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Admissions
Freshmen Scholarships
Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarship opportunities are available for incoming freshmen.
Merit Scholarships
Presidential Scholarship
$20,000 (over 4 years)
The Presidential Scholarship at The Academy of the Holy Cross is awarded to exceptional young women who exemplify academic excellence, intellectual curiosity, and leadership potential. Recipients score in the top percentile on the High School Placement Test (HSPT), maintain an outstanding academic record, and actively engage in extracurricular pursuits. Scholars selected for this prestigious honor are invited to participate in the four-year Sancta Crux Honors Program, where they are challenged to grow as scholars, leaders, and women of faith.
No separate application is required. All applicants are automatically considered for the Principal Scholarship based on the materials submitted with their admissions application. Scholarship recipients will be notified of their award by mail in February 2026.
Principal’s Merit Scholarship
$12,000 (over 4 years)
The Principal’s Merit Scholarship at The Academy of the Holy Cross is awarded to exceptional young women who demonstrate academic excellence, intellectual curiosity, and active engagement beyond the classroom. Recipients score in the top percentile on the High School Placement Test (HSPT).
No separate application is required. All applicants are automatically considered for the Principal Scholarship based on the materials submitted with their admissions application. Scholarship recipients will be notified of their award by mail in February 2026.
Fine Arts Scholarships
To be considered, please indicate your intent to apply on the admissions application.
Scholarship recipients will be notified of their award by mail in February 2026.
Performing Arts
Scholarship
$6,000 (over 4 years)
Theatre, Dance, and Vocal Music Scholarships at The Academy of the Holy Cross are awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional talent and commitment in the performing arts. Recipients receive a $1,500 scholarship per year, renewable for four consecutive years based on continued participation and growth in the theatre program.
Auditions are held in January and may be scheduled online after the admissions application deadline.
Visual Arts
Scholarship
$6,000 (over 4 years)
Visual Arts candidates must submit a digital portfolio of 4-5 pieces of artwork. Preferably the selections should be created from at least two different mediums, (for example: acrylic, watercolor, pencil, charcoal, clay, mixed media, sculpture, etc.).
How to Apply
Email the required visual arts portfolio to the Admissions Office by Monday, January 5, 2026.
Please use the following format when emailing the submission:
Subject Line - Student Last Name, Student First Name - Discipline
If you have any questions regarding the Fine Arts Scholarships, please contact Department Chair, Dr. Dale Placek
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