Scholarships

Funded by The Howley Foundation led by Lorie and Nick Howley ‘70, this full tuition scholarship is awarded annually to 15 high-achieving students with significant financial needs, with a preference given to students from Philadelphia.

Funded by Pam Morris Thompson, widow of James “Mace” Thompson ‘59, the James F. “Mace” Thompson ‘59 Scholarship is awarded each year to a student from the Independence Mission Schools of Philadelphia. Identified in 7th grade by the Director of Admissions in consultation with Principals from The Independence Mission Schools, Thompson Scholars will be invited to the Prep’s Pre-8th Program and test preparation program.  Once accepted, the student will be invited to the Prep’s Pre-9th Program so that they are fully prepared for success in their freshman year.  The scholarship funds 80-100% of tuition based on financial need.

Funded by Denise Fodoraro and Frank ‘73 Quattrone, these two (2) full-tuition scholarships are awarded annually to high-achieving students from South Philadelphia or South Jersey from Italian Descent who have demonstrated financial need.

Honoring long-time faculty member Henry Bender ‘63, this $25,000 Scholarship is awarded to a student with strong academic potential and financial need. 

Funded by all those who support the Prep Fund, this annual scholarship provides a $15,000 award to approximately ten (10) students who maintain a grade point average of at least 3.3, outstanding performance on the entrance exam (typically in the 98-99th percentiles and outstanding essay), excellent academic profile, history of leadership and service, and an enthusiastic teacher recommendation.

Funded by all those who support the Prep Fund, this annual scholarship provides a $10,000 award annually to approximately 20 students who maintain a grade point average of at least 3.0, outstanding performance on the entrance exam (typically in the 98-99th percentiles and outstanding essay), excellent academic profile, history of leadership and service, and an enthusiastic teacher recommendation.

Funded by all those who support the Prep Fund, this annual scholarship provides a $7,000 award to students who show superior performance on entrance exams (typically in the 98-99th percentiles and outstanding essays) and strong grade school transcripts.

Funded by Michael D. Gayda ‘72, this scholarship is awarded annually to a student with high academic prowess who qualifies for significant financial aid. Based on financial need, it funds 80-100% of tuition.

Funded by Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education, this full-tuition scholarship is awarded to an EITC-qualified student with significant financial need who participates in the Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education Program.

Funded by the Hayden Family and Maguire Foundation, this $19,000 scholarship is awarded to a student in the Class of ‘29 who demonstrates financial need and has achieved an 85% average in grades 7 and 8. The student must have a history of participation in at least one ongoing community service activity and one extracurricular activity.

Funded by the friends and family of Dr. Earl Hart, a beloved teacher at The Prep, this $19,000 scholarship is awarded to a student in the Class of ‘29 with demonstrated financial need.

Funded by all those who support the Prep Fund, this annual scholarship provides a $7,000 award to approximately three (3) students entering at least one music program ensemble at the Prep with exceptional talent, strong academics in grade school, and good entrance exam scores.

In 2021, the Prep established a program to ensure a student body that mirrors the city and region. These Affinity Awards would signal to specific populations that the Prep values their sons and the experiences they bring with them to our classrooms, our co-curricular programs, and our hallways. The Affinity Awards provide $5000 per year to students who are the sons of:

• Active First Responders: Firefighters, Police Officers, Active Duty Military, Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), Nurses
• Alumni and/or employees of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
• Full-time educators or administrators at K-8 schools.

Anyone wishing to apply for these awards must fill out the Affinity Awards Questionnaire at the time of completing their son's application.  The questionnaire will go live in August in accordance with the application for admission.   

Apply here.

St. Joseph’s Preparatory School is committed to educating talented students, regardless of their financial situation. To support the realization of this institutional mission, the Prep has a comprehensive financial aid program to enroll students of strong academic potential and good character, with diverse talents, interests, and backgrounds. Additionally, work grants and financial reductions for brothers are available. 

For information on scholarships from non-SJP organizations and foundations, please CLICK HERE.