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Scholarships
Scholarships for Incoming Students from Mount de Sales Academy
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St. Francis de Sales Scholarship
- Eligibility Requirements: The top academic applicants are awarded an annual scholarship for each of their four years at Mount de Sales. These scholarships are awarded based on High School Placement Test scores (90% or higher composite score) and middle school grades.
- Scholarship Amount: Up to half-tuition per year
- Renewable: Each year if student remains in good academic/conduct standing
- Application Needed: No, families cannot apply for St. Francis de Sales Scholarships. They are awarded by the Admissions Committee at the time of admission to incoming freshmen only.
- Number of Scholarships Awarded: Varies by applicant class but multiple St. Francis de Sales scholarships are awarded annually
- Questions? Contact Mattie Wood, 410-744-8498 x270 or mwood@mountdesales.org
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St. Thomas Aquinas Scholarship
- Eligibility Requirements: High-achieving academic applicants are awarded an annual scholarship for each of their four years at Mount de Sales. These scholarships are awarded based on High School Placement Test scores and middle school grades.
- Scholarship Amount: $2,500 per year
- Renewable: Each year if student remains in good academic/conduct standing
- Application Needed: No, families cannot apply for St. Thomas Aquinas Scholarships. They are awarded by the Admissions Committee at the time of admission to incoming freshmen only.
- Number of Scholarships Awarded: Varies by applicant class but multiple St. Thomas Aquinas scholarships are awarded annually
- Questions? Contact Mattie Wood, 410-744-8498 x270 or mwood@mountdesales.org
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Anchor Scholarship
- Eligible Recipients: Incoming freshman applicants who have demonstrated strong leadership and a dedication to service in the classroom, community and/or on the field.
- Scholarship Amount: $1,000-$3,000 per year
- Renewable: Each year if student is an active participant in the Service Club and remains in good academic/conduct standing
- Application Needed: Yes
- Application Requirements: Click here to fill out application form.
- Deadline to Apply: December 20, 2024
- Number of Scholarships Awarded: Varies by applicant class but multiple Anchor Scholarships are awarded annually
- Questions? Contact MDSA Admissions, 410-744-8498 or admissions@mountdesales.org
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St. Cecilia Music Scholarship
- Eligible Recipients: Incoming Freshman applicants
- Scholarship Amount: $1,000 per year
- Renewable: Each year if a music class is on the student's schedule and the student remains in good academic/conduct standing.
- How to Submit Audition Request: Click here to submit audition request.
- Deadline to Request Audition: December 20, 2024
- Auditions: Applicants will be contacted in early January 2025 to schedule an audition. Auditions are NOT indicative of an admissions decision. St. Cecilia Music scholarships are awarded to students for both vocal and instrumental music.
- Number of Scholarships Awarded: Three (3) vocal and three (3) instrumental scholarships are awarded annually.
- Questions? Contact the MDSA Admissions Office, 410-744-8498 or admissions@mountdesales.org
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Fra Angelico Art Scholarship
- Eligible Recipients: Incoming freshman applicants
- Scholarship Amount: $1,000 per year
- Renewable: Each year if an art class is on a student's schedule and the student remains in good academic/conduct standing.
- Application Requirements: Click here for application requirements. Portfolios must follow all guidelines in order to be considered.
- Deadline to Apply: December 20, 2024
- Submission: Email all submissions to admissions@mountdesales.org
- Number of Scholarships Awarded: Three (3) scholarships awarded annually
- Questions? Contact admissions@mountdesales.org
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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Grant
- Grant Details: Annual grant to incoming freshmen whose parent is a current, full-time staff member in a Catholic school.
- Amount: $1,000 annually
- Renewable: Each year as long as their parent remains employed in a Catholic school and the student remains in good academic/conduct standing.
- Application Needed: Complete the form here. Employment verified annually on FACTS application
- Deadline to apply: December 20, 2024
- Questions? Contact Mattie Wood, 410-744-8498 x270 or mwood@mountdesales.org
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Scholarships for Transfer Students
There are limited scholarships available for transfer students. Please contact the Admissions office for more information on these opportunities (410.744.8498 x270).
Scholarships Sponsored by a Foundation or Fund
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St. Martin de Porres Scholarship
This scholarship was established for Hispanic/Latina students through the generosity of Dr. and Mrs. Ivan H. Garcia.- Eligibility Requirements: Incoming freshman applicants of Hispanic/Latina ethnicity
- Amount: $1,500
- Number of Scholarships Awarded: One (1) scholarship is awarded annually
- Renewable: Each year if student remains in good academic/conduct standing.
- Application Requirements: Click this form to apply.
- Deadline to Apply: December 20, 2024
- Questions?: Contact the MDSA Admissions Office at admissions@mountdesales.org or 410-744-8498.
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Guardians of Life Scholarship
This scholarship was established through the generosity of the Guardians of Life Foundation.- Eligibility Requirements: Incoming freshman applicants who are Catholic
- Amount: $2,500 per year to a qualifying recipient
- Renewable: Each year if student remains in good academic/conduct standing and meets annual Guardians of Life Club officer requirements.
- Application Requirements: Click here for application requirements.
- Deadline to Apply: December 20, 2024
- Submission: Email all application materials to admissions@mountdesales.org
- Number of Scholarships Awarded: One (1) scholarship is awarded annually.
- The Guardians of Life Scholarship is awarded to a student whose essay and project proposal promote a better understanding and non-violent initiatives to protect the unborn and help young women in need.
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Semper Fi Scholarship
- Eligible Recipients: Incoming freshmen, rising sophomores, rising juniors, and rising seniors.
- Important Requirement: Applicants must be practicing Catholics who meet requirements listed on the scholarship application.
- Amount: Allocated by selection committee.
- Renewable: Possible. Annual application required.
- Application Requirements:
- Click here to complete the application.
- Parish/pastor reference. This form should be submitted to MDSA directly from the parish/pastor. Click here for the parish/pastor form.
- Completion of FACTS application
- Deadline to Apply: January 10, 2025. Applications will be processed in January 2025.
- Questions: Contact Denise Zambotti, MDSA Business Office Assistant, at dzambotti@mountdesales.org or 410.744.8498 ext. 128
- The Semper Fi Scholarship is established in memory of the many Marines who have remained “always faithful” to God, country and the Corps, and to acknowledge and support those Catholic families who have been faithful to living their Catholic faith. You do not need to have a tie to the military to apply.
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Knott Scholarship Funds
The Knott Scholarship Funds have been providing merit based, full-tuition scholarships for academically talented Catholic elementary and secondary school students for 41 years. Awarded in the 4th grade for grades 5 through 8, or 8th grade for grades 9 through 12, scholarships are awarded to Catholic students in the Archdiocese of Baltimore who wish to attend a Catholic school.
Applications are available beginning in January and are due in March for awards for the following year. For more information, please visit www.knottscholar.org.
_________________________________________Los Fondos de Becas Knott han estado brindando becas de matrícula completa basadas en el mérito para estudiantes de escuelas primarias y secundarias católicas con talento académico durante 41 años. Las becas, que se otorgan en cuarto grado para los grados 5 a 8, o en 8.° grado para los grados 9 a 12, se otorgan a estudiantes católicos de la Arquidiócesis de Baltimore que deseen asistir a una escuela católica.
Las solicitudes están disponibles a partir de enero y deben entregarse en marzo para los premios del año siguiente. Para obtener más información, visite www.knottscholar.org -
Maryland Knights of Columbus
The Maryland State Council of the Knights of Columbus is the sponsor of several High School scholarships for its members and for Catholic Students in general.
Awards may be applied to tuition payments only. Visit https://kofc-md.org/high-school-scholarships/ for descriptions, application information and eligibility. The application period is from October to February annually. All applications must be received by the Scholarship Committee no later than February 1 annually. -
G.B. Charities
G.B. Charities (GBC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the Baltimore Community through the education of its youth. GBC sponsors promising students from hard working, low income families living in at-risk areas, contributing to their tuition at accredited faith based schools.
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The Theresa F. Truschel Charitable Foundation
The Theresa F. Truschel Charitable Foundation’s mission to provide scholarships to students attending Catholic schools at all levels within the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Visit
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Parish Resource
Families are encouraged to check with their parishes regarding the possibility of limited tuition assistance for Catholic students attending Catholic schools. -
Scholarships for Current Mount de Sales Students
Current families are notified when scholarship opportunities arise for current Mount de Sales students.
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Knott Scholarships
Knott College Scholarships are available for the three Catholic universities in Maryland. Please visit their website for more information www.knottscholar.org.
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