Scholarships Grades 9-12

Mother Caroline Scholarship

This scholarship is named in honor of Mother Caroline Friess, SSND, who led the School Sisters of Notre Dame to the United States in 1847. This 4-year scholarship is for students entering Grade 9 who have demonstrated academic excellence in school and on the Upper Level SSAT.

All applicants are automatically considered for a Mother Caroline Scholarship during application review. Students who are awarded a Mother Caroline Scholarship will receive written notification from the Finance Office in mid-January. Mother Caroline Scholarship recipients must maintain a yearly average of 90%.

Achievement Awards

Reflecting our commitment to empower each young woman to reach the fullness of her potential, we are pleased to offer the following award opportunities to celebrate student talent and passion. These awards are offered to incoming ninth graders and are a one-time $2500 award granted for Grade 9 only. Applicants are limited to one award submission per student. Achievement Award deadline is December 1.

• Leadership Award: Outstanding leadership in the area of service to others.

• Spirituality and Service Award: Outstanding humility and compassion in serving others.

• Fine Arts Award: Demonstrated excellence in art.

• Performing Arts Awards:

  • Instrumental – Demonstrated excellence in music.

  • Vocal – Demonstrated excellence in vocal performance.

Sister Mary Nonna Dunphy Scholarship

Each year, scholarships are awarded to 10th-12th graders in memory of our foundress, Sister Mary Nonna Dunphy. Students are invited to apply for this scholarship based on their academic record and faculty recommendation. These partial scholarships are awarded on academic excellence, leadership, character, service, and an interview with the scholarship committee.