Scholarship Opportunities for New and Returning Students

Students interested in applying for one or more of the scholarships must have an “applied” status. Once the enrollment application is submitted through the MySchoolApp, applicants will find a form in the portal that is used to indicate which scholarship(s) the student is interested in applying for.

The Brian’s Scholars Scholarship is awarded in memory of Brian Bennett, a University of San Diego High School graduate, a Catholic school principal and an educational choice advocate. Brian’s dream was to make Catholic education affordable to all. This scholarship was established with a generous donation from the Blickenstaff family.

Two scholarships are awarded to incoming freshmen who live south of Interstate 8 and demonstrate financial need. Recipients are selected by the school administration

Each $$5,000 scholarship is awarded for a student’s freshman year only.

The Brian’s Scholars Scholarship is awarded in memory of Brian Bennett, a University of San Diego High School graduate, a Catholic school principal and an educational choice advocate. Brian’s dream was to make Catholic education affordable to all. This scholarship was established with a generous donation from the Blickenstaff family.

Two scholarships are awarded to incoming freshmen who live south of Interstate 8 and demonstrate financial need. Recipients are selected by the school administration

Each $$5,000 scholarship is awarded for a student’s freshman year only.

The Charles D. and Bessie L. Hannan Scholarship is awarded to students demonstrating financial need and maintaining at least a 3.0 grade point average. Incoming freshmen and rising sophomores, juniors and seniors are eligible to apply. Two scholarships will be awarded for the fall of 2025, each valued at $$4,000. The scholarship is awarded for a student’s freshman year only. Recipients are selected by the school administration.

Scholarships are awarded to students who are descendants of Dons alumni (Note: Others may apply, but priority is given to a descendant of a Dons alumnus). Students must have demonstrated participation in community service and/or extracurricular activities and must maintain at least a 2.5 grade point average. The recipient is chosen by the Dons Alumni Association. Scholarship amount is TBD.

The Dr. Megan Burton Scholarship is awarded to incoming freshmen or rising sophomores, juniors and seniors enrolled as an Options student, Academy student, or in a Learning Center class. Three $$3,000 scholarships are awarded each year. Each scholarship is awarded for one year only. Recipients are able to reapply to renew the scholarship each year. The recipients are chosen by the school administration.

The Longevity Physical Therapy Lacrosse Scholarship is awarded to one incoming freshman boy Lacrosse player. The student must exhibit academic excellence, be a positive representation of the Lacrosse program, and demonstrate discipline, integrity, and pursuit of excellence. Student must also demonstrate leadership on and off the field and practice sportsmanship that reflects the values of Cathedral Catholic. 

This scholarship is estimated to be $$2,500, and students may reapply each year.

This scholarship honors the memory of Jim and Barbara Stumm for their commitment and sacrifice in providing a Catholic education for their three children and eight grandchildren. 

The Stumm Family Scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman student demonstrating financial need. The recipient is chosen by the school administration.

This scholarship is estimated to be $$4,000 and is awarded for a student’s freshman year only.

The Barbara Gilshian Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a current student who actively participates in community service and practices strong Christian values. Priority is based on financial need. This recipient is chosen by the school administration.

This scholarship is estimated to be $$6,000, and students may reapply each year. 

The Butch Lee Memorial Scholarship was created in honor of Butch Lee, Uni's girls soccer coach from 1986-1998, who led his team to eight straight CIF Championships and ten Western League Championships. Butch Lee passed away in December of 1998 from brain cancer.

The Butch Lee Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a current girls junior varsity or varsity soccer player.

This scholarship is estimated to be $$5,000.

These two scholarships are funded by the Parent Association’s uniform-recycling program.

The Parent Association Scholarship is awarded to a sophomore, junior or senior who has demonstrated continuing academic achievement, involvement in extracurricular activities and community service.

These scholarships are estimated to be $$7,500 each, and students may reapply each year.

Two scholarships are awarded to rising juniors or seniors who are participating in a varsity sport. Priority is given to students demonstrating financial need and maintaining at least a 3.0 grade point average.

These scholarships are estimated to be $$3,500 each and students may reapply each year.

Two scholarships are awarded to current students demonstrating financial need.

These scholarships are estimated to be $$5,000 each, and students may reapply each year.

Christine Ross, a 1986 University of San Diego High School graduate, exemplified what it means to be a Don. Her parents established a scholarship in her honor after she passed away.

This scholarship is awarded to a junior who has participated in one or more years of athletics as well as other extracurricular activities. The student should exemplify strong character and demonstrate Christian compassion and excitement for life.

This scholarship is estimated to be $$4,000.

Coach Serrano devoted over 40 years of his life to the Dons at University of San Diego High School and Cathedral Catholic. He is one of the winningest high school baseball coaches in San Diego County.

This scholarship is awarded to a student of color who has participated in Cathedral Catholic athletics and is actively involved in the Cathedral Catholic school community.

This scholarship is estimated to be $$6,000, and students may reapply each year.

Scholarships are awarded to students who are descendants of Dons alumni (Note: Others may apply, but priority is given to a descendant of a Dons alumnus). Students must have demonstrated participation in community service and/or extracurricular activities and must maintain at least a 2.5 grade point average. The recipient is chosen by the Dons Alumni Association. Scholarship amount is TBD.

The Dr. Megan Burton Scholarship is awarded to incoming freshmen or rising sophomores, juniors and seniors enrolled as an Options student, Academy student, or in a Learning Center class. Three $$3,000 scholarships are awarded each year. Each scholarship is awarded for one year only. Recipients can reapply to renew the scholarship each year. The recipients are chosen by the school administration.

Dr. Kelly was the longest tenured principal at University of San Diego High School, and he was Cathedral Catholic High School’s first principal.

This scholarship is awarded to a current student who actively participates in community service and models Christian virtues and character. Priority is given to those in financial need. 

This scholarship is estimated to be $$4,000, and students may reapply each year.

Ethan Olson ’19, a student in the Academy Program, passed away during his senior year at Cathedral Catholic High School. To honor Ethan, several generous donors established two scholarships, one to assist a Learning Center, Academy Program or Options Program student and the other for an outstanding mentor in the Academy or Options Programs.

This scholarship is awarded to a current Learning Center, Academy Program or Options Program student who exemplifies the qualities of the school’s four core values of Character, Faith, Knowledge and Responsibility.

This scholarship is also awarded to an outstanding student mentor in the Academy or Options Programs.

These scholarships are estimated to be $$1,000 each, and students may reapply each year.

Fr. Michael Ortiz established this scholarship to support students actively involved in community service who practice and model Christian values. 

Three scholarships will be awarded to students who demonstrate financial need and maintain at least a 2.5 grade point average. Each scholarship is awarded for one year only.

These scholarships are estimated to be $$3,000 each, and students may reapply each year. 

The Jim & Joan Edwards Family Charitable Fund Scholarship is awarded to two current students. One award will be awarded to a student who participates in the Learning Center and demonstrates academic strength. A second award will be awarded to a student who demonstrates academic strength.

Each scholarship is estimated to be $$2,500, and students may reapply each year.

This scholarship was established in honor of John Covell, a 1982 University of San Diego High School graduate, who was actively involved in the Dons community. 

This scholarship is awarded to a rising junior who demonstrates all-around school involvement.

This scholarship is estimated to be $$1,000.

This scholarship honors Joseph King, the father of two University of San Diego High School graduates and the husband of Margaret King, a longtime teacher at University of San Diego High School/Cathedral Catholic High School.

This scholarship is awarded to a student who demonstrates responsible citizenship and involvement in sports and the school’s service programs. 

This scholarship is estimated to be $$500, and students may reapply each year.

Matt Siesel was a University of San Diego High School graduate. He died tragically in a car accident, and his parents established this scholarship in his memory. 

This scholarship is awarded to a rising sophomore involved with the football or baseball programs and exemplifying a love of life and compassion for fellow students. The recipient is chosen by the school administration.

This scholarship is estimated to be $$1,500.

The McSweeney Family Charitable Foundation is proud to award TMFCF Engineering Scholarships to up to four CCHS students each year. Rising seniors, juniors and sophomores who are currently enrolled and are successfully progressing in the STEAM academic track (Pre-Engineering Program) are eligible to apply for a scholarship. The student must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above, and demonstrate excellence in leadership, athletics and academics. 

This scholarship is estimated to be $$7,500, and students may reapply each year.

Two scholarships were established in memory of Michael Timmons, a University of San Diego High School student who passed away after an accident his sophomore year.

These two scholarships are awarded to rising sophomore or junior students who demonstrate a record of above-average academic achievement, positive school citizenship and community service.

These scholarships are estimated to be $$7,000 each, and students may reapply each year.

Monsignor Dennis R. Clark dedicated much of his pastoral ministry to establishing and improving diocesan schools and was one of Cathedral Catholic’s main visionaries. During his tenure as Superintendent of the diocesan Catholic schools, he rigorously advanced high-quality curriculum and effective school management.

This scholarship is awarded to a current student dedicated to the Catholic faith and of exceptional moral character, whose family likewise lives by the precepts of the Church. Such individuals may be justly proud of their academic and athletic goals and accomplishments, while remaining ever mindful of the primacy of their relationship to God.

This scholarship is estimated to be $$15,000, and students may reapply each year.

This scholarship is open to all students, but priority is given to a student-descendant of a Cathedral Girls or Uni alumna. Students must have actively participated in community service or extracurricular activities.

This scholarship is estimated to be $$2,000, and students may reapply each year.

This scholarship honors Monsignor Dickie, one of the “founding fathers” of University of San Diego High School. Msgr. Dickie served as the second principal at Uni, as superintendent of Catholic schools in San Diego and as executive director of the California Catholic Conference. He dedicated his life as a priest to education. 

The scholarship is available to all current students who maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or above.

This scholarship is estimated to be $$6,000, and students may reapply each year.

This scholarship honors Richard Balelo and his wife, Dalny, who sacrificed to provide a Catholic education for their five children: Richard, Jr. ’79, Paul ’81, Kristen ’91, Steven ’92 and Andrew ’99. 

The Richard G. Balelo Scholarship is awarded to a current student who has at least one year of participation in athletics at Cathedral Catholic High School and demonstrates responsible citizenship and financial need.

This scholarship is estimated to be $$500, and students may reapply each year.

Coach Trometter was the first head football coach and the father of four graduates of University of San Diego High School. Coach Trometter chose Uni/Cathedral Catholic’s school colors of red and gold from the official colors of the Marine Corps, where he had also coached football.

This scholarship is awarded to a current student who has participated for at least one year on the freshman, junior varsity or varsity football teams. The student must demonstrate responsible citizenship and maintain at least a 2.5 grade point average.

This scholarship is estimated to be $$2,800, and students may reapply each year.

Tom, a 1990 graduate of University of San Diego High School, passed away in 2021. He was an outstanding student and a CIF champion in cross country and track & field, and he was inducted into the Dons Athletic Hall of Fame in 2008. Tom gave back to the San Diego running community as an outstanding competitor and mentor of runners of all ages and levels of ability and experience. His loves were history, statistics, travel, trail running and hiking. Tom had an independent spirit and a generous, giving heart. He was a faithful Catholic who loved being a son, brother, uncle, mentor and friend.

This scholarship is awarded to a sophomore or junior who is an enthusiastic contributor to the Cathedral Catholic cross country and/or track & field teams and who maintains at least a 3.0 grade point average. This student should also exemplify leadership and support for other team members.

This scholarships is estimated to be $$2,800, and students may reapply each year.

The University of San Diego High School (Uni) Community Scholarship is awarded to a student whose parent(s) graduated from Cathedral Girls School, University of San Diego High School or Cathedral Catholic High School. The student must demonstrate consistent participation in community service and extracurricular activities. This scholarship is awarded in honor of the following Dons families:

This scholarship is estimated to be $$5,000, and students may reapply each year.