To be considered for our merit-based scholarships, simply fill out the admission application and submit. All students are reviewed for scholarship eligibility once the admission application is received. To receive need-based aid, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be completed. Federal and state grants vary based on demonstration of need (FAFSA).

2013-2014 Scholarships: Freshman

Trustee Award*
Amount Full Tuition
Eligibility 3.5 GPA, 28 ACT, Valedictorian or Salutatorian
Renewability 2.75 GPA, full-time continuous enrollment

Presidential Award*
Amount $10,000
Eligibility 3.5-4.0 GPA, Top 10% of Class Rank, or 28 ACT or higher
Renewability 2.75 GPA, full-time continuous enrollment

St. Benedict Award*
Amount $6,800
Eligibility 3.0-3.49 GPA, Top 25% of Class Rank, or 24-27 ACT
Renewability 2.5 GPA, full-time continuous enrollment

Springfield Award
Amount $3,400
Eligibility 2.5-2.99 GPA, Top 50% of Class Rank, or 21-23 ACT
Renewability 2.0 GPA, full-time continuous enrollment

Alumni Recognition Award
Amount $500 per year
Eligibility Son or daughter of an alumnus
Renewability Full-time continuous enrollment

Catholic High School Award
Amount Up to $1,500
Eligibility Graduate of a Catholic high school
Renewability Full-time continuous enrollment

Opportunity Award
Amount Up to $1,500
Eligibility Graduate from a high school with more than one-third of the student population considered to be "low-income" families
(determined by the "Teacher Cancellation Low Income Directory" published by the U.S. Department of Education)
Renewability Full-time continuous enrollment

Sangamon County Award
Amount Up to $500
Eligibility Student is a Sangamon county resident and applies by Mar. 1 for fall and Oct. 1 for spring.
Renewability Full-time continuous enrollment

Athletic Scholarships**
Amount Varies
Eligibility Based on athletic ability
Renewability Determined by athletic staff

* Freshman merit scholarships must meet two of three requirements and submit a counselor recommendation with the exception of the Trustee where the student must meet all three criteria.

** Athletic scholarships vary based on athletic ability and
 recipients are selected by the athletic staff.

″ The Trustee Award, Presidential Award and St. Benedict Award are mutually exclusive and may not be combined with other institutional awards.

2013-2014 Scholarships: Transfer

Presidential Award*
Amount $7,000
Eligibility 3.75-4.0 GPA
Renewability 2.5 GPA, full-time continuous enrollment

St. Benedict Award*
Amount $6,000
Eligibility 3.5-3.74 GPA
Renewability 2.5 GPA, full-time continuous enrollment

Springfield Award
Amount $4,500
Eligibility 3.0-3.49 GPA
Renewability 2.5 GPA, full-time continuous enrollment

Alumni Recognition Award
Amount Up to $500
Eligibility Son or daughter of an alumnus
Renewability Full-time continuous enrollment

Catholic High School Award
Amount Up to $1,500
Eligibility Graduate of a Catholic high school
Renewability Full-time continuous enrollment

Opportunity Award
Amount Up to $1,500
Eligibility Graduate from a high school with more than one-third of the student population considered to be "low-income" families
(determined by the "Teacher Cancellation Low Income Directory" published by the U.S. Department of Education)
Renewability Full-time continuous enrollment

Sangamon County Award
Amount Up to $500
Eligibility Student is a Sangamon county resident and applies by Mar. 1 for fall and Oct. 1 for spring.
Renewability Full-time continuous enrollment

Athletic Scholarships**
Amount Varies
Eligibility Based on athletic ability
Renewability Determined by athletic staff

″ The Trustee Award, Presidential Award and St. Benedict Award are mutually exclusive and may not be combined with other institutional awards.