Scholarships
At O'Hara, we aim to keep you and your family updated on all different scholarship opportunities that become available throughout the year! We will periodically update this page as the school year moves along with new potential scholarships that can be applied for, or opportunities to look further into.
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Merit Scholarship Application
Along with academic scholarships, Cardinal O’Hara offers Merit Scholarships as well.
Once you have submitted your child’s application for admission, be sure to fill out the Merit Scholarship application.
The following Merit Scholarships can be applied for right from your child’s admissions portal:
Academic Awards
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Excellence in Mathematics
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Excellence in Science
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Excellence in English
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Excellence in History
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Excellence in Religion
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Excellence in Technology
Faith & Service Awards
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Commitment to Community Service
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Commitment to Leadership
Fine & Performing Arts Awards
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Excellence in Art (must submit 3 samples of art work)
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Excellence in Instrumental Music (audition is required to qualify for this scholarship)
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Excellence in Performing Arts (may include vocal, acting or dance; please see below for audition requirement)
All applications require a different essay completed by the student for each individual scholarship. These essays are reviewed for award based on the story behind them - Did your student have a teacher that made an impact in a particular subject? Did they come to love a subject after a particular situation? Click the button below to log into your child’s admissions portal and submit your merit application today! This application will be open October 1. All applications, essays, and other materials must be received by Sunday, November 30, 2024.
Additional Scholarship Information
Along with academic scholarships and merit scholarships, applicants are invited to apply for any scholarships* below that you may meet the criteria for. Please click on the linked title for each scholarship to learn more and, in some cases, to apply if applications are open yet.
* To be considered, a student must have a completed application for admission to O'Hara.
Scholarships
- Louis "Pop" Guiteras Memorial Scholarship
- Cardinal O'Hara Class of 2028 Legacy Scholarship
- Charles Muller Memorial Scholarship
- Archbishop's Grant for Archdiocesan Employees
- Tim Soulas Memorial Scholarship Fund Application
- St. Thomas More Alumni Scholarship
- Hallahan Alumnae Association Legacy Scholarship
- The Lawrence and Phyllis Rebbecchi Sr. Memorial Scholarship
- Ellis Tuition Assistance Grant
- St. James Alumni Scholarship
- Msgr. John Mitchell Memorial Trust Fund Scholarship
Louis "Pop" Guiteras Memorial Scholarship
Cardinal O'Hara Class of 2028 Legacy Scholarship
Charles Muller Memorial Scholarship
Archbishop's Grant for Archdiocesan Employees
Tim Soulas Memorial Scholarship Fund Application
St. Thomas More Alumni Scholarship
Hallahan Alumnae Association Legacy Scholarship
The Lawrence and Phyllis Rebbecchi Sr. Memorial Scholarship
Ellis Tuition Assistance Grant
St. James Alumni Scholarship
Msgr. John Mitchell Memorial Trust Fund Scholarship
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Click here for access to the FACTS financial aid application*.
Priority consideration will be given to all applications filed by December 31, 2024.