Admission

Scholarships

Freshmen Scholarships (awarded by Archbishop Spalding High School)

Academic
Archbishop Spalding High School awards academic scholarships to students entering grade nine. Initial qualification for these scholarships is based on performance on the admissions/placement test, academic records, and recommendations. Students who qualify are then contacted and invited to compete for recognition. Criteria for final selection will include performance in an essay competition; academic achievement; personal, academic, and extra-curricular recommendations; and the level of involvement in the community, school, and service-related activities.

Leadership
The first principal of the school, now known as Archbishop Spalding High School, was Sister Lucidie, a Sister of Notre Dame de Namur. When the foundress of the Sisters of Notre Dame, Marie Rose Julie Billiart, was canonized by Pope Paul VI in 1969, he said, "We do not create, we do not confer saintliness; we recognize it, we proclaim it!" Pioneer Leadership Scholarships recognize and proclaim the outstanding good works, leadership, and pioneering spirit of students entering grade 9. Any applicant to freshman year who wishes to be considered for a leadership scholarship must submit the scholarship application and essay by the Application for Admission deadline. Interviews can be scheduled on the student's visit day or any day that works best. 
Leadership Scholarship Application
Leadership Scholarship Interview Sign Up

Music
Freshman students may apply and audition for instrumental (brass, wind, percussion, strings), vocal, and piano (choral accompanist) scholarships.  Students who wish to be considered for a music scholarship must submit a music scholarship application and letter of recommendation from a music teacher by the Application for Admission deadline(December 20, 2024). Letters of recommendation should be emailed to Debra Curry at curryd@spaldinghs.org. Students will be notified of audition times in early January, with auditions taking place later that month.  Scholarships may be renewed annually upon evaluation of the program director. 
Audition Requirements
Music Scholarship Application

All Freshman scholarship applications (awarded by Archbishop Spalding High School) are due at the time of the Application for Admission.

Freshman Scholarships (awarded by organizations outside of Archbishop Spalding High School)

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  • Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship

    Awarded through the Institute for Educational Advancement, the Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship is awarded to exceptionally gifted middle school students who have demonstrated academic and personal excellence. The application process takes place when the student is in 7th grade. 
    Contact:
    INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT
    625 FAIR OAKS AVENUE, SUITE 285
    SOUTH PASADENA, CA 91030
    (626) 403-8900
    Institute for Educational Advancement - Caroline D. Bradly Scholarship

  • Knights of Columbus Scholarships

    The Maryland State Council of the Knights of Columbus is the sponsor of several High School scholarships for its members and for Catholic Students in general.  Application period is from October 1st to February 1st.  All applications must be received by the scholarship committee no later than February 1st.  For more information or applications visit Maryland State Council Knights of Columbus "Scholarship Opportunities" or write to Maryland State Council, Knights of Columbus  10815 Stang Road, Owings Mills, MD 21117 
     
    The Frederick M. Gossman Memorial High School Scholarship - Designed to assist sons and daughters of members of the Knights of Columbus in paying tuition at accredited Catholic High Schools. Three grants of $1,500 per year for up to four years will be awarded.  Awards are made on the basis of academic excellence, personal qualifications, and financial need. 
     
    The William J. O'Brien, Jr. Memorial Catholic High School Scholarship - Three grants of $1,500 per year for up to four years wil be awarded.  Open to Catholic students officially accepted at (or students at) accredited Catholic High Schools in the jurisdiction of the Maryland State Knights of Columbus. Eligibility is open to Catholic students who are residents of the state of Maryland, and to children and grandchildren of a member of a Knights of Columbus council within the jurisdiction of Maryland.  Applications are judged on academic excellence, personal qualifications, and financial need.

  • The Knott Scholarship Funds

    The Knott Scholarship Funds offers four year, full tuition elementary and secondary scholarships to academically accomplished students entering the 5th or 8th grades. This unique scholarship is only available to Catholic students in the Archdiocese of Baltimore who wish to attend a Catholic school. Applications are due every year in March for scholarships starting the following fall. Please visit www.knottscholar.org or call: 443-325-7884

  • Theresa F. Truschel Charitable Foundation, Inc.

    Established to provide scholarships to students attending Catholic schools at all levels, as well as to provide grants to Catholic institutions and organizations which are helping those in need who require temporary financial assistance to support themselves and their families. Applications must be postmarked by April 30th.
    P.O. Box 19142 Baltimore, MD 21284 
    Phone: (410) 494-4463
    Fax: (410)-494-4492
    The Theresa F. Truschel Charitable Foundation

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