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Top 23 Catholic Scholarships in June 2023

According to research from Pew, there are over 50 million Catholics in the United States. This makes Catholicism one of the most common religious denominations in the country. This also means that there are many Catholic scholarships out there to support Catholic students!

In this guide, you will learn about private Catholic scholarships, as well as some of the top Catholic colleges and universities that offer merit scholarships to prospective students.

Keep on reading to learn more about the top Catholic scholarships, including eligibility, award amounts, and application deadlines.

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Top 16 Catholic Scholarships in June 2023

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Annual Catholic College Scholarship

Are you a current high school student interested in attending a Catholic college or university? If so, consider applying for the Annual Catholic College Scholarship! In order to apply, you…

1 award worth $2,000
Deadline May 31, 2024
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$10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship

The Scholarships360 $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students who want some extra help paying for their education. Whether you are a high school student who hopes to…

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1 award worth $10,000
Deadline Jun 30, 2023
$2,000 Nitro College Scholarship – No Essay

Easy scholarship from Nitro College open to all high school, college, community and graduate students.

Multiple awards worth $2,000
Deadline Jun 30, 2023
Niche $15,000 No Essay Scholarship

Open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year.

1 award worth $15,000
Deadline Jun 29, 2023
COF Fraternal Scholarship

Are you a prospective or current college student and member of the Catholic Order of Foresters (COF)? If so, you might be interested in applying for the COF Fraternal Scholarship!…

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Multiple awards worth $1,000
Deadline Jun 30, 2023
Pamfil and Maria Bujea Family Orthodox Christian Seminarian Scholarship

The Pamfil and Maria Bujea Seminarian Scholarship is a unique opportunity for Orthodox Christian seminarians with a passion for serving the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America in Canada. This scholarship…

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Multiple awards worth $10,000
Expected deadline May 31, 2024
ARFORA Helen Muntean Education Scholarship for Women

Are you a female communicant member of a parish or mission of the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America, or the wife or daughter of a communicant member who has completed…

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1 award worth $1,000
Expected deadline May 10, 2024
ARFORA/Martha Gavrila Scholarship for Women

Are you a female graduate student who has been a voting communicant member of a parish/mission of the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America for at least one year? If you…

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1 award worth $1,000
Expected deadline May 10, 2024
ARFORA Undergraduate Scholarship for Women

The ARFORA Undergraduate Scholarship for Women, established in 1994, offers a $1,000 award to eligible female students who have completed their first year of undergraduate studies. To qualify, applicants must…

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Multiple awards worth $1,000
Expected deadline May 10, 2024
Charles W. Riley Firefighter and Ambulance and Rescue Squad Member Scholarship Program

Are you an active career or volunteer firefighter, ambulance, or rescue squad member serving Maryland communities? If so, consider applying for the Charles W. Riley Firefighter and Ambulance and Rescue…

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Multiple awards worth Varies
Expected deadline May 1, 2024
Catholic United Financial Post-High School Tuition Scholarship

The Catholic United Financial Post-High School Tuition Scholarship is funded by Catholic United Financial, an organization that financially protects and connects members through faith and joyful service at every step…

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Multiple awards worth up to $500
Expected deadline Apr 30, 2024
ICF First-Year College Scholarship

Are you a Roman Catholic high school senior who lives within the Roman Catholic Dioceses or where the Branches of Federation were established in California, Arizona, Illinois or Nevada? If…

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Multiple awards worth up to $1,000
Expected deadline Apr 1, 2024
The National CCAA First-Year Scholarship

The National CCAA First-Year Scholarship is funded by the National Catholic College Admission Association, an organization of Catholic colleges and universities committed to promoting the value of Catholic higher education…

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16 awards worth $1,000
Expected deadline Apr 1, 2024
Emmett J. Doerr Memorial Scout Scholarship

Are you a service-oriented, Catholic high school senior actively involved with a Scout Troop, Venturing Crew, or Sea Scout Ship? Furthermore, have you been awarded for your involvement and do…

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Multiple awards worth up to $5,000
Expected deadline Mar 1, 2024
Briana Tigue Medina Nursing Scholarship Fund

Are you a high school senior planning to study nursing in Arizona? If so, you may be eligible for the Briana Tigue Medina Nursing Scholarship Fund! The scholarship is open…

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1 award worth $1,000
Expected deadline Mar 1, 2024
Newman Society Essay Scholarship Contest

Are you a high school senior who values both higher education and your Catholic faith? The Newman Society Essay Scholarship Contest may just be a great opportunity for you! The…

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1 award worth up to $5,000
Expected deadline Feb 20, 2024

Top scholarships at Catholic colleges

In addition to private scholarships, Catholic students should consider Catholic colleges and universities. Institutional financial aid can include generous merit scholarships, as well as need-based financial aid.

Some of the top Catholic Colleges are:

Boston College (Chestnut Hill, MA)

  • Boston College only offers one merit scholarship program, the Presidential Scholars Program, which is a full tuition scholarship that 15 students per year will receive.

University of Dayton (Dayton, OH)

  • The University of Dayton considers all accepted students for merit scholarships. These awards range from $59,000 to $109,000 over four years.

Fordham University (Bronx, NY)

  • Fordham offers a variety of merit scholarship programs ranging up to the Cunnliffe Presidential Scholarship which is a full ride scholarship that includes tuition, room, board, other fees, and up to $20,000 over four years for academic enrichment.
  • Since Fordham is a test-optional college, students do not need to submit the ACT or SAT to be considered for merit scholarships.

Georgetown University (Washington, D.C.)

College of the Holy Cross (Worcester, MA)

  • While most of Holy Cross’ financial aid budget is focused on supporting need-based aid, there are some merit scholarships available (many of these merit scholarships also have a need-based component).

Loyola Marymount University (Los Angeles, CA)

  • Loyola Marymount offers merit scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $25,000 per year. All students who apply and are accepted to LMU are considered for these scholarships so no additional application is needed!

University of Notre Dame (South Bend, IN)

  • Notre Dame offers the Notre Dame Scholars Program, which is a renewable scholarship worth $25,000 per year that 20 students will receive per year.
  • Notre Dame also offers the Stamps Scholarship which is a full tuition scholarship that also includes $12,000 of additional funding for students.

University of San Diego (San Diego, CA)

  • University of San Diego considers all applicants for merit scholarships that range from $18,000 to $25,000 per year.
  • Since USD is test-optional, ACT and SAT scores are not required parts of the scholarship review process.

Santa Clara University (Santa Clara, CA)

  • Santa Clara merit scholarships include awards that are full ride, full tuition, and half tuition.
  • There are also specific scholarships for legacy students, as well as for students talented in theater, art, and music.

Villanova University (Villanova, PA)

  • The Villanova Presidential Scholarship is a full ride scholarship for high-achieving students who are also leaders in their communities.
  • Villanova’s other merit scholarships also have a need-based component, so the only pure merit scholarship is the Presidential Scholarship.

How to win Catholic scholarships 

Because Catholic schools are mostly all private, they can come with some higher tuition rates than other schools, which means finding and winning scholarships is important!  

Take advantage of our article for how to write a winning scholarship essay and our ultimate guide for how to find scholarships and win them!  

Applying to many scholarships means each one will have its own challenge. Review the various scholarship essay prompts that are out there and how you can write a scholarship resume to help you tackle those challenges! 

Tips for Catholic students  

Applying for scholarships that are specific to Catholic students means you might be asked to talk about your faith. Writing about your faith is something you should become comfortable with. Ask friends or adults in your life for some suggestions on how you can do this better. They may have even had to do the same thing when they were a student!  

Resources 

Campus ministries

As a catholic college student your faith is something you’ll probably care deeply about. Finding a campus ministry to be involved with is a great choice. Catholic colleges will have their own ministries and churches associated with them. However, even if your college is not specifically a catholic college, you’ll likely be able to find college ministries like Campus Crusade for Christ.

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