Scholarships
gILBERT sCHOLARSHIP
The Gilbert Scholarship was started by an anonymous family who wished to further the mission of the Chesterton Academy of Notre Dame because they believe that it will help students become good Catholics (saints) who will make a difference in the world.
This scholarship can be awarded to students who may not qualify for other scholarships that require stricter academic or other criteria, but who the Headmaster believes would benefit and flourish by attending Chesterton.
+Criteria
- Display a financial need through the FACTS Financial Aid Application
+How to Apply
- Complete the FACTS Financial Aid Application. Applications open March 1st and close April 15th each year.
- Student must be willing to write a thank you to the anonymous donors.
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
+How to Apply
- Complete the FACTS Financial Aid Application. Applications open March 1st and close April 15th each year.
- Submit essay to School Office by April 15th for review.
St. iSABEL sCHOLARSHIP
The St. Isabel Fund serves as a scholarship fund designed to assist children aspiring to attend Chesterton Academy but facing financial constraints. Inspired by the example of St. Isabel, a woman known for her sharp intellect and dedication to prayer, fasting, and serving the poor, the fund is committed to supporting students with a genuine eagerness to learn. 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 offered by Chesterton Academy.
The scholarship is for the amount of: $1,500 per year for four years.
The scholarship is only available to new families to Chesterton.
+Criteria
- The family must be new to Chesterton Academy of Notre Dame
- Family income must meet the Federal guidelines for qualifying in the Free or Reduced Lunch Program. (https://www.fns.usda.gov/cn/income-eligibilty-guidelines)
- Complete the essay, no longer than 500 words outlined below
- About yourself and your family
- Why you would like to attend Chesterton Academy of Notre Dame
- Your favorite saint and why
- The student does not have to be a practicing Catholic but must abide by the Chesterton Academy of Notre Dame Handbook.
+How to apply
- Complete the FACTS Financial Aid Application. Applications open March 1st and close April 15th each year.
- Submit essay to School Office by April 15th for review.
Have Questions?
Contact the school office, 509-242-3750 or by email at office@chestertonacademyofnotredame.org.