Scholarships

OLSH is proud to offer a variety of merit and need-based scholarships. These opportunities have been made possible through the generosity of our loyal donors.

St. Clare Scholarship

 

Who: Incoming 9th grade boy

 

Qualifications: The St. Felix Service Scholarship will be awarded annually to an incoming freshman boy who displays academic achievement, exemplifies a life a true Christian presence, and a commitment of service to parish and community. This merit scholarship will not adversely affect other financial assistance that the student may receive.

 

Amount: $7,500 renewable award (4 years)

 

Who: Up to 10 incoming 9th grade students

 

Qualifications: The St. John Henry Newman Scholarship is reserved for those who have a deep intellectual curiosity, are committed to excellence in their academic work, and will undertake the most rigorous academic programs at OLSH. To be considered for this scholarship, students must apply to and be accepted to OLSH, submit their seat deposit, and demonstrate academic and leadership potential at the elementary/middle school level. Students will be selected based upon the materials in their application file (including but not limited to standardized test scores, middle school grades, and behavior/conduct marks) as well as their performance on the placement exam. Renewability criteria must be met annually. The scholarship awarded may not exceed the amount of tuition when combined with other scholarships or grants received, and recipient families will be responsible for the remaining tuition as well as all fees.

 

Application: None required; students are considered for this scholarship based on the OLSH application and placement exam scores

Tavon Lane Memorial Scholarship

Amount: $1,022 renewable award

Who: Incoming 9th grade student

Qualifications: The Tavon Lane Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of OLSH student Tavon Lane, who lost his life in an accident during the summer prior to his sophomore year.  It is awarded annually to an incoming freshman who has demonstrated an altruistic nature during his/her middle school years, with motivation to bring about kindness and positivity in his/her class while attending OLSH. Tavon shared his heartwarming smile and brought his fun-loving goodness to the Class of 2025 and to all those around him. His family wants to recognize another young man or woman who exudes a welcoming and inviting presence amongst his/her classmates. The scholarship award is renewable annually based on the student’s continuing exemplification of Christian presence and leadership throughout the high school years spent at OLSH. This scholarship does not require a demonstration of financial need, and it will not adversely affect other financial assistance that the student may receive. 

Application: Click here to apply for the Tavon Lane Memorial Scholarship

Amount: $1,000-$2,500 one-time award

 

Who: Entering OLSH freshman and transfer students and the top 10 academic achieving OLSH students in the rising sophomore, junior, and senior classes in the current school year

 

Qualifications: Academic achievement in the current school year 

 

Application: None required

Amount: Determined annually

 

Who: Current 11th graders (for 12th grade year)

 

Qualifications: This scholarship was established in memory of beloved OLSH Spanish teacher, Miss Susan Fahey, who passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer. The scholarship is awarded annually to an OLSH junior who is planning to take an upper-level language course in his/her senior year.  The amount of the scholarship is determined annually.

 

Application: None required. The winner is selected by the OLSH World Language Department, in conjunction with the OLSH administration.

Amount: $1,000 one-time award

 

Who: Current 11th grader (for 12th grade year)

 

Qualifications: Established in memory of former OLSH history teacher, Tony Finnegan, this scholarship recognizes students who have demonstrated how they have grown over their first three years at OLSH, emerging from humble beginnings, overcoming challenges, and demonstrating the readiness to lead as a senior.

 

Application: Link to application coming soon!

 

Amount: $3,500 one-time award

 

Who: Current 11th grader (for 12th grade year)

 

Qualifications: This scholarship was established in memory of OLSH computer science teacher Mr. Jack Mihaloew and will be awarded annually to a rising OLSH senior who demonstrates creativity and “out of the box thinking”, and who has made a significant impact at OLSH and/or in the community.

 

Application: None required. Recipient is selected by a committee.

These scholarships are awarded to students based on demonstrated financial need, as well as other specific criteria.  All of the awards require a parental application for financial aid submitted via FACTS, and some of them include the completion of separate individual scholarship applications, which are posted in January each year.

Amount: Determined annually; one-time award

 

Who: Incoming 9th grade boy

 

Qualification: This scholarship is awarded to a well-rounded incoming freshman boy who manifests good character and judgment through a spirit of volunteerism in a school, parish, or community. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need.

 

 

Who: Incoming 9th grade students

 

Qualifications: This endowed scholarship was established in honor of Sr. Mary Pulcheria Saukaitis ‘39, former OLSH teacher and principal. It will be awarded annually to an incoming freshman student who demonstrates financial need and shows an enthusiasm for learning, especially in the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subject areas. This scholarship is a renewable annual financial award of $2,500, if the student maintains the scholarship’s eligibility requirements.

 

Amount: $3,000 renewable award

 

Who: Incoming 9th grade girl

 

Qualifications: This endowed scholarship was established in memory of OLSH benefactor William J. Wolf. It will be awarded annually to an incoming freshman girl who is Catholic, demonstrates financial need and exceptional academic ability, and was enrolled at a Catholic elementary school. The scholarship is a renewable annual financial award of $3,000, if the student maintains the scholarship’s eligibility requirements.

 

Amount: $1,000 renewable award

 

Who:  Incoming 9th grade student

 

Qualifications: This scholarship will benefit a student who has experienced a life-changing personal or family challenge or hardship. The scholarship awardee will have demonstrated perseverance and courage to overcome, and/or an acceptance of their circumstances with faith, hope and love. The scholarship of $1,000 per school year is renewable through the recipient's senior year

 

The Annie '10 and Luke '11 Collier Pay It Forward Scholarship

Amount: $3,750 one-time award

 

Who: Current 10th grade student (for 11th grade year)

 

Qualifications: Recipient must demonstrate financial need, have been named an OLSH Student of the Month, and exemplifies the Felician Core Values.

 

Application: None needed; selected by a committee