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
Academic/CWSP Performance
Involvement
Having Unique Interests
Illinois Tax Credit Scholarship

Scholarships from Elementary, Middle School

Tuition scholarships carried over from elementary, middle school (closed to CR students)

Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund
Must apply between 7th and 8th grade years
HFS Chicago Scholarship Fund
Must apply during your 8th grade year
Big Shoulders Fund
Must apply during elementary school - as early as 4th grade

About Your Family

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

Special Opportunity: Sibling in Parochial Schools (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. James Gartland S.J. Scholarship (Closed)
For students who have older siblings who attended Cristo Rey
Nemeth Memorial Scholarship (Open)
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 2019 - see Mr. Crossett)
For students with family members employed at Lincoln Provision

Academic/CWSP Performance

Tuition Scholarships for academic or CWSP excellence

Involvement

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

BMO Harris 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
John T. Keane Scholarship (Closed)
For students who are involved in Campus Ministry activities or a local parish
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) (Open - see Mr. Crossett)
For students who want to get involved in extra academic practice
Orange Crush Social Athletic Club (Closed - deadline is in May)
For students who play sports and maintain good grades

Having Unique Interests

Tuition Scholarships if you are interested in religion, math, the military, etc...

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