Academic Scholarship
Students who score a CSQ of 100 or higher on the High School Placement Test and maintain an “A” average (93-100%), in core subjects, during 7th grade and the first semester of 8th grade and have satisfactory marks in conduct and effort are awarded the Academic Scholarship of $1,000. This scholarship is renewable annually, as long as the student maintains a minimum 3.30 cumulative grade point average. Students do not need to fill out an application for this scholarship. All students are automatically considered when they release their 7th and 8th grade transcripts to Padua when applying for admission.
Placement Test Scholarship
Students may earn a $1,000-$7,000 renewable scholarship by scoring in the 90th percentile or higher nationally on one of the first three Padua placement tests given to 8th graders each year. This scholarship is renewable annually, as long as the student maintains a minimum 3.30 cumulative grade point average.
Music Scholarships
Talent-based music scholarships (both vocal and instrumental) are available. Students must audition for a music scholarship ($500-$3,000). Please complete the Vocal & Instrumental Scholarship Registration by November 18, 2023. Auditions are held on Saturday, December 9, 2023. Applicants will be notified by email regarding audition time. Music Scholarship winners are notified by December 31, 2023. Click here for audition information.
St. Francis Scholarship
This need-based scholarship is designed to assist incoming applicants who otherwise could not afford a Catholic education. Recipients must show significant need and may be awarded $1,000 to $3,000, renewable each year, as long as the student maintains a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average at Padua. To be eligible for consideration, you must complete the FACTS Financial Aid Application along with the St. Francis Scholarship Application by November 15, 2022.
Padua Community Scholarship
In response to the recent changes to the EdChoice State Scholarship Program, this need-based scholarship was created to provide funds to new, incoming students (beginning with the Class of 2026) in Parma, Parma Heights or Seven Hills who otherwise could not afford a Catholic education without assistance. Recipients of the Padua Community Scholarship may be awarded up to $6,000, renewable each year, toward Padua Franciscan tuition. There are a limited number of scholarships available. To be eligible for consideration, applicants must complete the FACTS Financial Aid Application along with the Padua Community Scholarship Application by November 15, 2022.
Work-Study Program
Students may be selected for employment by Padua Franciscan to do light custodial duties, immediately after school and during the summer months. A limited number of positions are available, and applications are available to Padua students (15 years of age and older) through the Padua Business Office.
C.Y.O. Work Program
This is designed to assist students who have demonstrated financial need. Students work during scheduled C.Y.O. athletic events at Padua. Students must complete the Padua CYO Program Application and must have the FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment completed by November 15, 2022. Limited spots are available.
Northern Ohio Italian American (NOIA) Foundation Scholarship
NOIA offers scholarships to students of Italian heritage who demonstrate financial need and are attending a Catholic high school in the diocese of Cleveland. The full list of criteria can be found here. If you think your student qualifies, please complete the NOIA Scholarship Application, and send to the Padua Admissions department by November 15, 2022. NOIA will review the application and winners will be notified in the Spring 2023. You can find more information on NOIA here.
Pre-Payment Discount
Tuition will be discounted $250 if paid in full by July 31, prior to the start of the school year.
Sibling Discount
Tuition of each additional sibling in the family attending concurrently is discounted $1,500.
Miscellaneous Scholarships
A number of parishes, schools and organizations also award grants to high school students (i.e. Knights of Columbus, Czech Catholic Union, First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association, Catholic War Veterans and various Catholic elementary school Parent-Teacher scholarships.) You must inquire directly to the individual groups and organizations.