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Scholarship Fund

There are currently more than 95 named Scholarships in the Aquinas Institute Endowment. These provide $2 million in financial aid and/or scholarships each year to nearly 60% of Aquinas students. To view the complete list of scholarships please click the following:

>> High School Merit Scholarships

At The Aquinas Institute, academics are highly valued. Students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement are eligible for a number of scholarships. Scholarships are also awarded based on a student’s performance on the placement exam.

Academic Scholarships for High School Students Entering Aquinas at Grade 9

The Aquinas Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence

  • Any new student entering 9th grade at Aquinas with an average of 92 in his/her previous year’s core courses (English, social studies, math, science and religion, if applicable) will receive a $1,000 scholarship for his/her first year at Aquinas. AQMS 8th graders moving up to 9th grade are not eligible for this scholarship, please see Class Rank (High School).

Scholarship for Class Rank (High School)

The Robert B. '49 and Mary Hastings Academic Scholarship

Returning Aquinas students in grades 9-12 are eligible for the following scholarships based on class rank:

  • $2,000 – Class rank #1

  • $1,000 – Class rank #2-5

  • $750 – Class rank #6-10

  • $500 – Class rank #11 – up to top 10% of returning class

9th Grade Placement Exam Scholarships

The Kenneth P. Schleich ’46 Placement Exam Award

  • All 9th grade test takers, including current AQ 8th graders are eligible

  • Students with the top 5 scores on this exam receive a one-time $1,000 scholarship

>> Middle School Merit Scholarships

Academic Scholarships for Middle School Students

The Aquinas Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence

  • Any new student entering 6th or 7th grade with an average of 92 or above in his/her previous year’s core courses (English, social studies, math, science and religion, if applicable) will receive a $750 scholarship for his/her first year at Aquinas. AQMS 6th graders moving up to 7th grade are not eligible for this scholarship, please see Scholarships for Class Rank – Grades 7 & 8.

Scholarship for Class Rank – Grades 7 & 8

The Robert B. '49 and Mary Hastings Academic Scholarship

Returning 7th and 8th grade Aquinas students are eligible for the following scholarships based on class rank:

  • $1,000 – Class rank #1

  • $750 – Class rank #2-5

  • $500 – Class rank #6 – up to top 10% of returning class

Grade 6 & 7 Placement Exam Scholarships

The Kenneth P. Schleich ‘46 Placement Exam Award

  • All placement test takers, including current AQ 6th graders are eligible

  • Students with the top 5 scores on this exam receive a one-time $1,000 scholarship

>> The St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Loyalty Award

In addition to academic achievement, Aquinas also offers an award to families who remain committed to Catholic education. First-year students entering 6th or 7th grade at The Aquinas Institute will receive a one-time $500 award if they meet the following criteria:

  • Must be a newly registered student

  • Student must have attended a DOR elementary parish school for at least 3 years

  • Student must currently be enrolled in a DOR elementary parish school

>> Scholarships Nominated by Faculty

Several scholarships awarded each year at the June awards assembly and graduation ceremony are based on student achievement and character.
  • Kathleen L. Lynd Leadership Scholarship

  • Lynd Family Scholarship Award

  • Robert ‘42 & Rita (Skelly) Naz ‘42 Cramer Scholarship

  • Kory Schramm ‘99 #33 Scholarship

  • Frank F. Velte ‘64 Scholarship

  • Steven P. Centron ‘70 Scholarship

  • Richard F. O’Connor ‘64 Scholarship

  • Andrew J. "AJ" Sperr 1991 Endowed Memorial Scholarship

  • Andrew J. Laughlin ‘03 “Andy’s Kids” Scholarship

  • Patrick G. Farren ‘62 Scholarship

  • Richard J. Pilliter ‘63 Scholarship

  • Mary Lou Knapp Scholarship

  • Raymond Manuszak & Family Scholarship

  • Thomas D. Wurzer '53 Music Memorial Scholarship

  • Santini Scholarship

  • Christopher Ewing ‘98 Scholarship

  • Iris Turner Scholarship

  • Reverend Vincent F. Corbelli, MM '51 Scholarship

  • Gordon J. DeHond '56 Forensics Fellowship

  • Thomas T. McCarrick '43 Endowed Memorial Scholarship

  • The Michael ’64 and Kathleen Piehler Scholarship Fund

  • Major Donald W. Holleder `52 Endowed Memorial Scholarship

For information on 3rd-party scholarships that may be available through the Rochester Area Community Foundation, check out www.racf.org/Scholarships.

 
For more information, please contact the Alumni Relations and Development Team:
(585) 254-2020 x1064