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840 North Broad Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07208

Phone: (908) 352-0670
Fax: (908) 352-0698
Email: info@benedictineacad.org

 

BA Problem-Solving Week: March 8-12; Career Day on March 10   

Please contact Ms. Branco at 908-352-0670 ext. 104 to schedule your appointment today!  Space is limited.

Admissions

Scholarships

admissions scholarshipsBenedictine Academy offers 8th grade students the opportunity to compete in the annual Scholarship Testing Program.  The Scholarship Exam for the Class of 2013 will be administered Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 8:30 AM.  There will be no make-up for this exam.

Sixteen scholarships will be awarded based on the following criteria:

  • results from the Scholarship Exam
  • results from the November COOP Admissions Exam
  • eighth grade transcript
  • two letters of recommendation from a teacher, principal, adult supervisor of a church youth group or service oriented organization
  • a formal interview to be scheduled on Saturday, January 9, 2010.

The following academic scholarships are available:

  • One St. Benedict Scholarship – A full tuition award named for the founder of the Benedictine Order, and whose tradition is taught at Benedictine Academy. 
  • One St. Scholastica Scholarship – An award valued at three-quarters of tuition, named for St. Benedict’s twin sister, who closely shared his tradition and beliefs.  
  • One Prioress Scholarship – A one-half tuition award named in honor of the Sister who oversees the Benedictine Community. 
  • Six Principal’s Scholarships – Scholarships in the amount of $1,800.
  • Eight Benedictine Circle Scholarships – Scholarships in the amount of $1,000.

Scholarships awarded to incoming 9th graders are renewable in successive school years, provided the student maintains the necessary academic average in all courses.  Ninth grade scholarship awardees will be enrolled automatically in the BA Scholars Program.  Scholarship students are expected to play an active role in school activities.
There is no fee to take the Benedictine Academy Scholarship Exam. Please click here to access the Scholarship Exam Application form.  Please complete and return the form to Benedictine Academy no later than November 27, 2009.
Applicants should arrive at Benedictine Academy on December 5 at 8:15 AM and bring two pencils. No calculators are permitted.

Download the Scholarship Exam Application Form