Scholarships & Financial Assistance

Catholic Education is a valuable investment in a child’s future. For families experiencing economic hardship, Futures in Education along with the Diocese of Brooklyn offer financial aid through two partial scholarship programs:

Bishop’s Scholarship Program and the Diocese of Brooklyn Scholarship Program. In the 2010-2011 school year, over $6.3 million in need-based scholarships were awarded to over 6,000 students in 100 schools in Brooklyn and Queens.

All applicants must apply for the Diocese of Brooklyn Scholarship Program to be considered for an award. (The only exception is for previous Bishop’s Scholarship Program recipients who are in the re-qualifying process.) Please click here for more information.

If your child is new to Catholic grammar school, we encourage you to also apply to the Bishop’s Scholarship Program. Please click here for more information.

Diocese of Brooklyn (D.O.B.) Scholarship Program

WHAT is the D.O.B. Scholarship Program?

The D.O.B. Scholarship Program is a financial need based scholarship program offered to families seeking financial aid for students in Pre-K to 8^th grade enrolled in Catholic grammar schools in Brooklyn and Queens.

WHY is there a D.O.B. Scholarship Program?

The Diocese of Brooklyn believes firmly in a quality Catholic education and wants to make it available to as many families as possible. The D.O.B. Scholarship Program allows a family less fortunate to qualify for aid in order to send their children to a Catholic school they love.

 WHO is eligible to enroll for the D.O.B. Scholarship Program?

The D.O.B. Scholarship Program is available to any student in financial need from grades Pre-K to 8^th grade enrolled in a Catholic grammar school in Brooklyn or Queens.

WHO funds the D.O.B. Scholarship Program?

The D.O.B. Scholarship Program is sourced through the fundraising efforts of Futures in Education and the Annual Catholic Appeal.

WHO processes the D.O.B. Scholarship applications?

Private School Aid Service (P.S.A.S) handles the processing of the D.O.B. Scholarship applications. PSAS provides a comprehensive application processing service which handles all aspects of the financial aid application and financial verification process.

WHAT is the average D.O.B. scholarship award for a student?

The D.O.B. Scholarship ranges from $500 to $1,400/year per student. The award is determined by the financial need of the family in comparison with all the families that apply for the D.O.B. Scholarship.

HOW do I continue to receive for a D.O.B. scholarship?

Families must reapply annually for a D.O.B. scholarship. Whether you were accepted or rejected for D.O.B. scholarship in the past, you must reapply each year to qualify to receive the D.O.B. scholarship for your child.

HOW long is the D.O.B. scholarship process?

• The D.O.B. scholarship process consists of three rounds of award funding.
• The round deadlines are on the front page of the D.O.B. Scholarship application.
• Families are notified by PSAS via postal mail– a notification letter is sent to the applicant’s home.
• Schools are notified by PSAS via email – Round reports are sent via email.
• Award Rounds are typically 6-8 weeks apart. Release date of Award Round reports is subject to change.

HOW can I apply for the D.O.B. Scholarship Program?

• Postal Mail: Request a hard copy of the application from your school.
• Online: Apply online through www.psas.org, using Authorization Code: “BROOK”
• Online: Visit www.futuresineducation.org and click on the ‘Scholarships’ tab.
• There is a $21 processing fee when applying. If no payment is received your application will not be processed.

 WHEN do I receive the D.O.B. scholarship award money?

Schools receive the D.O.B. scholarship award checks for their students at the Annual Bishops Scholarship Award Ceremony held every October. Contact your school’s tuition department for payment/credit schedule. Parents are fully responsible for tuition balances owed to their schools.

WHEN I have a question about my DOB scholarship application who can I contact?

The D.O.B. scholarship applications are processed by Private School Aid Service (PSAS). If you have a question about the application, you can contact PSAS at 866.424.6443. If you have questions about your scholarship award, please reach out to the Futures Scholarship Coordinator at 718.965.7340 or futuresineducation@diobrook.org.

Bishop’s Scholarship Program (BSP)

WHAT is the Bishop’s Scholarship Program?

The BSP was created to stimulate enrollment of students from Public Schools into Catholic Schools. Students enrolled in CCD, Sunday School, or enrolled in Pre-K at a Catholic School are also eligible to apply. The BSP is a financial need based partial scholarship offered to students on a first come first serve basis. Only students entering Kindergarten to 6^th grade looking to enroll into Catholic schools in Brooklyn and Queens are eligible to apply.

WHY is there a Bishop’s Scholarship Program?

The Diocese of Brooklyn believes firmly in a quality Catholic education and wants to make it available to as many families as possible. The BSP allows a family less fortunate to qualify for aid in order to send their children to a Catholic school they love.

WHO funds the Bishop’s Scholarship Program?

The BSP is sourced through the fundraising efforts of Futures in Education.  In addition, the Children’s Scholarship Fund (CSF) contributes a matching grant of 50% of all funds raised.

WHO processes the Bishop’s Scholarship applications?

The Children’s Scholarship Fund (CSF) handles the processing of the BSP applications. CSF provides a comprehensive application processing service which handles all aspects of the financial aid application and financial verification process.

WHAT is the average Bishop’s Scholarship award for a student?

The Bishop Scholarship awards cover from 25-75% of a student’s tuition at a maximum of $2,600. The award is determined by the financial need of the family.

HOW do I continue to receive a Bishop’s Scholarship?

Families who were awarded a BSP scholarship are mailed a requalification form every March. Requalification forms must be submitted prior to requalification deadlines to be considered.

HOW long is the Bishop’sScholarship process?

The BSP process takes anywhere from 10 to 20 weeks dependent upon full completion of applications received.

HOW can I apply for the Bishop’s Scholarship Program?

• Postal Mail: Request a hard copy of the application from your school.
• Online: Visit www.futuresineducation.org and click on the ‘Scholarships’ tab.
• Please be sure to make copies of all documents submitted.

 WHEN do I receive the Bishop’s Scholarship award money?

Schools received the Bishop’s Scholarship award checks for their students from CSF by mail every October& March.  Contact your school’s tuition department for payment/credit schedule. Parents are fully responsible for tuition balances owed to their Schools.

WHEN I have a question about my Bishop’s Scholarship application who can I contact?

The BSP applications are processed by the Children’s Scholarship Fund (CSF). If you have a question pertaining to your application, we ask that you contact your school for updated information. If you have further questions pertaining to your BSP status, you may contact the Futures Scholarship Coordinator at 718.965.7340 or futuresineducation@dobmail.org