Fall River Diocesan Award Offers $104,000 or More Over 4 Years
Application fee waiver: 1948
A Catholic college founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross in 1948, Stonehill would like to help you build on the rigorous academic standards you’ve already experienced and offer you the opportunity to further your studies in a community where exceptional minds are fortified by strong character.
That’s why we provide an annual $6,000 Fall River Diocesan Grant and a minimum of $20,000 (up to $35,000 for residential students) in merit scholarship funding to all graduates of the diocese’s high schools, including Bishop Feehan, Bishop Stang and St. John Paul II who are admitted to Stonehill and remain in good standing over their four years at the College. Over the course of that time, this offers students and their families a total value of at least $104,000, with a potential value of up to $164,000.
This enhanced level of commitment is intended to reinforce our appreciation of each family’s investment in local Catholic education, the level of preparation for college provided by our diocesan schools and your capacity to succeed at Stonehill.
No separate application is required unless need-based aid is sought.** The Diocesan Grant and merit scholarship are renewed for up to three subsequent years as long as the recipient remains a full-time student, achieves satisfactory academic progress as defined by the specific scholarship level and maintains an acceptable disciplinary record.
Inspired and guided by the tenets of a Catholic education, Stonehill combines outstanding academic and professional opportunities in a community of service and inclusion. The result is confident leaders who think critically and care passionately.
Application Fee Waiver
In addition, given our long history of working with students from Diocese of Fall River high schools and our desire to support their interest in attending Stonehill, we will be waiving our $60 application fee. Simply enter 1948, our founding year, in the fee waiver code section of the Stonehill College member screen on the Common Application.
No Separate Application Required
Upon acceptance to Stonehill College, all graduates of the following high schools are automatically awarded the Stonehill College Diocesan Grant. A separate scholarship application is not required.
Diocesan High Schools
- Bishop Feehan High School, Attleboro, Massachusetts
- Bishop Stang High School, North Dartmouth, Massachusetts
- St. John Paul II High School, Hyannis, Massachusetts
** Demonstrated financial need is determined by the College using the information provided through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To be eligible, all students must submit the FAFSA application and be eligible to receive Title IV funding from the federal government.
Application Plans & Deadlines
| APPLICATION PLAN | APPLICATION DEADLINE | DECISION NOTIFICATION |
|---|---|---|
| Early January | ||
| EARLY DECISION* | December 1 | Late December |
| EARLY ACTION II | January 1 | Late February/Early March |
| EARLY DECISION II* | February 1 | Mid-February |
| REGULAR DECISION | February 15 | Mid-March |
| *Note: As stated in the Common Application's Early Decision Agreement, if you choose to apply to Stonehill as an Early Decision or Early Decision II applicant and you are admitted, you must enroll at the College. | ||
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