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Scholarships & Awards

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: Scholarships & Criteria.

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

Several scholarships awarded each year at the June awards assembly and graduation ceremony are based on student achievement and character.

Scholarships Nominated by Faculty
*Download the criteria for all of the following (PDF)

Steven P. Centron ’70 Scholarship
Reverend Vincent F. Corbelli, MM ’51 Scholarship
Robert '42 and Rita (Skelly) Cramer Endowed Scholarship
Gordon J. DeHond ‘56 Forensics Scholarship
Christopher Ewing '98 Scholarship
Patrick G. Farren '62 Memorial Scholarship
Mary Lou Knapp Scholarship
Andrew J. Laughlin ’03 “Andy’s Kids” Scholarship
Lynd Family Scholarship
Kathleen L. Lynd Female Leadership Award
Thomas T. McCarrick ’43 Scholarship
The Raymond Manuszak and Family Endowed Scholarship
Richard F. O'Connor `64 Endowed Merit Scholarship
Richard J. Pilliter '63 Scholarship
Santini Scholarship
Kory Schramm '99 #33 Scholarship
Andrew J. Sperr Memorial Scholarship Award
Iris Turner Scholarship
Frank F. Velte `64 Endowed Scholarship
Thomas D. Wurzer '53 Memorial Scholarship

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

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