Academic Scholarship Program

The scholarship application period will be January 4, 2027 - February 12, 2027.

The scholarship opportunities listed below are open to incoming 9th graders who have applied to SBHS and successfully completed the admissions process for the 2027-28 school year. Scholarships are awarded for freshmen year only. Additional funding can be applied through CEF (Catholic Education Fund and Shea Education Fund) each year through the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Only $500 scholarships are rewarded as a 4-year renewable scholarships unless indicated otherwise.

The scholarship application process includes:

1. Complete SBHS admissions application process

2. Complete FACTS financial assistance application

3. Complete scholarship application(s)

4. Award letters will be emailed through FACTS in mid-March

5. Accept scholarship award by deadline through FACTS account

Carefully review the namesake scholarships opportunities. Write an essay, identifying the character trait(s) of the scholarship’s namesake that most resonate with you and explain why, using a brief personal example to support your response. Please understand that although you may meet the criteria for several scholarships, the number of applicants from deserving students far exceed the number of available scholarships and therefore it is rare that any one student will receive more than one scholarship.

The application deadline is February 12, 2027. Late applications will not be accepted as the review process is long and complex. Multiple readers take the time to review every essay. The top applications will be reviewed again before awards are made. Award notifications are released in March 2027. Scholarship recipients will be required to accept their award by a specific deadline or the scholarship will be forfeited. Good luck!

The final decision for receiving the scholarship rests with the Principal of Saint Bonaventure High School in consultation with the SBHS advisory board, and/or the families involved with the scholarship.