Scholarships

The Sister Lucie Nordmann Scholarship Award is available to one new or returning student attending Villa Duchesne in grades JK3-12. Eligible recipients must be strong academically, as demonstrated by grade reports (if age appropriate), standardized test scores, and positive teacher comments. Additionally, the student and his/her family must demonstrate a desire for and an openness to learning and furthering personal growth, and show a demonstrated and active participation in their faith. While the recipient and his/her family are not required to be Catholic, they must show evidence of strong religious beliefs. The award will be reviewed annually providing the student maintains his/her eligibility.

Download the Sister Lucie Nordmann Scholarship application.

Initiated by a group of Barat Hall alumni, the Barat Hall Alumni | Sylvester Kuntz Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to permanently honor Barat Hall's legacy and its dedicated faculty, especially Coach Kuntz. This scholarship supports the continuation of the Sacred Heart hallmarks of academic excellence, faith formation, and leadership that were central to the Barat Hall experience. This scholarship is available to new or returning boys in grades JK3-5 at Villa Duchesne and is renewable based on eligibility.

Download the Barat Hall Alumni | Sylvester Kuntz Scholarship application.

The Child of the Sacred Heart Scholarship is available annually to at least one new or returning student attending Villa Duchesne in Grades K-3 and is based on financial need. Recipients receive aid each year to follow the student through the third grade based on continued eligibility. This scholarship is funded by an anonymous donor.

Download the Child of the Sacred Heart Scholarship application.

The Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat Tribute and Memorial Scholarship is available annually to two new or returning students attending grades K-5 at Villa Duchesne, one based on Sacred Heart legacy and financial need, and the other based solely on financial need.

Download the Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat Tribute and Memorial Scholarship application.

This is an academic scholarship for students entering Villa Duchesne in the sixth, seventh, eighth, or ninth grade. The scholarship pays tribute to Janet Erskine Stuart, RSCJ, an internationally-recognized educator known for her great compassion, wisdom, and intellect. The Mother Janet Erskine Stuart Academic Scholarship will be awarded each school year to students meeting the following criteria:

1. Scoring in the 90th percentile or above on the SSAT, ERB, or ITBS (Independent School Norms)
2. Maintaining a core academic average in prior two grades of A- or above

The amount of the scholarship will be determined by the student's SSAT score. Students who qualify for the Mother Janet Erskine Stuart Academic Scholarship are notified when they receive their acceptance letters in the spring with the scholarship automatically renewed each school year through graduation if the student remains in good academic standing.

The Lucy Flynn O’Brien '36 Scholarship is available each year to a new or returning Villa Duchesne student in grades 6-12. The scholarship is renewable each academic year provided the student maintains eligibility. This student should exemplify a great desire to learn, demonstrate a commitment to education, and exhibit leadership skills. Eligible recipients must meet the school's academic admission criteria and, through their application, demonstrate an active participation in their faith and a significant understanding of the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education.

Download the Lucy Flynn O’Brien '36 Scholarship application.

The Hawes Family Scholarship is available to one new student entering the seventh grade and is renewable for the eighth grade. Eligible recipients meet the school's academic admission criteria, demonstrate financial need, and, through their application, demonstrate a significant understanding of the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education. Recipients receive aid each year based on market performance.

Download the Hawes Family Scholarship application.

The Ann Mueller Jones Merit Scholarship is available to a new or returning student entering grade 9 at Villa Duchesne who shows a strong desire and commitment to her education. Eligible recipients must be strong academically, as demonstrated by a GPA of 3.5 or better in grades 7-8, as well as standardized test scores in the 85th percentile or above.  Additionally, students should show merit in the areas of math and science.

Download the Anne Mueller Jones Merit Memorial Scholarship application.

The Sister Anne Webster Scholarship Award is available to students entering the ninth grade (either from Villa Duchesne eighth grade or new to the School) who show a strong desire and commitment to their Sacred Heart education. Eligible recipients must be strong academically, as demonstrated by GPA and standardized test scores and have positive teacher comments, demonstrate a desire for and an openness to learning and furthering personal growth, and show a demonstrated and active participation in their faith. While the recipient and her family are not required to be Catholic, they must show evidence of strong religious beliefs by submitting a reflective essay on the five Goals and Criteria of a Sacred Heart education, written by the prospective student. The award is renewable each academic year for a maximum of four years providing the student maintains her eligibility. Demonstration of financial need is preferred.

Download the Sister Anne Webster Scholarship application.

The McNally Ghio Alumnae Scholarship is available annually to a student entering the ninth grade who demonstrates financial need and whose mother, grandmother, or great-grandmother is an alumna of either Villa Duchesne or City House. Recipients receive $5,000 towards tuition each year to follow the student through graduation as needed. This scholarship is funded by the Villa Duchesne-City House Alumnae Association.

Download  the McNally Ghio Alumnae Scholarship application.

The Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne Scholarship is available to two students entering the ninth grade from the Academy of the Sacred Heart in St. Charles. Each recipient receives aid each year to follow the student through graduation based on continued eligibility. This scholarship is based on academic excellence and is funded by Villa Duchesne.

Download the Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne Scholarship application.

Inspired by the 50^th Reunion of Mary’s Class of 1966, her family established the Mary Fusz Doody CH ’66 Scholarship fund to support academic excellence and the education of the whole child in the tradition of Sacred Heart. In loving memory of Mary ~ athletic, brilliant, caring.

The Mary Fusz Doody CH ’66 Scholarship is available to one new or returning student entering grade 9 at Villa Duchesne who demonstrates a strong desire to learn and a commitment to her education.

One scholarship will be awarded each year and is renewable each academic year for a maximum of four years provided that the student maintains her eligibility, including a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or greater, and that she respects herself, her peers, and our school through her conduct. Eligible recipients must be strong academically, as demonstrated by a GPA of 3.5 or greater in grades 7-8, as well as standardized test scores in the 85th percentile or above.

Download the Mary Fusz Doody Scholarship application.

The Forder Sisters Scholarship is available annually to one new or returning student attending Villa Duchesne in grades 9-12. Recipients receive aid each year to follow the student through the twelfth grade based on continued eligibility. Eligible recipients must meet the school's academic admission criteria, demonstrate financial need, and, through their application, demonstrate a significant understanding of the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education.

Download the Forder Sisters Scholarship application.

The Science Scholarship is available to one new student entering Villa Duchesne grades 9-12. Eligible recipients meet the school's academic admission criteria, demonstrate financial need, and express a sincere interest and previous achievement in science through the submission of a written essay. Recipients receive an award towards tuition each year, based on market performance, to follow the student through graduation as needed. This scholarship is funded by an anonymous donor.

Download the Science Scholarship application.