Scholarships
Bishop McNamara High School offers scholarship opportunities through the school as well as providing information for some excellent sources of high school funding from other sources.
Some of these scholarships are for students entering Bishop McNamara for the first time and others are for returning students. Please select the student's class year from the tabs below. Be sure to carefully read all the application information, criteria, making note of any scholarship deadlines and select links to additional information or application forms.
All financial aid from Bishop McNamara and some scholarships are based on need. Scholarship criteria for each award will indicate whether a FACTS application is required. Complete the FACTS Grant & Aid Application here.
All Class of 2025 students applying for scholarships must also have an Admissions application on file. BMHS Application Process for Admission here.
For more information about scholarships or financial aid contact the Admissions Office at Admissions@bmhs.org.
Scholarships Available
Class of 2025
Moreau Scholarship Program
Award amount: Varies from 50% Tuition to Full Tuition Award per year for up to 4 years
Criteria to qualify for scholarship program:
Criteria to qualify for scholarship program:
- BMHS application on file with the Admissions Office by December 11th deadline.
- Scholarship Application on file by December 11th to include verification by school principal that student is in the top 10% of their 8th grade class.
- Student must sit for the Moreau Scholarship Exam that will take place in January 2021.
Description: Bishop McNamara High School proudly sponsors the Moreau Scholarship Program to recognize the leadership and academic achievement of outstanding students. Named in honor of Blessed Father Basil Moreau, C.S.C., Founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross, the Moreau Scholarship Program seeks to recognize the top students who best exemplify the Holy Cross virtues of Being Family, Building Respect, Educating Hearts and Minds, and Bringing Hope. The scholarships are awarded based on the essays submitted by prospective scholars along with the results of the Moreau Scholarship Examination administered by Bishop McNamara High School in January.
Presidential Scholarship Program
Award amount: range in amounts from $1500 to $3000
Criteria to qualify for scholarship program:
- All prospective students that have a BMHS admissions application on file by December 11th are eligible. No additional application is required.
- Documented accomplishments of strong academic records, extensive devotion to community service, and exceptional record of leadership
Description: Presidential Scholarships are awarded to a select number of students with documented accomplishments, which may include strong academic records, outstanding community service, and a strong record of leadership.
Fine Arts Scholarships for Dance, Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts
Award amount: averaging $500 to $1000+ per year in 4-year increments.
Criteria to qualify for scholarship program:
- Review Fine Arts Scholarship information in the Fall
- Register online by early January
- Auditions and portfolio submissions dates range from early January to early February
- See individual arts programs info pages below for exact dates.
For all information, dates and criteria, go to
Keith Miller ‘86 Scholarship
Award amount: $1,000
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
- Enrolled member of the Class of 2025
- Dedication and passion to the sport of football
Description: This scholarship was created by Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Miller to honor their son Keith, who played varsity football while attending BMHS. Keith was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2007. This Scholarship is awarded to an incoming Freshmen football player who exemplifies mental strength, passion, skill and dedication
Contact Head Football Coach Keita Malloy for more information at keita.malloy@bmhs.org.
The Nicole Dutch Memorial Scholarship
Award amount: $1,250 for all 4 years at BMHS
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
- Enrolled 9th Grader at BMHS
- Must maintain a 3.0 GPA while at BMHS
- Member of St. Joseph’s Program
- Participant in BMHS Fine Arts Program
- No Additional Application required.
Description: This scholarship was created in memoriam of the benefactor’s cousin, Nicole M. Dutch '96 who loved BMHS. Nicole strived for academic excellence and appreciated many Fine Arts disciplines.
Please contact Mr. Robert Nolte, Director of Enrollment Management at robert.nolte@bmhs.org for more details.
Military Family Award
Award amount: Award amount varies
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
- One or both parents/guardians must be an active duty member of the U.S. Armed Forces.
- Family must submit the Verification of Service document to the BMHS Business Office to be considered for this award.
Description: In an effort to support the families of active duty military men and women in the Washington Metropolitan area, Bishop McNamara High School offers tuition discounts for the children of all active duty military families. Students must be accepted and enrolled at Bishop McNamara High School and remain in good standing in order to receive this tuition discount. To be eligible for this tuition discount, at least one parent/guardian must be a full-time, active member of one of the five branches of the armed forces--Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard. The parent/guardian also must be able to document valid proof as an active duty military personnel.
Dr. Marco J. Clark & Family Scholarship for Catholic School Educators
Award amount: $2,000/year for 4 years
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
- Student must be admitted to Bishop McNamara High School’s Class of 2025
- Student must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher throughout their years of high school and remain in good standing with the school.
- One or both parents/guardians must be a full time faculty or staff member in the Archdiocese of Washington, the Archdiocese of Baltimore, or the Archdiocese of Arlington.
- Family must submit the Verification of Employment document to the BMHS Admissions Office to be considered for this award.
Description: Named in honor of our longtime Principal and President Dr. Marco J. Clark (1997-2020), this scholarship program offers an automatic $2,000 annual tuition discount renewable for all four years for the children of full-time Catholic school educators in the Archdiocese of Washington, Archdiocese of Baltimore or the Archdiocese of Arlington. Dr. Clark and his wife both felt called to minister and serve in Catholic education. In an effort to support those families who have also committed their lives to serving in this meaningful ministry, Bishop McNamara High School formed this grant program.
DC Knights of Columbus Charities Scholarship
Award amount: $500
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
- Must be a resident of Washington DC.
- Student must be attending, or will attend, a private Catholic Secondary School.
- Scholarship Application must be received by January 15, 2021.
MD State Council, Knights of Columbus Frederick M. Gossman Memorial Scholarship
Award amount: $1,500 per year for up to 4 years
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
- Father must be a member in good standing with The Knights of Columbus, MD Jurisdiction.
- Student must be attending, or will attend, a private Catholic Secondary School.
- Scholarship Application must be received by February 1, 2021.
Description: Designed to assist members of the Knights of Columbus holding membership in councils within the jurisdiction of Maryland in paying tuition for their sons and daughters at accredited Catholic High Schools; two grants of $1,500.00 per year for up to four years, and one additional grant of $1,500.00 per year for up to four years, funded by the Maryland Knights of Columbus Insurance Advisors, will be awarded. Awards will be made on the basis of academic excellence, personal qualifications, and financial need. The children of a deceased member are also eligible, provided the member was in good standing at the time of death.
MD State Council, Knights of Columbus William J. O’Brien, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Award amount: $1,500 per year for up to 4 years
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
- Student must be attending, or will attend, a private Catholic School.
- Must be a resident of the State of Maryland.
- Scholarship Application must be received by February 1, 2021.
Description: Three grants of $1,500.00 per year for up to four years will be awarded. Eligibility for a grant under this program 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 must have been officially accepted at or must be students at accredited Catholic High Schools. Application will be judged on academic excellence, personal qualifications, and financial need.
Class of 2024
The Aaron G. Marshall '14 Memorial Scholarship
Award amount: One time award of $1,500
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
- Single parent - financial need
- 2020/2021 FACTS Financial Aid application on file
- 2.5 GPA or better
- Good disciplinary standing
- Fine Arts participant
Description: Named in memory of beloved alumni, Aaron Gene (AG) Marshall '14, this scholarship is awarded to a student who has an interest and participates in the performing arts programs at Bishop McNamara and/ or in the community.
Please contact Mr. Robert Nolte, Director of Student Enrollment at robert.nolte@bmhs.org for more details.
The Erin Ashleigh Mercer Memorial Scholarship
Award amount: One time award of $500
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
- 3.5 GPA
- Financial Need
- 2020/2021 FACTS Financial Aid application on file
- Participates in band, orchestra, or dance
Description: This scholarship is in honor and memory of Erin Mercer, '06 and is awarded annually to a Bishop McNamara High School student who demonstrates those qualities of faith, scholarship, leadership and service that exemplified the life of Erin Mercer. Student must be part of the Fine Arts Program in Band, Orchestra or Dance
Please contact Mr. Robert Nolte, Director of Enrollment Management at robert.nolte@bmhs.org for more details.
The Anthony Mammano '82 Memorial Scholarship
Award amount: One time award of $500
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
- Good Academic and Disciplinary standing
- Member of a BMHS sports team
- 2020/2021 FACTS Financial Aid Application on file
Description: Anthony "Tony" Mammano ‘82 was a beloved alumnus, and long-time football coach for the Bishop McNamara Mustangs. Tony was an inspiration, a mentor and a good friend to his BMHS family. His dedication to the School and to his community led to him becoming a BMHS Hall of Fame member and a Caritas winner; the latter being the highest honor that the School can bestow.
This scholarship was established to honor Tony’s legacy and advance his dream of empowering athletes with a “clear eyes, full heart, can’t lose” mentality. Student must be a Freshman, Sophomore or Junior in the academic year of award, be in good academic and disciplinary standing, demonstrate financial need and be a member of a school sport. An application is required in the spring.
Please contact Mr. Robert Nolte, Director of Enrollment Management at robert.nolte@bmhs.org for more details.
The Eugenia “Toni” Milner Memorial Scholarship
Award amount: One time award of $1,000
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
- 3.0 GPA
- Participation in at least one co-curricular activity
- Student goes above and beyond with service to others
Description: This scholarship is in honor of the much beloved distinguished faculty member Mrs. Toni Milner and is offered annually to a young man or woman who demonstrates those qualities of academic effort, co-curricular involvement and service to others that Mrs. Milner so valued and witnessed to her students.
Please contact Mr. Robert Nolte, Director of Enrollment Management at robert.nolte@bmhs.org for more details.
The KEO Memorial Scholarship
Award amount: One time award of $1,000
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
- Current male student at BMHS
- Eligible students must complete the cover letter and submit their essay addressing the prompt at Passports to College/KEO Scholarship. The 500-750 word essay must be typewritten on 8 by 11 ½ inch paper with one-inch margins on all sides. The font may be 12 point Times Roman, Cambria or Calibri. Please provide your word count on the cover page. Entries must be submitted online via email to the Passports to College, Inc. Scholarship Committee at mreoneil@passportstocollege.org no later than 11:59pm on Friday, April 3, 2020.
Description: This scholarship is sponsored Passports to College, Inc., and by the KEO Memorial Scholarship Fund. The Scholarship is established in memory of Kevin Eugene O’Neil an honor student, National Merit Scholar, and recipient of a Morehouse College Presidential Scholarship in 2003. Kevin was active in academic clubs, as well as a member of his high school swim, soccer and football teams.
The scholarship is coordinated by his mom, Mrs. Robin O’Neil, Co-founder of Passports to College, Inc. The mission of PTC is to collaborate with and successfully connect students, parents, schools and communities to college. This Scholarship honors the life and legacy of Kevin Eugene O’Neil. All male students are eligible to apply for the scholarship by writing an essay on the subject below keeping this theme in mind: "Harriet Tubman said, God set the North Star in the heavens. This symbol served to guide Harriet in her work to forge a path for those seeking freedom. What is the North Star that Guides You? a. Explain in detail at least 3 symbols that have served as a beacon of light in your life up to this point; b. With every representation that you mention, tell how this symbol has motivated you to be a better person and to help others.
Please contact Mr. Robert Nolte, Director of Enrollment Management at robert.nolte@bmhs.org for more details.
The Couplin III/Carmichael Scholarship
Award amount: $1,500 in 10th, 11th, and 12th grade years
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
- Athlete in BMHS Football, Basketball, or Track and Field Programs (Male or Female Athlete)
- 2.6 GPA or better
- 2020/2021 FACTS Financial Aid Application on file
Description: This scholarship was created by the donors to give back to BMHS athletic programs that they once were a part of during their time at Bishop McNamara. Student strives for academic excellence; has strong character that holds true to the Holy Cross ideals embodied by BMHS; scholarship will be remain with student all three years as long as criteria is met.
Please contact Mr. Robert Nolte, Director of Enrollment Management at robert.nolte@bmhs.org for more details.
The Roscoe C. Perkins Memorial Scholarship
Award amount: One time award of up to $3,000
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
- Minimum 2.6 GPA
- Strives for excellence in one or more of the following: AP Mathematics, AP Science, Aeronautical, or Engineering
- 2020/2021 FACTS Financial Aid Application on file
Please contact Mr. Robert Nolte, Director of Enrollment Management at robert.nolte@bmhs.org for more details.
The Stewart Family Legacy Scholarship
Award amount: One time award of $1,000
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
- BMHS student who demonstrates Faith, Scholarship, Leadership, and Service
- 2020/2021 FACTS Financial Aid Application on file
Description: This scholarship is endowed by the Stewart Family, who have operated the Stewart Funeral Home for more than 100 years. The scholarship is awarded annually to a young woman or man at Bishop McNamara High School who daily lives out the ideals of faith, leadership and service. Financial need is a consideration.
Please contact Mr. Robert Nolte, Director of Enrollment Management at robert.nolte@bmhs.org for more details.
The Byrne/Osborne Memorial Scholarship
Award amount: One time award of $1,000 to $3,000
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
- 3.0 GPA or better
- 2020/2021 FACTS Financial Aid Application on file
- Good disciplinary standing at BMHS
Please contact Mr. Robert Nolte, Director of Enrollment Management at robert.nolte@bmhs.org for more details.
The P’s and Q’s Scholarship
Award amount: One time award of $500
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
- 2.6 GPA or better
- Strong character and faith shown in grades and conduct while at BMHS
- Demonstrates the qualities of Being Family, Showing Respect, Educating the Mind and the Heart, and Bringing Hope
Description: Craig Glover-Hines ‘09 created The P's & Q's Scholarship to give back to an institution that cemented the values instilled in him by his late grandfather, Mr. Thomas Glover, and to acknowledge the inner qualities - the Potential - in all students, which will lead them to their Prime. Thomas was Craig’s hero, and gave him the foundation which established qualities that Craig is passing down to the next generation. Most importantly, Thomas taught Craig how to be the Christian adult that he is today.
--Excerpt from Page 67 of P's & Q's The Journey to Becoming Prime Quality--
The most pivotal moment in your life will be when you truly believe that you have potential. That moment is so powerful because your belief is what provokes your purpose and that is what starts igniting your passions. Once your passions are ignited, you become driven and the desire to discover the promises over your life turn into a priority, making your prime the place of peace you never stop pursuing.
Please contact Mr. Robert Nolte, Director of Enrollment Management at robert.nolte@bmhs.org for more details.
The Carolyn Oberman Memorial Scholarship
Award amount: One time award of $500
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
- 2.6 GPA or better
- Exemplifies a Christian Spirit and strives for Academic Excellence
- Good disciplinary standing at BMHS
Description: The family created this scholarship in honor of their parents for their sacrifice to provide a quality, Catholic education and in memory of their sister. Carolyn was the youngest of five children, who would have graduated from La Reine in 1987.
Please contact Mr. Robert Nolte, Director of Enrollment Management at robert.nolte@bmhs.org for more details.
The Joseph Hawkins '67 Scholarship
Award amount: One time award of $2,500
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
- 2.6 GPA or better
- 2020/21 FACTS Financial Aid Application on file
- Good disciplinary standing at BMHS
Description: Mr. Hawkins is a member of the first graduating Class of 1967. Mr. Hawkins created this scholarship to give back to his alma mater that gave so much to his youth and building his character of a young person.
Please contact Mr. Robert Nolte, Director of Enrollment Management at robert.nolte@bmhs.org for more details.
The Ronnie Rounds II '19 Scholarship
Award amount: One time award of $3,000
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
- Member of the Boy's Basketball Team
- Minimum 2.6 GPA
- Strives for academic and team excellence
- Students shall submit an essay (2 paragraphs) on why they should receive this scholarships. Essays should be turned into Mr. Robert Nolte, Director of Enrollment Management.
Description: Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Rounds created this scholarship in honor of their son Ronnie Rounds II. The Ronnie Rounds II '19 Scholarship is to assist student(s) athletes in the pursuit of excellence, which excels in every facet of human life; namely academics and leadership.
Please contact Mr. Robert Nolte, Director of Enrollment Management at robert.nolte@bmhs.org for more details.
Military Family Award
Award amount: Award amount varies
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
- One or both parents/guardians must be an active duty member of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Family must submit the Verification of Service document to the BMHS Business Office to be considered for this award.
Please contact Mr. Robert Nolte, Director of Enrollment Management at robert.nolte@bmhs.org for more details.
DC Knights of Columbus Charities Scholarship
Award amount: $500
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
- Must be a resident of Washington DC.
- Student must be attending, or will attend, a private Catholic Secondary School.
- Scholarship Application must be received by January 15, 2021.
MD State Council, Knights of Columbus Frederick M. Gossman Memorial Scholarship
Award amount: $1,500 per year for up to 4 years
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
- Father must be a member in good standing with The Knights of Columbus, MD Jurisdiction.
- Student must be attending, or will attend, a private Catholic Secondary School.
- Scholarship Application must be received by February 1, 2021.
MD State Council, Knights of Columbus William J. O’Brien, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Award amount: $1,500 per year for up to 4 years
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
- Student must be attending, or will attend, a private Catholic School.
- Student must be a resident of the State of Maryland.
- Scholarship Application must be received by February 1, 2021.
Class of 2023
The Aaron G. Marshall '14 Memorial Scholarship
Award amount: One time award of $1,500
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
- Single parent - financial need
- 2020/2021 FACTS Financial Aid application on file
- 2.5 GPA or better
- Good disciplinary standing
- Fine Arts participant
Please contact Mr. Robert Nolte, Director of Student Enrollment at robert.nolte@bmhs.org for more details.
The Erin Ashleigh Mercer Memorial Scholarship
Award amount: One time award of $500
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
- 3.5 GPA
- Financial Need
- 2020/2021 FACTS Financial Aid application on file
- Participates in band, orchestra, or dance
Please contact Mr. Robert Nolte, Director of Enrollment Management at robert.nolte@bmhs.org for more details.
The Anthony Mammano '82 Memorial Scholarship
Award amount: One time award of $500
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
- Good Academic and Disciplinary standing
- Member of a BMHS sports team
- 2020/2021 FACTS Financial Aid Application on file
Description: Anthony "Tony" Mammano ‘82 was a beloved alumnus, and long-time football coach for the Bishop McNamara Mustangs. Tony was an inspiration, a mentor and a good friend to his BMHS family. His dedication to the School and to his community led to him becoming a BMHS Hall of Fame member and a Caritas winner; the latter being the highest honor that the School can bestow.
This scholarship was established to honor Tony’s legacy and advance his dream of empowering athletes with a “clear eyes, full heart, can’t lose” mentality. Student must be a Freshman, Sophomore or Junior in the academic year of award, be in good academic and disciplinary standing, demonstrate financial need and be a member of a school sport. An application is required in the spring.
Please contact Mr. Robert Nolte, Director of Enrollment Management at robert.nolte@bmhs.org for more details.
The Eugenia “Toni” Milner Memorial Scholarship
Award amount: One time award of $1,000
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
- 3.0 GPA
- Participation in at least one co-curricular activity
- Student goes above and beyond with service to others
Description: This scholarship is in honor of the much beloved distinguished faculty member Mrs. Toni Milner and is offered annually to a young man or woman who demonstrates those qualities of academic effort, co-curricular involvement and service to others that Mrs. Milner so valued and witnessed to her students.
Please contact Mr. Robert Nolte, Director of Enrollment Management at robert.nolte@bmhs.org for more details.
The KEO Memorial Scholarship
Award amount: One time award of $1,000
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
- Current male student at BMHS
- Eligible students must complete the cover letter and submit their essay addressing the prompt at Passports to College/KEO Scholarship. The 500-750 word essay must be typewritten on 8 by 11 ½ inch paper with one-inch margins on all sides. The font may be 12 point Times Roman, Cambria or Calibri. Please provide your word count on the cover page. Entries must be submitted online via email to the Passports to College, Inc. Scholarship Committee at mreoneil@passportstocollege.org no later than 11:59pm on Friday, April 3, 2020.
The scholarship is coordinated by his mom, Mrs. Robin O’Neil, Co-founder of Passports to College, Inc. The mission of PTC is to collaborate with and successfully connect students, parents, schools and communities to college. This Scholarship honors the life and legacy of Kevin Eugene O’Neil. All male students are eligible to apply for the scholarship by writing an essay on the subject below keeping this theme in mind: "Harriet Tubman said, God set the North Star in the heavens. This symbol served to guide Harriet in her work to forge a path for those seeking freedom. What is the North Star that Guides You? a. Explain in detail at least 3 symbols that have served as a beacon of light in your life up to this point; b. With every representation that you mention, tell how this symbol has motivated you to be a better person and to help others.
The Stewart Family Legacy Scholarship
Award amount: One time award of $1,000
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
- BMHS student who demonstrates Faith, Scholarship, Leadership, and Service
- 2020/2021 FACTS Financial Aid Application on file
Please contact Mr. Robert Nolte, Director of Enrollment Management at robert.nolte@bmhs.org for more details.
The Unforgettable Spirit Randell Duncan Memorial Scholarship
Award amount: $5,000
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
- Commitment to end Youth Violence and promote peace and community
Description: This scholarship is endowed by the BMHS Class of 2000 in memory of their classmate, a man of great spirit, creativity, and character. The scholarship is presented to a sophomore or junior student who develops a solution for youth and/or young adult violence so that we can all make the necessary steps towards peace. Students are invited to apply for this scholarship by submitting an essay or artistic program addressing the issue of youth violence. Please watch this student created video of the Unforgettable Spirit Randell Duncan Memorial Scholarship Promo.
Please contact Mr. Robert Nolte, Director of Enrollment Management at robert.nolte@bmhs.org for more details.
The Byrne/Osborne Memorial Scholarship
Award amount: One time award of $1,000 to $3,000
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
- 3.0 GPA or better
- 2020/2021 FACTS Financial Aid Application on file
- Good disciplinary standing at BMHS
Please contact Mr. Robert Nolte, Director of Enrollment Management at robert.nolte@bmhs.org for more details.
The Carolyn Oberman Memorial Scholarship
Award amount: One time award of $500
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
- 2.6 GPA or better
- Exemplifies a Christian Spirit and strives for Academic Excellence
- Good disciplinary standing at BMHS
Description: The family created this scholarship in honor of their parents for their sacrifice to provide a quality, Catholic education and in memory of their sister. Carolyn was the youngest of five children, who would have graduated from La Reine in 1987.
Please contact Mr. Robert Nolte, Director of Enrollment Management at robert.nolte@bmhs.org for more details.
The Joseph Hawkins '67 Scholarship
Award amount: One time award of $2,500
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
- 2.6 GPA or better
- 2020/21 FACTS Financial Aid Application on file
- Good disciplinary standing at BMHS
Description: Mr. Hawkins is a member of the first graduating Class of 1967. Mr. Hawkins created this scholarship to give back to his alma mater that gave so much to his youth and building his character of a young person.
Please contact Mr. Robert Nolte, Director of Enrollment Management at robert.nolte@bmhs.org for more details.
The Ronnie Rounds II '19 Scholarship
Award amount: One time award of $3,000
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
- Member of the Boy's Basketball Team
- Minimum 2.6 GPA
- Strives for academic and team excellence
- Students shall submit an essay (2 paragraphs) on why they should receive this scholarships. Essays should be turned into Mr. Robert Nolte, Director of Enrollment Management.
Description: Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Rounds created this scholarship in honor of their son Ronnie Rounds II. The Ronnie Rounds II '19 Scholarship is to assist student(s) athletes in the pursuit of excellence, which excels in every facet of human life; namely academics and leadership.
Please contact Mr. Robert Nolte, Director of Enrollment Management at robert.nolte@bmhs.org for more details.
Military Family Award
Award amount: Award amount varies
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
- One or both parents/guardians must be an active duty member of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Family must submit the Verification of Service document to the BMHS Business Office to be considered for this award.
Description: In an effort to support the families of active duty military men and women in the Washington Metropolitan area, Bishop McNamara High School offers tuition discounts for the children of all active duty military families. Students must be accepted and enrolled at Bishop McNamara High School and remain in good standing in order to receive this tuition discount. To be eligible for this tuition discount, at least one parent/guardian must be a full-time, active member of one of the five branches of the armed forces--Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard. The parent/guardian also must be able to document valid proof as an active duty military personnel.
Please contact Mr. Robert Nolte, Director of Enrollment Management at robert.nolte@bmhs.org for more details.
DC Knights of Columbus Charities Scholarship
Award amount: $500
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
- Must be a resident of Washington DC.
- Student must be attending, or will attend, a private Catholic Secondary School.
- Scholarship Application must be received by January 15, 2021.
MD State Council, Knights of Columbus Frederick M. Gossman Memorial Scholarship
Award amount: $1,500 per year for up to 4 years
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
- Father must be a member in good standing with The Knights of Columbus, MD Jurisdiction.
- Student must be attending, or will attend, a private Catholic Secondary School.
- Scholarship Application must be received by February 1, 2021.
MD State Council, Knights of Columbus William J. O’Brien, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Award amount: $1,500 per year for up to 4 years
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
- Student must be attending, or will attend, a private Catholic School.
- Student must be a resident of the State of Maryland.
- Scholarship Application must be received by February 1, 2021.
Class of 2022
The Aaron G. Marshall '14 Memorial Scholarship
Award amount: One time award of $1,500
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
- Single parent - financial need
- 2020/2021 FACTS Financial Aid application on file
- 2.5 GPA or better
- Good disciplinary standing
- Fine Arts participant
Please contact Mr. Robert Nolte, Director of Student Enrollment at robert.nolte@bmhs.org for more details.
The Erin Ashleigh Mercer Memorial Scholarship
Award amount: One time award of $500
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
- 3.5 GPA
- Financial Need
- 2020/2021 FACTS Financial Aid application on file
- Participates in band, orchestra, or dance
Description: This scholarship is in honor and memory of Erin Mercer, '06 and is awarded annually to a Bishop McNamara High School student who demonstrates those qualities of faith, scholarship, leadership and service that exemplified the life of Erin Mercer. Student must be part of the Fine Arts Program in Band, Orchestra or Dance.
Please contact Mr. Robert Nolte, Director of Student Enrollment at robert.nolte@bmhs.org for more details.
The Anthony Mammano '82 Memorial Scholarship
Award amount: One time award of $500
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
- Good Academic and Disciplinary standing
- Member of a BMHS sports team
- 2020/2021 FACTS Financial Aid Application on file
Description: Anthony "Tony" Mammano ‘82 was a beloved alumnus, and long-time football coach for the Bishop McNamara Mustangs. Tony was an inspiration, a mentor and a good friend to his BMHS family. His dedication to the School and to his community led to him becoming a BMHS Hall of Fame member and a Caritas winner; the latter being the highest honor that the School can bestow.
This scholarship was established to honor Tony’s legacy and advance his dream of empowering athletes with a “clear eyes, full heart, can’t lose” mentality. Student must be a Freshman, Sophomore or Junior in the academic year of award, be in good academic and disciplinary standing, demonstrate financial need and be a member of a school sport. An application is required in the spring.
Please contact Mr. Robert Nolte, Director of Student Enrollment at robert.nolte@bmhs.org for more details.
The Eugenia “Toni” Milner Memorial Scholarship
Award amount: One time award of $1,000
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
- 3.0 GPA
- Participation in at least one co-curricular activity
- Student goes above and beyond with service to others
Please contact Mr. Robert Nolte, Director of Student Enrollment at robert.nolte@bmhs.org for more details.
The Herndon Family Art Award
Award amount: $500
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
- 3.0 GPA
- Apparent love and commitment towards the Visual Arts
- Must be currently enrolled in a visual arts course at BMHS
Description: The Herndon Family Art Scholarship shall be presented annually, preferably to a rising senior at Bishop McNamara High School at the discretion of the Art Instructor. The young woman or man who receives this $500 scholarship must exhibit a love for and commitment to the visual arts and remain in good academic standing. Enrollment in a visual arts class is required to receive the scholarship.
Please contact Mr. Robert Nolte, Director of Student Enrollment at robert.nolte@bmhs.org for more details.
The KEO Memorial Scholarship
Award amount: One time award of $1,000
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
- Current male student at BMHS
- Eligible students must complete the cover letter and submit their essay addressing the prompt at Passports to College/KEO Scholarship. The 500-750 word essay must be typewritten on 8 by 11 ½ inch paper with one-inch margins on all sides. The font may be 12 point Times Roman, Cambria or Calibri. Please provide your word count on the cover page. Entries must be submitted online via email to the Passports to College, Inc. Scholarship Committee at mreoneil@passportstocollege.org no later than 11:59pm on Friday, April 3, 2020.
The scholarship is coordinated by his mom, Mrs. Robin O’Neil, Co-founder of Passports to College, Inc. The mission of PTC is to collaborate with and successfully connect students, parents, schools and communities to college. This Scholarship honors the life and legacy of Kevin Eugene O’Neil. All male students are eligible to apply for the scholarship by writing an essay on the subject below keeping this theme in mind: "Harriet Tubman said, God set the North Star in the heavens. This symbol served to guide Harriet in her work to forge a path for those seeking freedom. What is the North Star that Guides You? a. Explain in detail at least 3 symbols that have served as a beacon of light in your life up to this point; b. With every representation that you mention, tell how this symbol has motivated you to be a better person and to help others.
The Stewart Family Legacy Scholarship
Award amount: One time award of $1,000
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
- BMHS student who demonstrates Faith, Scholarship, Leadership, and Service
- 2020/2021 FACTS Financial Aid Application on file
Please contact Mr. Robert Nolte, Director of Student Enrollment at robert.nolte@bmhs.org for more details.
The Unforgettable Spirit Randell Duncan Memorial Scholarship
Award amount: $5,000
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
- Commitment to end Youth Violence and promote peace and community
Description: This scholarship is endowed by the BMHS Class of 2000 in memory of their classmate, a man of great spirit, creativity, and character. The scholarship is presented to a sophomore or junior student who develops a solution for youth and/or young adult violence so that we can all make the necessary steps towards peace. Students are invited to apply for this scholarship by submitting an essay or artistic program addressing the issue of youth violence. Please watch this student created video of the Unforgettable Spirit Randell Duncan Memorial Scholarship Promo.
Please contact Mr. Robert Nolte, Director of Student Enrollment at robert.nolte@bmhs.org for more details.
The Byrne/Osborne Memorial Scholarship
Award amount: One time award of $1,000 to $3,000
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
- 3.0 GPA or better
- 2020/2021 FACTS Financial Aid Application on file
- Good disciplinary standing at BMHS
Please contact Mr. Robert Nolte, Director of Student Enrollment at robert.nolte@bmhs.org for more details.
The Carolyn Oberman Memorial Scholarship
Award amount: One time award of $500
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
- 2.6 GPA or better
- Exemplifies a Christian Spirit and strives for Academic Excellence
- Good disciplinary standing at BMHS
Description: The family created this scholarship in honor of their parents for their sacrifice to provide a quality, Catholic education and in memory of their sister. Carolyn was the youngest of five children, who would have graduated from La Reine in 1987.
lease contact Mr. Robert Nolte, Director of Student Enrollment at robert.nolte@bmhs.org for more details.
The Joseph Hawkins '67 Scholarship
Award amount: One time award of $2,500
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
- 2.6 GPA or better
- 2020/21 FACTS Financial Aid Application on file
- Good disciplinary standing at BMHS
Description: Mr. Hawkins is a member of the first graduating Class of 1967. Mr. Hawkins created this scholarship to give back to his alma mater that gave so much to his youth and building his character of a young person.
Please contact Mr. Robert Nolte, Director of Student Enrollment at robert.nolte@bmhs.org for more details.
The Gilmore/Chichester Scholarship
Award amount: One time award of $500
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
- 3.5 GPA or better
- 2020/21 FACTS Financial Aid Application on file
- Demonstrates an appreciation, aptitude, and ability in one or multiple Fine Arts disciplines
- Student who demonstrates faith, scholarship, leadership and service
Description: This scholarship was created to support rising seniors who demonstrate an appreciation, aptitude and ability in Fine Arts Disciplines (Band, chorus, dance, orchestra, theatre, speech and/or Visual Arts.
Please contact Mr. Robert Nolte, Director of Student Enrollment at robert.nolte@bmhs.org for more details.
The Michael Mammano Memorial Scholarship
Award amount: $1,500
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
- Member of BMHS Football Program
- Good academic standing with BMHS
- The student must be in good academic standing and should possess the qualities of good sportsmanship, a team player, and someone who works hard to achieve his goals.
Description: The Michael J. Mammano Memorial Scholarship shall be presented annually to a rising senior at Bishop McNamara High School who is a member of the school's varsity football team. The student should show a commitment to the studies of mathematics and science. These are traits which truly mirrored the life of Mike Mammano.
Please contact Mr. Robert Nolte, Director of Student Enrollment at robert.nolte@bmhs.org for more details.
The Ronnie Rounds II '19 Scholarship
Award amount: One time award of $3,000
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
- Member of the Boy's Basketball Team
- Minimum 2.6 GPA
- Strives for academic and team excellence
- Students shall submit an essay (2 paragraphs) on why they should receive this scholarships. Essays should be turned into Mr. Robert Nolte, Director of Enrollment Management.
Description: Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Rounds created this scholarship in honor of their son Ronnie Rounds II. The Ronnie Rounds II '19 Scholarship is to assist student(s) athletes in the pursuit of excellence, which excels in every facet of human life; namely academics and leadership.
Please contact Mr. Robert Nolte, Director of Enrollment Management at robert.nolte@bmhs.org for more details.
Military Family Award
Award amount: Award amount varies
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
- One or both parents/guardians must be an active duty member of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Family must submit the Verification of Service document to the BMHS Business Office to be considered for this award.
Please contact Mr. Robert Nolte, Director of Student Enrollment at robert.nolte@bmhs.org for more details.
DC Knights of Columbus Charities Scholarship
Award amount: $500
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
- Must be a resident of Washington DC.
- Student must be attending, or will attend, a private Catholic Secondary School.
- Scholarship Application must be received by January 15, 2021.
MD State Council, Knights of Columbus Frederick M. Gossman Memorial Scholarship
Award amount: $1,500 per year for up to 4 years
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
- Father must be a member in good standing with The Knights of Columbus, MD Jurisdiction.
- Student must be attending, or will attend, a private Catholic Secondary School.
- Scholarship Application must be received by February 1, 2021.
MD State Council, Knights of Columbus William J. O’Brien, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Award amount: $1,500 per year for up to 4 years
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
Criteria to qualify for scholarship:
- Student must be attending, or will attend, a private Catholic School.
- Student must be a resident of the State of Maryland.
- Scholarship Application must be received by February 1, 2021.
Project PRIDE
Project PRIDE Scholarships
The Project PRIDE Programs was established in 1999 as an admissions inclusion program to assist our most profoundly at risk students. The purpose of the program is to begin work with 20-25 incoming 9th grade students who present one or more significant risk factors for school failure.
These scholarships are available only to those students in the Project PRIDE Program and have been created to support this program. For more information about the Project PRIDE Program and any of these scholarships, please contact Director Tia Bell at Tia.Bell@bmhs.org.
Heather Gossart Project PRIDE Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,000
Criteria to qualify:
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Accepted in the Project PRIDE Program
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Returning Student
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Student should exemplify faith, leadership, scholarship, and service to others
Description: This scholarship is presented in honor of the Past President and CEO of Bishop McNamara, Mrs. Heather Gossart. The scholarships is presented to a student who exemplifies faith, leadership, scholarship, and service to others.
For more information about this scholarship, please contact Director Tia Bell at Tia.Bell@bmhs.org.
"Focus" Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,000
Criteria to qualify:
- Student in the Project PRIDE Program
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Student who demonstrate an exemplary effort to serve BMHS community and larger local community as a student volunteer.
Description: This scholarship is presented to a freshman who has demonstrated and sustained positive motivation toward learning throughout his/her first academic year of high school.
For more information about this scholarship, please contact Director Tia Bell at Tia.Bell@bmhs.org.
Leona Beatrice McClain Scholarship
Award Amount: $500
Criteria to Qualify - student must:
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Be accepted into the Project PRIDE Program
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Serve others in the community
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Embrace a life of faith
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Have a drive to further themselves through educational achievement
Description: This scholarship was founded and named to honor the mother of Alumnus & Faculty/Staff member, Mr. Justin McClain. This scholarship is presented to a student who aims to serve others in his/her community, embraces a life of faith and has a drive to further himself/herself through educational achievement.
For more information about this scholarship, please contact Director Tia Bell at Tia.Bell@bmhs.org.
Charles R. and Doris M. Marvin, Sr. Scholarship
Award Amount: $500
Criteria to Qualify:
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Student in the Project PRIDE Program
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Student who demonstrates an exemplary effort to serve the BMHS community and the larger local community as a student volunteer
Description: This scholarship is named in honor of the parents of a former Board of Directors member, Mr. Charles "Rod" Marvin. The scholarship is presented to a student who demonstrate an exemplary effort to serve BMHS community and larger local community as a student volunteer.
For more information about this scholarship, please contact Director Tia Bell at Tia.Bell@bmhs.org.
Domenick N. and Jacquelin H. Ruggiero Service Scholarship
Award Amount: $500
Criteria to Qualify:
- Student in the Project PRIDE Program
- Student who demonstrates an exemplary effort to serve the BMHS community and the larger local community as a student volunteer
Description: This scholarship is awarded to a student who demonstrates an exemplary effort to serve the BMHS community and larger local community as a student volunteer.
For more information about this scholarship, please contact Director Tia Bell at Tia.Bell@bmhs.org.
Nancy DeCesaris Clark Integritas Scholarship
Award Amount: $500
Criteria to Qualify:
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Student in the Project PRIDE Program
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Student in their Junior Year
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Student who represents a complete student-leader
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Student who is an example of integrity and character, always striving towards completeness
Description: This scholarship is named in honor of the mother of our former President/CEO Dr. Marco J. Clark. This scholarship is presented to a junior who represents a complete student-leader, an example of integrity, character, and strives towards completeness.
For more information about this scholarship, please contact Director Tia Bell at Tia.Bell@bmhs.org.
Bettie J. Sugars Perseverance Scholarship
Award Amount: $500
Criteria to Qualify:
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Student must be a current member of the Project PRIDE Program
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Student must be in their sophomore year at BMHS
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Student should be committed to succeed despite any challenges that they may encounter
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Student must embody the same spirit as the scholarship namesake, Bettie J. Sugars
Description: This award is named in honor of the mother of La Reine graduate and Faculty/Staff member, Mrs. Charmayne Clark, and is presented to a student who embodies the same spirit as the scholarship's namesake, Bettie J. Sugars.
For more information about this scholarship, please contact Director Tia Bell at Tia.Bell@bmhs.org.
Traylor/Dubois Scholarship
Award Amount: $500
Criteria to Qualify:
- Student must be a current member of the Project PRIDE Program
- Student who consistently demonstrates love of school
- Student who serves and represents the BMHS community with character, honor, and zeal
Description: This scholarship was started by our former Principal, Dr. Nigel Traylor, and is awarded to a student who consistently demonstrates a love of the school representing BMHS with character, honor and zeal.
For more information about this scholarship, please contact Director Tia Bell at Tia.Bell@bmhs.org.
The Willa Benning Scholarship Award
Award Amount: $500
Criteria to Qualify:
- Student must be a current member of the Project PRIDE Program
- This scholarship is for a Freshman or a Senior student
- Student must exhibit a passion for learning
- Student must demonstrate by his/her example of conduct, self-discipline and service those ideals which exemplify what a scholar seeks to be
Description: This scholarship was founded by former principal of BMHS, Dr. Nigel Traylor and is awarded to a Freshman or Senior student who exhibits a passion for learning and through his/her example of conduct, self-discipline, and service demonstrated those ideals which exemplify what a scholar seeks to be.
For more information about this scholarship, please contact Director Tia Bell at Tia.Bell@bmhs.org.
The Shimlis PRIDE Scholarship
Award Amount: $500
Criteria to Qualify:
- Student must be a current member of the Project PRIDE Program
- Student should be entering their Freshman year
- Student should demonstrate zest for learning, persistence, and desire to succeed in all things
- Student must maintain a high standard of personal integrity
Description: This scholarship is awarded to a Freshmen who demonstrates a zest for learning, persistence and desire to succeed in all things while maintaining high standards of personal integrity.
For more information about this scholarship, please contact Director Tia Bell at Tia.Bell@bmhs.org.
The John Gossart Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,000
Criteria to Qualify:
- Student must be a current member of the Project PRIDE Program
- Student must be a rising Senior at BMHS
- Student must demonstrate an exemplary effort, perseverance, and commitment to excellence
- Student must be seeking to continue education at a postgrad level
Description: This scholarship is endowed by the Honorable Judge John F. Gossart, Jr. It is presented to a Senior student who throughout his/her high school career has demonstrated an exemplary effort, perseverance and commitment to excellence seeking to continue education at postgrad level.
For more information about this scholarship, please contact Director Tia Bell at Tia.Bell@bmhs.org.
The Thomas Wyatt Scholarship
Award Amount: $500
Criteria to Qualify:
- Student must be a current member of the Project PRIDE Program
- Student must be a rising male Senior at BMHS
- Student must be in good academic academic and disciplinary standing
- Student should display a compassion for helping others at BMHS and/or the local community
Description: This scholarship is awarded to a rising senior male student at BMHS. This student must be in good academic and disciplinary standing, and a member of the Project PRIDE Program. In addition, the award will go to a student who displays a compassion for helping others in the school and/or local community.
For more information about this scholarship, please contact Director Tia Bell at Tia.Bell@bmhs.org.
The Walter and Maureen Van der Waag Scholarship
Award Amount: $800 ($1600)
Criteria to Qualify:
- Student must be a member of the Project PRIDE Program
- Student must be a rising Senior
- Student must have a Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Demonstrated need of financial assistance determined by the Financial Aid form required by BMHS
- Student should strive for Academic Excellence, demonstrate a commitment to the Holy Cross Value of Bringing Hope
Description: This scholarship was founded in the name of the parents of our Director of Mission and former Principal, Dr. Robert Van der Waag. This need based scholarship is awarded to a rising senior who strives for Academic Excellence and demonstrates a commitment to the Holy Cross Value of Bringing Hope.
For more information about this scholarship, please contact Director Tia Bell at Tia.Bell@bmhs.org.
The Roscoe C. Perkins, Jr. Scholarship Award
Award Amount: $3,000 each year- can be to one student or split between 2-3 students
Criteria to Qualify:
- Student must be a member of the Project PRIDE Program
- Student must be rising Sophomore
- Student must have a minimum 2.6 GPA
- Student should strive for academic excellence in one or more of the following: aeronautical, AP Science, AP Math, or engineering
For more information about this scholarship, please contact Director Tia Bell at Tia.Bell@bmhs.org.
