Tuition, Aid, & Scholarships

SCHOLARSHIP NAME

SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION

Michael Beavin Scholarship

This renewable scholarship is awarded to one Holy Cross student.  Eligible student must maintain a “C” average and must qualify for financial assistance through FACTS.

Lawrence Lyman Butterfield Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 2021 and will be awarded to one male and one female minority student, in good standing, who qualifies for financial assistance through FACTS.

Cougar Scholars Merit Award

This $500, four-year, renewable scholarship is awarded to four students who make a minimum of the Maroon or Grey Honor Roll List each quarter and perform 10 hours of service to Holy Cross and or their parish.  Each student must take the placement test at Holy Cross, score an 85% or above and place third through sixth on the placement test.  Other criteria may be required.

Father Duerr Scholarship

This renewable scholarship is awarded to one student in each class.  He or she must take the placement test at Holy Cross, maintain a “C” average and qualify for financial assistance through FACTS. This scholarship was created to honor Father Thomas E. Duerr for his life-long commitment to Catholic education in Louisville.

Flaget Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded by alumni of Flaget to a student in good standing and who qualifies for financial assistance through FACTS.

Holy Cross Merit Award I

This $1,250 renewable, four-year scholarship is awarded to one student who takes the placement test at Holy Cross and earns the highest score on the placement test.  The student must be a graduate of a Catholic grade school.  The scholarship is renewable if the student makes the Principal’s List or Maroon List each quarter and performs 10 hours of service to his or her parish.  Other criteria may be required.

Holy Cross Merit Award II

This $750 renewable scholarship is awarded to one student.  He or she must provide service to the community, participate in extra-curricular activities, complete other criteria stipulated by the donor and qualify for financial assistance through FACTS.

Roy and Gladys Gividen Memorial Scholarship

This renewable scholarship is awarded to one student who meets criteria stipulated by the donor.  This student must qualify for financial assistance through FACTS.

Robert E. Haire, BD '71 Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a Holy Cross student who has an interest in history.  This scholarship was set up in memory of Robert Haire, a Bishop David alum who was a long-time history educator.

John L. (Lou) and Frances Ising Scholarship

This renewable scholarship is awarded to one female and one male. He or she must provide service to the community, participate in extra-curricular activities, and qualify for financial assistance through FACTS.

Andy Kehl Memorial Scholarship

This renewable four-year scholarship was established in honor of Andy Kehl, BD ’84 who believed a Catholic education provides the foundation for a successful life and that the Holy Cross Community is like no other.  This student must have a 2.0 GPA or above and be involved in 1 extracurricular activity.

King Family Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded by the King Family to two incoming freshmen who have completed the recommendation forms, maintains a “C” average or better and qualifies for financial assistance through FACTS. The King family are lifelong supporters of Catholic education and established this scholarship to give back to another family who wishes to attend HC.

Mark's Love of History Scholarship

This scholarship is open to a freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior who qualifies for financial assistance through FACTS. Mark Lega spent most of his teaching career at Holy Cross High School. This scholarship is to memorialize his commitment to Holy Cross and its students. 

Ben Mercer Memorial Scholarship in honor of Ann Howard

The family of Ben Mercer, a 1995 Holy Cross graduate, established this scholarship to honor Ann Howard, his favorite teacher. She was the art teacher who inspired a lifelong love of art in Ben.  Catholic School education meant the world to Ben and his family would like to help another student who may have difficulty affording a Catholic high school education.  This scholarship will be awarded to a rising junior or senior who qualifies for financial assistance through FACTS and is showing a keen interest in art of any form - visual, dance or other.  

Helen Baechler Mudd Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to one incoming freshman who has three or more children in their immediate family.  This student must maintain a "B" average or better and qualify for financial assistance through FACTS.

Chester and Mildred Needy Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to one student who maintains a “C average or better academic standing.   This student must take the placement test at Holy Cross and qualify for financial assistance through FACTS.

Nick Rodman Legacy Scholarship

This renewable, four-year scholarship is awarded to one student, who qualifies for financial assistance through FACTS.  The student must maintain a "B" average and be involved in extracurricular activities at Holy Cross.  This scholarship is funded by the Nick Rodman Legacy Foundation – which was created to honor Nick’s life and carry out his legacy.  Nick made it known of his love for Holy Cross and the lifelong friends he made during high school.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to Catholic Latino students who have an immigrant parent, where preferably, Spanish is the first language spoken at home.  Scholarship is renewable, each year if student remains in good standing and qualifies each year for financial assistance through FACTS.

Sample/Ray Legacy Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Dr. Ken and Mrs. Debbie Sample and their daughter, Dr. April Matiasek to honor the commitment of the Ray and Sample Family commitment to Catholic Education.  This scholarship is awarded to a student in good standing who is active in the Catholic community and participates in work study.  This student must qualify for financial assistance through FACTS.

Chuck Schuler Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Chuck’s family after his unexpected death.  Chuck believed in Holy Cross’ mission and was an important supporter of the school.  Eligible students must be involved in extracurricular activities at their current school and must qualify for financial assistance through FACTS.

Schum Family Scholarship

This scholarship was established by the Schum family to honor their belief that the three most important things in life are: God, family, and education. They believed children needed certain things in life to be successful and that Catholic Schools help provide opportunity and the knowledge that someone cares. Helping make this education attainable for those who seek it is paramount in their beliefs. Eligible students must have maintained a “C” or above average and must qualify for financial assistance through FACTS.

January Taylor Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded by January Taylor, HC’95, to an incoming freshman who qualifies for financial assistance through FACTS and maintains a “C” average or better.

Ursuline Sisters Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded by The Ursuline Sisters of Louisville. The Ursulines are committed to a life of prayer, community, and participation in the teaching mission of the Church.  Rooted deeply within the origins of Holy Cross High School, the Ursuline Sisters were founders of Angela Merici High School and operated the school until its merger with Bishop David in 1984, forming Holy Cross.  This student must demonstrate service to the church or community, take the placement test at Holy Cross, maintain a C average or better, and qualify for financial assistance through FACTS.

Walsh Brothers Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Bob Walsh BD’64, Kevin Walsh BD ’65, and Ed Walsh BD '72 for one male and one female student who maintains a "C" average and is involved in one or more extracurricular activities. These students must qualify for financial assistance through FACTS.

Weigel Family Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Dr. Patty Weigel. The scholarship is awarded to a rising junior who is a student in good standing and qualifies for financial assistance through FACTS.