Scholarships
The following scholarships are for eighth-grade applicants ONLY except for Semper Fi and Knights of Columbus.
Some scholarship opportunities arise for current Mount de Sales students. When application information for these scholarships becomes available, current families will be notified.
Scholarships from Mount de Sales Academy
Recipients will be notified in their acceptance packets mailed in February 2019.
Academic Scholarships – No extra application needed
Contact for these scholarships: Director of Admissions Emily Ko at or 410.744.8498 ext. 270
Father Duerr Scholarship
Recipients: Incoming freshmen
Amount: Half-tuition or quarter-tuition/year
Renewable: Each year if requirements are met
Extra application needed: No
These scholarships are awarded solely based on High School Placement Test scores. All applicants are automatically eligible.
St. Thomas Aquinas Scholarship
Recipients: Incoming freshmen
Amount: $2,500/year
Renewable: Each year if requirements are met
Extra application needed: No
These scholarships are awarded solely based on High School Placement Test scores. All applicants are automatically eligible.
Golden Counsel Scholarship
Recipients: Incoming freshmen
Amount: $1,000/year
Renewable: Each year if requirements are met
Extra application needed: No
These scholarships are awarded to applicants who exhibit high achievement. All applicants are automatically eligible.
Interest Scholarships – Application materials required
All application materials are due to the Admissions Office by December 14, 2018.
Contact for these scholarships: Director of Admissions Emily Ko at or 410.744.8498 ext. 270
Service Leadership Scholarship
Recipients: Incoming freshmen
Amount: $2,500/year
Renewable: Each year if requirements are met
Extra application needed: One-page, one-sided list of service and leadership activities.
These scholarships are awarded to applicants who exhibit service/leadership qualities.
St. Cecilia Music Scholarship
Recipients: Incoming freshmen
Video links and student information due to the Admissions Office by December 14, 2018
Amount: $1,000/year
Renewable: Each year if requirements are met
Application Requirements: Submit a video of student playing/singing by December 14, 2018 to the Admissions Office with:
- Student's name
- Student's school
- If student is auditioning for vocal or instrumental (if applicable, which instrument)
- Number of years student has been playing/singing
- Number of years student has taken private lessons
- Name of music teacher
Videos must be sent electronically using methods such as a link to a video through Google, Vimeo, or Youtube (you can make videos private). Recital videos or practice videos are acceptable.
Admissions will contact students in January 2019 for a February 2019 audition with Music Director Jeff Hosier. Applicants should prepare for:
- A brief musical performance of excerpts from two contrasting pieces of music that best demonstrate your abilities
- An interview to determine your musical resume and theoretical background
Please note: Being invited to audition does NOT indicate an admissions or scholarship decision.
Fra Angelico Art Scholarship
Recipients: Incoming freshmen
Portfolios due to the Admissions Office (or dropped off at reception) by December 14, 2018
Amount: $1,000/year
Renewable: Each year if requirements are met
Application Requirements: Click here to view Fra Angelico application steps. Portfolios must follow the guidelines in order to be considered.
Saint Martin de Porres Scholarship
Recipients: Incoming freshmen
Essays due to the Admissions Office by December 14, 2018
Amount: $1,500/year to qualifying recipients
Renewable: Each year if requirements are met
Application Requirements: Submit essay written from this prompt: Describe how your Hispanic/Latina heritage has contributed to your personal identity and view of life. Essays must be typed and include the applicant’s name.
Special Requirement: Applicants must be of Hispanic/Latina ethnicity
This scholarship was established for Hispanic/Latina students through the generosity of Dr. and Mrs. Ivan H. Garcia.
Scholarships Sponsored by a Foundation or Fund
Applications processed through Mount de Sales
Guardians of Life Scholarship
Contact for this scholarship: Director of Admissions Emily Ko at or 410.744.8498 ext. 270
Applications due to the Admissions Office by December 14, 2018
Recipients: Incoming freshmen
Amount: $2,500/year
Renewable: Yes
Extra application needed: Essay, project proposal, and letters of recommendation.
Special Requirement: Applicants must be Catholic. 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.
Click here to view the Guardians of Life Scholarship application.
Click here to learn more about the Guardians of Life recipients.
This scholarship was established through the generosity of the Guardians of Life Foundation.
Semper Fi Scholarship
Contact for this scholarship: Business Manager Tom Walter at or 410.744.8498 ext. 110.
Applications due to the Business Office by January 1, 2019
Please note that Mount de Sales is on Christmas Break when Semper Fi applications are due. In-person delivery will not be possible during this break. Application submissions will be processed once classes resume in January 2019.
Recipients: Incoming freshmen, rising sophomores, rising juniors, and rising seniors
Amount: Allocated by selection committee
Renewable: Possibly. Annual application required.
Extra application needed: Application, parent essay, student essay, parish and pastor documentation, and completion of FACTS application.
Special Requirement: Applicants must be practicing Catholics who meet requirements listed on the scholarship application. Students grades 9-12 may apply for a Semper Fi Scholarship.
Click here to view the Semper Fi Scholarship application.
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.
Suggested Resources
The following are listed for reference only and are not funded or operated by Mount de Sales Academy. Families seeking funding beyond Mount de Sales’ offerings are encouraged to research additional opportunities.
These websites are often updated throughout the year with application details and dates.
Colleen and Erin Marlatt Scholarship Fund
The Colleen and Erin Marlatt Scholarship Fund recognizes significant contributions of teachers and administrators in Catholic Schools by supporting the education of their dependent children in memory of Colleen and Erin Marlatt. The Colleen and Erin Marlatt Scholarship Fund is open to high school students who attend a Catholic high school or college students attending University of Maryland College Park. The Applicant must be the dependent child of a full-time teacher or administrator with at least three years’ experience, currently serving at a Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Visit www.colleenanderin.org
Knott Scholarship Funds
The Knott Scholarship Funds award four-year, full-tuition scholarships to attend a Catholic high school located in Baltimore City, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Frederick, Harford, or Howard counties. These scholarships look to honor Catholic students who excel in academics. To apply for these scholarships the student MUST meet ALL of the criteria. If the student does not meet all of the criteria, do not apply. Visit knottscholar.info/secondary-scholarships or call 443-325-7884.
Maryland Knights of Columbus
The Maryland State Council of the Knights of Columbus is the sponsor of high school scholarships for members' children (3) and for Catholic Students in general (3). Awards may be applied to tuition payments only. Visit http://www.kofc-md.org/state1820/scholarships.asp for descriptions, application information and eligibility. The application period is from October 1, 2018 to February 1, 2019. All applicants must be received by the Scholarship Committee no later than Feburary 1, 2019.
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 https://sites.google.com/site/theresaftruschel/home.
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
Some scholarship opportunities arise for current Mount de Sales students. When application information for these scholarships becomes available, current families are notified.
