Brian O’Rourk Memorial Scholarship

The Brian O’Rourk Memorial Scholarship Fund serves as a scholarship designed to assist students who have recently experienced the tragedy of the loss of a parent, but who aspire to attend Chesterton Academy and have a financial need. Inspired by the example of Brian O’Rourk, a husband, father, coach, board member, and a founding family, who tragically passed away in June of 2024, the fund is committed to supporting students with a genuine eagerness to be part of a joyful, Catholic, classical high school. Beyond academic pursuits, the fund aims to provide opportunities for these students to embrace and experience a life of faith and holiness within the enriching environment of the extracurricular activities offered by Chesterton Academy of Notre Dame.

Criteria

The student has recently experienced the loss of a parent.

The student’s family must complete the financial aid form through FACTS and show a need for financial assistance
The student must write a 500 word or less essay on one of the following topics:
- Choice 1 - the importance of actively living one’s Catholic faith through participation in an extracurricular school activity, such as athletics or an academia team (like debate).
- Choice 2 - Read a one page biography on Brian and his impact on the Catholic community. Then write a reflection on the impact a person can have on others through living out one’s Catholic faith and working to bring glory to God in all things like Brian O'Rourk modeled.
The student must be a practicing Catholic