Academics

Amount: $1,000
Requirement: Answer the Question: (minimum of 2 paragraphs): "What does it mean to be globally aware and why is it important?”

Apex International Education Partners (AIEP Host Families), owned and operated locally by Feng Chen and David Guerrera ’04, places international students with host families at Holy Cross. They are offering two scholarships.

• Shows an interest in foreign language and culture and/or pursuing international studies business or education post-graduation.
• Must have taken/will take an Honors or AP language course and/or have maintained a 90 or above cumulative average to date in all of their classes.
• Preference will be given to those involved in global community service or who have embraced learning about other cultures, especially with current international students attending Holy Cross.

Additional Application

Amount: $500

This scholarship was established by the Bernier family in honor of Edmonde Bernier. This scholarship will be awarded to a girl with:

• Strong English and Writing Skill
• Who Demonstrates financial need

Amount: $2,000

This award is given in memory of Jerry and Jessie Ciarleglio, parents of former Holy Cross faculty member, Mr. Ciarleglio ’72; grandparents of Christopher ’00, Adam ’01, Sarah ’08, and Kaitlin ’08.

• Must exhibit academic work that reflects his or her true potential
• Kind and Considerate to others
• Demonstrate Financial Need

Amount: $1,000

The Congregation of Notre Dame Scholarship was established in 2001 to commemorate and honor the dedication and commitment of the Sisters of the Congregation of Notre Dame (CND) and their foundress St. Marguerite Bourgeoys.  The Sisters involvement in Catholic education has been very evident for over 100 years in the city of Waterbury. The Sisters have served at Notre Dame Academy, Waterbury Catholic High School and Holy Cross High School. The Religious Community was founded over 300 years ago by St. Marguerite.  Her mission and love for   education is now evidenced on four continents.  

• Demonstrate Financial Need
• Academic Promise
• Preference given to association with the CNDs  

Amount: $1,300

This scholarship was established in 2008 by Steven Cronan ’83 in memory of his mother, Erma Cronan, a longtime employee of Holy Cross High School.

• 85 or better overall average
• Demonstrate Financial Need
• In good standing 

Amount: $1,000

This award is given in memory of Mr. Theodore P. Esposito, father of Holy Cross alumni, members of ’94, ’97 and ’99 graduating classes.  As Mr. Esposito excelled in both the classroom and on the field playing football and baseball,  preference will be given to students who play sports.  

• 90 average
• Demonstrate Financial Need
• Involvement in Extracurricular Activities (preference given to athletes)

Amount: $500

Monsignor Thomas Ginty ’76 and his sister, Theresa Butkovic, established this scholarship in 2008 in memory of their parents.  

• Demonstrate Financial Need
• Academic Promise

Amount: $1,000

Two annual scholarships were established in 2000 in honor of the Hogrefe Family. 

• Demonstrate Financial Need
• Proficiency in Math and/or Science

Amount: $500

The Kulpa family established a scholarship to be awarded annually in the memory of their daughter, Jennifer.  This scholarship recipient will be chosen by the Math Department.

• Freshmen Girl (Preference given to Middlebury resident)
• Shows exceptional talent in mathematics

This Scholarship is offered in memory of Mrs. Margaret Leger, former President & Principal of Holy Cross High School who passed away in May of 2018. The criteria for this award are as follows:

• The student must demonstrate financial need
• The student must have strong academic performance
• The student must be currently involved in an athletic or performing arts program

Amount: $1,000

This scholarship is in memory of Anne and Charles Martone, parents of graduate Mike Martone ’74. 

• Academic Promise
• Solid member of the Holy Cross High School community

Amount: $1,000
Requirement- Answer the Question: “How will this scholarship help me at Holy Cross?”  Include any special financial circumstances or hardships which you believe should be considered.

This scholarship was established in 2011 by actor, Dylan McDermott, Class of ’79.

• Primary consideration will be given to a student in the visual or performing arts. 
• Demonstrate Financial Need
• Show Academic Promise

Additional Application 

Amount: $1,000

The Monteiro family established two scholarships; one in 2002 and the other in 2011.  Each award is renewable yearly based on the recipient’s continued meeting of the criteria.

• Overall Cumulative Average of 82 of higher
• Extracurricular Activities
• Community Service Volunteer

Amount: $1,000

This scholarship was established in 2006 by Attorney Robert Livermore ’91 in memory of his grandparents, George and Mary Oliver. 

• Demonstrate Financial Need
• Academic Promise
• Extracurricular Activities

Amount: $1,000

This scholarship was established in honor of Frank Steponaitis, member of the Holy Cross faculty for 25 years.  As a lifelong educator in Catholic schools, Frank was passionate about teaching, was dedicated to his students, and espoused strong Christian values.  He is remembered for his quick wit and great sense of humor.

• Demonstrates Financial Need
• Academic Potential
• Strong character
• Scholarship is renewable annually as long as the student maintains a minimum of a B average and is active in one or more extracurricular school activities

Amount: $1,000

This scholarship award is sponsored by the Holy Cross Student Council.  It was created to recognize the true “Crusaders” of Holy Cross, those students who demonstrate spirit and pride in their school by involving themselves in all aspects of Holy Cross life. 

• Nominated by an administrator, faculty, staff or student member of the Holy Cross community. 

Amount: $1,000

The James E. Tobin Scholarship was established in 1999, by Thomas Tobin ’79, in honor of his father.  This  scholarship acknowledges Mr. Tobin’s ideals of scholarship, sportsmanship and a dedicated work ethic - traits he instilled in his nine children.  The recipient will be chosen at the discretion of the administration and the coaches of the boys and girls swim team.

• Swimmer/diver
• Academic Promise
• Dedicated work ethic and sportsmanship
• Financial Need