Albert J. Romeo Scholarship Fund
Grant awarded to a junior male student at Sacred Heart Preparatory (SHP) who is a “good, hard-working individual.” The recipient is announced each spring at Honors Convocation, with the award applied toward senior year tuition at SHP.
Anne Cleary Kerns Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established in memory of Anne Cleary Kerns, daughter of former trustee Al Cleary and Kathleen Kerns and the mother of St Joseph’s alumni Michael (SJSH ’91), Tim (SJSH ’92), and Kara (SJSH ’94). The scholarship is granted to a Lower & Middle Schools student, who demonstrates financial need and is a “person of good character.”
Aya Nakano Memorial Scholarship Fund
Awards annual scholarship to support a Preparatory freshman throughout the duration of his/her enrollment at SHP. Preference given to students who attended Notre Dame Elementary School.
Balen Family Scholarship Fund
Provides annual financial support to one or more Sacred Heart student(s) throughout his or her enrollment at Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton.
Budd-Thanos Endowed Scholarship Fund
Grant awarded to a disadvantaged Preparatory student throughout his/ her enrollment at SHP.
Carl and Ilene Lanfear Scholarship
Provides annual financial aid support to one or more Sacred Heart students, through his/her attendance at SHS.
Carlysle Franzia Ciocca Scholarship Funds
Grant awarded to two, incoming Preparatory freshmen who are Catholic and show high motivation, a history of hard work, a demonstrated commitment to learning, superior potential and financial need.
The Carmen M. Christensen Scholarship Fund
Grants awarded to two students: one to a Lower & Middle Schools student, the second to a Preparatory student.
Child Family Scholarship Fund
Provides annual financial support to a Preparatory freshman with demonstrated financial need who excels in math or science.
The Coyne Family Scholarship Fund
Grant awarded to a Lower & Middle Schools student with demonstrated financial need.
Director’s Scholarship Fund
Selected by the Director of Schools annually, one student from Sacred Heart Preparatory and one from the Lower & Middle Schools receive this special recognition. Recipients embody the tenants of Goal IV, “building of community as a Christian value,” and have demonstrated financial need.
Edward E. Ford Endowment Fund
Grant awarded to Preparatory students with demonstrated financial need.
Elaine Launer Scholarship Fund
Grant awarded to a Lower & Middle Schools student with demonstrated financial need and with academic competence.
Elmore Family Scholarship Fund
Provides annual financial aid support to one or more students through his/her enrollment at Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton.
Erler Family Scholarship Fund
Grant awarded to an incoming Preparatory freshman with demonstrated financial need, who “shows great motivation, a history of hard work, and a commitment to learning.”
Forever Strong Fund
Provides scholarship support to the children of single mothers, identified with high financial need.
Goltz Family Scholarship Fund
Provides annual financial aid support to one or more students, through his/her enrollment at Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton.
Haley Family Scholarship Fund
Grant awarded to a Lower & Middle Schools student of color with demonstrated financial need. The scholarship follows the student throughout his/her enrollment at Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton.
Helen Costello Community Service Scholarship Fund
Alumna Lorraine Horn (SHP ’39) and her husband, Albert Horn, created this scholarship in honor of Lorraine’s sister, Mother Helen Costello, who dedicated her life to community service. Announced at Honors Convocation, the recipient is a Preparatory sophomore or junior who has performed outstanding community service. The grant is applied to the following year’s tuition.
Homer Family Scholarship Fund
Grant awarded to a Lower & Middle Schools student of color with demonstrated financial need. The scholarship follows the student throughout his/her enrollment at Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton.
Jean Bone (SJSH’32) & Adrian Ward (SJSH’29) General Scholarship
Provides annual financial support to one or more student(s) throughout his/her enrollment at Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton.
Joseph J. Ciancaglini Endowed Scholarship Fund
Supporting the financial aid budget for Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, income generated from the fund may support one or more students from any school division: Preschool & Kindergarten, Lower & Middle Schools, or Sacred Heart Preparatory.
Josephine Spagnola Endowment Fund
Provides support for one or more Lower & Middle Schools student(s) who is African-American and has demonstrated financial need. The scholarship follows the student throughout his/her enrollment at Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton.
Kate Basile De Blois Alumni Scholarship Fund
Established by the SHS Alumni Association in memory of Kate Basile de Blois, a graduate of the Schools of the Sacred Heart (San Francisco) and the San Diego College for Women (currently USD). The fund awards two scholarships annually. The first, to a Lower & Middle Schools eighth-grader who matriculates at Sacred Heart Preparatory, in recognition of his/her demonstrated leadership qualities and scholastic aptitude during middle school. The second, to a student at any of the school divisions who is a child of an alumna/us. Although financial need is considered in awarding this second scholarship, it is not required.
Koenig Family Scholarship Fund
Provides support for one or more students at the Lower & Middle Schools with demonstrated financial need.
Louise Wilbur Bailey Scholarship Fund
Established in memory of Louise Wilbur Bailey, a 1942 graduate of Convent of the Sacred Heart, Menlo Park, this fund provides support for one or more Lower & Middle Schools students with demonstrated financial need.
Maggie Fong & Family Scholarship Fund
Awarded during Honors Convocation, the recipient is a graduating Preparatory student with a minimum 3.0 GPA, who “excels in academic work and whose daily social presence establishes deep, dynamic, and accepting relationships with others. As well as being intellectually curious, this student is a keen listener, sage advisor, and dutiful friend.”
Marie C. de Dampierre Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established in memory of Marie C. de Dampierre, a 1900 graduate of Convent of the Sacred Heart, Menlo Park, this scholarship provides financial assistance to Preparatory students.
Marini Kuo Scholarship Fund
Grant awarded to a Lower & Middle Schools student with demonstrated academic competence and financial need.
Mason Family Scholarship Fund
Created through a bequest from Elizabeth Mason, who taught at several Peninsula schools, the fund grants scholarships to students with demonstrated financial need.
McGlynn Family Scholarship Fund
Provides support to a Preparatory student with demonstrated financial need. Preference is given to graduates of St. Elizabeth Seton School.
Michael E. Murphy Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established in memory of Deacon Michael Edmond Murphy, a beloved educator, who worked at Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton for more than twenty years. Mike taught Math and Religion and coached both boys and girls athletic teams. This scholarship provides support for one or more Lower & Middle Schools students with demonstrated financial need.
Parents of Alumni Endowed Scholarship Fund
Provides annual financial aid support to one or more students in any grade, throughout his/her enrollment at Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton.
Pat and Kip Morey Scholarship Fund
Created in honor of Pat and Kip Morey, who were involved in many early building projects at Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton. Scholarships are distributed to eight Lower & Middle Schools students each year he/she has demonstrated financial need.
Patricia Conley Larwood Scholarship Fund
Honoring Patricia Conley Larwood, mother of past trustee Mark Larwood and a graduate of the San Francisco College for Women at Lone Mountain. This scholarship is granted to a Preparatory student with demonstrated financial need.
Putnam Family Scholarship Fund
Provides annual financial support to one or more student(s) through his/her enrollment at Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton.
Sallaberry Family Scholarship Fund
Provides annual financial support to one or more student(s) throughout his/her enrollment at Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton.
Sarah Hanson Dance Fund
Provides financial support to a Preparatory junior deemed the "most enthusiastic dancer who exemplifies the Sacred Heart philosophy." Should a student not meet the aforementioned criteria, the funds will support the Sacred Heart dance program.
Schowe Family Scholarship Fund
Grant awarded to an incoming Preparatory freshman with demonstrated financial need, high motivation, a history of hard work, and a commitment to learning. Special consideration is given to students with disabilities or students who have attended St. Elizabeth Seton School.
Sean C. McLarry Scholarship Fund
Created in memory of alumnus Sean McLarry (SHP ‘90), the scholarship is granted to SHP students with demonstrated financial need, who show a commitment to a career in music, as well as high motivation and a history of hard work.
Sister Joan McKenna Scholarship Fund
Honoring former trustee and Interim Director of Schools, Sr. Joan McKenna, this scholarship is awarded to one or more SHP students who demonstrate strong leadership skills, evidenced through academic performance, test scores, and/or extracurricular activities.
Sister Nancy Morris Scholarship Fund
Created as a tribute to Sr. Nancy Morris on the occasion of her Silver Jubilee, her 25th anniversary as a Religious of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Scholarships are awarded to one or more Preparatory students.
Taylor Family Scholarship Fund
Provides annual financial support to a Preparatory student from a middle class family, continuing throughout his/her enrollment at the high school.
Tom and Susan Ford Scholarship Fund
Grant awarded to a Preparatory student with demonstrated financial need.