Scholarships

Description: This scholarship was created in memory of Joseph and Patricia Cappello who worked tirelessly to ensure that their seven (7) children (5 who attended La Reine High School,  1 Bishop McNamara and 1 St. Anselm's Abbey) received the best Catholic education possible and their belief that education is one of the cornerstones to future success in life.

• Student must be enrolled at Bishop McNamara High School.
• 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.

• 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 14, 2022.

MD State Council, Knights of Columbus William J. O’Brien, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

• 3.0 GPA or better
• 2021/2022 FACTS Financial Aid Application on file
• Good disciplinary standing at BMHS

Description: This scholarship was created in memory of Joseph and Patricia Cappello who worked tirelessly to ensure that their seven (7) children (5 who attended La Reine High School,  1 Bishop McNamara and 1 St. Anselm's Abbey) received the best Catholic education possible and their belief that education is one of the cornerstones to future success in life.

• Student must be enrolled at Bishop McNamara High School.
• 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.

• Current member of BMHS Class of 2025
• Athlete in BMHS Football, Basketball, or Track and Field Programs (Male or Female Athlete)
• 2.6 GPA or better
• 2021/2022 FACTS Financial Aid Application on file
• Requires application, essay and letter of recommendation from head coach

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.

Applications due by March 18, 2022 by 11:59pm.

• 2.6 GPA or better
• 2021/22 FACTS Financial Aid Application on file
• Good disciplinary standing at BMHS

• 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 14, 2022.

MD State Council, Knights of Columbus William J. O’Brien, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

• Single parent - financial need
• 2021/2022 FACTS Financial Aid application on file
• 2.5 GPA or better
• Good disciplinary standing
• Fine Arts participant

• 3.5 GPA
• Financial Need
• 2021/2022 FACTS Financial Aid application on file
• Participates in band, orchestra, or dance

• 3.0 GPA
• Participation in at least one co-curricular activity
• Student goes above and beyond with service to others

• 2.6 GPA or better
• Exemplifies a Christian Spirit and strives for Academic Excellence
• Good disciplinary standing at BMHS

• Current male student in Grades 9-12 who attend BMHS
• Entries must be submitted according to scholarship document HERE.

Description: One of our alumni parents, Mrs. Robin O’Neil set up the KEO Scholarship in memory of her late son Kevin Eugene O’Neil ‘03, who was an honors student at Bishop McNamara and a Presidential Scholar at  Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA.  This is the 11th Anniversary of the KEO Scholarship and the scholarship is only available to current male students, grades 9-12, who attend Bishop McNamara High School.  Mrs. O’Neil has graciously provided a PDF form that shares a bit of Kevin’s story, but also provides you with information on how to apply, with the application deadline of April 1st, 2022. 

The winner will be announced at the Mother-Son Brunch scheduled on May 1st, 2022 and awarded no less than a $1,000 Scholarship. The winner must attend the Brunch. If the Scholarship is awarded to a senior student, it must be used toward tuition and/or expenses related to his college education. If awarded to a 9th, 10th or 11th grade student, the Scholarship must be applied toward the student's tuition for the 2022-23 school year at BMHS. The Scholarship will be distributed on July 28th {Kevin's Birthday} or upon enrollment at the applicable college or university. 

The link for all the information regarding the scholarship can be found by clicking HERE and contact Kendall.Isadore@bmhs.org if you have any questions.

• 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.

• Rising Sophomore
• Minimum 2.6 GPA
• Student who strives for excellence in one or more of the following: AP Mathematics, AP Science, Aeronautical, or Engineering
• 2021/2022 FACTS Financial Aid Application on file

Description: The Roscoe C. Perkins, Jr. Aeronautical Scholarship Award was created by BMHS Board Member Garry Perkins '75 in honor of his father, Roscoe C. Perkins, a Tuskegee Airman who was among the almost 1,000 men who trained at the U.S. Army Air Corps' Tuskegee Army Air Field in Alabama and went on to serve among the military's first black aviators. 

This scholarship will be presented annually to a rising sophomore enrolled at Bishop McNamara High School and is renewable each year to the student for three (3) years as long as the scholarship criteria are met.  The recipient will be a student who has proven to be of good moral character, active in the community, and participating in faith-based service. 

• BMHS student who demonstrates Faith, Scholarship, Leadership, and Service
• 2021/2022 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.

The Bright Future Scholarship is for students who demonstrate an interest in STEM. This award was initiated by Terrance Bright ‘02 and his wife Tara Bright. Mr. Bright graduated from BMHS and went on to have a career in the STEM field.

To apply, complete the BMHS Scholarship Common Application at the link below. Any questions, contact Director of Enrollment Management, Kendall Isadore at Kendall.Isadore@bmhs.org:

• 3.0 GPA or better
• 2021/2022 FACTS Financial Aid Application on file
• Good disciplinary standing at BMHS

Description: This scholarship was created in memory of Joseph and Patricia Cappello who worked tirelessly to ensure that their seven (7) children (5 who attended La Reine High School,  1 Bishop McNamara and 1 St. Anselm's Abbey) received the best Catholic education possible and their belief that education is one of the cornerstones to future success in life.

• Student must be enrolled at Bishop McNamara High School.
• 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.

• 2.6 GPA or better
• 2021/22 FACTS Financial Aid Application on file
• Good disciplinary standing at BMHS

• 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 14, 2022.

MD State Council, Knights of Columbus William J. O’Brien, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

• Single parent - financial need
• 2021/2022 FACTS Financial Aid application on file
• 2.5 GPA or better
• Good disciplinary standing
• Fine Arts participant

• 3.5 GPA
• Financial Need
• 2021/2022 FACTS Financial Aid application on file
• Participates in band, orchestra, or dance

• 3.0 GPA
• Participation in at least one co-curricular activity
• Student goes above and beyond with service to others

• 2.6 GPA or better
• Exemplifies a Christian Spirit and strives for Academic Excellence
• Good disciplinary standing at BMHS

• Current male student in Grades 9-12 who attend BMHS
• Entries must be submitted according to scholarship document HERE.

Description: One of our alumni parents, Mrs. Robin O’Neil set up the KEO Scholarship in memory of her late son Kevin Eugene O’Neil ‘03, who was an honors student at Bishop McNamara and a Presidential Scholar at  Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA.  This is the 11th Anniversary of the KEO Scholarship and the scholarship is only available to current male students, grades 9-12, who attend Bishop McNamara High School.  Mrs. O’Neil has graciously provided a PDF form that shares a bit of Kevin’s story, but also provides you with information on how to apply, with the application deadline of April 1st, 2022. 

The winner will be announced at the Mother-Son Brunch scheduled on May 1st, 2022 and awarded no less than a $1,000 Scholarship. The winner must attend the Brunch. If the Scholarship is awarded to a senior student, it must be used toward tuition and/or expenses related to his college education. If awarded to a 9th, 10th or 11th grade student, the Scholarship must be applied toward the student's tuition for the 2022-23 school year at BMHS. The Scholarship will be distributed on July 28th {Kevin's Birthday} or upon enrollment at the applicable college or university. 

The link for all the information regarding the scholarship can be found by clicking HERE and contact Kendall.Isadore@bmhs.org if you have any questions.

• Rising Sophomore
• Minimum 2.6 GPA
• Student who strives for excellence in one or more of the following: AP Mathematics, AP Science, Aeronautical, or Engineering
• 2021/2022 FACTS Financial Aid Application on file

Description: The Roscoe C. Perkins, Jr. Aeronautical Scholarship Award was created by BMHS Board Member Garry Perkins '75 in honor of his father, Roscoe C. Perkins, a Tuskegee Airman who was among the almost 1,000 men who trained at the U.S. Army Air Corps' Tuskegee Army Air Field in Alabama and went on to serve among the military's first black aviators. 

This scholarship will be presented annually to a rising sophomore enrolled at Bishop McNamara High School and is renewable each year to the student for three (3) years as long as the scholarship criteria are met.  The recipient will be a student who has proven to be of good moral character, active in the community, and participating in faith-based service. 

• BMHS student who demonstrates Faith, Scholarship, Leadership, and Service
• 2021/2022 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.

The Bright Future Scholarship is for students who demonstrate an interest in STEM. This award was initiated by Terrance Bright ‘02 and his wife Tara Bright. Mr. Bright graduated from BMHS and went on to have a career in the STEM field.

To apply, complete the BMHS Scholarship Common Application at the link below. Any questions, contact Director of Enrollment Management, Kendall Isadore at Kendall.Isadore@bmhs.org:

• 3.0 GPA or better
• 2021/2022 FACTS Financial Aid Application on file
• Good disciplinary standing at BMHS

Description: This scholarship was created in memory of Joseph and Patricia Cappello who worked tirelessly to ensure that their seven (7) children (5 who attended La Reine High School,  1 Bishop McNamara and 1 St. Anselm's Abbey) received the best Catholic education possible and their belief that education is one of the cornerstones to future success in life.

• Student must be enrolled at Bishop McNamara High School.
• 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.

• 2.6 GPA or better
• 2021/22 FACTS Financial Aid Application on file
• Good disciplinary standing at BMHS

• 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 14, 2022.

MD State Council, Knights of Columbus William J. O’Brien, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

• Single parent - financial need
• 2021/2022 FACTS Financial Aid application on file
• 2.5 GPA or better
• Good disciplinary standing
• Fine Arts participant

• 3.5 GPA
• Financial Need
• 2021/2022 FACTS Financial Aid application on file
• Participates in band, orchestra, or dance

• 3.0 GPA
• Participation in at least one co-curricular activity
• Student goes above and beyond with service to others

• 2.6 GPA or better
• Exemplifies a Christian Spirit and strives for Academic Excellence
• Good disciplinary standing at BMHS

• Current male student in Grades 9-12 who attend BMHS
• Entries must be submitted according to scholarship document HERE.

Description: One of our alumni parents, Mrs. Robin O’Neil set up the KEO Scholarship in memory of her late son Kevin Eugene O’Neil ‘03, who was an honors student at Bishop McNamara and a Presidential Scholar at  Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA.  This is the 11th Anniversary of the KEO Scholarship and the scholarship is only available to current male students, grades 9-12, who attend Bishop McNamara High School.  Mrs. O’Neil has graciously provided a PDF form that shares a bit of Kevin’s story, but also provides you with information on how to apply, with the application deadline of April 1st, 2022. 

The winner will be announced at the Mother-Son Brunch scheduled on May 1st, 2022 and awarded no less than a $1,000 Scholarship. The winner must attend the Brunch. If the Scholarship is awarded to a senior student, it must be used toward tuition and/or expenses related to his college education. If awarded to a 9th, 10th or 11th grade student, the Scholarship must be applied toward the student's tuition for the 2022-23 school year at BMHS. The Scholarship will be distributed on July 28th {Kevin's Birthday} or upon enrollment at the applicable college or university. 

The link for all the information regarding the scholarship can be found by clicking HERE and contact Kendall.Isadore@bmhs.org if you have any questions.

• BMHS student who demonstrates Faith, Scholarship, Leadership, and Service
• 2021/2022 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.

• Current male student in Grades 9-12 who attend BMHS
• Entries must be submitted according to scholarship document HERE.

Description: One of our alumni parents, Mrs. Robin O’Neil set up the KEO Scholarship in memory of her late son Kevin Eugene O’Neil ‘03, who was an honors student at Bishop McNamara and a Presidential Scholar at  Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA.  This is the 11th Anniversary of the KEO Scholarship and the scholarship is only available to current male students, grades 9-12, who attend Bishop McNamara High School.  Mrs. O’Neil has graciously provided a PDF form that shares a bit of Kevin’s story, but also provides you with information on how to apply, with the application deadline of April 1st, 2022. 

The winner will be announced at the Mother-Son Brunch scheduled on May 1st, 2022 and awarded no less than a $1,000 Scholarship. The winner must attend the Brunch. If the Scholarship is awarded to a senior student, it must be used toward tuition and/or expenses related to his college education. If awarded to a 9th, 10th or 11th grade student, the Scholarship must be applied toward the student's tuition for the 2022-23 school year at BMHS. The Scholarship will be distributed on July 28th {Kevin's Birthday} or upon enrollment at the applicable college or university. 

The link for all the information regarding the scholarship can be found by clicking HERE and contact Kendall.Isadore@bmhs.org if you have any questions.

• 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 14, 2022.

• 2.6 GPA or better
• 2021/22 FACTS Financial Aid Application on file
• Good disciplinary standing at BMHS

MD State Council, Knights of Columbus William J. O’Brien, Jr. Memorial Scholarship