Scholarships
Scholarships
St Bede Academy Scholarship Information
1. Need Based Tuition Assistance: administered by St. Bede Academy
St. Bede utilizes the services of FACTS Management Company to determine the amount families are able to pay for tuition. It is strongly suggested that applications to FACTS for tuition assistance be submitted by April 15th. (If the student also plans to apply for the Spaulding Scholarship the FACTS material must be submitted by Feb. 1). Notification of assistance awards can be expected prior to June 15.
Please visit FACTS site for more information: https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/42FXH
2. Invest in Kids Act Tax Credit Scholarship
Those families who qualify for a Tax Credit Scholarship based on the Federal Poverty Level may apply for the Tax Credit Scholarship. Visit https://empowerillinois.org/students/how-do-i-apply/ for information on applying.
Many scholarships are offered EVERY year, while others may be limited based upon the funding available. Check this listing periodically to obtain updated information for all scholarships available during the subsequent school year.
3. Spalding Scholarship : administered by Peoria Diocese - CLICK HERE to view the scholarship protocols and criteria.
Awards are based on funds available and completion of a FACTS Grant and Aid. All applicants must in addition to completing a FACTS application complete a diocesan application form (available at the Office of Catholic Schools 419 E Madison, Peoria, IL 61603) and supply letter(s) of recommendation from their parish priest. Applications must be submitted in their entirety by Feb. 1. For a checklist of requirements, please click here.
4. Mike Perona Scholarship: administered by St. Bede Academy
Each year both public and private grade school principals are invited to submit the name of one eighth grade student who:
Exemplifies attributes of kindness and concern
Participates in extracurricular school activities
Demonstrates leadership qualities plans to attend St. Bede Academy.
A single scholarship will be awarded from scholarship funds. The winner will be chosen by drawing a name from a hat containing all of those names submitted.
5. Durley Boyle Scholarship: administered by an independent five-man committee
Any student who intends to attend or is already attending St. Bede and is a resident of Putnam County is eligible to apply for this scholarship. Selection is based on grades, community involvement, participation in extracurricular activities and quality of responses to questions in the application.
6. St. Joseph’s Holy Name Society: administered by the Holy Name Society
Awarded to incoming freshman from Peru Catholic Grade School. The award is based on academic achievement as judged from the results of the student’s placement test.
7. Jim Lattin Scholarship: administered by family and classmates of Jim Lattin
Awarded to a graduate of Trinity Catholic Grade School. The award is based on scholarship, need and involvement in extra curricular activity. Applicants must write an essay and submit a letter of recommendation from their teacher.
8. Jasiek Scholarship: administered by St. Bede Academy
Awarded to members of the Jasiek family who attend St. Bede Academy.
9. Sondergroth Scholarship: administered by St. Bede Academy
Awarded to members of the Sondergroth family who attend St. Bede Academy.
10. Tyler Harrison Scholarship: administered by the Harrison family
Awarded to a student who attended DePue grade school and is a resident of DePue. The student must have a 2.5 grade point average. The recipient is chosen by lot.
11. Downey-Ptak Scholarship: administered by St. Bede Academy
Awarded to 3 freshman students who come from single parent households and who show financial need. This is a four year scholarship.
12. Father Allen Mattingly Scholarship: administered by the alumni who created this scholarship
Student must be nominated by his grade school. The student must write an essay on why they want to attend St. Bede Academy and a teacher from the school must write a recommendation. The committee reviews the submitted applications and chooses a winner. This is a four year scholarship as long as the student maintains a 2.5 grade point average. For more information about the Fr. Allen Scholarship, click here. https://fasf61.wixsite.com/mysite
13. Father Allen Mattingly Scholarship: administered by St. Bede Academy, sponsored by Paul and Linda Kachinovas
Awarded each year to a student who comes from a single parent household and who shows financial need.
14. Joseph J. Hohner Scholarship: administered by the LaSalle County Regional Office of Education
Applicants must be legal residents of LaSalle County and complete an application with the ROE before April 15. Click this link for more information.
15. Anne M. Ceresa Scholarship
A member of the Ceresa Family applying for this scholarship will be given priority. If a member of the family does not apply this scholarship will be awarded to a freshman who exhibits financial need (based on a FACTS application) and is a practicing Catholic. An application form can be obtained by contacting Abbot Michael Calhoun, OSB at 815-223-3140 ext. 298. Completed forms must be submitted to Abbot Michael prior to May 1. A FACTS application must be on file prior to April 15. Members of the Ceresa family will review applications and make a selection.
16. A. Charles Mueller Jr. Scholarship: administered by St. Bede Academy
Awarded to a student in need of tuition assistance and demonstrates financial need.
17. Joseph P. Howard Journalism & Communication Scholarship: administered by St. Bede Academy
Awarded to a sophomore, junior or senior student with an interest in journalism & communications and demonstrates financial need. The scholarship is open to a day or boarding student and is renewable annually.
18. Saint Bede Academy Boarding Scholarship: administered by St. Bede Academy
This renewable merit scholarship will recognize a top student(s) with the desire to attend and board at St. Bede. The financial award will be applied to boarding tuition and fees and will be offered to deserving applicant(s) who exemplify the characteristics of a St. Bede student and demonstrates financial need. The scholarship will be awarded based on academic record, financial need, volunteer experience, and participation in school and community activities.
19. St. Bede Philip J. Corcoran (1871-1938) Scholarship: administered by St. Bede Academy
Awarded annually to a student in need of tuition assistance and demonstrates financial need.
20. St. Anne Scholarship: administered by Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Spring Valley
The St. Anne Scholarship is awarded by the Parish of the Nativity of Our Lord, Spring Valley, to parishioners of this parish who are enrolled at St. Bede Academy in Peru, IL. The scholarship is open to students in any year of study and is renewable annually. More than one student per family may apply. In order to receive this award applicants are required to be registered as parishioners at the Parish of the Nativity of Our Lord, Spring Valley, and participate regularly at Holy Mass at our parish church. Further details available HERE, or contact Jon Steben, Director of Enrollment Management at 815-250-0279.