*CURRENT Scholarships available to all McDevitt Students:
Vincent J. Lochetto Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Vincent J. Lochetto Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by Vincent’s parents Fred & Lori after he passed away in September 2018. Through this scholarship Vincent’s parents would like to assist a family in sending their child to Bishop McDevitt High School. They are very grateful for the education, friendships, and memories that Vincent had there. Sports always played an enormous role in Vincent’s life. In grade school he played baseball, basketball, football and ran track. At McDevitt he played football. That passion continued through college where he played for four years as a Delaware Valley Aggie. Bishop McDevitt High School will always hold a special place in their hearts.
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Deadline: October 15
Award
1 Award / $2,000
Criteria
- Students should be attending Bishop McDevitt High School
- Involvement in extracurricular activities and/or sports
- Financial need- as indicted by application through STS at Bishop McDevitt
- Essay
- Supplemental documents. This may include a resume, letter(s) of recommendation, transcript, FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR), or other scholarship-specific documents. Specific requirements are noted in the application.
Essay
Write an essay describing all, or in part, the following:
- How attending Bishop McDevitt has benefitted them
- Passions & interests they found while attending Bishop McDevitt High School
- Describe what “team” and being a selfless team player means to you in relation to one of your extracurricular activities and/or sport
Renewability
This is a one-time only award.
College Scholarships
Bishop McDevitt High School uses Naviance , a college and career-readiness software provider, to give students access to a wide range of scholarships. Below is a running list of available scholarships. This will be updated as scholarships come in. Please encourage your student to check it regularly.
Reach out to Mrs. Kelly Brookhart if you have any questions regarding scholarships.
Financial Aid Night Resources
Financial Aid Night was held on October 10, 2024.
FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) is the key to accessing most financial aid for college.
- Complete the FASFA on the web at www.studentaid.gov
- The FAFSA can be completed after October 1.
- The FASFA serves as the application for the Pennsylvania State Grant (PHEAA State Grant). PHEAA State Grant deadline is May 1st.
- Pell Grant is funded by the federal government. The FASFA must be filled out in order for grant eligibility to be determined.
- Even if you miss a deadline, still complete and submit the FAFSA. There may be the possibility of late awards.
FAFSA Tips / Help
- Please visit PHEAA's Resource Page for information on the Financial aid process and completing the FASFA. financial aid process, including completing
- It is easier to fill out the FASFA once tax returns have been completed.
- Make sure the student’s social security number is correct.
- Be sure the FASFA application is signed by all parties (parent/guardian and student).
- Create a pin at https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch to sign the FASFA electronically.
- Find a free FAFSA Completion Help Event (Hyperlink to PHEAA) near you.
- Visit the prospective colleges/universities financial aid website or contact the Financial Aid Office.
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