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On behalf of the Zappitelli family, we are pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the Mary Zappitelli Scholarship. This scholarship, valued at $1,000, was created in memory of Mrs. Mary Zappitelli, a beloved teacher at Lake Catholic for 17 years. Any Lake Catholic student is eligible to apply.

This year, two scholarships will be awarded. All Lake Catholic students are eligible to apply. The deadline to submit is November 1, 2024.

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Class of 2029 Scholarships

Lake Catholic High School awards several scholarships ranging from $500 to $8,000. Many of these scholarships are renewable each year. To be considered for any scholarship, except Visual Arts and Music, you must complete the Lake Catholic High School General Scholarship Application for the Class of 2029. For example: service, leadership and merit. The application must be received by November 15, 2024, at 11:59p.

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    • Please complete this application to be considered for any scholarships, except for Music and Visual Arts offered by Lake Catholic High School. Please provide a copy of your final 7th grade report card and 8th grade first quarter progress report in the link below.

      Lake Catholic General Scholarship - Class of 2029

      NOTE: Any scholarships awarded can only be used for tuition. If your tuition balance is less than the scholarship amount, the scholarship payout will be enough to bridge the gap and cannot exceed the balance.

  • Category: Not Endowed
  • Due Date: 11/15/2024
  • Amount: To Be Determined
    • On behalf of the Zappitelli family, we are pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the Mary Zappitelli Scholarship. This scholarship, valued at $1,000, was created in memory of Mrs. Mary Zappitelli, a beloved teacher at Lake Catholic for 17 years. Any Lake Catholic student is eligible to apply.

      This year, two scholarships will be awarded. All Lake Catholic students are eligible to apply. The deadline to submit is November 1, 2024

      Application for Mary Zappitelli Scholarship

  • Category: Endowed
  • Due Date: 11/1/2024
  • Amount: $1,000
    • Lake Catholic High School offers music scholarships for incoming freshmen who plan to be involved in vocal or instrumental music during their high school career. 

      These scholarships are renewable for each school year while a part of the program - either band or choir. Scholarships are awarded to vocalists and instrumentalists based on audition ratings. 

      Scholarship renewals will be assessed in the classroom each year. 

      All applications are due by Friday, November 15 at 11:59pm.

      Lake Catholic Music Scholarship Application

      Qualifications for applicants for the 2025-2026 school year:

      1. Applicant must be admitted to Lake Catholic High School as a freshman for the 2025-2026 school year. 
      2. Applicant must agree to participate in instrumental or vocal music all year at Lake Catholic as a member of the performing ensembles listed below:

      Band - Marching Band (after school rehearsals 2 days/week in the Fall, and performances), and Concert Band 1 class all school year (3 concerts)
      Choir - Choral class all year (4 concerts) 

      As part of this application, you are required to submit a video audition. Details are provided later in this application.

      NOTE: This scholarship can only be used for tuition. If your tuition balance is less than the scholarship amount, the scholarship payout will be enough to bridge the gap and cannot exceed the balance.

  • Category: Not Endowed
  • Due Date: 11/15/2024
  • Amount: To Be Determined
    • Lake Catholic High School is pleased to provide Visual Arts scholarships to the Class of 2029. 

      To qualify, students must have an “A” average in their Junior High Art Class and enroll in any Visual Arts course during the 2025-2026 school year. 

      To be renewed throughout the high school years, students must maintain a minimum of a “B” in all enrolled art courses. 

      Completed applications including teacher recommendation and portfolio must be received by November 15th at 11:59pm.

      NOTE: This scholarship can only be used for tuition. If your tuition balance is less than the scholarship amount, the scholarship payout will be enough to bridge the gap and cannot exceed the balance.

      Criteria

      Complete the application.

      Visual Arts Scholarship

      Submit a Teacher's Recommendation from your current Art Teacher. Your teacher can submit the recommendation by emailing scholarships@lakecatholic.org. In the subject line, please enter “Visual Arts Teacher Recommendation” and your full name.

      Submit a digital portfolio of your artwork to scholarships@lakecatholic.org. In the subject line, please enter “Visual Arts Portfolio” and your full name.

      All artwork should be in one file.

      If you did not complete the Class of 2029 general scholarship application, please submit your final 7th grade and 8th grade first quarter report cards to scholarships@lakecatholic.org. In the subject line, please enter “Visual Arts Report Cards” and your full name.

      Artwork

      Please include 7 to 10 digital examples of recently created artwork.

      Contain a variety of medium and subject matter including, but not limited, to:

      • Painting: Tempera, Acrylic and/or watercolor
      • 3D work: Ceramics, sculpture, etc. – include 2-3 photos from different angles/views
      • Example of color, value, line, shape, form, texture and space
  • Category: Not Endowed
  • Due Date: 11/15/2024
  • Amount: To Be Determined

State of Ohio Scholarships

The Ohio Department of Education (ODE) provides funding through EdChoice Traditional and Expansion Scholarships, the Cleveland Scholarship Program and the Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship Program to assist with the cost of tuition at non-public schools. 

The EdChoice Traditional and Cleveland Scholarship Program are limited to $8,408; the EdChoice Expansion awards range from $840.80 to $8408 based upon income and household size; and the Jon Peterson awards vary based upon the disability identified.

Academic

Lake Catholic High School offers academic scholarships to students based on the results of the High School Placement Test (HSPT). Students will qualify for an academic scholarship by taking the test at Lake Catholic High School or submitting their scores from another school to us by November 15, 2024.


Legacy Students

A $300.00 renewable grant is offered to each student with a parent or grandparent who is an alumnus of Lake Catholic High School. (limit one discount per student, per year)


Tuition Assistance

Requires submission of a FACTS application every year for which financial aid is desired.

  • FACTS Grant and Aid (FACTS) will process all applications and release the results to Lake Catholic High School and the Diocese of Cleveland.
  • The deadline to apply for tuition assistance is December 1, 2024. Late applications will be considered if funding is available.

Diocesan Tuition Assistance

Requires submission for a FACTS application every year for which financial aid is desired.

  • Students at Lake Catholic High School may qualify for Tuition Assistance Grants from the Diocese of Cleveland. The Diocesan Tuition Assistance is announced in May of 2025.
  • Fund a Dream is a tuition assistance scholarship program to support Catholic Education. Applications open in January of 2025.

Angel Fund

This tax-credit scholarship program is to award scholarships to our high school students. Lake Catholic provides tuition assistance for families who wish to send their children to our Catholic schools. Applications open in February of 2025 and the awards are announced in May of 2025.


Endowed

Alumni and friends of Lake Catholic High School have established many scholarship opportunities for our incoming class. These scholarships are awarded based on financial need, academic excellence, participation in service and leadership activities. Applicants must complete a FACTS financial aid application.

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