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.

• Students must be enrolled at Bishop McNamara High School.
• Students 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.
• Eligible Students: Class of 2027, 2026, 2025, and 2024
• Applications and related materials must be received no later than January 20, 2023, to be considered.

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

• Given to two students annually with demonstrated financial need. Need is determined by the Financial Aid form required by the School.

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• Have a strong academic effort
• Is in need of financial assistance. Need is determined by the Financial Aid form required by the School 
• Students are in good academic and disciplinary standing with 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.

• Rising Sophomore (current freshman) 
• Must be a team member of one of the following:
  • Football
  • Women's or Men's Basketball
  • Women's or Men’s Track and Field 
• Minimum 2.6 GPA         
• Is in need of financial assistance.  Need is determined by the Financial Aid form required by the School
• Strives for academic excellence
• Has a strong character that holds true to the Holy Cross ideals embodied by Bishop McNamara
• ESSAY: Essay to answer one of the following questions in no less than 500 words: 

1. What was your biggest struggle during your Freshman year and how has it shaped you to be a better individual? 
2. What was your deepest fear coming into Bishop McNamara and how did you overcome it?

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; the scholarship will remain with the student all three years as long as criteria is met.

• Must be a resident of Washington DC.
• Student must be attending or will attend, a private Catholic Secondary School.
• Eligible Students: Class of 2027, 2026, 2025, and 2024
• Applications and related materials must be received no later than January 20, 2023, to be considered.

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

• 2.5 GPA or greater
• A student in either the Girls’ or Boys’ Basketball Programs
• Demonstrates financial need determined by the BMHS Financial Aid application
• Completes essay 
  • ESSAY: Writes an essay in response to the following essay prompt: Describe how Bishop McNamara's commitment to "Being Family" has influenced your life.

• Has an interest and is actively participating in performing arts programs and activities (dance, music, acting) at BMHS and/or in the community
• Is the child of a single parent
• Minimum 2.5 GPA
• Is in need of financial assistance. Need is determined by the Financial Aid form required by the School
• Is a student in good academic and disciplinary standing with the School

• Student who demonstrates faith, scholarship, leadership, service, and humility
• Student participates in the arts program of the school through the band, orchestra, dance
• Minimum 3.5 GPA
• Is in need of financial assistance. Need is determined by the Financial Aid form required by the School
• Strives for academic excellence

• Rising Sophomore
• 3.0 GPA
• Participation in at least one co-curricular activity
• Student goes above and beyond with service to others
• Is in need of financial assistance determined by the school's Financial Aid application.

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

• 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
• 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. 

• Student must demonstrate faith, scholarship, leadership and service. 
• Demonstrated financial need. Need is determined by the Financial Aid form required by the School.

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.

• Given to two students annually with demonstrated financial need. Need is determined by the Financial Aid form required by the School.

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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 the Director of Enrollment Management, Kendall Isadore at Kendall.Isadore@bmhs.org:

• Have a strong academic effort
• Is in need of financial assistance. Need is determined by the Financial Aid form required by the School 
• Students are in good academic and disciplinary standing with BMHS

• 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.
• Eligible Students: Class of 2027, 2026, 2025, and 2024
• Applications and related materials must be received no later than January 20, 2023, to be considered.

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

• 2.5 GPA or greater
• A student in either the Girls’ or Boys’ Basketball Programs
• Demonstrates financial need determined by the BMHS Financial Aid application
• Completes essay 
  • ESSAY: Writes an essay in response to the following essay prompt: Describe how Bishop McNamara's commitment to "Being Family" has influenced your life.

• Has an interest and is actively participating in performing arts programs and activities (dance, music, acting) at BMHS and/or in the community
• Is the child of a single parent
• Minimum 2.5 GPA
• Is in need of financial assistance. Need is determined by the Financial Aid form required by the School
• Is a student in good academic and disciplinary standing with the School

• Student who demonstrates faith, scholarship, leadership, service, and humility
• Student participates in the arts program of the school through the band, orchestra, dance
• Minimum 3.5 GPA
• Is in need of financial assistance. Need is determined by the Financial Aid form required by the School
• Strives for academic excellence

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

• Student must demonstrate faith, scholarship, leadership and service. 
• Demonstrated financial need. Need is determined by the Financial Aid form required by the School.

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.

• Given to two students annually with demonstrated financial need. Need is determined by the Financial Aid form required by the School.

Apply Here

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 the Director of Enrollment Management, Kendall Isadore at Kendall.Isadore@bmhs.org:

• Have a strong academic effort
• Is in need of financial assistance. Need is determined by the Financial Aid form required by the School 
• Students are in good academic and disciplinary standing with BMHS

• 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.
• Eligible Students: Class of 2027, 2026, 2025, and 2024
• Applications and related materials must be received no later than January 20, 2023, to be considered.

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

• 2.5 GPA or greater
• A student in either the Girls’ or Boys’ Basketball Programs
• Demonstrates financial need determined by the BMHS Financial Aid application
• Completes essay 
  • ESSAY: Writes an essay in response to the following essay prompt: Describe how Bishop McNamara's commitment to "Being Family" has influenced your life.

• Has an interest and is actively participating in performing arts programs and activities (dance, music, acting) at BMHS and/or in the community
• Is the child of a single parent
• Minimum 2.5 GPA
• Is in need of financial assistance. Need is determined by the Financial Aid form required by the School
• Is a student in good academic and disciplinary standing with the School

• Student who demonstrates faith, scholarship, leadership, service, and humility
• Student participates in the arts program of the school through the band, orchestra, dance
• Minimum 3.5 GPA
• Is in need of financial assistance. Need is determined by the Financial Aid form required by the School
• Strives for academic excellence

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

• Student must demonstrate faith, scholarship, leadership and service. 
• Demonstrated financial need. Need is determined by the Financial Aid form required by the School.

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.