Thomas More College of Liberal Arts is pleased to offer the prestigious Pope Benedict XVI Scholarship, which recognizes students of exceptional academic achievement and intellectual promise. This scholarship is designed to support those who have demonstrated a commitment to their studies and a deep engagement with the Catholic intellectual tradition.

Scholarship Details

The Pope Benedict XVI Scholarship is valued at $18,000 per year.  It is renewable for up to four years, provided the student maintains a CGPA of 3.8 or higher throughout their time at the College and also meets one of the test score requirements listed below.  This award is available to freshmen applicants only.

CLT: 90 or higher

ACT: 32 or higher

SAT: 1400 or higher

Deadline: February 1

Eligibility 

To be eligible for the Pope Benedict XVI Scholarship, students must meet the following academic and application requirements:

A cumulative GPA of 3.8 or higher

Standardized test scores that meet one of the following criteria:

CLT: 90 or higher

ACT: 32 or higher

SAT: 1400 or higher

Standardized test scores must be submitted directly from the testing agency to the Thomas More College Admissions Office.

Essay Requirement: Applicants must submit a thoughtful, well-written essay that engages with the themes and arguments presented in Pope Benedict XVI’s encyclical, Deus Caritas Est. The essay must be 5 pages in length, typed in 12-point Times New Roman font, double-spaced, with 1-inch margins. A cover sheet listing the applicant’s name, contact information, high school graduation date, and age should accompany the essay. The style of the essay should be reflective, meditative, and clear-spoken; not a book report or a merely “expository” essay. 

The essay will be evaluated for its intellectual depth and clarity of thought, and it must receive a grade in the B+ to A+ range to qualify for the scholarship.

Additional Requirements:

A completed academic application to Thomas More College

Submission of the FAFSA

If a student falls below the required GPA during their time at the College, they will have the opportunity to regain the scholarship if their GPA improves by the end of the following academic year.

Honoring Excellence

The Pope Benedict XVI Scholarship reflects Thomas More College’s dedication to fostering a community of scholars who are both academically accomplished and deeply engaged with questions of faith, reason, and charity. By recognizing and rewarding academic excellence, this scholarship invites students to join a vibrant intellectual and spiritual tradition.

This opportunity is available to students enrolling after the completion of the 2024-2025 academic cycle. The Pope Benedict XVI Scholarship cannot be combined with the Faith and Reason Contest award or more than $4,000 of the Catholic Renewal Scholarship.

Thomas More College welcomes applicants who aspire to immerse themselves in the richness of Catholic intellectual life and who seek to grow in wisdom, virtue, and service.

Thomas More College of Liberal Arts is proud to offer the Catholic Renewal Scholarship, a special scholarship designed to support students who have been prepared in high school to appreciate and understand the riches of the education offered at Thomas More, and who demonstrate exceptional academic promise. This scholarship affirms our commitment to forming students in the Catholic intellectual tradition and provides financial assistance to make a Thomas More College education accessible to those who share in that vision.  

Scholarship Details

The Catholic Renewal Scholarship is valued at $15,000 per year. It is renewable for up to four years, provided the student maintains a CGPA of 3.5 or higher throughout their time at the College and also meets one of the test score requirements listed below.  This award is available to freshmen applicants only.

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for the Catholic Renewal Scholarship, students must:

Be currently enrolled in one of the following schools or groups of schools:

Institute for Catholic Liberal Education Member Schools

Classical Latin School Association Member Schools

Chesterton Network Schools

Great Hearts Schools

Hillsdale Classical Schools

Schools featured on the Newman Guide “Honor Roll”

Seton Homeschool 

Regina Caeli Classical Homeschool Hybrid 

Mother of Divine Grace 

Queen of All Saints Online Academy

Memoria Academy

Highlands Latin School

Holy Family Academy, Manchester NH 

Gregory the Great Academy, PA 

St. Martin’s Academy, KS  

Augustine Classical Academy, NY  

Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Homeschool Co-Op

Padre Pio Academy

Holy Spirit Preparatory School 

Students must have a 3.5 cumulative GPA at the time of application to TMC.

Students must submit academic transcripts and standardized test scores that meet the following criteria:

SAT: 1200 or higher

CLT: 78 or higher

ACT: 25 or higher

Standardized test scores must be submitted directly from the testing agency to the Thomas More College Admissions Office.

Additional Requirements:

A completed academic application to Thomas More College

Submission of the FAFSA 

If a student falls below the required CGPA during their time at the College, they will have the opportunity to regain the scholarship if their CGPA improves by the end of the following academic year.

Students must notify the Admissions Office and Financial Aid Office that they are applying for this scholarship. 

Admissions Office:   admissions@thomasmorecollege.edu 

Financial Aid Office: treidy@thomasmorecollege.edu 

Every incoming student who provides scores from the Classic Learning Test (CLT) will receive a $1,000 tuition scholarship for each year the student is enrolled at Thomas More College as a full-time student, with a maximum of $4,000 for four years. This is in addition to other forms of assistance for which a student qualifies.

All sibling applicants of current and former students, along with children of our alumni, will receive a $1,000 tuition scholarship for each year the student is enrolled at Thomas More College as a full-time student, with a maximum of $4,000 for four years. This is in addition to other forms of assistance for which a student qualifies.

This scholarship is meant specifically for our international applicants. Eligible students may be awarded an amount of up to half-tuition.

This scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate financial need as determined by the Student Aid Report.  This scholarship may increase year to year based upon the demonstrated need of the student.

New students who have attended a Collegiate Summer Program at Thomas More College will be awarded a $1,000 tuition scholarship for each year the student is enrolled as a full-time student, with a maximum of $4,000 for four years. This is in addition to other forms of assistance for which a student qualifies.

In memory of Jackson Robert Paige, this scholarship is awarded to a Junior student who shows continued progress in academics and has financial need. The student will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship for the year, as long as the student is enrolled full-time.

In memory of Brett Thomas Lambert, this scholarship is awarded to a Senior who shows continued progress in academics and has financial need. The student will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship for the year, as long as the student is enrolled full-time.

The Ogilvie Scholarship is awarded to one freshman each year who demonstrates an ability to lead others in music. The student will receive a $1,000 tuition scholarship for each year that he or she is enrolled at Thomas More College as a full-time student, with a maximum of $4,000 for four years. The Ogilvie Scholarship would complement other forms of assistance for which the entering freshman qualifies. The purpose of the scholarship is to promote communal folk singing among the student body. The scholarship goes to whichever applicant promises to contribute his or her talents to the culture of music on campus. Prospective students interested in the scholarship should write a brief essay, one or two pages, in which they present their qualifications for this scholarship.    Relevant information includes previous musical training and experience leading others in song. The essay for the Ogilvie Scholarship must be submitted with a student’s application to Thomas More College.

The mission of the St. Robert Bellarmine Fund is to empower Catholic students who are committed to orthodoxy and the teachings of the magisterium of the Catholic Church by providing scholarships to authentically Catholic universities. Our goal is to enable these students to receive a quality education that will equip them to become effective missionaries in all fields of work. By exclusively offering scholarships to universities listed on the Saint Robert Bellarmine Fund website, we aim to support the growth and development of the next generation of Catholic leaders who will make a positive impact on our Church, our society, and our world.

• Only current high school seniors are able to apply. Current college students and transfer students are not eligible.
• Applicants MUST be planning to attend a school listed on the Newman Guide.
• In order to be considered eligible, a short application must be submitted via the Saint Robert Bellarmine Fund website (linked below). This application includes sections for high school GPA, family income, and an essay. This is a need AND merit-based scholarship.
• The deadline to apply for this scholarship is January 31st.
• The website and application can be found at: https://www.saintrobertbellarminefund.org

This scholarship has received public recognition from:

Cardinal Newman Society: https://cardinalnewmansociety.org/bellarmine-fund-sharing-the-treasure-of-faithful-catholic-education/

National Catholic Register: https://www.ncregister.com/features/follow-in-the-footsteps-of-st-robert-bellarmine-scholarships-for-scholars

The State of New Hampshire offers several financial aid options for residents with demonstrated need.

Governor’s Scholarship Program

Granite Edvance Scholarship

UNIQUE Scholarship Programs

For additional information on NH financial aid options and planning:

The NHHEAF Network Organization

Below is a list of some independent scholarship opportunities. The Thomas More College of Liberal Arts does not endorse these scholarships (unless otherwise noted) but merely offers them as an optional resource for incoming and returning students who are seeking alternate ways to earn financial aid:

Citizens Bank Scholarship

Discover Student Loans Scholarship Award

Henry C. Lord Scholarship a need-based scholarship for incoming students from New Hampshire.

New Hampshire Charitable Foundation Scholarship

Newman Society’s Annual Essay Scholarship Contest: High School students have the opportunity to earn a $5,000 scholarship from the Cardinal Newman Society (details in link). Thomas More College will supplement the one-time award with additional $5,000 grants over the following three years.

Saint Robert Bellarmine Fund

College Board’s Scholarship Search

CollegeXpress

BestColleges 

FastWeb

Indigenous Student College Guide

Scholarship Finder

Study.com – College Guide for Low-Income Students

Study.com – Strategies for Graduating College Debt-Free

Graduate Scholarships Available to Alumni of Newman Guide Colleges