Academics

Amount: $1,000
Requirement: Answer the Question: (minimum of 2 paragraphs): "What does it mean to be globally aware and why is it important?”

Apex International Education Partners (AIEP Host Families), owned and operated locally by Feng Chen and David Guerrera ’04, places international students with host families at Holy Cross. They are offering two scholarships.

• Shows an interest in foreign language and culture and/or pursuing international studies business or education post-graduation.
• Must have taken/will take an Honors or AP language course and/or have maintained a 90 or above cumulative average to date in all of their classes.
• Preference will be given to those involved in global community service or who have embraced learning about other cultures, especially with current international students attending Holy Cross.

Additional Application 

Amount: $500

This scholarship was established by the Bernier family in honor of Edmonde Bernier. This scholarship will be awarded to a girl with:

• Strong English and Writing Skill
• Who Demonstrates financial need

Amount: $1,000

The Bozzuto Family established a scholarship fund to be awarded on an annual basis to a Holy Cross student.

• 90 average
• Demonstrate Financial Need
• Community Service Volunteer (Preference given to Special Olympics volunteer) 

Amount: $500

This scholarship is established by the family and friends of Charlie Coon, a proud member of Holy Cross High School’s first graduating class, the Class of 72.  After graduating from Holy Cross, he worked multiple jobs to put himself through college.  Through tireless effort, humility, and a commitment to building relationships with everyone from the CEO down to the janitor, he came to realize many successes. The Scholarship will be awarded to a current student who:

• has a documented learning difference
• demonstrates academic potential
• demonstrates financial need with special consideration given to students involved in scouting.  

Amount: $2,500

This scholarship was established during the Campaign for Holy Cross High School by the Corbo children in memory of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Ralph Corbo, Sr.

• Demonstrates Financial Need
• Shows promise in one or more artistic disciplines – music, theater and/or studio art
• Preference will be given to a resident of the North End of Waterbury

Amount: $1,300

This scholarship was established in 2008 by Steven Cronan ’83 in memory of his mother, Erma Cronan, a longtime employee of Holy Cross High School.

• 85 or better overall average
• Demonstrate Financial Need
• In good standing 

Amount: $1,000

This award is given in memory of Mr. Theodore P. Esposito, father of Holy Cross alumni, members of ’94, ’97 and ’99 graduating classes.  As Mr. Esposito excelled in both the classroom and on the field playing football and baseball,  preference will be given to students who play sports.  

• 90 average
• Demonstrate Financial Need
• Involvement in Extracurricular Activities (preference given to athletes) 

Amount: $1,000

This scholarship was established during the Campaign for Holy Cross High School by Mr. William Gerace ’72 in honor of Anthony Gerace.

• Academic Promise
• Demonstrate Financial Need

Amount: $500

Monsignor Thomas Ginty ’76 and his sister, Theresa Butkovic, established this scholarship in 2008 in memory of their parents. 

• Demonstrate Financial Need
• Academic Promise

Amount: $1,000

Two scholarships are awarded to help with tuition costs of junior year. 

• Community Service Volunteer
• Academic Promise
• Demonstrate Financial Need

Amount: $1,000

This Scholarship is offered in memory of Mrs. Margaret Leger, former President & Principal of Holy Cross High School who passed away in May of 2018. The criteria for this award are as follows:

• The student must demonstrate financial need
• The student must have strong academic performance
• The student must be currently involved in an athletic or performing arts program

Amount: $1,500

Brian Batista ’95 and the Batista Family in conjunction with Dunkin Donuts established this scholarship to honor the memory of John Jason Marano, a member of the class of 1995.

• Academic Promise
• Participate in Athletics
• Demonstrate Financial Need
• Preference given to Waterbury Residents

Amount: $1,000

This scholarship is in memory of Anne and Charles Martone, parents of graduate Mike Martone ’74. 

• Academic Promise
• Solid member of the Holy Cross High School community

Amount: $1,000
Requirement- Answer the Question: “How will this scholarship help me at Holy Cross?”  Include any special financial circumstances or hardships which you believe should be considered.

This scholarship was established in 2011 by actor, Dylan McDermott, Class of ’79.

• Primary consideration will be given to a student in the visual or performing arts. 
• Demonstrate Financial Need
• Show Academic Promise

Additional Application 

Amount: $1,000

This scholarship was established in 2006 by Attorney Robert Livermore ’91 in memory of his grandparents, George and Mary Oliver. 

• Demonstrate Financial Need
• Academic Promise
• Extracurricular Activities

Amount: $2,500

The Rowland Family Scholarship was established in 1997, by former Governor John G. Rowland ’75 and his family.

• Preference will be given to a Waterbury resident
• Demonstrate Financial Need
• Academic Promise
• Show interest in pursuing a career in public service

Amount: $1,000

This scholarship award is sponsored by the Holy Cross Student Council.  It was created to recognize the true “Crusaders” of Holy Cross, those students who demonstrate spirit and pride in their school by involving themselves in all aspects of Holy Cross life. 

• Nominated by an administrator, faculty, staff or student member of the Holy Cross community.