Scholarships

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Scholarships Available to Incoming 9th Graders

Scholarships may be awarded only to students who submit their application materials by the December 12 deadline. Students applying for admission after the December 12 deadline may not be eligible for scholarships.

Academic Merit Scholarships
Named Scholarships

Academic Merit Scholarships

Marian automatically offers Academic Merit Scholarships to on-time applicants for 9th grade based on the November or December test dates of the HSPT (no scholarship application required).

Academic Merit Scholarship Criteria	CMNP	'24 - '25 AWARD
HSPT composite national percentile score (CMNP) of:	95 - 99	$3,500*
	90 - 94	$3,000*
	85 - 89	$1,000*

Named Scholarships

Named Scholarships range from $1,800 up to $6,300. To apply, applicants for 9th grade should submit the following with their admission application by the December 12 deadline:

Named scholarship application.
Letter of recommendation (from a teacher, moderator, supervisor or coach) to be emailed to admission@marian-hs.org.
FACTS/Grant and Aid Application (required for need-based scholarships only)

Named Scholarship Criteria	'24-'25 Award
Christine Else '90 Memorial Art Scholarship Artistic ability. One (1) one-time, non-renewable award.	$3,000
Courtney Elizabeth Johns '96 Memorial Scholarship In 1996, the Johns family established this scholarship in memory of their daughter Courtney, Marian Class of 1996, who died in the crash of TWA Flight 800 in July 1996. This renewable scholarship, awarded annually to an incoming freshman at Marian, is based on academic achievement, sustained leadership, athletic accomplishment, community involvement, and financial need.	$3,500
Joe and Marilyn Balous Scholarship Marilyn Balous established this scholarship in 2018 to help provide opportunities for a better education to young women in financial need, which is an important goal of Marilyn and her late husband, Joe. This renewable scholarship, awarded annually to an incoming freshman at Marian, is based on qualifying criteria of maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0, demonstrating perseverance and hard work, and financial need. Renewable based on renewal criteria distributed at time of award.	up to $5,225
Margaret T. McMahon English Scholarship Written ability and an HSPT national percentile composite, reading and/or language sub-score of 90 or higher. One (1) one-time, non-renewable award	$3,000
Mary Ann DuBay Leadership Scholarship Leadership in the classroom, school, and/or community. One (1) one-time, non-renewable award	$3,000
Megan McNally Nacy '91 Memorial Service Scholarship Community service and citizenship. One (1) one-time, non-renewable award	$4,300
Kelly Nagle Scholarship This Scholarship was established in honor of Kelly O’Hara Nagle ‘77 and celebrates her determination, grit and kind spirit. The Kelly Nagle Scholarship provides a four-year renewable scholarship awarded to an incoming Marian High School student for use during her freshman year. The student should be involved in co-curriculars, athletics or community service and demonstrate determination, perseverance and kindness. The scholarship recipient must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0. Renewable based on renewal criteria distributed at time of award.	$6,300
Raymond J. Nagle Memorial Scholarship The Nagle Charitable Trust established this scholarship in 1996 in memory of Raymond J. Nagle. This award provides a renewable scholarship to an incoming freshman, based on academic achievement, co-curricular activities, community involvement/service, awards and honors, and financial need. Renewable based on renewal criteria distributed at time of award.	$1,800
Ancog Good Neighbor Scholarship Established in 2024, the Ancog Good Neighbor Scholarship honors a student who embodies the qualities of a good neighbor within her community and school. This nonrenewable scholarship is awarded to an incoming Marian High School student with demonstrated financial need for use during her freshman year.	$4,000 (nonrenewable)

Scholarships Available to Returning Students

Several endowed scholarships are available to Marian students entering grades 10-12. Applications are due in March for the following school year. Students are encouraged to apply for multiple scholarships and may be selected as finalists for multiple scholarship. Scholarship winners are announced in early May and recognized at Honors Convocation.

Entering 10th Grade

Dolores Chapman Memorial Scholarship - $4,800 (Non-Renewable)

Sr. Christa DePrimo, IHM Science Scholarship - $2,000 (Non-Renewable)

One (1) one-time, non-renewable award of $2,000
Applicant must be a current freshman; award to be applied to recipient’s account for sophomore year
Other criteria: Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0; demonstrated success in honors science for the current school year; registered for honors science for next school year; must be involved in STEM Club activities; and has financial need

Sr. Dorothy Peltier, IHM Science Scholarship - $3,100 (Non-Renewable)

Sr. Lenore M. Pochelski, IHM Endowed Scholarship - $1,650 (Non-Renewable)
Taunt Family Scholarship - $1,000 (Renewable)

Sr. Lenore M. Pochelski, IHM Endowed Scholarship - $1,650 (Non-Renewable)

Three (3) one-time, non-renewable awards of $1,650 awarded to three (3) applicants each year (1 current freshman, 1 current sophomore, and 1 current junior)
Award to be applied to recipient’s account for the next school year; previous recipients may reapply for this scholarship
Other criteria: Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0; involvement in co-curricular activities, athletics, and/or leadership inside or outside of school; and has financial need

Taunt Family Scholarship - $1,000 (Renewable)

One (1) renewable award of $1,000 a year provided the recipient continues to meet the qualifying criteria
Applicant must be a current freshman; award to be applied to recipient’s account for sophomore year
Other criteria: Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0; involved in community service; demonstrates an effort to contribute to the cost of education; has financial need; and completing a renewal application form in subsequent years

Entering 11th Grade

Elizabeth O’Donnell Baer ’89 Memorial Scholarship - $5,250 (Non-Renewable)

Two (2) one-time, non-renewable awards of $5,250 will be awarded to two (2) applicants each year (1 current sophomore and 1 current junior)
Applicant must be a current sophomore; award will be applied to recipient’s account following year
Other criteria: Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in college preparatory classes; involved in athletics; has a strong sense of tenacity and demonstrates hard work; has the ability to make others feel good about themselves; exhibits proficient writing skills

Caritas Scholarship - $2,200 (Non-Renewable)

One (1) one-time, non-renewable award of $2,200
Applicant must be a current sophomore; award to be applied to recipient’s account for junior year
Other criteria: Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5; involved in school/community outreach, co-curricular activities and/or athletic activities; possesses the qualities of prayer, work, study, and play which are portrayed by the statue; and has financial need

Mary Anne Harahan Memorial Scholarship - $1,900 (Renewable)

One (1) renewable award of $1,900 provided the recipient continues to meet the qualifying criteria
Applicant must be a current sophomore; award to be applied to her account for junior year
Criteria: Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5; involved in community service, co-curricular activities and/or athletics; has demonstrated an effort to contribute to cost of education; has financial need; and completing a renewal application form in subsequent years

Richard T. Healy, Jr. Scholarship - $2,000 (Renewable)

One (1) renewable award of $2,000 provided the recipient continues to meet the qualifying criteria
Applicant must be a current sophomore; award to be applied to recipient’s account for junior year
Must submit a letter of recommendation from a Marian coach, faculty or staff noting kindness to others, hard work and determination
Other criteria: Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0; demonstrate commitment to Christian values and faith through school or community service; qualifies for tuition assistance or meets the school financial need requirements

Kolasa Kelly Science Scholarship - $2,000 (Renewable)

One (1) renewable award of $2,000 provided the recipient continues to meet the qualifying criteria
Applicant must be a current sophomore; award to be applied to recipient’s account for junior year
Other criteria: Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 with As or Bs in science and mathematics; involved in community service, preferably in the health field; preference will be given to students with interest in nutrition, lifestyle, family, or primary care medicines; and completing a renewal application form in subsequent years

Samyn Akao Science Scholarship - $1,650 (Renewable)

One (1) renewable award of $1,650 provided the recipient continues to meet the qualifying criteria
Applicant must be a current sophomore; award to be applied to recipient’s account for junior year
Other criteria: Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5; excellence in sciences (biology, chemistry, physics, and/or mathematics); involvement in the arts (fine arts, music, or theatre) and community service; and completing a renewal application form in subsequent years

Sr. Lenore M. Pochelski, IHM Endowed Scholarship - $1,650 (Non-Renewable)

Three (3) one-time, non-renewable awards of $1,650 awarded to three (3) applicants each year (1 current freshman, 1 current sophomore, and 1 current junior)
Award to be applied to recipient’s account for the next school year; previous recipients may reapply for this scholarship
Other criteria: Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0; involvement in co-curricular activities, athletics, and/or leadership inside or outside of school; and has financial need

Entering 12th Grade

Elizabeth O’Donnell Baer ’89 Memorial Scholarship - $5,250 (Non-Renewable)

Two (2) one-time, non-renewable awards of $5,250 will be awarded to two (2) applicants each year (1 current sophomore and 1 current junior)
Applicant must be a current junior; award will be applied to recipient’s account following year
Other criteria: Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in college preparatory classes; involved in athletics; has a strong sense of tenacity and demonstrates hard work; has the ability to make others feel good about themselves; exhibits proficient writing skills

St. Marguerite d’Youville Scholarship - $1,600 (Non-Renewable)

The Eugenia & Arthur Feehan Science Scholarship - $2,000 (Non-Renewable)

Kerry A. Kerby ’98 Memorial Scholarship - $7,000 (Non-Renewable)

Luise Smela Memorial Scholarship - $1,000 (Non-Renewable)

Sr. Lenore M. Pochelski, IHM Endowed Scholarship - $1,650 (Non-Renewable)

Three (3) one-time, non-renewable awards of $1,650 awarded to three (3) applicants each year (1 current freshman, 1 current sophomore, and 1 current junior)
Award to be applied to recipient’s account for the next school year; previous recipients may reapply for this scholarship
Other criteria: Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0; involvement in co-curricular activities, athletics, and/or leadership inside or outside of school; and has financial need

Marian High School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its admission policies, educational policies, tuition assistance, or any school administered program.