Catholic Scholarships

Churches, congregations, and foundations fund Catholic students every year. Award Scholar matches you to the Catholic scholarships you're eligible for and drafts each essay in your voice.

• Ave Maria University Michigan Scholarship

  $28,000

  Due Varies

  Here at AMU, we want to ensure that you will get an education of the highest quality while not paying a penny more than necessary. AMU offers scholarships donated by generous benefactors. Scholarships are awarded based on financial need, academic talent, performing talent, participation in certain activities or special events, or other specific designated criteria. All students are holistically evaluated for eligibility upon acceptance to Ave Maria University. No scholarship application is required.

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• Taco Bell Live Más Scholarship

  $25,000

  Due January 06, 2027

  The Live Más Scholarship empowers students who are passionate about making a difference in their communities and beyond. This scholarship program by the Taco Bell Foundation supports students at every stage of their journey, helping them channel their passion into transformative change. Since 1992, the Taco Bell Foundation has awarded more than $110 million in Live Más Scholarships and grants to youth-serving nonprofit organizations focused on education and career readiness.

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• Cardinal Newman Society Essay Contest

  $20,000

  Due February 17, 2027

  The Cardinal Newman Society’s essay scholarship contest is open for submissions from high school seniors. The winner of the annual Contest will be awarded $5,000 toward the cost of attending one of the institutions recommended in The Newman Guide.

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• Peters Foundation Scholarship

  $20,000

  Due April 01, 2027

  The Peters Foundation is dedicated to supporting the educational aspirations of high school seniors graduating in the coming spring. Scholarships are available for students pursuing studies in the fields of environment, conservation, and forestry at accredited colleges or primary/secondary education at Christian colleges. These scholarships provide a total award ranging from $10,000 to $20,000 over four years, distributed as $2,500 to $5,000 per year, with the possibility of covering tuition expenses. Award amounts are determined based on economic need, academic potential, and other factors assessed by the Foundation's selection committee.

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• Regis College Catholic High Schools Scholarship

  $16,000

  Due Varies

  For more than 90 years, Regis has empowered students from all backgrounds to pursue academic excellence in a vibrant Catholic community. Students are notified of their eligibility by the Office of Admission at the time of their acceptance. The designation of a merit scholarship is determined at the time of admission and remains in effect for up to four years of undergraduate study, provided the student maintains the minimum renewal requirements. The number of awards will vary.

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• DeSales University Catholic Schools Grants

  $12,000

  Due Varies

  Don't let the financial aid process overwhelm you. DeSales' Office of Financial Aid is here to assist. Not only will we help you understand the process but we'll also identify and maximize everything you qualify for. The Office of Financial Aid can help ease the stress that comes from all of the questions surrounding how to finance your DeSales education. While it is your responsibility (or your parents' if you are a dependent) to pay for your education, we can help make your college expenses affordable through a combination of grants, loans, student employment, and scholarship resources.

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• Mary E. Bivins Foundation Scholarships

  $10,000

  Due February 26, 2027

  The purpose of the Mary E. Bivins Foundation is to enrich the quality of life in the Texas Panhandle by supporting the elderly, funding the education of Christian ministers, and addressing critical community needs. In every endeavor, the Bivins Foundation will strive to help each person achieve and maintain the highest standards possible in dignity, independence, self-worth and good health. Through their generosity, the Bivins Foundation offers a scholarship.

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• Hope for Tomorrow Medical Scholarship

  $5,000

  Due November 08, 2026

  The Hope for Tomorrow Scholarship, offered by the Agape Eye Foundation, supports students pursuing degrees in the medical and health-related fields who demonstrate financial need, strong character, and a commitment to serving their communities. This scholarship reflects our belief that medicine is both a science and a calling to compassionate service. Award funds may be used toward tuition, academic materials, and other approved educational costs. A total of $25,000 is awarded annually to five students.

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• Michael Burke Sr. Memorial Scholarship

  $5,000

  Due March 15, 2027

  The Michael Burke Sr. Memorial Scholarship aims to empower young adults to become active witnesses of the Catholic faith by developing and executing projects that engage their peers in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. The scholarship encourages recipients to create positive community spaces where young people can grow in faith and evangelize others.

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• IUMF Non-Methodist College Scholarships

  $4,800

  Due March 01, 2027

  The IUMF Non-Methodist College Scholarships are more general scholarships that are open to all students of the church no matter what college is being attended. Scholarship applications are open December 1 – March 1 annually. All applications and required documents, such as essays, references, and transcripts can be submitted through the online portal. Individual criteria will vary by scholarship, so be sure to check each award thoroughly.

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