Scholarship Opportunities

Welcome to the scholarship page! This webpage offers scholarship opportunities (and applications) for tuition assistance at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School.

Please take a look at the different categories of scholarships and apply to whichever one(s) best fit you. All scholarships applications are online, but some require an additional recommendation. You may also visit the Advancement Office to discuss scholarship opportunities.

If you or your family have any questions, please contact Mr. Crossett in the Advancement Office at mcrossett@cristorey.net (English or Spanish).

Please note: families must apply for financial aid before applying for scholarships.

Scholarships from Elementary, Middle School

About Your Family

Tuition scholarships if a parent works a certain job, a sibling attends a Catholic school, etc.

Sibling in Parochial Schools/Hermano en escuela parroquial (CLOSED)
For families that have one student at Cristo Rey and another at any other Catholic elementary school
Bautista Memorial Scholarship (CLOSED)
For students who live in Chicago's historic Pilsen neighborhood
Big Shoulders Fund - Chairman's Emergency (SEE MR. CROSSETT)
For families who are experiencing a sudden crisis
Martin & Patricia Burns Scholarship (CLOSED)
For students who have a parent working in a union
Catholic Financial Life (OPEN)
For students whose parents are members of Catholic Financial Life (financial and insurance services)
Focal Point Scholarship (OPEN - SEE MR. CROSSETT)
For students with family members employed at Focal Point Lights
The Fr. Foley-Fr. Gartland Legacy Scholarship (OPEN)
For emerging Christian leaders whose families have sacrificed for their education, especially for those with relatives who attend or have attended Cristo Rey and those that have been impacted by COVID-19. (Not for students who receive the Heerey Sibling Scholarship.)
Nemeth Memorial Scholarship (CLOSED)
In memory of former Cristo Rey teacher Joseph Nemeth, this scholarship is awarded to students with parents/guardians who are making an effort to continue their own education.
Irish Fellowship Educational & Cultural Foundation (CLOSED)
Underclassmen who are of Irish Descent (preferred, not required)
Mander Scholarship Fund (OPEN SPRING OF 2020 - SEE MR. CROSSETT)
For students with family members employed at Lincoln Provision

Academic/CWSP Performance

Tuition Scholarships for academic or CWSP excellence

Big Sisters Scholarship (Closed)
Big Sisters financially and spiritually supports academically dedicated young women who are financially in need
Bud & Shirley Sprenzel, Matt Sprenzel, & Richard Moore Scholarships (Closed)
For students who demonstrate exceptional dedication to academic excellence
O'Brien Family Scholarship (Closed)
For exceptional CWSP performance
Robert A. Cynowa Memorial Scholarship
For students who demonstrate exceptional dedication to academics and experience significant financial need, especially those that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Involvement

Tuition scholarships if you do service, play sports or participate in clubs

BMO Bank Latino Alliance Scholarship (CLOSED
For students who demonstrate academic excellence, commitment to service, and whose family experiences financial need
Cuneo Foundation (CLOSED)
For students who exhibit high degree of academic excellence, passion for service, and a desire to create a more just society
G.E.M. Scholarship (Closed)
For young women who demonstrate the Jesuit ideal of being open to personal, academic, and spiritual growth
Leadership Award (CLOSED)
For students who demonstrate leadership in sports or a club and maintain strong academics
Macina Scholarship Fund (CLOSED)
The Macina Scholarship Fund comes from a family who values education and chooses Cristo Rey students each year based on academic excellence and involvement in school activities
Metro Achievement Center (MAC) (SEE MR. CROSSETT)
For students who want to get involved in extra academic practice

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Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarships from Elementary, Middle School

About Your Family

Academic/CWSP Performance

Involvement

Having Unique Interests

Tax Credit Scholarship / Beca de Crédito Fiscal

Matthew Crossett