which is renewable every year if student is

1) in good standing
2) is current on his Dragon FIRE service hours
3) is actively involved in St. Mary’s Campus Ministry and Marianist LIFE program
4) maintains a 2.5 GPA (cumulative and unweighted)

APPLY HERE

SERVICE, JUSTICE, & PEACE SCHOLARSHIP

Students who are actively involved in service at a charitable/community organization outside of school can apply for a $1,000 Scholarship which is renewable every year if student

1) is in good standing
2) is current on his Dragon FIRE service hours
3) is actively involved in St. Mary’s Marianist Encounters Program
4) maintains a 2.5 GPA (cumulative and unweighted)

APPLY HERE

ADAPTATION & CHANGE SCHOLARSHIP

Students who show an interest in shaping the future, who are innovative or try new things OR students who accept and respect differences in others and are committed to diversity can apply for a $2,000 Scholarship which is renewable every year if student

1) is in good standing
2) is current on his Dragon FIRE service hours
3) maintains a 2.5 GPA (cumulative and unweighted)

APPLY HERE

QUESTIONS?

Mrs. Amy Kurkowski

Director of Business Operations

kurkowskia@stmaryshs.com

314.481.8400 ext.124

Mrs. Christina Bianchi

Director of Enrollment

bianchic@stmaryshs.com

314.481.8400 ext.110

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Automatic Awards

EMPOWERED BY EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS

WILLIAM JOSEPH CHAMINADE SCHOLARSHIP

ADELE DE BATZ SCHOLARSHIP

MARIE THERESE SCHOLARSHIP

FAMILY SPIRIT SCHOLARSHIPS

ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP

CATHOLIC GRADE SCHOOL EDUCATOR SCHOLARSHIP

CATHOLIC GRADE SCHOOL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP

Competitive Awards

STEM SCHOLARSHIP

APPLY HERE

BOY SCOUT SCHOLARSHIP

APPLY HERE

FINE ARTS SCHOLARSHIP

APPLY HERE

EMBODIED IN FAITH SCHOLARSHIP

APPLY HERE

SERVICE, JUSTICE, & PEACE SCHOLARSHIP

APPLY HERE

ADAPTATION & CHANGE SCHOLARSHIP

APPLY HERE

QUESTIONS?