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SCHOLARSHIPS / FINANCIAL AID
Thanks to a host of generous donors, last year alone we awarded more than $40,000.00 in scholarships. Many of the students who receive scholarships would not have had the opportunity to attend St. Francis without assistance. Applications are available and are due back to us by March 1, 2005. If you feel you qualify for more than one scholarship, then you may submit more than one application. All applications must be complete. The scholarships available are:
• President's ScholarshipThe President’s Scholarships are need-based scholarships. Those students that qualify for financial aid through the Diocese of Joliet will also be awarded the President's Scholarship. The amount will be determined based on the value of the endowment that funds this scholarship.
Criteria:
• Joliet Diocese determines student(s)
to qualify for financial aid.
This scholarship may be renewed each year provided the scholarship recipient
is an active participant in extracurricular activities and exhibits positive
behavior while attending St. Francis.
• Douglas
P. Colbeth & Margaret R. Colbeth Endowed Scholarship
Note: One (1) $2,500 renewable scholarship
is available for an incoming freshman in the 2005/2006 school year.
A $2,500 renewable scholarship, established by the Colbeth family, and given to one freshman, one sophomore, one junior, and one senior.
Criteria:
• Demonstrate significant financial need
• High School Entrance Exam taken at St. Francis (for incoming freshman)
• Maintained at least a “B” average in grade school (for incoming freshman)
• Maintained at least a “B” average at SFHS (for current SFHS students)
• Have not received any Category “B” or “C” Behavior referrals while attending SFHS
These scholarships may be renewed each year if the scholarship recipient meets the criteria.
• Principal’s Academic Scholarship
A $1,500 renewable scholarship based on academic excellence.
Criteria:
• High School Entrance Exam taken at St. Francis and score in the 90th percentile
• 6th, 7th and 8th grade report cards must reflect academic excellence
This scholarship may be renewed each year provided the scholarship recipient maintains at least a 3.0 G.P.A. and exhibits positive behavior while attending St. Francis.
• Kay Finn Memorial Scholarship
A $1,500 renewable scholarship based on academic excellence in memory of Kay
Finn, a long-time, dedicated SFHS staff member.
Criteria:
• High School Entrance Exam taken at St. Francis and score in the 90th percentile
• 6th, 7th and 8th grade report cards must reflect academic excellence
This scholarship may be renewed each year provided the scholarship recipient maintains at least a 3.0 G.P.A. and exhibits positive behavior while attending St. Francis. Alumni Association Scholarship
• Alumni Association Scholarship
A $1,000 non-renewable scholarship given by the Alumni Association to one incoming
freshman who is a son/daughter of a St. Francis alumnus/alumna.
Criteria:
• A child of a St. Francis alumnus/alumna
• High School Entrance Exam taken at St. Francis
• Score well on Entrance Exam
• Show a combination of academic and leadership talents
• Ronald ’65 & Theresa Franklin ’67
Kuhn Alumni Scholarship
A $1,000 non-renewable scholarship given to one incoming freshman who is a
son/daughter of an alumnus/alumna.
Criteria:
• A child of a St. Francis alumnus/alumna
• High School Entrance Exam taken at St. Francis
• Score well on Entrance Exam
• Exhibit outstanding leadership qualities and participation in extracurricular activities
• Demonstrate financial need
• Ron ’65 & Theresa Franklin ’67
Kuhn Academic/Leadership Scholarship
A $1,000 non-renewable scholarship given to one incoming freshman.
Criteria:
• High School Entrance Exam taken at St. Francis
• Score well on Entrance Exam
• Exhibit outstanding leadership qualities and participation in extra-curricular activities
• Demonstrate financial need
• John & Annie Shaw Scholarship
A $500 non-renewable scholarship, established by the Shaw Family, and given
to one incoming freshman.
Criteria:
• High School Entrance Exam taken at St. Francis
• Score well on Entrance Exam
• Show a combination of academic and leadership talents
• History of extra-curricular involvement
• Demonstrate financial need Rev. Stanislaus Gryga Memorial Scholarship
• Rev. Stanislaus Gryga Scholarship
A $750 non-renewable scholarship, established in honor of Rev. Stanislaus Gryga,
and given to one incoming freshman.
Criteria:
• High School Entrance Exam taken at St. Francis
• Score well on Entrance Exam
• Demonstrate financial need Beverly McCleary Memorial Scholarship
• Beverly McCleary Memorial Scholarship
A $500 renewable scholarship established by the Mark McCleary family and given
to one incoming freshman.
Criteria:
• High School Entrance Exam taken at St. Francis
• Oldest or first person in family to attend St. Francis
• Demonstrate financial need
• Virtue Family Scholarship
A $1,000 renewable scholarship established by the Virtue Family given to an
incoming freshman. This scholarship will remain with the recipient for
their four years at St. Francis as long as they maintain the requirements.
Upon graduation of this recipient this scholarship will then be offered
to a new incoming freshman. This scholarship was awarded for the 2002/2003
school year.
FINANCIAL AID
Financial aid is available through the Diocese of Joliet and St. Francis High
School. Forms are available in the main office and through FACTS after
January 1st. The forms may be completed on-line through the facts tuition
aid website by clicking on the blue link above.
The completed forms are due back to FACTS by March 1st. For more information, please call the Main Office at (630) 668-5800.
