Scholarships
General Rules for Archbishop Shaw High School Funded Scholarships
Students may receive only one Archbishop Shaw funded scholarship at any given time. A student who is offered more than one scholarship may accept the scholarship of his choice. A student receiving financial aid who is subsequently awarded a scholarship will have his financial aid reduced by the value of the scholarship received. Students are not eligible for scholarship consideration if they are subject to disciplinary or academic probation. Students on scholarship who do not meet the requirements associated with the specific scholarship they received will also forfeit their award in keeping with the noted stipulations. Once a scholarship is forfeit, no scholarships can be reinstated.
Academic Scholarships
Our Academic Scholarships are determined at admissions. This usually means in 8th and 9th grade as a student is coming into Shaw for the first time. Our academic scholarships are awarded to students and are renewable each year on a pro-rated basis based on the criteria below:
- Qualifying scores on the Archbishop Shaw Placement Test
- Maintains a weighted semester Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.5 (3.0 for 8th grade)
- Maintains at least a B average in major subjects for every two years.
- Avoids disciplinary probation or other serious disciplinary sanction
- Registers within two weeks of Registration Day each year.
No application is necessary. Awards are based on performance on the Placement Test.
Don Bosco Merit Award
Scored 90% or higher on the Placement Test.
Dominic Savio Merit Award
Scored 80% or higher on the Placement Test.
Shaw Scholarships
Students may receive only one of the below listed Archbishop Shaw funded scholarships at any given time. A student who is offered more than one scholarship may accept the scholarship of his choice. A student receiving financial aid (who is subsequently awarded one of the below listed Shaw scholarships) may have his Shaw Aid or Work-study aid reduced by the value of the scholarship received.
Students are not eligible for scholarship consideration if they are subject to disciplinary probation or other disciplinary sanctions. Students on scholarship who do not meet the requirements associated with the specific scholarship they received will also forfeit their award in keeping with the noted stipulations. Once a scholarship is forfeit it cannot be reinstated.
Acutis Scholarship
Eligible students will share up to $75,000 in financial assistance, awarded at the discretion of the Director/Head of School.
Students and their parents must demonstrate financial need and meet with the Director/Head of School to apply. Awards are not automatically renewed each year—students must re-apply and maintain good behavior and a minimum 2.5 GPA to remain eligible. Application will be in acceptance letter.
Legacy Award
This award recognizes men who stand on the shoulders of those who came before them and encourages our alumni to build a legacy of Archbishop Shaw excellence. This award is available to any student whose father, grandfather, or brother graduated from Archbishop Shaw.
Elizabeth “Betty” Jenniskens Connick Award
This award is available to any student whose parents are Catholic educators and serves the youth through this mission.
Music Award
This $1000 award will be awarded to one student who participates in both marching and concert bands, maintains a 2.0 GPA, avoids probation, and/or other disciplinary sanctions.
Students must schedule an audition with Mr. Cameron Mayfield, Director of Bands (mayfield4@archbishopshaw.us).
Cardinal Francis-Xavier Nguyễn Văn Thuận Scholarship
Shaw proudly offers the Cardinal Francis-Xavier Nguyễn Văn Thuận Scholarship, named in honor of the heroic former Archbishop of Saigon who remained steadfast in faith during imprisonment and exile.
This $3000 award will be awarded to one Vietnamese student entering the 8th or 9th grade at Archbishop Shaw. Eligible students should demonstrate financial need, a love for Jesus, a commitment to academic growth, and a desire to become a man of God. Applicants must be accepted to Archbishop Shaw for the upcoming school year and submit a sealed essay titled “Why I would like to receive the gift of the Cardinal Thuận Scholarship and become a Shaw Eagle” by April 1st to the Front Office, Attn: Fr. Steve Ryan, SDB – Director.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Scholarship
Archbishop Shaw High School is proud to offer the Our Lady of Guadalupe Scholarship. Our Lady of Guadalupe is a title of the Virgin Mary that is significant in Mexican and Mexican-American culture. This scholarship celebrates faith, character, and academic excellence.
This $3,000 scholarship will be awarded to one Hispanic/Latino student entering the 8th or 9th grade at Archbishop Shaw. Eligible students should demonstrate financial need, a love for Jesus, a commitment to academic growth, and a desire to become a man of God.
Applicants must be accepted to Archbishop Shaw for the upcoming school year. A sealed essay titled “Why I Would Like to Receive the Gift of the Our Lady of Guadalupe Scholarship and Become a Shaw Eagle” must be submitted by April 1st to the Front Office, Attn: Fr. Steve Ryan, SDB – Director.
Angela Bates Scholarship
Archbishop Shaw High School is proud to offer the Mrs. Angela Bates Scholarship created to honor the legacy of Mrs. Angela Bates, a beloved and respected English teacher who faithfully served the Shaw community for 28 years.
This $3000 award will be awarded to one African American student entering the 8th or 9th grade at Archbishop Shaw. Eligible students should demonstrate financial need, a love for Jesus, a commitment to academic growth, and a desire to become a man of God. Applicants must be accepted for the upcoming school year and submit a sealed essay titled “Why I would like to receive the gift of the Angela Bates Scholarship and become a Shaw Eagle” by April 1st to the Front Office, Attn: Fr. Steve Ryan, SDB – Director.
Community Scholarships
The wider Archbishop Shaw community is proud to offer scholarships to young men of exceptional character, work-ethic, and achievement. These scholarships are funded by Shaw’s alumni and friends and each donor or donor group sets the criteria for their awards and is involved in the distribution of the monies—usually paid directly to Shaw and deducted from tuition payments.
Currault Family Scholarship
The Currault Family Scholarship is named after Class of 1982 graduate Mr. Douglas Currault. Mr. Currault is the general counsel for Freeport McMoran and credits Archbishop Shaw for a strong foundation. His scholarship is primarily based on mathematics both in the classroom and the national percentage on their standardized tests from their middle school years.
This scholarship is worth $7,000 annually and $35,000 over 5 years to a rising 8th grader. The student must maintain a 2.0 GPA, avoid probation, and/or other disciplinary sanctions for the award to continue annually.
Goodwin Family Scholarship
The Goodwin Family Scholarship is named after Mr. Robert “Stephen” Goodwin, graduate of the Class of 2003, owner of Rob’s AC/Heating in Harvey, LA. Mr. Goodwin credits Archbishop Shaw with providing him a strong foundation in teamwork and personal growth.
Valued at $2,000 annually ($10,000 over five years), the award is available to an incoming 8th or 9th grader who demonstrates a love for God and true financial need. To qualify and maintain the award, the recipient must be heavily involved in the community, participate in at least one school extracurricular, and maintain a 2.0 GPA. Additionally, the student must remain in good standing, free from any disciplinary issues or probation.
Dr. Gerald DeLuca Memorial Scholarship
The Dr. DeLuca Memorial Scholarship is named after Dr. Gerald DeLuca, Archbishop Shaw’s first Assistant Principal of Academics. The DeLuca Group is a component of the Archbishop Shaw High School Alumni Association. The DeLuca Scholarship is primarily based on academic excellence, school performance, and exceptional character. This scholarship is to be determined and presented as a one-time award to a rising 8th grader.
Mary Help of Christians Scholarship
The Mary Help of Christians Scholarship was established by Mr. Richard Hess, Jr. a graduate of the Class of 1973. Throughout a distinguished career as a computer engineer specializing in aerospace software and artificial intelligence, Mr. Hess has remained dedicated to his Westbank roots.
This scholarship reflects his deep commitment to the Salesian mission and assists current or incoming students who desire a faith-based education but face financial barriers. To qualify, students must demonstrate strong Christian character, consistent conduct, and active participation in their faith. The scholarship amount is determined based on individual need and may be renewable annually depending on circumstances.
Perrin Rittiner Family Scholarship
The Perrin Rittiner Family Scholarship was established by the family of the late Mr. Perrin Rittiner, Sr. As a cornerstone of the Archbishop Shaw community, Mr. Rittiner was a tireless supporter of both the high school and its athletic programs. Today, his sons and nephew—Perry (’72), Chris (’73), Greg (’75), and Blair (’72)—carry on his legacy of generosity.
This $1,000 annual scholarship is awarded to a rising 8th or 9th grader who demonstrates strong Christian character and active faith participation, but requires financial assistance to attend a faith-based school.