Ignatian Scholarships

About the Scholarships

The Ignatian Scholarships are sponsored by a local Catholic family foundation. They are awards given in the name of St. Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Jesuit Order and author of the Spiritual Exercises. Ignatius was well known as a spiritual director, helping his pupils through the process of discernment,  helping them understand God’s will for their lives. Key to those principles are an openness to God’s will, a generosity of spirit, courage,  prayer,  and study.  The motto for the Jesuits is "ad majorem Dei gloriam," with translates "to the greater glory of God," often abbreviated as "A.M.D.G."

Amount of Award
One full scholarship or two half-scholarships to a new or returning St. Michael student(s) for one year. 

Qualifications for the Scholarship:

1. Student must be enrolled for the following academic year at St. Michael.
2. The Ignatian scholarships are intended to assist families with need.  Families must demonstrate need by applying for financial aid through the school's regular processes by March 31.  
3. The recipients must be students who "flourish in the ideals of St. Ignatius" as explained above, "following God instead of men."
4. The recipients must evidence exemplary moral character and a strong commitment to their studies. 

Application Deadline: 
Families must complete the financial aid application by March 31, the last day for priority aid. All students who meet the criteria above will then be automatically considered for the Ignatian Scholarships--there is no "application process" beyond meeting this deadline. 

Announcement of Award: 
The recipients of the Ignatian Scholarships will be announced at the academic awards ceremonies at  St. Michael Catholic High School in May for the next academic year.