Faculty and staff nominations for the following scholarships are traditionally received in November/December for scholarship presentation at the January/February Winter Honors Convocation.
Tim Boldt Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The Tim Boldt Memorial Scholarship, created in memory of Tim ’98, is presented to a senior student who exhibits Tim’s special qualities: a fun-loving and gentle person with a charismatic personality that draws people together, a talent for sharing love of music with others, not learning or reading just for class but “because it’s fun to know stuff,” tolerance for the views of others – except intolerance on the part of others; and the ability to bring out the good in all those who make up the Brebeuf Jesuit community.
Thomas L. Fialkowski Mathematics Award
In memory of Thomas L. Fialkowski, former math teacher of 16 years at Brebeuf Jesuit, this award is presented to a senior who is currently enrolled in, or previously completed A.P. Calculus 3. Additional criteria which may be considered include demonstration of an enthusiasm and love of mathematics, positive representation of Brebeuf Jesuit in academic contests involving mathematics, enthusiastic participation in and contribution to Student Council activities, indication that s/he is planning to pursue a career in a math or science related field; exemplary academic performance in her/his mathematics classes and a respectful and productive attitude in class.
Stacey Hawkins Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Established in memory of Stacey Hawkins ’80 this scholarship is presented to a qualified sophomore, junior or senior student at Brebeuf Jesuit. Special, but not exclusive, consideration is given to African American students and those students who have maintained a GPA of 3.0 or above during studies at Brebeuf Jesuit. A recipient of the scholarship may be considered for a repeat of the grant each year that s/he is enrolled at Brebeuf Jesuit. *
Fred B. McCashland Endowed Scholarship
In addition to providing a scholarship for an incoming freshman, the Fred B. McCashland Endowed Scholarship also provides a scholarship to a senior student who has attended Brebeuf Jesuit for three years and maintained a cumulative GPA of not less than 3.2. Candidates prepare an essay based on a section found in Federalist #51 by James Madison. *
Robert Lampert Art Award
Given in memory of Robert Lampert, the first art teacher at Brebeuf Jesuit, this award is presented to a student who embodies the following criteria: dedication to the development of artistic skill and creative reasoning, discipline in contest participation, portfolio development and generosity in the use of artistic skills for the benefit of the school and the wider community.
Daniel C. McShane Memorial Scholarship
Established by the McShane family and the Class of 1976, the Daniel McShane Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Dan ’76. Brebeuf Jesuit faculty and staff nominate junior and senior students who exhibit the following characteristics: leadership, proven academic credentials - performing according to potential; one who shares characteristics of Dan - friendly in relationships with peers and adults, fun-loving, a “nice person to be around”. *
Fr. J. Paul O’Brien, SJ Endowed Scholarship
This service award was established in 1992, when Fr. Paul O’Brien, SJ, left Brebeuf Jesuit after completing 25 years of service. Select Brebeuf Jesuit faculty and staff nominate junior and senior students who are notable in truly unselfish service to others, both in school (e.g. volunteer tutoring, leadership in clubs or activities that demand sacrifice of time and energy), and outside of school (e.g. volunteer service beyond that required of junior religion class or graduation requirements). *
Reader’s Digest Scholarship
Over 25 years ago, Mr. DeWitt Wallace established the Reader’s Digest Endowed Scholarship at Brebeuf Jesuit. It is notable that Brebeuf is the only high school in Indiana and one of just a few high schools in the nation selected to give this endowed scholarship. The teaching faculty is asked to nominate students they feel are best qualified to receive the scholarships based on the following criteria: sophomore, junior or senior student, cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better, participates in school activities to the credit of him/her and the school. An application including a request for general financial information is utilized as a part of the selection process.
Br. J. Patrick Sheehy, SJ Memorial Scholarship
The J. Patrick Sheehy, SJ, Memorial Scholarship was established by John Haley ’77 and Myra Haley in memory of Br. Pat Sheehy, SJ, past President of Brebeuf Jesuit. Brebeuf Jesuit faculty and staff nominate junior and senior students who exhibit the following qualifications: demonstrated leadership skills and participation in student activities; “a spirit of independence, outgoing personality, a good sense of humor”; a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 and performing to potential. *
Alan Henderson Financial Assistance Scholarship
Brebeuf Jesuit annually selects qualified financial aid families to receive support from the Alan Henderson Financial Assistance Scholarship, created in honor of Alan ’91. Special consideration is given to students who have established a grade point average of 3.0 or better during their studies at Brebeuf Jesuit and to students who participate in athletic or extra-curricular activities and who are fully representative of the diversity present in the student body. *
Downey Family Endowed Scholarship
Current faculty, staff, or students at Brebeuf Jesuit are eligible to apply for the Downey Family Endowed Scholarship. Scholarship funds may be used to assist faculty or selected students with foreign travel expenses related to foreign language study or school-sponsored “mission trips”. Such funds may also be utilized to assist faculty with the funding of sabbatical programs or other professional development. Financial need must be demonstrated.
Note: Scholarships noted with an asterisk (*) require the completion of the financial aid application during the freshman application or current student reenrollment process. Several such scholarships are intended for middle income families.