Looking for Scholarships to Attend a Catholic College

I'm planning to attend a Catholic college and I'm looking for scholarships that help students going down this path. Does anyone know specific scholarships or resources I can check out?

You’re definitely going about this the right way, as many Catholic colleges offer unique scholarships that can greatly reduce the cost of your tuition. Here are a few scholarship programs that specifically target students like you heading to Catholic colleges:

1. Knights of Columbus Scholarships: The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic men's organization, and they have several scholarships, many of them specific to Catholic students or students attending Catholic colleges.

2. The National CCAA Scholarship: The National Catholic College Admission Association awards sixteen $1,000 scholarships for high school seniors or transfer students attending one of their member institutions in the fall.

3. Catholic United Financial Scholarships: The organization awards scholarships on the basis of a scored essay contest, and you must be a member of the organization to apply.

4. The Cardinal Newman Society: They offer a Essay Scholarship Contest for students who attend a Catholic high school and plan to continue their education at a Catholic college.

And don’t forget to look into opportunities directly from the college you are considering. Many Catholic universities and colleges offer scholarships and grants for students who meet requirements such as coming from a Catholic high school, being an active church member, or planning to study theology or religious studies.

For example, the University of Notre Dame, a Catholic university, offers the Notre Dame Scholars’ Program. Boston College, another Catholic institution, offers the Presidential Scholars Program. Both of these are merit-based scholarships that provide full tuition or even more.

Even if a Catholic college doesn’t advertise a specific scholarship you believe you qualify for, it’s a good idea to call their financial aid office and ask what aid is available specifically to Catholic students; there may be less-publicized scholarships, or aid based on personal circumstances they can tell you about. Good luck with your scholarship search!