Scholarships

Please note: All students are automatically considered for the President's, Principal's, and Dean's scholarships. No application is required. 

President’s Scholarship 

$2,000 is automatically awarded to any incoming freshman who selects Duchesne as their first choice school, attends a Catholic grade school, has a minimum 4.0 GPA, scores 95% or better on the Complete Composite ITBS in 8^th grade, and has acceptable conduct. This award renews annually based on maintaining a 4.0 GPA and maintaining acceptable conduct.

Principal's Scholarship

$1,000  is automatically awarded to any incoming freshman who selects Duchesne as their first choice school, attends a Catholic grade school, has a minimum 4.0 GPA, scores 90% - 94% or better on the Complete Composite ITBS in 8^th grade, and has acceptable conduct. This award renews annually based on maintaining a 4.0 GPA and maintaining acceptable conduct.

Dean’s Scholarship 

$750 is automatically awarded to any incoming freshman who selects Duchesne as their first choice school, has a B or better in core 8^th grade classes, scores 80% -89%  or better on the Complete Composite ITBS in 8^th grade, and has acceptable conduct. Students do not need to attend a Catholic grade school.  This award renews annually based on maintaining a 3.60 GPA and maintaining acceptable conduct.

Our Standard Scholarship Application will be updated for 2025-2026 in October 2024. The deadline for 2025-2026 applications is Saturday, March 15, 2025. Tuition assistance awards, if granted, will be announced by Thursday, April 10, 2025.

Several new scholarship are now available! Please see below. If you have questions, feel free to contact nkohl@duchesne-hs.org.

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Alumni Association Scholarship 

$1,000 is awarded to an incoming freshman who is the child or grandchild of a St. Peter / Duchesne High School alum and selects Duchesne as his or her first choice school. If received in freshman year, this award is renewable for subsequent years by resubmitting an application and maintaining a 3.0 grade point average. (DHS scholarship application required each year.)

Anita Venvertloh Memorial Art Scholarship 

$500 is awarded to an incoming freshman interested in art education at Duchesne.  Along with the DHS scholarship application, students must submit 3 to 5 samples of their best artwork; samples demonstrating proficiency in various media are preferred. This is a non-renewable award for 9^th grade only.

Class of 1964 Scholarship Fund

To celebrate their 60th reunion, the Class of 1964 will award $1,964 to a 10th-grade student based on financial need. (DHS scholarship application and online FACTS assessment required.)

Class of 1991 Memorial Scholarship

In memory of their departed classmates the Class of 1991 will award $3,000 to a student in any class year based on financial need. (DHS scholarship application and online FACTS assessment required.) 

Charles & Carol Ryan Memorial Art Scholarship 

Supported by the five Duchesne alumni children of Charles and Carol (Kampmann) '56 Ryan in memory of their loving parents' interest in art, this $1,000 award is for an incoming freshman who is a St. Charles Borromeo School student and is interested in art classes or performing arts at Duchesne. In addition to the Duchesne scholarship application and the two essay questions included on that, applicants for the Ryan family scholarship must write a paragraph on "How involvement in art or performing arts contributes to an individual's development as a whole." This is a non-renewable award for 9th grade only.

Dan Rupp Memorial Scholarship

$3,000 will be awarded to an incoming freshman. In addition to the Duchesne scholarship application and the two essay questions included on that, applicants must write a 300-500 word essay describing why Catholic education is important to them and include their plans for involvement in service, performing arts, and/or athletics while attending Duchesne. The scholarship is non-renewable and will be awarded to a different incoming freshman each year.

Dolores Boschert Memorial Scholarship

The Dolores Boschert Memorial Duchesne Scholarship was created thanks to an anonymous financial donation to honor the memory of alumna and swimming coach Dolores “Dolo” Boschert '17, who passed away on May 24, 2022, at the age of 23. Each year, a $2,000 scholarship will be awarded in Dolores’ memory to a current Duchesne High School student (9^th, 10^th or 11^th grade) or to an incoming freshman according to the following criteria:

• Currently attending Duchesne and/or enrolled at Duchesne for the next school year
• Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
• Statement of financial need
• A video submission not to exceed 3 minutes on the topic of “How do you live life to the fullest?” (Bonus points if you can make the scholarship review committee laugh!)
• Teacher endorsement included in video submission or signature on the application document

Applicants must submit a typed document including name, GPA, and statement of financial need on plain paper in 12-point font and double-spaced. Please submit by emailing the document and video to dolomemorial@gmail.com with “Duchesne Scholarship Application” as the subject line. Applications are due by (2025 deadline to come). Payment will be made directly to Duchesne High School in the winner’s name. The scholarship recipient will be selected by the Boschert family. Please email dolomemorial@gmail.com with any questions.

Dr. Henry & Roseann Clever Scholarship 

$1,000 is awarded annually to a senior with a minimum 3.0 GPA who demonstrates financial need. (DHS scholarship application and online FACTS assessment required.)

Duchesne Band Scholarship

Four $500 scholarships are awarded annually to incoming 9th-grade and transfer students at any grade level who participate in the Duchesne Band for both semesters during that school year.

The Evan Kielty Memorial Scholarship 

This scholarship represents heart, grit, and living life outside of the box. A $2,500 one-time award will be granted annually to a Duchesne High School student who represents the characteristics for which our beloved Evan Michael Kielty (DHS, 2014) is fondly remembered. After a battle with mental health issues, Evan abruptly ended his life. This scholarship will be granted to a student who best describes how their life has mirrored the characteristics for which we remember Evan Kielty. Evan was a pure soul who was an idealistic dreamer. He believed anything was possible and embraced all walks of life when he endeavored anything. Evan was creative in his thought processes and viewed the world and anyone he encountered as his "ohana"  (family). In fact, his life's mantra was "everybody love everybody." Everyone he met was his family and you felt the purity of his love instantly. He was the most genuine, loyal person, and we are grateful to have been embraced by his love.

Incoming freshmen, as well as sophomores, juniors, and seniors are eligible, but a student may not receive this scholarship more than once during their four years at DHS.

In addition to completing Duchesne’s standard scholarship application, students applying for The Evan Kielty Memorial Scholarship must submit a short three to five minute video including examples of how/when the student emulates/has emulated the characteristics for which Evan is remembered. Please include your plans for your time at Duchesne, activities you are/plan to be involved in, and what type of opportunity Duchesne High School will provide/has provided you.

Submissions will be accepted through (2025 deadline to come).

Frank Kister Family Foundation Scholarship 

$4,000 ($1,000 for each of four years at DHS) is awarded to an incoming freshman who best exemplifies the spirit of Frank Kister with regard to community service and awareness of the needs and interests of others. The award is broken into payments of $1,000 for each year the student is enrolled at Duchesne. (DHS scholarship application required; be sure to include details about your community service, etc., as noted above.)

Jan Schultehenrich Memorial Scholarship 

$1,000 is awarded to a student who demonstrates good work habits and school citizenship, has a minimum 2.0 GPA, and has applied for financial aid. (DHS scholarship application and online FACTS assessment required.) The award is not renewable. 

Jacqueline Hummel and James Edler Scholarship

This scholarship is a reflection of its namesakes, blending athletics, academics, and service. The scholarship will provide $5,000 in tuition assistance to one student for each of their years at Duchesne, provided they meet the criteria listed below. The spirit of this scholarship is to support a well-rounded student who would not be able to attend Duchesne without significant financial assistance. The recipient of this scholarship must meet the following criteria for all years at Duchesne:

• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Participate in a service activity or organization either within Duchesne or outside of Duchesne which benefits the community
• Participate in at least one co-curricular per semester; preference will be given to those who support Duchesne Athletics either through direct participation in athletics or as a sport manager
• Good conduct modeling Mind, Body, and Spirit

(DHS scholarship application and online FACTS assessment required.) 

Joseph & Florence Kalal and Jean Morrissey Scholarship

This scholarship is a reflection of its namesakes, blending athletics, academics, and service. The scholarship will support half of a student’s annual tuition for each of their years at Duchesne, provided they meet the criteria listed below. The spirit of this scholarship is to support a well-rounded student who would not be able to attend Duchesne without significant financial assistance. The recipient of this scholarship must meet the following criteria for all years at Duchesne:

• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Participate in a service activity or organization either within Duchesne or outside of Duchesne which benefits the community
• Participate in at least one co-curricular per semester; preference will be given to those who support Duchesne Athletics either through direct participation in athletics or as a sport manager
• Good conduct modeling Mind, Body, and Spirit

(DHS scholarship application and online FACTS assessment required.) 

Mary Lou Hannegan Scholarship 

$1,000 is awarded to an incoming 9^th grade student who has the highest ITBS scores and demonstrates financial need. (DHS scholarship application with  and online FACTS assessment required.) This is a non-renewable grant.  

Mel Plackemeier DAB Memorial Scholarship 

Pay It Forward Scholarship funded by Brian '69 and Pat (Jacobsen) '69 Ochs

The Pay It Forward scholarship will support half of the annual tuition for an incoming freshman for each of their four years at Duchesne, provided they continue to meet the criteria outlined below. The spirit of this scholarship is to support a well-rounded student who would not be able to attend Duchesne without significant financial assistance, who is involved at their school and in the greater community, and who has service to others near to their heart, as did our patroness, St. Rose Philippine Duchesne. The candidate must meet these criteria upon entry to DHS and throughout their high school years in order to renew this 50% tuition assistance award annually:

• Financial need
• 3.0 GPA (or grade school equivalent prior to freshman year)
• Active participation in at least one civic organization or activity
• Active participation in at least one DHS co-curricular each semeste
• Good conduct modeling a leader in mind, body, and spirit
• Periodic communication with the donating alumni to report on how their experiences are helping them become a better, more well-rounded individual

(Duchesne scholarship application and online FACTS assessment required.)

Ron Kjar Service & Scholarship Award 

$1,000 is awarded to a senior with a 3.5 or better cumulative GPA who demonstrates a balance of community service and academic excellence. (The amount could be more, based on market conditions.) The application must be accompanied by recommendations from two faculty members attesting to those attributes, as well as a letter from a supervisor of a service activity.  Finalists may be required to participate in an interview as part of the selection process.

Scheidegger Challenge Fund for Tuition Aid 

Award amount varies between $500 and $1,000. This is awarded to students in all grades who demonstrate significant financial need as determined by the FACTS financial aid application.

Timothy O. Hill Memorial Scholarship 

$1,000 is awarded to an incoming freshman based on school achievements, co-curricular activities, and service to the community. This is a non-renewable award for 9^th grade only. The amount may vary according to market conditions. (DHS scholarship application required; be sure to include details about your community service, etc., as noted above.)

Victoria Reid Scholarship 

$1,000 is awarded to a student who demonstrates financial need (FACTS required) and is of Hispanic heritage (50% or more – at least one parent must have origins in a Spanish-speaking country).  Applicants must complete the application and essay.  The award is not automatically renewable; an application must be submitted each year.

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Some awards may not be available each year as they are subject to endowment results and income. 

In cases where tuition is being paid by more than one payor (i.e. divorce situations), both payors/parents need to complete financial agreement forms. All discounts, charges, financial aid, and scholarships are divided equally between both payors, unless written consent is received from both payors indicating otherwise.

If you have questions about our scholarships, please contact nkohl@duchesne-hs.org.

If you have questions regarding the FACTS financial aid application, please contact  bkuhn@duchesne-hs.org. 

If you have questions about the application process, please contact dbryan@duchesne-hs.org.

FACTS online link -- This must be filled out by Monday, February 10, 2025, for the 2025-2026 school year in order to be considered for Duchesne's general tuition assistance, for the Work Study program, and for various scholarships as noted above. Thank you.