Every year, Serra identifies a select group of incoming freshmen for their remarkable academic and co-curricular achievements. These exceptional Padres are acknowledged as Saint Junípero Serra Scholars. 

They receive a scholarship, which is renewable every year they attend Serra and meet the criteria established for the program. Students are identified by Serra’s Admissions Committee.

In addition to Serra’s Financial Aid program, the Archdiocese of San Francisco has set up a high school scholarship program. We encourage all financial aid applicants to apply.

The Clergy Recommendation Form is required in order to apply for the Archdiocese Scholarship, and it is part of the TADS application process. This form can be downloaded during completion of the TADS forms.

Founded in 1994 by United Irish Cultural Center members, this scholarship program supports eighth graders and high school seniors in continuing their education.

• Qualifications include a submitted application, teacher recommendation and written essay (topic set by organization).
• Finalists will be required to attend a short interview.
• Eighth graders are invited to apply and can receive $750 toward their high school tuition.
• High school seniors who apply can receive $1,000 toward their college tuition.

Contact: Peggy Nevin – Scholarship Coordinator

Bay Scholars enables low-income scholars to flourish at successful college preparatory Catholic high schools.

• Applicants must submit a copy of their Federal tax return or current income documents
• A principal’s recommendation form must be completed.
• Applicants will be notified in mid-March.

Contact: Caitlin Curran Kavanaugh - Executive Director

Many elementary schools offer award opportunities for eighth graders who are applying to Catholic high schools. 

Check with your elementary school to see if there are upcoming opportunities.

Alumnae who wish to apply for Tuition Assistance should request an information packet by writing to:

SPHS Alumnae
Attention: Tuition Assistance Committee
221 Valley Street
San Francisco, CA 94131

Must include the following when requesting a packet:

1. Name of the child or grandchild
2. Name (married and maiden) and year of graduation of the alumna(e) of SPHS

* alumna(e) must be a dues-paying member.

* scholarship information will be in the March edition of the Alumnae newsletter.