Scholarships

Freshman year academic scholarships are awarded based on performance on the High School Placement Test (HSPT).  This test is offered to 8th graders only.  Archbishop Wood will be administering the HSPT on October 10, 2026.  Registration is required.  Academic scholarships are granted for all four years of high school, given the student maintains a level of academic excellence while at Archbishop Wood.

These are four-year, full tuition scholarships awarded to entering ninth graders based on the results of an Archdiocesan-wide scholarship testing program. The program is sponsored by and funded through the generosity of the Connelly Foundation. Participation is handled through the parish elementary schools and awards are made on a Vicariate basis.

John D. McKinney '89 Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship honors John. D McKinney, a proud graduate of Archbishop Wood High School and an integral member of the Vikings Wrestling Team.  The award continues John's legacy by providing opportunities for future members of the Wrestling Team to achieve their goal of becoming a graduate of Archbishop Wood.  The award for this scholarship is a minimum of $1,000 per year beginning in the 2027-2028 school year and continuing until the student athlete's graduation.  Funds will be directly applied to the recipient's tuition account.  The recipient of this scholarship will be determined by the McKinney Family in consultation with the Archbishop Wood wrestling team coaching staff.   Deadline to apply is December 31.  To apply, please click here

 

Michael S. Monaghan Scholarship

All students of Nativity School (regardless of parish residence) and/or all residents of St. Vincent DePaul Parish who are registered incoming 9th graders at Archbishop Wood High School are eligible for one of the two Michael Shamus Monaghan Scholarships. These are $1,000 funded tuition aid grants, which will be applied to the tuition charges for the 2027-2028 school year. These scholarships will continue for four years if the student remains in good standing.  Deadline to apply is December 31.  To apply, please click here

 

Skip Duffy Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is in honor of a former Archbishop Wood faculty member, Mr. Skip Duffy.  The award is a $2,000 scholarship for tuition aid that is applied directly to tuition charges for the 2027-2028 school year.  The recipient will be determined by the Duffy family and its scholarship committee members. Deadline to apply is December 31,  To apply, please click here.

 

Norphans Scholarships - These scholarships are for students who are children, grandchildren and/or great-grandchildren of North Catholic grads, and are currently enrolled at one of the Catholic high schools in Philadelphia or New Jersey. Click here to learn more and/or apply!

Corporal Jimmy O'Connor Memorial Scholarship Fund:  This scholarship is available to students whose parent or grandparent is an active or retired police officer.  They DO NOT have to be a graduate of North Catholic.

Northeast Catholic Alumni Memorial Scholarship - To be eligible, the student must be the child, grandchild or great-grandchild of a living and active (dues paying) member of the Northeast Catholic Alumni Association. The student, during the CURRENT SCHOOL YEAR, must be in 8th grade for a high school scholarship. For more information visit: https://www.northcatholicalumni.org/application

Cardinal Dougherty Scholarships

• Bob Hughes & Betty Ann Kempf Scholarships: $1,000 scholarship awarded to one young man (Bob Hughes Scholarship) and one young lady (Betty Ann Kempf Scholarship) currently enrolled in grades 8 through 11.
• We Are CD Scholarship: $1,000 scholarship awarded to five catholic school students currently enrolled in grades 8 through 11.

Bishop McDevitt Gold & White Grant - Offers a limited number of 'Gold & White Grants' in the amount of $1000 for students who are attending a Catholic high school. To be considered for a Gold & White Grant the applicant must:
- Be related to a graduate of Bishop McDevitt High School (son/daughter, grandchild, etc.)
- Be an 8th grader who is accepted to a Catholic high school (private or diocesan)
- Submit a 1-2 page essay on a prompt supplied by the committee.
Click here to apply/learn more!

Hallahan Alumnae Association Legacy Scholarship - Any female student whose mother/grandmother/sibling/aunt/cousin graduated from John W. Hallahan will be offered a scholarship of $1,500 (per year) to honor their commitment to a Catholic education, and to further recognize the respected connection among all Archdiocesan high schools. Click here to apply!

Jack O'Neill Memorial Scholarship - To be eligible, the student will need to be of the Catholic faith, donate their time to help the community, attend a school of Catholic education for the upcoming school year, and submit an essay stating why family and community are important in their lives. For more information visit: https://jackoneillscholarship.org/scholarship-application

Monsignor John Mitchell Memorial Scholarship - The Monsignor John Mitchell Memorial Scholarship Fund supports Catholic African American students with exceptional academic ability who are in need of financial assistance. For this scholarship, students must be:
- Catholic and African American
- In good academic standing with at least a cumulative B average at the time of the scholarship award
- Eligible for financial assistance as determined by a completed FACTS Grant and Aid application (online)
- Committed to serving his/her community
- Interested in or currently attending an AOPS high school

St. Anthony Di Padova/Phyllis Rebbecchi Sr. Memorial Scholarship - Offers five $2,500 scholarships for high school students. For this scholarship, students must:
- Be enrolled in high school
- Be practicing the Catholic faith
- Have a "B" or better average (report card required) 
- Submit a 1,000-word essay on: How has Catholicism impacted your life?
Applications available at stanthonysswphila.com/rebbecchi-memorial-fund.

Ellis Trust Grants - Grants from The Ellis Trust are awarded to girls entering grades 9-12. Girls who attend parochial or independent schools are eligible for Ellis Tuition Assistance Grants. For this grant, students must:
- Identify as female
- Live in Philadelphia
- Live in a household where there is a single parent or in a household where one or both parents have a documented disability
- Meet the family income eligibility requirements for reduced-priced lunch under the National School Lunch Program
- Have grades of “C” or better
- Prove their dependency status (name appears on their family’s tax return or Department of Human Services documentation)
- Be in a family that does not own property other than their primary home.

Ed Snyder Youth Hockey Scholarships - The Breakaway Scholarship can cover up to the full cost of tuition and fees. The Breakaway Scholarship is a one-year award that is renewable for up to four years, as long as the student continues to meet eligibility criteria. Students must qualify financially in order to receive the scholarship. The application for the Breakaway Scholarship opens in the fall each year.

Go Forward Foundation Scholarships - This foundation supports students by making scholarships available to those in grades K-12 who desire to attend a better school, especially those students who reside within the boundaries of a low-performing school.  For more information, visit: https://goforwardeducation.org/support-for-students/

M2s Education Foundation Scholarships - This foundation works to bridge educational gaps, provide vital resources, and create opportunities that inspire and empower students. For more information, CLICK HERE.

Minecraft Scholarship - Offered by Apex Hosting, a Minecraft server provider dedicated to supporting both new and experienced server administrators, this scholarship provides $2,000 to one applicant who best writes about how Minecraft can positively influence one’s education and career development.  For more information, visit: https://apexminecrafthosting.com/minecraft-scholarship/#apply

Unigo $10K Scholarship - This scholarship provides $10,000 for students to use toward school. To apply, students should write an online written response to the prompt, “Would you rather be smart, funny, or rich?”  For more information, CLICK HERE.