Tuition
2022-23 School Year Tuition Cost and Fees
Cost of a Resurrection Education
Resurrection makes every effort to offer affordable tuition. Tuition does not cover the full cost of a Resurrection education. The generous support of our alumnae, donors, and sponsors allow us to subsidize the actual value of a Resurrection education by approximately $3,900 per student. 100% of students receive this subsidy - the difference between tuition and the actual cost of a Resurrection education.
Tuition
Total Cost to Educate One (1) Student - $17,650
Subsidy for every RES student - $3,900
Total Tuition Cost for One (1) Student - $13,750
Sibling Discount
Second Daughter: $545
Third Daughter: $845
Fees
Registration fee: $245 (Non-refundable)
Registration fee includes $200 non-refundable registration fee and $45 FACTS enrollment fee.
Books: Approximately $400-500
Activity Fee: $100
Chromebook: $450 (Freshmen only)
School Uniform: Approximately $225 (worn for all 4 years)
Gym Uniform: Approximately $80
Graduation Fee: $150 (Seniors only)
Yearbook: $55 (optional)
Athletic Participation Fee
1st Sport: $200
2nd Sport: $175
3rd Sport: $175
Athletic Apparel Bundles are available for each sport at an additional cost.
Scholarship and Tuition Assistance Options
Approximately 35% of Resurrection students receive financial awards in the form of scholarships, work study, and/or tuition assistance.
- Scholarships: Over 40 merit-based and need-based scholarships are available, covering a wide range of interests and requirements. To be eligible for The Block Family Foundation Scholarship, awarded to our “Top 10” test scorers, a student must take the Entrance Exam at Resurrection College Prep.
- Work Study: Preference is given to freshmen and sophomores to help defray the cost of tuition by providing after school support to various departments.
- Tuition Assistance: Applications for tuition assistance are reviewed by an independent service. Awards are given in varying amounts based on total need of applicants and funds available.
Tuition Payment Plans
A number of tuition payment plans are available. You will be able to select your plan once you create your FACTS tuition payment account.
The application process for tuition assistance and scholarships begins in December of each year when the applications become available. The FACTS application is the application for tuition assistance and must be completed for any need-based scholarship opportunity, as well.
Financial Information
- Tuition Assistance and Scholarship Application Process
- FACTS Tuition Payment System
- Athletic Service Requirements
Tuition Assistance and Scholarship Application Process
The application process for tuition assistance and scholarships begins annually in December of each year when the applications become available. The FACTS application is the application for tuition assistance and must be completed for any need-based scholarship opportunity as well.
2023-24 School Year Tuition Assistance Application and Deadlines
- FACTS Application: https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/423XT
If you need assistance completing the FACTS application, we recommend contacting the FACTS helpline. FACTS customer service is extremely helpful. The Helpline number is (866) 441-4637. - Application Deadlines: Deadlines for the FACTS application vary based on your student's status. The FACTS application is due on January 20, 2023 for all incoming freshmen (Class of 2027). If parents have a daughter currently enrolled at Resurrection and will have an incoming freshman, parents MUST following deadlines set for the Class of 2027. The FACTS application is due for current families (Class of 2024, Class of 2025, Class of 2026) on March 1, 2023.
FACTS Tuition Payment System
Resurrection uses the FACTS Payment Plans and Grant & Aid Financial Needs Assessment on the same platform. Families are required to use the FACTS tuition management system to pay their annual registration fee and tuition. You can access the Resurrection FACTS page using the following link: https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/423XT
FACTS Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I apply for Financial Aid? What documents are required?
- Who is eligible, and who should fill out an application for Financial Aid? What about students of divorced, separated or never married parents?
- What are some frequently used financial aid terms?
- What if my taxes are not completed by the application deadline?
- Accessing Resurrection's FACTS Application
- Final Steps: Submitting My Application
- Scholarships and FACTS Applications
How do I apply for Financial Aid? What documents are required?
The need-based financial aid application opened on December 3, 2022 and closes on January 20, 2023, for incoming 9th-grade students. The application is due on March 1, 2023, for families with girls enrolled in 10th, 11th, or 12th grade for the 2023-24 school year.
Please read this entire section.
Financial Aid applications and supporting documents are only accepted online via FACTS. Please start your online application early. It can take up to two weeks for FACTS to verify the submitted tax information. You may add one or more students to the same application. The application fee is $30.00.
You will need your 2021 Federal Income Tax Return, 2022 W-2s and supporting documents and schedules. You will also submit W-2s for the co-applicant. All documents must be uploaded to FACTS, documents are not accepted at school and we cannot upload them for families.
If you have an existing FACTS username and password, select "Sign In." If you are a new FACTS user please select "Create a username & password" to begin. Then click on Start Application. Select the appropriate school year, complete the steps as prompted, submit the application payment of $30 and upload your 2021 Federal Tax Return, supporting schedules, and 2022 W2s.
FACTS will notify families via email when the application is complete. If the information supplied is incomplete, please review the incomplete notice from FACTS, and supply the missing documents as soon as possible. It can take up to another two weeks for those documents to be verified.
Resurrection College Prep will not review incomplete applications, so we advise you to regularly check your email for FACTS updates. Please add noreply@FACTSmgt.com to your address book to ensure you receive all notifications.
If a third party (i.e., relative, ex-spouse, friend, etc.) contributes to the student's education expenses, that contribution amount must be noted in the financial aid application. You will list your financial responsibility in percentage terms (i.e. 75% responsibility). Please state the tuition contribution of the other party, also in percentage terms. If the other party is a parent then that party must also fill out a financial aid application.
Read the next section on "who is eligible for financial aid" for more information on financial relationships and obligations regarding the financial aid application. Resurrection College Prep reserves the right to revoke financial aid if the information reported in the application is false or misleading.
Who is eligible, and who should fill out an application for Financial Aid? What about students of divorced, separated or never married parents?
Current students seeking need-based tuition assistance should apply for Resurrection College Prep financial aid beginning December 3, 2022, of the preceding school year. Resurrection College Prep will review only completed and verified financial aid applications. Please start your application early!
To make an equitable decision, Resurrection College Prep considers the assets and liabilities of all parties who are likely to contribute to the household and expenses for the student, notwithstanding any agreements between parties or divorce decrees. Therefore both parents must fill out a financial aid application. Applications of divorced or separated parents are "linked.” Resurrection College Prep is able to see all applications for financial aid for students who are “linked.” However, parents cannot view one another's linked application. Parents and step-parents who live in the same household are considered co-applicants. Each co-applicant must answer the financial questions and provide appropriate tax returns and W-2's. Divorced parents are also required to upload their divorce decree.
What are some frequently used financial aid terms?
Applicant - The parent or guardian of the student applying for financial aid.
Co-Applicant - The other parent, or step-parent of the student, living in the same household with the Applicant.
Marital Status - Indicates if the applicant is Married, Single, Widowed, Separated, or Divorced. Please use Divorced and not Single if you were once married.
Linked Applicant - The divorced, separated, or never married parent of the student for whom aid is being requested, who does not live in the same household with the student, but who shares custody of the student.
Linked Co-Applicant - The partner or spouse to the linked applicant, living in the same household with the linked applicant.
Verified (VER) Application - Indicates that everything needed to compete the financial aid assessment has been reviewed for completeness by FACTS. All supporting documents and schedules to the federal income tax return have been submitted and verified.
Submitted (SBM) - The application has been submitted, but not reviewed or verified by FACTS.
Incomplete (INC) - The application has been reviewed by FACTS and found to be incomplete. FACTS will notify the applicant of the incomplete status and list missing documents in an email notice.
Documents in Process (DOC) - Indicates that documents have been received, but not reviewed or verified by FACTS.
Does Not File (DNF) - Indicates that the family does not file a tax return. In these cases other documents will be required to verify income.
What if my taxes are not completed by the application deadline?
Accessing Resurrection's FACTS Application
Q: How do I access the FACTS application? Will I need to create an account?
A: FACTS applications can be accessed using the following link: https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/423XT. Yes, you will need to create a username and password to log into FACTS.
Q: If I currently use FACTS at my child's grammar school or another high school, how do I access the RES application?
A: Use this link to access the RES application OR under the 'School' section, search for RES using our 60631 zip code, and then select Resurrection from the dropdown.
Final Steps: Submitting My Application
Q: When I submit my FACTS application, I receive a message that it will take two weeks to process. Does this mean, I've missed the submission deadline?
A: No; every application takes up to two weeks to process and verify. You may be asked to submit additional documentation during this process. Please check your email regularly.
Scholarships and FACTS Applications
Athletic Service Requirements
FACTS Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I apply for Financial Aid? What documents are required?
- Who is eligible, and who should fill out an application for Financial Aid? What about students of divorced, separated or never married parents?
- What are some frequently used financial aid terms?
- What if my taxes are not completed by the application deadline?
- Accessing Resurrection's FACTS Application
- Final Steps: Submitting My Application
- Scholarships and FACTS Applications
How do I apply for Financial Aid? What documents are required?
The need-based financial aid application opened on December 3, 2022 and closes on January 20, 2023, for incoming 9th-grade students. The application is due on March 1, 2023, for families with girls enrolled in 10th, 11th, or 12th grade for the 2023-24 school year.
Please read this entire section.
Financial Aid applications and supporting documents are only accepted online via FACTS. Please start your online application early. It can take up to two weeks for FACTS to verify the submitted tax information. You may add one or more students to the same application. The application fee is $30.00.
You will need your 2021 Federal Income Tax Return, 2022 W-2s and supporting documents and schedules. You will also submit W-2s for the co-applicant. All documents must be uploaded to FACTS, documents are not accepted at school and we cannot upload them for families.
If you have an existing FACTS username and password, select "Sign In." If you are a new FACTS user please select "Create a username & password" to begin. Then click on Start Application. Select the appropriate school year, complete the steps as prompted, submit the application payment of $30 and upload your 2021 Federal Tax Return, supporting schedules, and 2022 W2s.
FACTS will notify families via email when the application is complete. If the information supplied is incomplete, please review the incomplete notice from FACTS, and supply the missing documents as soon as possible. It can take up to another two weeks for those documents to be verified.
Resurrection College Prep will not review incomplete applications, so we advise you to regularly check your email for FACTS updates. Please add noreply@FACTSmgt.com to your address book to ensure you receive all notifications.
If a third party (i.e., relative, ex-spouse, friend, etc.) contributes to the student's education expenses, that contribution amount must be noted in the financial aid application. You will list your financial responsibility in percentage terms (i.e. 75% responsibility). Please state the tuition contribution of the other party, also in percentage terms. If the other party is a parent then that party must also fill out a financial aid application.
Read the next section on "who is eligible for financial aid" for more information on financial relationships and obligations regarding the financial aid application. Resurrection College Prep reserves the right to revoke financial aid if the information reported in the application is false or misleading.
Who is eligible, and who should fill out an application for Financial Aid? What about students of divorced, separated or never married parents?
Current students seeking need-based tuition assistance should apply for Resurrection College Prep financial aid beginning December 3, 2022, of the preceding school year. Resurrection College Prep will review only completed and verified financial aid applications. Please start your application early!
To make an equitable decision, Resurrection College Prep considers the assets and liabilities of all parties who are likely to contribute to the household and expenses for the student, notwithstanding any agreements between parties or divorce decrees. Therefore both parents must fill out a financial aid application. Applications of divorced or separated parents are "linked.” Resurrection College Prep is able to see all applications for financial aid for students who are “linked.” However, parents cannot view one another's linked application. Parents and step-parents who live in the same household are considered co-applicants. Each co-applicant must answer the financial questions and provide appropriate tax returns and W-2's. Divorced parents are also required to upload their divorce decree.
What are some frequently used financial aid terms?
Applicant - The parent or guardian of the student applying for financial aid.
Co-Applicant - The other parent, or step-parent of the student, living in the same household with the Applicant.
Marital Status - Indicates if the applicant is Married, Single, Widowed, Separated, or Divorced. Please use Divorced and not Single if you were once married.
Linked Applicant - The divorced, separated, or never married parent of the student for whom aid is being requested, who does not live in the same household with the student, but who shares custody of the student.
Linked Co-Applicant - The partner or spouse to the linked applicant, living in the same household with the linked applicant.
Verified (VER) Application - Indicates that everything needed to compete the financial aid assessment has been reviewed for completeness by FACTS. All supporting documents and schedules to the federal income tax return have been submitted and verified.
Submitted (SBM) - The application has been submitted, but not reviewed or verified by FACTS.
Incomplete (INC) - The application has been reviewed by FACTS and found to be incomplete. FACTS will notify the applicant of the incomplete status and list missing documents in an email notice.
Documents in Process (DOC) - Indicates that documents have been received, but not reviewed or verified by FACTS.
Does Not File (DNF) - Indicates that the family does not file a tax return. In these cases other documents will be required to verify income.
What if my taxes are not completed by the application deadline?
Accessing Resurrection's FACTS Application
Q: How do I access the FACTS application? Will I need to create an account?
A: FACTS applications can be accessed using the following link: https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/423XT. Yes, you will need to create a username and password to log into FACTS.
Q: If I currently use FACTS at my child's grammar school or another high school, how do I access the RES application?
A: Use this link to access the RES application OR under the 'School' section, search for RES using our 60631 zip code, and then select Resurrection from the dropdown.
Final Steps: Submitting My Application
Q: When I submit my FACTS application, I receive a message that it will take two weeks to process. Does this mean, I've missed the submission deadline?
A: No; every application takes up to two weeks to process and verify. You may be asked to submit additional documentation during this process. Please check your email regularly.
Scholarships and FACTS Applications
Scholarship Opportunities
- Resurrection Sponsored Scholarships
- Scholarships Awarded without Applications
- Outside Scholarships
- Empower Illinois Tax Credit Scholarship Program
Resurrection Sponsored Scholarships
Scholarships sponsored by Resurrection supporters will open on December 10, 2022 at midnight for the 2023-24 school year. Please review the scholarship criteria and eligibility in detail. Students applying for scholarship are required to complete the below General Application.
Freshmen Only Scholarships
The below scholarships are only available to incoming freshmen. The scholarship applications are due on February 3, 2023. Please review each scholarship carefully. You may also be eligible for additional scholarships listed below; please read the criteria carefully. Scholarship award notifications begin on a rolling basis beginning on February 15, 2023.
Application will be available at midnight on December 10, 2022.
- Christine Olendar STREAM Scholarship in Honor of Conrad
- The Class of 1969 Scholarship in Memory of Sr. Lydia Mary Yokiel, C.R.
- Knudsen Family Band Scholarship
- Pay It Forward Scholarship
Christine Olendar STREAM Scholarship in Honor of Conrad
The Christine Olender STREAM Scholarship in Honor of Conrad is available to incoming freshmen enrolling in the four-year STREAM program. This is for this four-year renewable merit-based scholarship. The scholarship will be awarded to (2) incoming freshmen who are accepted into the STREAM program.
Scholarship Terms: Each recipient will be awarded a $2,000 scholarship renewable annually if the student maintains a 3.7-grade point average and completes a STREAM portfolio. The applicants are required to write an essay explaining their interest in pursuing a career in a science, math, or technology field, what career(s) interest them, and what ‘sparked’ their interest in the RES STREAM program.
At the end of every school year, the scholarship recipients will be required to create a portfolio of their best work and present their portfolio to the science curriculum coordinator, school president, invited faculty, and the donor. The recipients will receive support from their STREAM teacher and the science curriculum coordinator. The scholarship applications will be reviewed by a Resurrection committee and the applications will be kept confidential.
Question: Describe your interest in pursuing a career in a Science or Technology field. What career are you interested in? What sparked your passion for that field?
The Class of 1969 Scholarship in Memory of Sr. Lydia Mary Yokiel, C.R.
Knudsen Family Band Scholarship
Pay It Forward Scholarship
Sr. Anne Scholarship
The Sr. Anne Scholarship Fund was established by the Congregation of the Sisters of the Resurrection in honor and loving memory of Sister Anne Strzelecka, C.R. In 1922, Sister Anne bought farmland upon which Resurrection College Prep was built. Sister Anne initiated the building of the school. Like the foundress of the Sister of the Resurrection, Sister Anne was committed to the education of women and believed that women have a special call for God to help transform society according to Gospel value. Sr. Anne was a religious woman of deep faith, a model leader with a commitment to serving the needs of others and committed to helping young women develop their God-given talents and achieve their dreams. This scholarship is annually awarded to fifteen or more students and all students are eligible to apply. Students in 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade for the 2023-24 school year are eligible to apply for this scholarship.
Applications for this scholarship are due on February 3, 2022.
Additional Scholarships
The below scholarship applications are due on February 17, 2023. Please read the scholarship criteria and eligibility in detail; student eligibility varies based on the scholarship. If eligibility states that the recipient must qualify for financial aid, parents must complete the FACTS application. If you have questions, please contact ebrennan@reshs.org. Application notifications will be on a rolling basis beginning April 1, 2023.
Applications will be open on December 10, 2022 at midnight.
- Burchard Scholarship
- Charlotte Lennon Memorial Scholarship
- Christine Olender Fine Arts Scholarship
- Christine Olender Polish Heritage Scholarship
- Danielle Marie Pisterzi Scholarship
- Devotion to Books Scholarship
- Dr. Carrie Hall Jaworski Leadership Scholarship
- Dr. Chris Kelly Student Mentor Scholarship
- Elaine Zold-Koepke Fine Arts Scholarship
- Florence and Johanna Scholarship
- Heart of Chicago Scholarship
- Jessica Martin Scholarship
- John P. and Margaret M. Loftus Scholarship
- Julia Brown and Theresa Stachulski Scholarship
- Mark Teach Scholarship
- Mary Guerrieri Bertolini Scholarship
- Matys-Rakoczy Scholarship
- Men's Club Scholarship
- The Mertz Family Scholarship
- Nicole Brunke Scholarship
- Raider/Bandit Scholarship
- Sr. Mary Evelyn Giemza, C.R. RN Scholarship
- Susan Bernardi Fosco Scholarship
- Susan Fyda Scholarship
- Tony Mazzulla Scholarship
- Tori Neumann Scholarship
- Weber Alumni Scholarship
- The Wright Family Scholarship
Burchard Scholarship
The Burchard Scholarship is a $500 scholarship established in honor of Grace and Ellen Burchard by Patricia DiBenedetto '43. The Burchard Scholarship helps fulfill the promise Patricia made to follow in the charitable footsteps of her grandmother. Applicants must be a current freshman, sophomore, or junior, demonstrate financial need and participate in extra-curriculars at Resurrection.
Essay Prompt -
How does your participation in extracurricular activities at Resurrection make you a better person and how do you share your gifts and talents with the school, parish, and community.
Charlotte Lennon Memorial Scholarship
The Charlotte Lennon Memorial Scholarship is awarded in memory of Charlotte Lennon '78 who died in a car accident at the age of 21. This $1000 scholarship was established by Charlotte's family so they could help young women further their education. Applicants must be a current freshmen, sophomore or junior and demonstrate a passion for maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle. Student must demonstrate a financial need.
Essay Prompt -
Tell us about your healthy and active lifestyle. How has being healthy and active made a difference in your life?
Christine Olender Fine Arts Scholarship
Christine Olender Polish Heritage Scholarship
Danielle Marie Pisterzi Scholarship
The Danielle Marie Pisterzi Scholarship was established in Danielle’s memory in 2013 after an automobile accident. The scholarship fund was created at Resurrection College Prep and will be awarded to two Resurrection students who demonstrate the qualities that Danielle so beautifully exhibited. Danielle was completing a degree in Accounting from Northern Illinois University and is remembered by classmates as a hard-working, determined student and by family and friends for her infectious smile that led her to make friends with anyone she met. The two $1000 scholarships recognize juniors or seniors who are involved in extra-curricular activities at Resurrection College Prep.
Essay Prompt -
Explain how the words dedication, ambition, determination and leadership relate to your life and personal values. Tell us about your extra-curricular activities at Resurrection. What are the most rewarding parts of your extra-curricular experiences?
Devotion to Books Scholarship
Jann DeLaMoreaux, OCDS graduated from Resurrection College Prep High School in 1966. Jann moved to California but continued to be a generous supporter of her alma mater, Resurrection. Jann was an avid reader and a devoted Catholic. She was a member of the secular Order of Discalced Carmelites. Upon her death in 2019, she left a generous scholarship fund to Resurrection College Prep High School entitled “Devotion to Books Scholarship". Eligibility Selection of the recipients of this scholarship should be made annually and based upon the following criteria:
A young woman enrolling/attending Resurrection College Prep High School who:
- Enjoys reading – a “bookworm”
- Has a current grade point average of 2.0 (C) or higher
- Is recommended by the faculty
- The Devotion to Books Scholarship provides a $1,500 one-year award
- One scholarship is awarded annually
Essay Prompt -
Describe your interest in reading and how it affects your life.
Dr. Carrie Hall Jaworski Leadership Scholarship
The Dr. Carrie Hall Jaworski Scholarship was established through the generosity of Dr. Carrie Hall Jaworski ’88 to recognize a current freshman, sophomore or junior student with financial need who shares her leadership abilities with the community. Dr. Jaworski believes the leadership opportunities Resurrection College Prep High School provided to her as a young woman was instrumental in her future successes. For that reason, she wants to help other young women reach their leadership potential with this $500 scholarship.
Essay Prompt -
Please describe the leadership roles you hold in your school, parish, scouts, or other parts of the community. How do you feel Resurrection College Prep High School has prepared you to achieve and/or excel in these leadership roles?
Dr. Chris Kelly Student Mentor Scholarship
The Dr. Chris Kelly Student Mentor Scholarship is in memory of Dr. Chris Kelly, Resurrection College Prep High School Class of 1959 – wife, mother, teacher and mentor. While raising three children, Dr. Kelly taught Mathematics at Resurrection College Prep High School spanning a 30-year period and served on numerous boards. Her commitment to mentoring led her to create the Practicum Program at Resurrection College Prep High School. She was a firm believer in mentoring students and teachers. This $2000 scholarship is to promote and continue her legacy through mentoring and is presented each year to a current freshman, sophomore or junior student who demonstrates financial need and consistently provides tutorial or mentoring services to other students.
Essay Prompt
Please describe the impact mentoring/tutoring has on you. How does it enrich your life? How do you think it impacts the lives of those you assist?
Elaine Zold-Koepke Fine Arts Scholarship
The Elaine Zold-Koepke Fine Arts Scholarship was established by Elaine Zold Koepke, a Resurrection College Prep High School graduate from the Class of 1941, in honor of her love of the arts and especially dance. Mrs. Koepke taught dance to the grade school students at Resurrection during her junior and senior year to help pay for her educational expenses. The Elaine Zold-Koepke Scholarship is a $500 scholarship that will be awarded on an annual basis to an incoming freshmen, current freshman, sophomore or junior student who maintains a C average and finds a passion in the arts (music, dance, drama, art).
Along with the application and essay, applicants must submit a letter of recommendation from their Res Fine Arts instructor or private fine arts teacher outlining the student's fine arts' accomplishments inside or outside of Resurrection College Prep High School.
Essay Prompt -
Describe your involvement in the fine arts and what this participation means to you. Explain your future aspirations in the arts and how Resurrection College Prep High School will help you attain these goals.
Florence and Johanna Scholarship
The Florence and Johanna Scholarship was established in support of the mission of Resurrection College Prep High School, and is funded by an anonymous friend of the school to honor family members. Three $2500 scholarships are awarded each year to a sophomore, junior and senior. Applicants are invited to apply based on criteria established by the donor. Student must demonstrate a financial need.
Essay Prompt -
- Provide information about your family – number of siblings, their ages and schools they attend.
- Describe your experience at Resurrection College Prep High School, what it means to you and the activities in which you are involved
- Describe your future goals for college and career.
- Explain why this scholarship is important to you and your family.
Heart of Chicago Scholarship
The Heart of Chicago Scholarship is established by a Resurrection College Prep High School alumna to recognize the many families of Resurrection students who are employees of the City of Chicago. Applicants must be a current freshman, sophomore or junior, demonstrate financial need and have a parent who is presently an active employee of the City of Chicago.
Essay Prompt -
What has your experience at Resurrection College Prep High School meant to you?
Jessica Martin Scholarship
The Jessica Martin Scholarship is dedicated to the memory of Jessica Martin, a graduate of Resurrection College Prep High School’s Class of 2001 who died unexpectedly . The Jessica Martin Scholarship is a $1000 award that was established by an anonymous donor to honor the life and joy Jessica shared with the world. Applicants must be a junior level student maintaining a C average, demonstrate financial need and be involved in at least one extra-curricular or service activity in school, their parish or the community and emulate the qualities Jessica possessed: responsibility, friendliness, love of life, and a positive
attitude.
Essay Prompt -
- Describe how you demonstrate a positive attitude and love of life along with the qualities of responsibility and friendliness.
- Describe the extra-curricular or service activities in which you are involved and what you learn or gain from this involvement.
John P. and Margaret M. Loftus Scholarship
The John P. and Margaret M. Loftus Scholarship is dedicated to the memory of John P. and Margaret M. Loftus and was established by their family as a memorial to their parents who believed education is the key to a successful future and that education creates opportunities for that success. The $500 - $2000 scholarship is awarded to a current freshman, sophomore or junior in good standing who work to their full academic capacity and have a strong work ethic; show leadership and community involvement; are respected by their peers and teachers and demonstrate financial need by having completed the FACTS Application.
Essay Prompt -
- Describe your leadership and community involvement and why being a student at Resurrection is important to you. Please also include any special financial circumstances we should consider.
Julia Brown and Theresa Stachulski Scholarship
Mark Teach Scholarship
The Mark Teach Scholarship was named for the infant son of Gordon and Mary Teach. Gordon Teach was a friend of the Sisters of the Resurrection for over 35 years, beginning when he first served as trustee for Resurrection Health Care. Highly impressed with the various functions that he attended at Resurrection College Prep High School over the years, he felt inspired to help with the Sisters’ mission of educating young women by establishing a scholarship. The $2,000 scholarship is available to current freshman, sophomore or junior students who demonstrate financial need, have current (or recent) volunteer/work experience at Resurrection or another hospital and have interest in pursuing a health-related career.
Mary Guerrieri Bertolini Scholarship
The Mary Guerrieri Bertolini Scholarship awards two $1000 scholarships dedicated to the memory of Mary Guerrieri Bertolini, a graduate of Resurrection College Prep High School Class of 1978. The Mary Guerrieri Bertolini Scholarship was established by Mary’s family in memory of the remarkable woman she was. Mary possessed a magnanimous personality, great strength, wonderful sense of humor, a spirit of volunteerism, determination, and love of life. Applicants must be a current freshman, sophomore or junior student who demonstrate financial need, have overcome or is facing a challenging situation in her life and doing so with grace and courage, while maintaining a sense of humor.
Essay Prompt -
- Describe the type of adversity you face(d) in your life and how you emulate(d) Mary’s characteristics during this challenge. (Adversity may include, but is not limited to: overcoming a physical hardship, chronic, or life-threatening illness, an academic learning disability, family crisis, or a loss of a parent)
- What strength do you draw from facing adversity and how does this affect your life?
Matys-Rakoczy Scholarship
The Matys-Rakoczy Scholarship was established in honor and loving memory of Chester and Estelle Matys and Joseph and Henrietta Rakoczy. Marie Matys Rakoczy ’71 and her husband Joseph fund this scholarship to honor their parents who valued education and knew that it could make a great difference in the lives of their children. This $2,000 scholarship acknowledges a student who believes attending Resurrection College Prep High School is making a vital difference in her life and ability for future success. Applicants must be a current freshman or sophomore student who demonstrates financial need and believes attending Resurrection College Prep High School is making a vital difference in her life and ability for future success.
Essay Prompt -
How has attending Resurrection College Prep High School made a vital difference in your life and affected your ability to achieve future success?
Men's Club Scholarship
The Men's Club Scholarship is awarded thanks to the generosity of the Resurrection College Prep Men's Club. Two $500 awards are available to current incoming freshmen, freshmen, sophomore, or junior students who demonstrate financial need and complete an essay on a special father figure or male role model in their life.
Essay Prompt -
Tell us about a special father figure or significant male role model in your life.
The Mertz Family Scholarship
The Mertz Family Scholarship was established to recognize the sacrifices made by members of the law enforcement community and their families. The scholarship is funded through the generosity of Jennifer Smith Mertz '87 and her husband. Applicants for this $2500 scholarship, must be a current freshmen, sophomore or junior enrolled for the following school year, have a parent who is an active-duty law enforcement officer and share their personal talents by actively participating in co-curricular activities at Resurrection or another organization that is centered on or include service to others in it's mission. Student must demonstrate a financial need.
Essay Prompt -
- How has being the daughter of a law enforcement officer impacted your life? Give one example.
- Tell us about your talent or strength which you feel has enabled you to contribute to the Resurrection community or another organization. What kind of impact has your contribution made to your plans for the future?
Nicole Brunke Scholarship
The Nicole Brunke Scholarship is awarded in memory of Nicole, a graduate of Resurrection College Prep High School’s Class of 1989. At a young age, Nicole dedicated her life to caring for other people and found her calling to become a nurse. She began volunteering at Resurrection Hospital as a candy striper when she was only 12 years old, and advanced to a position as nursing assistant when she turned 16. She especially loved working on the pediatrics floor spending time with the children. Nicole graduated with an Associate Degree in Nursing in 1992 and became a Registered Nurse. In honor of Nicole, the Brunke family has established an endowed scholarship fund which awards a $1500 scholarship annually. Applicants must be a current freshmen, sophomore or junior who demonstrates financial need, have current (or recent) volunteer experience in a health care facility or organization and an interest in pursuing a health-related career.
Essay Prompt -
- Describe your volunteer experience in a healthcare facility or organization. Please include where and when you volunteer, and what the experience has meant to you.
- Explain what type of health-related career you might like to pursue in the future. Why does this field interest you?
Raider/Bandit Scholarship
The Raider/Bandit Scholarship recognizes graduates of St. Tarcissus Catholic School, Pope Francis Global Academy or St. Elizabeth of the Trinity who are also members of the St. Tarcissus Parish and will be attending Resurrection College Prep High School. The scholarship recognize students who best exemplifies school spirit and current students who active in service and co-curriculars in the Resurrection community and best exemplifies school spirit. One $1,500 scholarship will be presented to an incoming freshman, current freshman, sophomore, or junior.
Essay Prompt -
- School spirit is an important part of a grammar school and high school experience. Tell us about a time in grammar school and/or in high school when you were particularly proud to be a member of the St. Tarcissus and Resurrection College Prep communities.
Sr. Mary Evelyn Giemza, C.R. RN Scholarship
The Sr. Mary Evelyn Giemza, C.R. RN Scholarship was established through the generosity of The Council of Catholic Nurses of the Archdiocese of Chicago in honor of their longtime member Sr. Mary Evelyn to acknowledge a deserving current junior student with an interest in becoming a nurse. Student must be a current junior student in good standing.
Recipients will be required to volunteer visiting the sick at least once a month in a hospital, community, nursing home or crisis center setting. They will need a written verification of the community service and will write monthly about their service. Writings will be compiled annually and shared with the Council of Catholic Nurses of the Archdiocese of Chicago.
Note: Due to the current pandemic, the Res Development Office along with the Council of Nurses are happy to work with the recipient on ways to fulfill this requirement.
Essay Prompt -
- What inspired your interest in a career in nursing?
- Please describe your volunteer involvement with visiting the sick.
Susan Bernardi Fosco Scholarship
The Susan Bernardi Fosco Scholarship was established in honor and loving memory of Susan Bernardi Fosco '73, by her husband and their children. A $1000 scholarship is awarded to a current freshman, sophomore, or junior who demonstrates financial need and has an interest in pursuing a career in a science or healthcare.
Essay Prompt -
- Tell us about how your science classes, Practicum, or extra-curricular clubs and activities have made an impact on furthering your desire to pursue a career in a science or healthcare field.
Susan Fyda Scholarship
The Susan Fyda Scholarship was established in memory of Susan Fyda ’66 through a bequest she made to Resurrection College Prep High School. A $1000 scholarship is awarded each year to a current freshman, sophomore or junior who demonstrates financial need and is involved in the Fine or Performing Arts at Resurrection College Prep High School.
Essay Prompt -
- What does attending Resurrection College Prep High School mean to you? Explain what your involvement in the Fine or Performing Arts at Resurrection means to you.
Tony Mazzulla Scholarship
The Tony Mazzulla Scholarship was established in memory of Tony Mazzulla, a teacher at Resurrection College Prep High School for nearly 30 years. Mr. Mazzulla inspired thousands of students to pursue continuing education and careers in History, International Business or Political Science. In that spirit, a $1000 Tony Mazzulla Scholarship is awarded annually to a current Resurrection College Prep High School junior or senior who is planning to pursue a degree in Political Science, History, International Relations, or International Business in college and maintains a 3.5 GPA.
Essay Prompt -
- Describe your interest in political science, history, or international relations and the career you hope to attain with this major.
Tori Neumann Scholarship
The Tori Neumann Scholarship was established in memory of Victoria Neumann, a graduate of Resurrection College Prep High School Class of 2014. In her junior year, Tori was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma (muscle cancer). The $1000 scholarship recognizes students who are facing a personal challenge with the inner strength, faith, courage and tenacity that Tori maintained during her battle with cancer. Student must demonstrate a financial need.
Essay Prompt -
- Tori was a witness to courage and an example of great inner strength and tenacity. Tell us about a challenge you are facing or have overcome and how you have drawn on your own courage, inner strength, and tenacity to keep going regardless of the situation.
Weber Alumni Scholarship
The Weber High School Alumni Scholarship was established by the Alumni of Weber High School and funded through their Annual Golf Outing and Annual Reunion Banquet. This scholarship is awarded to current freshmen, sophomore or junior student(s) whose father, grandfather, uncle or brother was a graduate of Weber High School and has established financial need by completing a PSAS. If no such student applies, the award will be given solely based on financial need. The number and dollar amount of the scholarships awarded is based on the annual donation from the Weber Alumni Association each year.
Prompt -
- Please submit the full name, relationship to you, and graduation year of your Weber High School Family Member(s).
The Wright Family Scholarship
The Wright Family Scholarship was established in loving memory of Aurelia Smigielska-Wright and her husband William Wright by their daughter, Joan Wright Boyd ’73. The $2000 scholarship is presented annually to a current freshman, sophomore, or junior student who demonstrates financial need and is a participant in the Resurrection Strategies for Academic Success Program or has a parent who is physically challenged or chronically ill.
Essay Prompt -
Are you part of the Resurrection Academic Support Program or have a parent who is physically challenged or chronically ill? Do you have a passion or driving force in life? If so, how will your education at Resurrection feed this passion or strengthen your driving force? Write down six words that best describe what you hope to get from an education at Resurrection. This can be a “word collage” - it doesn’t have to be a cohesive sentence. We are all faced with challenges every day, both personal and academic. How have your own challenges affected your life and how do you feel your Resurrection education will help you respond to those challenges in the future?
Scholarships Awarded without Applications
- Fahey Scholarship
- The Resurrection College Prep Block Top Tester Scholarship
- Frances Slowik Scholarship
Fahey Scholarship
The Fahey Scholarship was established by the generosity of Mary Matheis ’66 and her husband, Gerald Fahey. The scholarship is awarded to a student who demonstrates financial need and maintains a C or above in each class. Applications are based on recommendation by the Resurrection College Prep High School Development Office. Students who meet donors criteria will be invited to apply.
The Resurrection College Prep Block Top Tester Scholarship
The Resurrection College Prep Block Top Tester Scholarship awards $1,500 to the ten (10) students who score the highest on the entrance exam at Resurrection. The $1,500 is awarded for the student’s freshman year at Resurrection. The scholarship will be presented at the student’s 8th grade award presentation or graduation by a representative of Resurrection College Prep High School. No application necessary.
Frances Slowik Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the family of alumna, Frances Slowik '31 in her memory. The scholarship selects one freshman or sophomore recipient and one junior or senior recipient for their $500 award. All students are entered into a drawing for these scholarships. No applications are needed.
Outside Scholarships
- The Big Shoulders Foundation
- Madonna Foundation
- HighSight Organization
- Louie G Food Pantry Scholarship
- The Sister Carmen de Barros Scholarship
- Norwood Park Chamber of Commerce | Dollars for Scholars
- Jefferson Park Chamber of Commerce
- Gladstone Park Chamber of Commerce
The Big Shoulders Foundation
The Big Shoulders Fund provides scholarships to deserving inner-city students at schools that provide quality, values-based education for Chicago’s children. They have over 60 different types of scholarships, many of which carry over with a student to their high school. For more information, please contact the Big Shoulders Fund at 312.751.8337 or visit their website at www.bigshouldersfund.org.
The Big Shoulders Fund Tax Credit Scholarship Program application process opens on January, 13, 2022 at 8 am. The more direct way to apply for the Big Shoulders Fund Tax Credit Scholarship is through the following link HERE.
Madonna Foundation
The Madonna Foundation provides financial, spiritual, psychological, and academic support to young urban women, instilling in them the resources necessary to grow and thrive and the opportunity to succeed in a Catholic educational environment and beyond.
Scholarship application open to: all incoming freshman and returning scholars must apply online (https://www.madonnascholars.org/apply) for the 2022-2023 school year. Application will include a letter of recommendation and personal essay. Application closes at midnight on February 28th.
HighSight Organization
HighSight Organization awards partial four-year scholarships for eighth grade students to attend quality private high schools in Chicago. Applicants must reside within the Chicago city limits, exhibit financial need, take the placement exam, and be accepted to the private high school of their choice, attend HighSight’s five-week Freshman Summer Program, and attend academic study sessions during the school year. Contact HighSight at 312.787.9824 or visit their website at www.highsight.org for more information.
Louie G Food Pantry Scholarship
The Louie G Food Pantry is presenting its 2022-2023 School Year Scholarship. The scholarship is $500 and we will be awarding it to one (1) Resurrection College Prep High School student to go towards their high school tuition.
Eligibility Requirements
- Applicants must be registered students at Resurrection College Prep High School for the 2022-2023 school year.
- Applicants must have volunteered in 2021 or 2022 with the Louie G Food Pantry/Food Drives.
- Applicants must submit a completed application to the Louie G Food Pantry by February 28, 2022.
Selection Criteria
- Applicants will be judged on a 500 word essay on a topic chosen by the Louie G Food Pantry Scholarship committee.
- The winner of the scholarships will be announced on April 1, 2022.
Please download the application and follow the enclosed submittal details. This is an outside scholarship, and applicants must follow the criteria listed listed by the Pantry.
The Sister Carmen de Barros Scholarship
Norwood Park Chamber of Commerce | Dollars for Scholars
The Norwood Park Chamber of Commerce is offering a scholarship opportunity for current 8th graders who reside in Norwood Park. For complete information, visit https://www.norwoodpark.org/dollars-for-scholars/.
Jefferson Park Chamber of Commerce
Gladstone Park Chamber of Commerce
Empower Illinois Tax Credit Scholarship Program
Reservations for a 2022-23 Empower Illinois tax credit scholarship will open on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. This year, the reservation form will be available at 6:30 p.m., to give families time to enter their information before submission at 7 p.m. The reservation will have two pages. On page one, you will enter basic information, such as parent name, student name, and contact information. On page two, you will review this information and click submit. Only after clicking submit on page two will you receive your first come, first-served timestamp.
For more information, read the following documents to help prepare for reservation night. Details can can also be found on the Empower Illinois website under "How Do I Apply."