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Scholarship Opportunities

Explore our Available Scholarships Opportunities

A private school education is a significant financial investment and sacrifice. But the opportunities Benedictine and Saint Gertrude provide today and the benefits your child will experience tomorrow are invaluable.

We know a Benedictine or Saint Gertrude education is a significant financial commitment for any family. Over 65% of BSoR students receive a share of our $3.4 million tuition assistance budget, which includes over 65 named and endowed scholarships. We hope you will take the time to explore the many scholarship opportunities outlined below. 

If you have any questions about any of the scholarships or about our tuition assistance program, please contact Associate Directors of Admission:

Benedictine College Preparatory
Kurt von Bargen
804-708-9539 |  kvonbargen@bcprva.org.

or

Saint Gertrude High School
Stacey Nelson-Munro
804-708-9520 |  snelson-munro@saintgertrude.org.
"In the simplest form, our tuition assistance program and various scholarships allow us to enroll the best student body possible for both schools." - Del Smith, Vice President of Mission

Benedictine Scholarship Opportunities

List of 6 frequently asked questions.

  • Freshman Merit Scholarships

    Benedictine College Preparatory will award merit scholarships to incoming freshmen for the 2025-2026 academic year. These scholarships will cover half the annual tuition of the top three applicants. These awards will be renewable for up to three additional years, provided the recipients maintain a 3.5 grade point average and satisfactory conduct. Prospective freshmen who wish to apply for a merit scholarship must meet the following criteria:

    • Have completed all admission requirements including application, recommendations, SSAT’s, and interview.
    • Have maintained a minimum overall grade point average for the Eighth grade of 90 or B+ (whichever is to the student’s advantage) with no grades below C.
    • Have submitted a handwritten essay of approximately 250 words on the following subject:
    What is the value of a Catholic, military education?
     
    Deadline for submitting the essay: January 31, 2025
     
    All applicants will be notified by March 7, 2025.  All awards are contingent upon satisfactory performance through the end of the Eighth grade.
     
    Please submit required information to:
    Freshman Merit Scholar Program
    Benedictine College Preparatory
    12829 River Road
    Richmond, Virginia 23238
     
    Please direct questions to our Admission Office:  804-708-9539

  • Frank Parater Middle-Income Scholarship for Incoming Students

    In 2017, Benedictine College Prep introduced the Frank Parater Middle-Income Scholarship Program. Named for 1917 Benedictine graduate Frank Parater who is being considered for sainthood, the Parater Scholarship is designed to help middle-income families realize the dream of seeing their sons become Benedictine men.

    There is not an application to be completed for this scholarship. When you apply for financial assistance, you are then reviewed for eligibility to receive this scholarship.

    The Parater scholarship is renewable for the three following school years provided the student remains in good academic/behavior standing and parents submit a FACTS financial aid application each year.

  • Endowed Scholarships for Returning Students

    Benedictine College Preparatory and Saint Gertrude High School have a collection of 65 named and endowed scholarship funds. As of June 30, 2024, these endowed scholarships were valued at $14.2 million.

    Endowed scholarships are awarded to current students based upon academic performance, specific scholarship criteria, and an essay.

    Only currently enrolled Cadets and Gators are eligible to apply each January for these named and endowed scholarships. Almost $340,000 was awarded for 2024-25.

  • Tax Credit Scholarship

    The Virginia Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credits Program provides state tax credits for persons or businesses making monetary or marketable securities (such as stocks or bonds). These are donations to approved scholarship foundations that provide scholarships to eligible students (at or below 300% of the poverty level) for qualified educational expenses incurred in attending eligible nonpublic schools.

    Last year, 34 eligible Benedictine students received assistance via this program. The amount of assistance received distributed due to the generosity of our donor base was nearly $145,000.

    There is no guarantee of participation. Additionally, proof of eligibility must be ascertained through a review of various financial documentation (such as the most recent tax returns). For more information on this program, please contact Associate Director of Admission Kurt von Bargen at 804.708.9539.

  • Corporate Internship Program

    Select Benedictine students may participate in the Corporate Internship Program (CIP) which provides substantial tuition relief in exchange for participants' working for local business sponsors. Students are selected to participate in the program for all four years, and tuition relief is generally based on the amount of labor that is required of the student.

    All of the work obligations take place during off-school hours, and some work may be more physical in nature than others. Each CIP participant will perform a total of 1,000 hours prior to graduation. Students will either intern directly with their sponsors or perform community service in the name of the sponsoring corporation(s) if the corporation is not suitable for under-16 work.

    For more information on this program and to see if it may be feasible for you, contact Associate Director of Admission Kurt Von Bargen at 804.708.9539.

  • Scholarships Awarded by Your Parish or Church

    Please check with your local parish or church for available scholarships awarded directly through them. We encourage all incoming and returning students who are active members of their church or parish to inquire with them.

Saint Gertrude Scholarship Opportunities

List of 6 frequently asked questions.

  • Freshman Merit Scholarships 

    Saint Gertrude High School awards merit scholarships to freshmen who demonstrate outstanding potential and embody the spirit and ideals of the school’s mission and core values. Applicants will be considered not only on their academic success (including transcripts, SSAT test scores, and a written essay), but also on their leadership experience, community service, and extracurricular activities. Financial need may be a secondary consideration. The scholarships will be renewable for all four years provided the student continues to be academically qualified and an active and participating member of the SGHS community.

    Click here for the application and recommendation form. All materials are due by January 31, 2025. Scholarship recipients will be notified by the Associate Director of Admission in early March.

  • Frank Parater Middle-Income Scholarship for Incoming Students

    In 2017, Benedictine College Prep introduced the Frank Parater Middle-Income Scholarship Program. Named for 1917 Benedictine graduate Frank Parater who is being considered for sainthood, the Parater Scholarship is designed to help middle-income families realize the dream of seeing their daughters become Saint Gertrude women. 

    There is not an application to be completed for this scholarship. When you apply for financial assistance, you are then reviewed for eligibility to receive this scholarship.

    The Parater scholarship is renewable for the three following school years provided the student remains in good academic/behavior standing and parents submit a FACTS financial aid application each year.

  • Endowed Scholarships for Returning Students

    Benedictine College Preparatory and Saint Gertrude High School have a collection of 65 named and endowed scholarship funds. As of June 30, 2023, these endowed scholarships were valued at $14.2 million.

    Endowed scholarships are awarded to current students based upon academic performance, specific scholarship criteria, and an essay.

    Only currently enrolled Cadets and Gators are eligible to apply each January for these named and endowed scholarships. Almost $340,000 was awarded for 2023-24.

  • Tax Credit Scholarship

    The Virginia Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credits Program provides state tax credits for persons or businesses making monetary or marketable securities (such as stocks or bonds). These are donations to approved scholarship foundations that provide scholarships to eligible students (at or below 300% of the poverty level) for qualified educational expenses incurred in attending eligible nonpublic schools.

    There is no guarantee of participation. Additionally, proof of eligibility must be ascertained through a review of various financial documentation (such as the most recent tax returns). For more information on this program, please contact Director of Admission Greg Lilly at 804.708.9504.

  • Corporate Internship Program

    Select Saint Gertrude students may participate in the Corporate Internship Program (CIP) which provides substantial tuition relief in exchange for participants' working for local business sponsors. Students are selected to participate in the program for all four years, and tuition relief is generally based on the amount of labor that is required of the student.

    All of the work obligations take place during off-school hours, and some work may be more physical in nature than others. Each CIP participant will perform a total of 1,000 hours prior to graduation. Students will either intern directly with their sponsors or perform community service in the name of the sponsoring corporation(s) if the corporation is not suitable for under-16 work.

    For more information on this program and to see if it may be feasible for you, contact Associate Director of Admission Kurt Von Bargen at 804.708.9539.

  • Scholarships Awarded by Your Parish or Church

    Please check with your local parish or church for available scholarships awarded directly through them. We encourage all incoming and returning students who are active members of their church or parish to inquire with them.
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