Scholarships

Our academic scholarships are awarded to students who meet our academic requirements of a B+ average in academic classes (English, Math, Science, Social Students, and Language), the entrance exam score, and teacher recommendation. These scholarships are awarded in a student acceptance letter. There is no application to complete.

This scholarship is awarded to students who score within the 98% percentile on the entrance exam and have achieved an A average in academic classes. These scholarships are awarded in a student acceptance letter. There is no application to complete.

On the basis of the entrance exam, elementary/middle school achievement, teacher recommendations, and personal interview, a select number of first-year applicants will be invited to pursue their four-year high school education as Distinguished Scholars. This high honors program is grounded in a challenging and diverse curriculum, featuring interdisciplinary inquiry, independent initiative, and a commitment to academic excellence. Studying and learning together in this small group, a community of scholarship and intellectual curiosity will be prepared on a more advanced level, for future students and opportunities in higher education. Academically qualified applicants will be invited to apply to the program.

Notre Dame awards scholarships for students interested in the arts. Our performance-based arts scholarships require an audition. Students should prepare anything for their audition that showcases their talent in their respective performing art form. Students must complete an application by the November deadline. After review by the Committee, students may be invited in for an audition. These scholarships are renewable annually provided that the recipient participates in the respective program and maintains a B average to continue to receive the scholarship. Click here to complete an application (due by 11/15/25).

Awarded to students who have expressed interest and demonstrated talent on the stage. Recipients of the ND Drama Scholarship commit to participation in both the school's fall and spring productions. The scholarship is renewable annually, provided that the recipient continues to participate. An application and two-minute video submission expressing interest and the student's theatrical background is required. Click here to complete an application (due by 11/15/25).

Families may apply for need-based financial assistance online by clicking here. Financial aid is based on financial need determined by the financial aid form and must be applied for annually by the established deadline.