Foundation Scholarships
The following scholarships are available for families with K-12th grade students at Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools. During the online enrollment process, the link for scholarships is also available while applying for financial aid. Please contact the Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools Foundation office for more information at (605) 575-3343.
Applications open February 14th!
Open Scholarships
Presentation Sisters Scholarships - Due March 11th
Applications for these scholarships are due March 11th, 2022.
Presentation Sisters Catholic School Scholarship (K-5th Grade) - Available to students currently in grades K-5. This scholarship requires a short essay on “The value of a
Catholic education and how the scholarship would financially impact my family.” The student should achieve a C average or better and their family is required to be registered with a Catholic parish in the Sioux Falls Diocese. Forty $750 scholarships will be awarded for the 2022-2023 school year. Please see the link to print a copy of the scholarship application.
Presentation Sisters Catholic School Scholarship (6th-12th Grade) - Available to students currently in grades 6-11. This scholarship requires a short essay on “The value of a Catholic education and how the scholarship would financially impact my family. The student should achieve a C average or better and their family is required to be registered with a Catholic parish in the Sioux Falls Diocese. Forty $750 scholarships will be awarded for the 2022-2023 school year. Please see the link to print a copy of the scholarship application.
Presentation Sisters Catholic School Scholarship (High School Students) - Available to incoming High School students for the 2022-2023 school year. This scholarship requires a
short essay on “The value of a Catholic education and how the scholarship would financially impact my family.” The student should achieve a B average or better and their family is required to be registered with a Catholic parish in the Sioux Falls Diocese. Eligible students participate in extracurricular activities, have community involvement and show leadership qualities. Three $1,500 scholarships will be awarded for the 2022-2023 school year. Please see the link to print a copy of the scholarship application.
Foundation Scholarships
- Kindergarten - 6th Grade Scholarships
- Kindergarten - 12th Grade Scholarships
- Incoming or Current OGJH Student Scholarships
- O'Gorman High School Scholarships
- College Scholarships
Kindergarten - 6th Grade Scholarships
Awarded to a current K - 6th grade student(s) with financial need who attends St. Mary Elementary and is also a parishioner of St. Mary parish.
Jim and Margaret Jarding Family Scholarship – (St. Michael Parishioners)
Awarded to a current K - 6th grade student(s) with financial need who attends St. Michael Elementary and is also a parishioner of St. Michael parish.
Kindergarten - 12th Grade Scholarships
Applications due April 1st!
1 Timothy 6:17-19 Scholarship – (Our Lady of Guadalupe Parishioners)
Awarded to current K-11th grade student(s) with financial need who is an Our Lady Guadalupe parishioner.
Avera Scholarship - Awarded to current K-11th grade students with financial need to encourage the areas of math and science.
Bart & Joanne Beacom Scholarship – (St. Lambert’s Parishioners)
Awarded to a current K-11th grade student(s) with financial need who is a St. Lambert parishioner.
Dorothy Bruggeman Scholarship - Awarded to current K-11th grade student(s) with financial need enrolled at Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools.
Deacon John M. Cole Scholarship – (Holy Spirit Parishioners)
Awarded to an outstanding student member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Parish who is currently in K-11th grade.
Ryan and Lesley Good Scholarship – Awarded to a current K-11th grade student(s) with financial need who is a Holy Spirit parishioner.
Molseed Family Scholarship - Awarded to a current K-11th grade student(s) with financial need.
Truman James Pins Scholarship - Awarded to a current K-11th grade student(s) with special needs.
Incoming or Current OGJH Student Scholarships
Applications due April 1st!
"Be a Light for Christ" Rance Family Scholarship - Awarded to a current 7th or 8th grade student enrolled at OGJH who demonstrates a desire to learn, a good work ethic and promotes the Gospel values. Preference will be given to students who use the Study Center services.
Hanlon Family Memorial Scholarship - Awarded to one current 6th grade student enrolled at OGJH who has 3 or more family members enrolled in Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools and demonstrates Christian values.
Ian Mastel Memorial Scholarship - Awarded to a current 6th and a 7th grade student(s) enrolled at OGJH who is involved in instrumental or choral music at school or within the community.
Megan Marie Anderson "Students For Life" Scholarship - Awarded to two current OGJH students, who are current members of OG Students for Life, have attended at least 4 meetings or activities, exhibits outstanding respect for all peers and teachers, and participates in Pro-Life activities.
JP (Jason Aaron) Peters Scholarship - Awarded to a 6th or 7th grade student enrolled at OGJH with financial need.
OGJH Staff Scholarship - Awarded to a current 7th or 8th grade student(s) who lives a Christian lifestyle, has academic accomplishments, participates in school activities, does community service and shows church involvement.
Patricia and DW (Dee) Meyer Scholarship - Awarded to a current 7th – 11th grade O’Gorman student with financial need.
O'Gorman High School Scholarships
Applications due April 1st!
James P. and JoNell Jarding Family Scholarship - Awarded to an incoming 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade O’Gorman student who is involved in school/community activities.
Jeremiah D. and Mary Jean Murphy Scholarship - Awarded to an incoming 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade O’Gorman student who has financial need and maintains a 3.5 GPA or higher while being involved in activities.
The Joseph Viereck Memorial Scholarship - Awarded to an incoming 11th grader that exemplifies humanitarianism and kindness.
College Scholarships
Applications due April 1st!
The Jo and Don Dougherty Scholarship - Senior from OGHS who will be attending an accredited, Catholic, post-secondary educational institution located in the continental US and has a GPA of 3.0 or better.
Msgr. James Michael Doyle USD Scholarship - OGHS graduate planning to attend USD.
Helen E. Miller Scholarship Fund - OGHS graduate with a GPA of 3.2 or higher, involved in school activities who has not received any athletic scholarship. Financial need is a major consideration.