Giving

Scholarships

Due to the generosity of alumnae, friends and foundations, Rosary is able to offer the following scholarships:

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  • John G. and Marguerite Bryan Memorial Scholarship

    An award of $1000 for two years based on Entrance Exam score and of Catholic faith
  • Gerri-Anne Calbeck Memorial Scholarship

    Award varies based on investment earnings. Must qualify for financial aid and register to write an essay at Rosary following the Entrance Exam
  • Dempsey Family Scholarship

    An award of $1000 for two years based on Entrance Exam scores (scoring in the top 25 percent). Must maintain a 3.0 GPA to renew the scholarship each year
  • Sr. M. Megan Farrelly Scholarship

    Awarded to a young woman who has academic potential and a strong desire to attend Rosary High School. Sister Mary Megan Farrelly was committed to diversity and encouraging academic success.
  • Howard and Vera Feltes Scholarship

    An award of $1000 for four years given to a Holy Angels student based on Entrance Exam scores. Must maintain a 3.0 GPA to renew the scholarship each year
  • Fritz Family Scholarship

    An award of $3000 for four years; awarded every four years
  • Giving Tuesday Scholarship

    Awarded to incoming Freshmen scoring in the top 10% on the Entrance Exam from every area Catholic or middle school for one year. Must not be the recipient of another scholarship.
  • Carl & Marilyn Hess Scholarship

    An award of $1,000 each year for four years, awarded to a student in need of financial assistance. Carl and Marilyn Hess were lifelong Aurora residents, married for 61 years. They were strong supporters of area Catholic Schools.
  • Michael and Dorothy O'Brien Scholarship

    An award of $3000 for four years based on financial need. Priority is given to a student from St. Rita
  • Bill & Robin Schalz Honorary Scholarship

    Awarded to a junior* who exemplifies qualities of a champion: diligence, leadership, and sportsmanship (*Must have completed grades 9-10 at Rosary)
  • Sr. Marilyn Scholarship

    An award of $2000 for four years based on Entrance Exam scores and financial need
  • Sr. Mary Gretchen Scholarship

    An award of $1000 for four years based on Entrance Exam scores and financial need
  • Sr. Mary Joseph Scholarship

    An award of $2000 for four years given to the daughter of a Rosary alumna based on Entrance Exam scores. Read more
  • Arthur Wiesbrook Scholarship

    Two (2) awards of $3000 each for four years based on Entrance Exam scores

Future Scholarships

Once the following funds reach a minimum of $50,000, scholarships will be awarded based on the specifications of the originator of the fund:

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  • Class of 1976 Scholarship

    Criteria to be determined
  • Gerald and Jane Pigatti Scholarship

    Awarded to a student from St. Rita or St. Peter Aurora based on financial need
  • Juriga Family Scholarship

    Criteria to be determined.
  • Kenneth and Carole Nagel Scholarship

    An award of $4000 for four years based on merit
  • Pay-It-Forward Scholarship

    An award based on financial need
  • Sr. Dominica Scholarship

    Awarded to a student possessing talent in the fine arts

Contributing to Scholarships

To donate to any scholarship listed above, please visit www.rosaryhs.com/donate. Click on Scholarships to open a pop-up menu of current and future scholarships. Thank you for your support. Questions? Please contact Vicki Danklefsen, Director of Philanthropy & Alumnae, at vdanklefsen@rosaryhs.com or call the school at (630) 896-0831 x250.
Rosary High School is a Catholic, college-prep high school for young women sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Illinois. Rosary creates a sisterhood of truth, faith and strength.