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Notre Dame Merit Scholarship Program, Performing Arts Scholarship and Character and Service Awards:
Notre Dame offers seven Academic Merit Scholarships for students applying to the Class of 2025. In addition, ND will also award one Performing Arts Scholarship to a highly qualified candidate. ND is also pleased to announce the Character and Service Awards.
Please see below for the listing of the Merit Scholarships, Performing Arts Scholarship and the Character and Service Awards and the criteria for these scholarships.
Merit Scholarships
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The Fitzpatrick Family Academic Merit Scholarship
The Fitzpatrick Family Academic Merit Scholarship is a full tuition scholarship offered to one student in the Notre Dame Class of 2025.Applicants from the Class of 2025 must complete the following to be considered for either the Fitzpatrick or Liptak Merit Scholarships:- Student scores of 90 and above on the HSPT or 85 and above on the SSAT must be submitted to the Notre Dame Admissions Office no later than Monday, February 1, 2021.
- Student essays written in response to the prompt below is to be submitted to the Admissions Office no later than Monday, February 8, 2021. They should offer a main idea and support that idea with examples from the student’s life experiences.
- Student Interviews with Administrators will be conducted with finalists chosen from among those who submit essays. Interviews will be conducted by early March.
- Essay Prompt: Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself - John Dewey.
In no more than 400 words, explain how a Notre Dame education will guide and prepare you for the future.
All applicants are eligible. Semi-finalists will be identified by Notre Dame and invited to submit an essay by Monday, February 8, 2021. Essays may be emailed to Mrs. Laura Sarubbi at sarubbi@ndnj.org. Scholarship recipients will be notified by March 5, 2021. -
The Mary Ann Liptak Academic Merit Scholarships
The Mary Ann Liptak Academic Merit Scholarships offers half tuition to two students in the Notre Dame Class of 2025.Applicants from the Class of 2025 must complete the following to be considered for either the Fitzpatrick or Liptak Merit Scholarships:- Student scores of 90 and above on the HSPT or 85 and above on the SSAT must be submitted to the Notre Dame Admissions Office no later than Monday, February 1, 2021.
- Student essays written in response to the prompt below is to be submitted to the Admissions Office no later than Monday, February 8, 2021. They should offer a main idea and support that idea with examples from the student’s life experiences.
- Student Interviews with Administrators will be conducted with finalists chosen from among those who submit essays. Interviews will be conducted by early March.
- Essay Prompt: Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself - John Dewey.
In no more than 400 words, explain how a Notre Dame education will guide and prepare you for the future.
All applicants are eligible. Semi-finalists will be identified by Notre Dame and invited to submit an essay by Monday, February 8, 2021. Essays may be emailed to Mrs. Laura Sarubbi at sarubbi@ndnj.org. Scholarship recipients will be notified by March 5, 2021. -
President's Merit Scholarships
The two President's Merit Scholarships are awards of $5,000 per year for academically qualified 8th grade students who achieve an 85 or above on their HSPT and 80 or above on the SSAT and submit an essay.Applicants from the Class of 2025 must complete the following to be considered for either the President or Principal Merit Scholarships:- Student scores of 85 and above on the HSPT or 80 and above on the SSAT must be submitted to the Notre Dame Admissions Office no later than Monday, February 1, 2021.
- Student essays written in response to the prompt below is to be submitted to the Admissions Office no later than Monday, February 8, 2021. They should offer a main idea and support that idea with examples from the student’s life experiences.
- Essay Prompt: Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself - John Dewey.
In no more than 400 words, explain how a Notre Dame education will guide and prepare you for the future.
All applicants are eligible. Semi-finalists will be identified by Notre Dame and invited to submit an essay by Monday, February 8, 2021. Essays may be emailed to Mrs. Laura Sarubbi at sarubbi@ndnj.org. Scholarship recipients will be notified by March 5, 2021.No Interviews are required for the President or Principal Merit Scholarships. -
Principal's Merit Scholarships
The two Principal Merit Scholarships are awards of $2,500 per year for academically qualified 8th grade students who achieve an 85 or above on their HSPT and 80 above on SSAT and submit an essay.Applicants from the Class of 2025 must complete the following to be considered for either the President or Principal Merit Scholarships:- Student scores of 85 and above on the HSPT or 80 and above on the SSAT must be submitted to the Notre Dame Admissions Office no later than Monday, February 1, 2021.
- Student essays written in response to the prompt below is to be submitted to the Admissions Office no later than Monday, February 8, 2021. They should offer a main idea and support that idea with examples from the student’s life experiences.
- Essay Prompt: Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself - John Dewey.
In no more than 400 words, explain how a Notre Dame education will guide and prepare you for the future.
All applicants are eligible. Semi-finalists will be identified by Notre Dame and invited to submit an essay by Monday, February 8, 2021. Essays may be emailed to Mrs. Laura Sarubbi at sarubbi@ndnj.org. Scholarship recipients will be notified by March 5, 2021.No Interviews are required for the President or Principal Merit Scholarships. -
The Jack Pinto '85 Performing Arts Scholarship
The Performing Arts Scholarship, established by Notre Dame alumnus Jack Pinto ‘85, is an annual $5,000 per year scholarship awarded to an 8th grade student of exceptional talent in the performing arts and who wishes to pursue the study of music or dance.A video audition will be required for this scholarship. Please email your submission to PASubmissions@ndnj.org by Monday, February 1, 2021. Award recipient will be notified by Friday, March 5, 2021.
Requirements
- video may only be taken with an iphone or android
- submissions must be no longer that 2 minutes and 30 seconds
- submissions may not be edited in any way
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Character and Service Awards
The Character and Service Awards are one time awards in the amount of $1,000 for 8th grade students who demonstrate exceptional character and service in their local Catholic elementary schools and community. A student is nominated by their Catholic School Principal and the final decision made by the Scholarship Committee at Notre Dame.
Criteria includes:-
Strong academic standing
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Demonstrated service in their school, parish and/or community
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Demonstrated character as witnessed by faculty, staff and administration of school
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Merit Scholarship Recipients
President Jennings and Principal Barlow welcomed our nine, Class of 2024, Academic Merit Scholarship Recipients and our eight Character & Service Award winners. These scholarships are offered annually to incoming freshmen!
Family First Tuition Model
The Family First tuition model is designed to help families budget for their children's education. The model enhances our families' Notre Dame experience through its predictability and simplicity. The model locks the tuition rate for the incoming Freshman Class over the period of 4 years so that families do not incur any additional tuition costs and can budget accordingly.
The tuition rate for the Class of 2025 is $16,750.00 and is locked into place for all four years. Over the long-term, our Class of 2025 families can expect to save close to $4,000.
The tuition rate for the Class of 2025 is $16,750.00 and is locked into place for all four years. Over the long-term, our Class of 2025 families can expect to save close to $4,000.
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Associated Costs
- Consumable Books and Supplies — $100 - $200 (approximate)
- Uniforms — $250 (approximate); the uniform is purchased through Lands' End; new student cost, not including shoes. Visit Notre Dame's Lands' End site to purchase uniforms.
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Students Registering as Freshmen or Upperclassmen Transfer Students
- Application Fee — $50
- Registration Fee — $250
- Tuition Deposit — $1600 deposit applied to the total tuition balance, non-refundable
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FACTS Payment Plan
All tuition payments are made to FACTS, the accounts receivable company for Notre Dame High School. Families have the option of making a one-time payment in full made directly to Notre Dame High School, or for a $70 administration fee, payments can be made quarterly, semi-annually or monthly to FACTS.
ND Financial Aid Application and Tuition Contract
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FACTS Financial Aid Application/TuitionContract
Early Decision applicants must apply for tuition assistance by December 1 to receive notification of potential awards.
Regular Admission applicants must apply by January 31.
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Meet the Finance Team:
Meghan Shea, ND Class of 2012, The Ohio State University Class of 2016
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Notre Dame High School
Located on 100 beautiful acres in Central New Jersey, Notre Dame High School, founded in 1957, is a college preparatory school for grades 9 - 12, preparing young men and women for lives of purpose, built upon a foundation of Catholic faith, with a commitment to academics, co-curricular activities and service to others.
