Scholarships

1. Need based Tuition Assistance: administered by St. Bede Academy
We use Private School Aid Service to determine the amount of money people can afford to pay for tuition. You can see from the form that the information it requests is extensive. We distribute funds to families in June. They have until early July to apply for additional funds. If they apply they have to meet with the Superintendent and bring financial information to justify their need for increased assistance.

2. Mike Perona Scholarship Fund: administered by St. Bede Academy
The family and friends of Mike Perona established the scholarship. St. Bede Academy is not involved in the nomination of students for this one year partial scholarship. When all nominations have been received the Superintendent with at least two other people draws a name out of a hat. A copy of the form that is mailed to principals is included.

3. St. Bede Scholar Program: administered by St. Bede Academy
This program was approved by the IHSA in May of 2004. It is clearly based solely on Academics and St. Bede Academy is not involved in the selection of the students who are eligible. Principals choose them without consultation with St. Bede Academy.

4. Durley Boyle Scholarship: administered by a five man committee
This scholarship is a one year scholarship that is given to two students. The actual legal agreement for this scholarship is included. The criterion is listed under number 5. None of the members of the selection committee are affiliated with St. Bede or on our staff. Any student from Putnam County is able to apply for this scholarship.

5. St. Joseph's Holy Name Society: administered by Holy Name Society
This is a partial one year scholarship that is awarded to the incoming freshman from Peru Catholic School System who has the highest composite score on the Explore test which is taken by all incoming freshmen.

6. Charles Kubera Scholarship: administered by Mrs. Kubera and her children
The coming school year is the last year this scholarship will be awarded directly by Mrs. Kubera who offers the scholarship in memory of her husband. Each year she is given the name of 2-3 students from St. Patrick's School. They are nominated by the 8th grade teacher on the basis of academics, need and school involvement. Beginning with the 2006-2007 school year the principal of this scholarship fund will be given to St. Bede Academy and will be distributed to students from any school on the basis of need. Mrs. Kubera does not consult with St. Bede Academy in selecting the student who will receive the scholarship.

7. Jim Lattin Scholarship: administered by members of his family and his classmates
This one year scholarship given to a graduate of Trinity Catholic School in LaSalle. Any students who are interested in the scholarship are invited to write an essay.

8. Fr. Allen Memorial Scholarship
Each local grade school principal is invited to submit the name of one-eighth grade student who: Qualifies academically to attend St. Bede, Exemplifies good citizenship, Participates in extra-curricular activities, and demonstrates leadership potential. The superintendent or principal of St. Bede, in conjunction with members of the St. Bede Class of 1961 Scholarship Selection Committee will select the recipient.

St. Bede Scholar
The Valedictorian of each 8th grade class is offered a scholarship to attend St. Bede. The amount awarded depends on the number of 8th Grade Valedictorians that choose to attend St. Bede Academy.

W. Durley-Boyle Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to two St. Bede students who are residing in Putnam County. Incoming freshmen through seniors are eligible.

Various Organizations and Churches
Many parishes, Catholic grade schools, and local organizations offer scholarships. Please check with your home parish about scholarship availability.