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Scholarship Programs

Through the generosity of our donors, particularly those who have remembered Friends of Catholic Education in their estate planning, the organization has made a significant impact in reducing tuition costs for families by providing a variety of scholarship opportunities for students throughout Frederick, Maryland. The schools will identify eligible candidates and invite them to apply.

For general guidelines regarding scholarship application procedures for elementary and secondary schools, please select the following link:

Scholarship Application Guidelines

Existing Scholarships

Please contact your individual school to discuss our scholarship process. Completed applications must be received by Friends of Catholic Education by the date specified on the application form.

*Please note that (OPEN) means that the scholarship is available at all of the Catholic Pre-K to 12 schools in Frederick County, Maryland, including Mother Seton School, St. John Regional Catholic School, St. Thomas More Academy and Saint John's Catholic Prep.

James and Virginia Grove Memorial Scholarship (SJRCS): $4,000

A four-year scholarship ($1,000 each year) with first consideration given to any 4th grade Catholic student belonging to a Frederick County parish to attend St. John Regional Catholic School or secondly to any 8th grade Catholic student to attend Saint John's Catholic Prep. Recipients should maintain at least a B average during each of the four years to retain the scholarship. Scholarship is weighted as follows: Academics - 40%; Financial Need - 60%

Jesuit Scholarship (SJCP): $4,000

A four-year scholarship ($1,000 each year) with first consideration given to any 8th grade Catholic student belonging to a Frederick County parish to attend Saint John's Catholic Prep or secondly to any 4th grade Catholic student to attend St. John Regional Catholic School. Recipients should maintain at least a B average during each of the four years to retain the scholarship.

Sisters of Charity Scholarship (Mother Seton School): $4,000

A four-year scholarship ($1,000 each year) open to any 4th grade Catholic student belonging to a Frederick County parish to attend Mother Seton School. Recipients should maintain at least a B average during each of the four years to retain the scholarship.

Sisters of Visitation Scholarship: $4,000

A four-year scholarship ($1,000 each year) open to any 4th grade Catholic student belonging to a Frederick County parish to attend St. John Regional Catholic School, St Thomas More Academy or Mother Seton School. Recipients should maintain at least a B average during each of the four years to retain the scholarship.

School Sisters of Notre Dame Scholarship (SJRCS): $4,000

A four-year scholarship ($1,000 each year) with first consideration given to any 4th grade Catholic student belonging to a Frederick County parish to attend St. John Regional Catholic School or secondly to any 8th grade Catholic school student to attend Saint John's Catholic Prep. Recipient should maintain at least a B average during each of the four years to retain the scholarship.

Friends of Catholic Education Scholarship (Open): $4,000

A four-year scholarship ($1,000 each year) open to any 4th or 8th grade Catholic student belonging to a Frederick County parish to attend any Catholic school in Frederick County. Recipients should maintain at least a B average during each of the four years to retain the scholarship.

Smith Memorial Scholarship (Open): $4,000

St. Peter Claver Scholarship (SJCP): Amount Varies

A one-year scholarship open to African-American students in all grades at Saint John's Catholic Prep. Preference will be shown to students who demonstrate financial need, good character, a devotion to their faith, and strong academic effort. Essay Required.

St. Peter Claver Scholarship II (Pre-K to 7th Grade): Amount Varies
A one-year scholarship open to African-American students in all grades Pre-K to 7th grade at Mother Seton School, St. John Regional Catholic School and St. Thomas More Academy. Preference will be shown to students who demonstrate financial need, good character, a devotion to their faith, and strong academic effort. One page report on the life of St. Peter Claver required from 5th-7th grade students.

Bernard L. Grove, III Memorial Scholarship: $4,000

A four-year scholarship ($1000 each year) open to any 4th grade Catholic student belonging to a Frederick County parish to attend St. John Regional Catholic School, St. Thomas More Academy or Mother Seton School. Recipients should maintain at least a B average during each of the four years to retain the scholarship.

Friends of Catholic Education/Mount St. Mary's Scholarship

(Mount St. Mary's University): Amount Varies

A scholarship open to a graduate of Saint John's Catholic Prep to attend Mount St. Mary's University.

Nallin Memorial Scholarship (Open): $4,000

This four-year scholarship ($1,000 each year) is open to any 4th or 8th grade student belonging to a Frederick County parish to attend any Catholic school in Frederick County. Recipients should maintain at least a B average during each of the four years to retain their scholarship.

Ralph and Medora Wachter Scholarship: $500

This is a one-year scholarship is available on an alternating basis between a 7th grade student at St. John Regional Catholic School (for the 8th grade year) and an 8th grade student to attend St John's Catholic Prep. The criterion is based on: 1/3 academics; 1/3 financial need; and 1/3 character. The recipient must have at least a B average.

Knights of Columbus/Father McGivney Scholarship: $500 - $1500

This is a one-year scholarship program open to students attending any Catholic school in Frederick County. The recipient must meet the following criteria:

Must be Catholic
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Demonstrated financial need (not a disqualifying factor)

General adherence to the principles of charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism (guiding principles of the knights of columbus) in so far as a young person is able

Knights of Columbus/Col. Thomas F. George Memorial Scholarship: $500

This is a one-year scholarship open to a current 9th grade student at Saint John's Catholic Prep. The recipient must meet the following criteria:

Must be Catholic
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Demonstrated financial need (not a disqualifying factor)

General adherence to the principles of charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism (guiding principles of the knights of columbus) in so far as a young person is able

Seton Dubois Scholarship (Open): $1,000

This is a one-year scholarship open to a student in all grades attending any Frederick County Catholic school.

Pline Memorial Scholarship (Open): $1,000

This is a one-year scholarship open to a Catholic student of any grade attending any Frederick County Catholic school.

Linwood and Helen Offutt Memorial Scholarship (Open): $1,500

This is a one-year scholarship open to a Catholic student of any grade attending any Frederick County Catholic school.

Col. Mark Hoke Memorial Scholarship: $1,000

This is a one-year scholarship open to current students in 3rd through 7th grade to attend St. John Regional Catholic School. A preference is given to children of past or current military personnel.

Al and Lois Edwards Memorial Scholarship (Open): $1,000

This is a one-year scholarship open to students in all grades attending any Frederick County Catholic school.

William and Joseph Milani Memorial Scholarship (Open): $2000

This is a four-year scholarship ($2000 each year) open to students in all grades attending any Frederick County Catholic school.

Bernadette Emerson Scholarship (Open): $1000
This is a one-year scholarship open to a student in all grades attending any Frederick County Catholic school.

Brendan Crow Memorial Scholarship (SJRCS): $1000

This is a one-year scholarship open to any student at St. John Regional Catholic School

St. Joseph Scholarship (Open) : Amount and term varies

This is a scholarship open to any Catholic student in all grades at any Frederick County Catholic school.

Anne Gallagher Memorial Scholarship (Open): $1000

This is a one-year scholarship open to any Catholic student in all grades at any Frederick County Catholic school.

Six Sons Scholarship: $1000

This is a one-year scholarship open to one student from Mother Seton School and one student from St. Thomas More Academy.

Carol Hinds Memorial Scholarship (Open): $1000