Black Women Empowerment Scholarship

This scholarship was created by the Daughters of Charity Ministries to support access to a high quality education for Black students who desire to attend Elizabeth Seton High School. This scholarship specifically supports Black students and families who (a) will benefit from financial assistance and (b) demonstrate strong potential for academic success at Seton. 

Eligibility requirements: 
  • Students who will be entering their Freshman year of Seton in the fall of 2023 are eligible to apply
  • Enroll to be an Ambassador after second semester, Freshman year
  • Demonstrated financial need (as determined by completion of the TADS financial aid application and supplemental Elizabeth Seton High School financial aid application)
  • Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Award

The scholarship affords a family a 50% tuition discount per year over the course of four years (subsequent-year funding depends on successful completion of the first academic year).

Application Procedures

A completed application includes:
  • Completed Elizabeth Seton High School admissions application form
  • Complete TADS Tuition Assistance Application
  • Complete Elizabeth Seton High School Financial Aid application
  • An official middle school transcript reflecting a 7th grade final report card and first quarter of 8th grade
  • Submit a complete scholarship application including an essay.
  • Complete one service activity with the scholar group.
 
To be considered, please submit a 500 words explaining how you promote diversity and justice in your current school and community, and how you plan to continue to promote diversity and justice at Elizabeth Seton.

Applications will not be considered if all stages are not complete.

BWE Scholarship Application
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