SCHOLARSHIP & GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION CRITERIA
All applicants must meet the following requirements:
• Complete the PSAS Student Aid Form for 2015-2016 (must complete each year to apply for renewal)
• Demonstrate financial need based on the PSAS Student Aid Form for 2015-2016
• Complete the Saint Viator High School Application for Scholarships & Grants
• Uphold the standards of discipline as written in the student handbook
• Abide by additional criteria set forth in individual scholarship and grants
IMPORTANT DATES
Saturday, January 10, 2015
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Sunday, March 1, 2015
Class of 2019 Entrance Exam
at Saint Viator High School
Applications for scholarships and grants
are distributed to the Class of 2019;
additional forms are available in the
Administration Office and
on our website.
Scholarship and Grant
Program Seminar
at Saint Viator High School
presented by
Nora Boka, Controller, and
Rev. Corey Brost, C.S.V., President.
Scholarship and Grant
Application Deadline
Postmark deadline for the PSAS
Application and Student Aid Form
and the Saint Viator High School
Application for
Scholarships and Grants.
Questions concerning the Scholarship and Grant Program should be directed to:
Jason Kuffel
Director of Student Recruitment
224-625-1256
[email protected]
or
Jean Dziedzic
Director of Parent & Community Relations
224-625-1342
[email protected]
Families may qualify and receive tuition assistance from more than one
Grant/Scholarship Criteria
Amount History
Viatorian Community
Grant
This grant is the primary fund for scholarships & grants. $1,000 to
No separate application. (multiple awards/renewable) $6,200
Established by the Clerics of St. Viator,
Chicago Province.
Br. Leo V. Ryan, C.S.V.
Grant
Preference given to minority students.
(three awards/renewable)
$2,000
Endowed by the friends of Br. Leo V.
Ryan, C.S.V., the first President of Saint
Viator High School, to honor him on
the occasions of his significant birthdays.
Diane Loss
Memorial Grant
Awarded once every four years to an incoming
freshman and is renewable each of the following
years. (one award/renewable)
$2,500
Established by the daughters of Diane
Loss and their families in memory of
their mother and grandmother, who
stressed the importance of
education and how it should be valued
as a privilege.
Rev. Jim Johnston ’77
Grant
(one award/renewable)
$1,250 to
$1,500
Established in 1996 by classmates and a
group of fellow clergymen known as the
Runnin’ Revs basketball team to honor
the memory of Rev. Jim Johnston, a priest
of the Archdiocese of Chicago and a 1977
graduate of Saint Viator High School.
Eileen J. Manno Grant (limited number/renewable)
$1,000 to
$1,250
Established in 1997 by the friends of
Eileen Manno to honor her for her many
years of service to Saint Viator High School,
particularly as counselor and friend.
Joseph P. Majkowski
Grant
$1,000 to
$1,250
Established in 2001 by the friends of Joe
Majkowski to honor him for his many years
of service to Saint Viator High School,
particularly as coach, counselor and friend.
(limited number/renewable)
e category listed below based upon demonstrated need.
Academic Based
Criteria
Amount
Rev. Thomas R.
von Behren, C.S.V. Grant
Awarded to an above-average junior or senior whose Up to
family is experiencing financial difficulty and who
$5,000
desires to return to Saint Viator. Requires a counselor
recommendation. (one award)
History
Established by the Parents’ Club in
2005 to honor Rev. Thomas R.
von Behren, C.S.V., former President
and Principal of Saint Viator High School.
Rev. Robert M. Egan, C.S.V. Awarded to a student who demonstrates the
Up to
Grant
spirit of service that reflects Fr. Egan’s commitment to $5,000
making service to others an integral component
of a Viatorian education. Requires a counselor
recommendation. (one award)
Established by the Parents’ Club in 2013
to honor Rev. Robert M. Egan, C.S.V.,
President of Saint Viator High School
from 2005 to 2013.
Elizabeth Faul
Memorial Grant
Awarded once every four years to an incoming
freshman who has demonstrated academic ability
and is renewable each of the following three years.
(one award/renewable)
Up to
$5,000
Established by the Faul/Bidwill families
in memory of their daughter Elizabeth
“Lizzy” Faul, Saint Viator Class of 1988.
Frances A. Romano
Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to an incoming freshman or current
student who has maintained a minimum “B” average
in 7th or 8th grade or throughout his/her years at
Saint Viator and has provided significant service to
others in his/her church or community.
(limited number/renewable)
Up to
$4,000
Established by the Romano family in
memory of their mother to honor her
unwavering commitment to faith and
family, and her endless support of future
generations as they work to achieve their
full potential in developing their Godgiven talents and gifts
Lori Lynch
Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a student with at least a “B” average in the $3,000 to
previous two semesters. (one award/renewable)
$4,000
Established in memory of Mrs. Lori Lynch,
Director of Ministry of Care at St. Alphonsus
Liguori Church, Prospect Heights.
Thomas J. Gildea
Memorial Scholarship
Awarded once every four years to an incoming freshman $3,000
who has maintained a minimum “B” average in 7th and
8th grades. Renewable provided recipient maintains a
“B” average and is involved in at least one co-curricular
activity, program or ministry. (two awards/renewable)
Established by the Gildea family in
memory of their husband/father
Thomas J. Gildea to recognize and honor
his commitment to the faith-based
education of our youth.
Br. Robert C. Ruhl, C.S.V.
Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a student with at least a “B” average in
English studies. (one award/renewable)
$2,000
Established in 2008 by students, alumni,
parents, colleagues, friends and family in
memory of Br. Robert C. Ruhl, C.S.V., a
beloved Viatorian teacher who taught English
at Saint Viator High School for nearly 37
years. He inspired countless students in
literature, composition and life lessons.
Kenneth P. Dunlavy, Sr.
Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a student who maintains a “B” or better
grade point average and who is providing significant
service to others in his/her Church or community.
(one award/renewable)
$1,000 to
$2,000
Established by Sean Dunlavy to recognize
and honor his father for his committment
to faith-based education of our youth.
Academic Based
Criteria
Amount History
Brennan Brothers Grant Awarded to a student with an above average academic
record and excellent discipline record.
(one award/renewable)
$1,000 to
$2,000
Established by the family of the grandson/grandnephew of James and Joseph
Brennan to honor their memory.
Joseph had sacrificed and secretly
subsidized his brother James’ tuition
at the former Saint Viator Academy.
Patrons of the Arts
Grant
Student must have been an active member in the fine
arts during his/her class years and be enrolled in at
least one fine arts course senior year.
(seniors only/two to three awards)
$500 to
$1,000
Established to encourage the talents of
visual and performing arts students.
Ancestry Based
Criteria
Amount History
Irish Fellowship Grant Awarded annually to a student of Irish ancestry.
Requires documentation that applicant has at least
two grandparents or great grandparents from the
Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland.
(limited number/renewable)
$500 to
$1,000
Alumni Based
Criteria
Amount History
Patrick M. Mahoney
Alumni Grant
Awarded to an incoming freshman boy who has
Up to
maintained a minimum “C” average in 7th and 8th
$4,000
grades, taken the Saint Viator Entrance Exam, and is
the child of a Saint Viator or Sacred Heart of Mary alum.
(one award/renewable)
Established in 1988 by the Alumni Association
to honor Patrick M. Mahoney for his
continued dedication and service to
Saint Viator High School.
Sr. Columba Kavanagh
Alumni Grant
Awarded to an incoming freshman girl who has
maintained a minimum“C” average in 7th and
8th grades, taken the Saint Viator Entrance Exam,
and is the child of a Saint Viator or Sacred Heart
of Mary alum. (one award/renewable)
Up to
$4,000
Established by the alumnae of Sacred Heart
of Mary High School in memory of Sister
Columba, second Principal of Sacred Heart.
James T. Bristol III
Alumni Grant ’73
Award considers academic abilities. Recipient must
be a child of a Saint Viator or Sacred Heart
of Mary alum. (one award/renewable)
Up to
$4,000
Established by the Alumni Association in
honor of James T. Bristol ’73, Erdmann
Award winner and past President of
the Alumni Association and Saint Viator
Board of Trustees.
Established by the Irish Fellowship
Educational and Cultural Foundation.
Class of 1971 Memorial Awarded to an incoming freshman who has maintained $1,000 to
Grant
at least a “C” average in 7th and 8th grades, has taken
$2,000
the Saint Viator Entrance Exam, and is a child of a
Saint Viator or Sacred Heart of Mary alum. (one award)
Established in 2003 by members of the
Class of 1971 in memory of their deceased
classmates.
Rev. Robert J. Loftus
Grant
Established in 1995.
Must be a student from St. Raymond Parish.
(limited number/renewable)
$500 to
$1,000
Single-Parent Household
Criteria
Amount
History
James F. Kellner Grant
Awarded to a student from a single-parent household. $1,500 to
(one award/renewable)
$2,000
Established by the Kellner family
in memory of their brother/son
James F. Kellner, Class of 1979.
Alicia & Harry AuBuchon
Grant
Awarded to a student from a single-mother
household. (one award/renewable)
$500 to
$1,000
Established by Pat Covey and “Mickey”
Robertson, honoring Alicia and Harry
AuBuchon.
Special Circumstances Criteria
Amount
History
Parents’ Club
Grant
Awarded to a student whose family experiences
financial difficulty after the school year has begun.
(limited number/emergency grant)
Up to
$5,000
Established by the Parents’ Club in 2013
to honor the Viatorian mission of meeting
the educational and spiritual needs of
young people.
Kathryn Schafer Grant
Awarded to an upperclassman whose family is
experiencing serious financial difficulty.
(junior/seniors only/emergency grant)
$1,000 to
$2,000
Established in 2002 to honor
Kathryn Schafer, an alumni mother
and a former teacher at St. Alphonsus
Liguori School.
Tim Halpin Memorial
Grant
Awarded to a student whose family requires tuition
assistance due to a job loss, death, illness, etc.
(limited number/emergency grant)
$1,000 to
$2,000
Established in 2010 in loving memory
of Timothy J. Halpin ’90 by his family,
classmates and friends.
Rev. Patrick Render, C.S.V. Awarded to a student whose family requires tuition
Grant
assistance due to a job loss, death, illness, etc.
(limited number/emergency grant)
$1,000
Established in 1993 by the Edmond
Shanahan family to honor Fr. Render,
C.S.V., former teacher, Dean, Principal
and President, for his many years of
service to Saint Viator.
Robert C. Artman Grant
$500 to
$1,000
Established in 1999 by the Saint Viator
High School Athletic Club to honor the
memory of Robert Artman, Athletic
Director for Saint Viator High School.
Awarded to a senior whose family requires tuition
assistance due to a job loss, death, illness, etc.
(seniors only/emergency grant)
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES GRANTS are awarded in the event of unexpected financial difficulty once the school year has begun.
Contact the President any time after the start of the school year to discuss your situation if assistance becomes necessary.
Non-Financial Based
Criteria
Amount
History
Saint Viator Scholar
Automatically awarded to incoming freshmen who
score either in the 98th or 99th percentile on the
Entrance Exam. Does not require completion of
Student Aid Form. (limited number/non-renewable)
$1,000
and $2,000
Kenneth M. Bonder
Memorial Leadership
Scholarship
Automatically awarded to each Inter Class Council
Co-President at the beginning of his/her senior year.
Does not require completion of Student Aid Form.
(two awards/non-renewable)
$1,000
Established in 2010 by the Bonder family in
memory of their husband/father, a parent of two
Saint Viator alumni and past Saint Viator Board
of Trustee member. Ken believed that the student
council co-presidents truly represent the leadership qualities and dedication to academic
excellence that reflects the mission of Saint Viator.
Please note: Non-financial-based scholarship recipients are eligible to apply for need-based tuition assistance.
Must complete 2015-2016 Student Aid Form and meet all other application criteria.
SAINT VIATOR HIGH SCHOOL
2015-2106 SCHOLARSHIP AND GRANT PROGRAM
The Clerics of St. Viator founded Saint Viator High
School to meet the educational and spiritual needs of
young people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.
To ensure that this mission remains accessible to as
many students as possible, the Scholarship & Grant
Program was established to provide financial support
to families with the desire to be part of the Viatorian
tradition. Through the generosity of our founding and
sponsoring community, the Clerics of St. Viator, our
alumni, parents, friends and benefactors, this program
has grown significantly over the years and continues
to be a priority for the Board of Trustees and the
Advancement Office.
Over $1.4 million in financial support has been awarded
this past year to 30% of our student population, with
some students receiving up to half tuition in scholarships and grants. Scholarships and grants are awarded
to qualified students on the basis of financial needs.
To qualify for the Scholarship & Grant Program, each
family must complete the Student Aid Form and submit
it to PSAS by March 1, 2015. Each family must also
complete the Saint Viator High School Application for
Scholarships & Grant and submit it to Saint Viator by
March 1, 2015. Families must reapply every year to
be considered for assistance.
If unexpected financial difficulties arise once the school
year begins, Saint Viator offers Special Circumstances
grants for emergency tuition assistance. If aid becomes
necessary, families may contact the President at
any time after the start of the school year to discuss
their situation.
Please note: The Illinois High School Association
has determined that no athletic scholarships are
to be awarded at any high school in Illinois.
Saint Viator High School strictly adheres to the
rules and regulations of the IHSA.
CORPORATE WORK STUDY PROGRAM
Saint Viator is thrilled to announce a new program aimed at making tuition affordable to more students. The
new Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP) will place students in entry-level summer jobs at local
corporations, many run by Saint Viator parents or alumni.
Students will work 35-40 hours a week for six weeks in positions like data entry and reception, earning up to
$3,000 toward tuition. As students receive invaluable work experience for their college resumes, businesses
will direct this stipend to their tuition accounts. In addition, students will learn to build relationships with
professionals and immerse themselves in the local business community.
There will be a limited number of CWSP jobs. Student selection will be based on maturity level and financial
need, with priority given to students who need more than a half tuition scholarship to attend Saint Viator.
SAINT VIATOR HIGH SCHOOL
Saint Viator High School is honored to be named a 2014 National Blue
Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. This is the second
consecutive Blue Ribbon Award for Saint Viator; the school received this
prestigious award for the first time in 2008.
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