College Scholarships & Partnerships for Chesterton Academy Students

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Students graduating from Chesterton Academy have access to a growing number of exclusive scholarships, benefits, and partnerships at faithful Catholic colleges. These programs recognize the strength of Chesterton’s classical curriculum and seek to support students who desire to continue their formation in a Catholic academic environment.

Chesterton Academy students enjoy a uniquely strong pathway into Catholic higher education, with multiple colleges offering scholarships ranging from $1,500 to $15,000 per year, as well as dual-credit opportunities.

These partnerships affirm the value of Chesterton’s classical, joyfully Catholic education and expand the opportunities available to students pursuing faithful, academically rigorous college pathways.

Colleges Offering Scholarships to Chesterton Students

Take advantage of these benefits while attending high school!

Ave Maria University
Chesterton Academy graduates who are accepted to Ave Maria’s undergraduate programs will receive an $8,000 Chesterton Scholarship ($2,000/year for four years).

  • Summer Leadership Program: Rising juniors and seniors at Chesterton Academies are encouraged to apply for our Summer Leadership Program. Rising seniors have the opportunity to apply for admission, interview, gain acceptance, and receive initial scholarship awards.

  • The Institute: Chesterton Academy students are encouraged to consider applying for and participating in Ave Maria’s newly-launched Institute for Innovation and Industry.

Benedictine College
While Benedictine does not advertise a formal “Chesterton Scholarship,” it offers several benefits to Chesterton students, including:

Christendom College
Christendom provides a dedicated Chesterton Schools Network Scholarship. Graduates of any school from the Chesterton Schools Network will automatically qualify.

  • $16,000 Scholarship: This is an exclusive four-year renewable scholarship offered at the rate of $4,000 a year to all Chesterton graduates upon acceptance to Christendom. 

Thomas More College of Liberal Arts
As a Classical Catholic School, Chesterton students qualify to apply for the Catholic Renewal Scholarship at Thomas More College of Liberal Arts. This scholarship is valued at $15,000 per year.

College of St. Joseph the Worker
Chesterton graduates accepted into the program may apply for first-year scholarships of $2,500, $2,000, or $1,500, awarded based on a short essay contest.

Franciscan University of Steubenville

  • Juniors and seniors can receive college credit through the Franciscan Advantage Program. These courses are taught in the students’ own classrooms by their high school teachers so that students earn both high school and college credit.

  • Earn college credits online while attending high school. Dual Enrollment courses are offered at an extremely discounted rate and can be counted toward completion of an undergraduate degree at other Catholic colleges and universities, setting eligible students on a fast track to success. Plus, they’ll receive a $2,000 scholarship if they go on to attend Franciscan!