Scholarships

Students awarded who complete the application process and are then awarded scholarships by San Damiano Scholars must then be admitted by one of our three partner schools (Redemptorist St. Gerard School, St. Francis Xavier School and Franciscan High School.

• What is the amount of the scholarship and how is it determined? 2022-2023 scholarships are $4,200 per student for K-8 students and $4,500 per student for grades 9-12.  Scholarship amounts reset each year and cannot exceed the lesser or either the school’s tuition and mandatory fees or 80% of the state average per pupil funding for grades K through 8 and 90% of the state average per pupil funding for grades 9 through 12.
• Are families required to pay the difference between the scholarship amount and the school’s tuition/fees? Yes, families are responsible for covering any tuition/fees in excess of the tuition award amount.
• If my child is awarded a scholarship, is my child’s acceptance to the school that I indicated interest in on my application guaranteed? No. Once a scholarship is awarded, the student must then apply to a partner San Damiano Scholar school. A scholarship does not guarantee admission. Scholarships will ultimately be issued pending the verification of enrollment at a partner school.
• What if my child is awarded a scholarship, but the school isn’t the right fit and I am looking to transfer schools? If your child is awarded a scholarship, the funds are portable and may be used at any partner school, pending acceptance to that school. San Damiano Scholars partner schools currently are Redemptorist St. Gerard School, St. Francis Xavier School and Franciscan High School.