Affordability

Cardinal Scholarship – renewable

Any 8th-grade student enrolled in Cardinal Stritch Academy & High School who names Cardinal Stritch their first choice on the High School Placement Test will be awarded a $1,000 renewable tuition scholarship beginning their freshman year. While at Cardinal Stritch, the student must participate in at least one extracurricular activity each year,  maintain good attendance and behavior, and maintain a 2.5 or higher GPA each year. No need to apply.

Presidential Scholarship – renewable based on GPA

A $2,500 tuiton scholarship is awarded to two (2) incoming freshmen who score in the top 10th percentile and select Cardinal Stritch as their first choice on the High School Placement Test. If awarded, this tuition scholarship is renewable if the student maintains good attendance and behavior and a 3.5 GPA or higher each year.

Legacy Grant – renewable

Any K -12 student of a Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School Alumni is awarded a $250 (K-8) or $1,000.00 (9-12) grant. 

Referral Credit – non-renewable

Families of K -12 students who refer a student to Cardinal Stritch can apply for this $250 Referrel Credit. (Referred students must complete one semester before credit will be issued to the referring family.)

Cardinal Stritch Financial Aid – renewable

Families of K—12 students may apply for general financial aid from Cardinal Stritch. This need-based aid considers multiple factors (income, need, family size, and/ or financial circumstances, etc.). 

St. Kateri Deanery Parishioner Tuiton Grant  – renewable

Families of K- 12 students who are members of St. Kateri Deanery parishes (Epiphany of the Lord, Toledo; Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Bono; St. Ignatius, Oregon; and St. Jerome, Walbridge) are eligible to apply for this $300 tuition grant. To apply, please complete the Catholic Parishioner Verification form.

Mustard Seed Scholarships – renewable and non-renewable

The Mustard Seed Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charity and Scholarship Granting Organization helping families send their kids to Catholic grade schools in Northwest Ohio and Monroe, Michigan. Click here for a complete list of scholarships.

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NAMED SCHOLARSHIPS

Joseph Ball and Kathleen Ball Varga Scholarship – non renewable

Essay Required, Junior or Senior, One (1) $500.00 Scholarship

The applicant must be a junior or senior who comes from a family with minimal income. The student must exhibit leadership skills at Cardinal Stritch and be concerned about their community and neighborhood. Applicants must submit an essay demonstrating how they’ve made a positive impact or what they would like to do to create a possible impact in their community. Qualified applicants will be forwarded to Kathleen Ball Varga for review and selection. 

• ESSAY: Please submit an essay demonstrating how they’ve made a positive impact or what they would like to do to create a possible impact in their community.

Patricia L. Baumgartner Scholarship – non renewable

Parish Name and Essay Required, Incoming Freshman, One (1) $500.00 Scholarship

One (1) $500.00 Scholarship. The recipient must be an incoming freshman associated with the Epiphany of the Lord Parish (formerly Sacred Heart), demonstrate strong Christian values and be very likely to contribute to the growth and enhancement of the Cardinal Family. The recipient will be chosen by the internal scholarship selection committee.

• ESSAY: Please submit an essay telling us about your strong Christian values and how you would contribute to the growth and enhancement of Cardinal Stritch

Christy Bosch Scholarship – non renewable

Essay Required, Freshman – Senior, One (1) $1,000.00 Scholarship

One (1) $1,000.00 scholarship. The Christy Bosch Scholarship is for the high school student who, in spite of obstacles, has demonstrated perseverance in pursuing his/her Catholic education. Obstacles could include disability, difficulty in learning, or other special needs. The internal scholarship selection committee will narrow down the applicants and the Bosch family will choose the recipient. 

• ESSAY: Please submit an essay describing how you have persevered and overcome obstacles in pursuing your Catholic education. (i.e. difficulty learning, disability or other special needs.

Class of 1965 Scholarship – non renewable

Financial Need Based, Incoming Freshman, Catholic, One (1) $250.00 Scholarship

One (1) $250.00 Scholarship. The recipient must be a practicing Catholic and an incoming freshman in financial need. The student must also hold a B average or better. The recipient will be chosen by the internal scholarship selection committee.

Class of 1966 Scholarship – renewable

Financial Need Based, Incoming Freshman, One (1) $250.00 Scholarship

One (1) $250.00 or two (2) $125.00 scholarships. The recipient(s) must be an incoming freshman in financial need and the scholarship is renewable for four (4) years. The recipient(s) must have strong Christian values and hold a 2.75 GPA or above. Qualified applicants will be forwarded to members of the Class of 1966 for review and selection.

Class of 1967 Scholarship – renewed for four years

Essay Required, Financial Need Based, Incoming Freshman, One (1) $400.00 Scholarship

One (1) $400.00 Scholarship. The recipient must be an incoming freshman in financial need with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. To apply, applicants must write a short essay on why they should be awarded the scholarship. The recipient will be chosen by the internal scholarship selection committee. This scholarship will follow one (1) student through their high school years, unless forfeited for not meeting the annual criteria. In that case, the scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman and the cycle will continue. 

• ESSAY: Please write a short essay on why you should be awarded the scholarship.

Class of 1968 Scholarship – non renewable

Financial Need Based, Freshamn – Senior, One (1) $250.00 Scholarship

One (1) $250.00 scholarship. The recipient must be a high school student in financial need. The recipient will be chosen by the internal scholarship selection committee.

Davenport Family Scholarship – renewable

Financial Need Based, Incoming Freshman, One (1) $300.00 Scholarship

One (1) $300.00 Scholarship (eventual maximum total to be awarded yearly is $1,200.00). The recipient must be an incoming freshman in financial need. The scholarship is renewable for four (4) years and the recipient will be chosen by the internal scholarship selection committee. For renewal the students must reapply yearly with a letter indicating the needs, desires and credentials for renewal.

Buck and Verna Demko Scholarship – non renewable

Essay Required, Financial Need Based, Incoming Freshman, One (1) $500.00 Scholarship

One (1) $500.00 Scholarship. The recipient must be an incoming freshman with a strong academic work ethic and in financial need. The recipient will be chosen by the internal scholarship selection committee.

• ESSAY: Please describe your strong academic work ethic.

Drlik Family Scholarship – non renewable

Essay Required, Financial Need Based, Freshman – Senior, One (1) $500.00 Scholarship

One (1) $500.00 Scholarship. The recipient must be a high school student in financial need involved in the music program. Qualified applicants will be forwarded to the Drlik family for review and selection.

• ESSAY: Please describe how you are involved in the music program.

Paul and Mary Dusseau Scholarship – non renewable

St. Ignatius/St. Jerome Parishioner, Incoming Freshman, One (1) $300.00 Scholarship

One (1) $300.00 Scholarship. The recipient should be an incoming freshman from St. Ignatius Parish. If no students from St. Ignatius qualified, a student from St. Jerome Parish will be selected. The recipient will be chosen by the internal scholarship selection committee.

Goetz Family Scholarship – renewable

Epiphany of the Lord Parishioner, Freshman – Senior, Two (2) $500.00 Scholarships

Two (2) $500.00 scholarships. The recipients must be incoming freshmen from Epiphany of the Lord Parish (formerly Sacred Heart). The recipients will be chosen by the internal scholarship selection committee.

Thomas Joseph Mitchell Foundation Scholarship – non renewable

Essay Required, Financial Need Based, Incoming Freshman, Four (4) $1,000.0 Scholarships

Four (4) $1,000.00 Scholarships. Recipients must be incoming freshmen in financial need. An essay needs to be submitted explaining why the family deserves to be awarded this scholarship and why the student(s) want to attend Cardinal Stritch. Recipients will be chosen by the internal scholarship selection committee.

• ESSAY: Please explain why your family deserves to be awarded this scholarship and why you want to attend Cardinal Stritch.

Cheryl Zam Moore ‘70 Memorial Scholarship – non renewable

Essay Required, Incoming Freshmen, Two (2) $500.00 Scholarships

Two (2) $500.00 scholarships. The recipients must be incoming freshmen who possess the following qualities: natural leadership skills, artistic vision, passion for volunteering for school functions and demonstrate pride in being a member of the Cardinal Family. The recipients will be chosen by the internal scholarship selection committee.

• ESSAY: Please write an essay describing your natural leadership skills, artistic vision and passion for volunteering for school functions. Also describe how you demonstrate pride in being a member of the Cardinal Family.

Mary and John Nikoncyk Family Scholarship – renewable

Essay Required, Incoming Freshmen, Two (2) $500.00 Scholarships

Two (2) $500.00 scholarships. The award recipients must be incoming freshmen in financial need interested in the STEMM Program and committed to the academic rigor of Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School. This scholarship is renewable through senior year provided the scholarship criteria is maintained and recipients remain active participants in the STEMM Program. Recipients will be chosen by the internal scholarship selection committee.

• ESSAY: Please describe your interest in the STEMM Program and your commitment to the academic rigor at Cardinal Stritch.

Andrew Traver ‘92 Memorial Scholarship – renewable

Essay Required, Financial Need Based, Incoming Freshman, One (1) $1,200.00 Scholarship

One (1) $1,200.00 scholarship. The applicant must be an incoming freshman. The family must demonstrate financial need to be eligible. The student must maintain a 3.25 GPA or greater and participate in two extracurricular activities during the school year. The student will have exceptional honesty and integrity. This scholarship is renewable through senior year provided the scholarship criteria is maintained. The recipient will be chosen by the internal scholarship selection committee.

• ESSAY: Please describe the extracurricular activities that you are involved in/plan to be involved in.

Martin and Barbara Vieth Scholarship – non renewable

Financial Need Based, Incoming Freshmen, Two (2) $500.00 Scholarships

Two (2) $500.00 scholarships. Recipients must be incoming freshmen in financial need. Qualified applicants will be forwarded to the Vieth family for review and selection.

The Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship Program provides scholarships to students who are eligible to attend kindergarten through 12th grade and have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) from their district. The amount of each scholarship will be based on the primary disability condition identified on the student’s Evaluation Team Report and will not exceed $27,000. Students must be enrolled in the scholarship program for the entire program year to receive the full scholarship amount.