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The CBA Scholarship Program

2023-2024 Incoming Freshmen Scholarship Opportunities

Students may apply for any scholarship for which they meet the criteria after being accepted to CBA in December of 2022. The scholarship application opens on December 26, 2022.

Welcome to the Class of 2027 and congratulations on your acceptance to CBA! The scholarships on this page are for YOU – our incoming Class of 2027 – and we are excited to help you explore your options as you look forward to becoming a part of our community.

The scholarships below are available for the 2023-2024 school year. We invite you to click on the categories to learn more and determine which scholarships you may be eligible for. Please read the criteria fully to determine if you may be eligible before applying. A student may apply for as many scholarships as he chooses and for which he is eligible, but no student will be awarded more than one applicable scholarship. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Students may apply for any scholarship for which they meet the criteria after being accepted to CBA in December of 2022. The Scholarship Application opens on December 26, 2022.

Welcome to the Class of 2027 and congratulations on your acceptance to CBA!

This is the Scholarship Application that you will need to fill out if you plan on applying for any of the below awards. You can upload files for as many scholarships as you meet the criteria and wish to apply for in this one application - you do not have to submit separate applications for each category of scholarships listed in this application. Attach your documents under the appropriate scholarship category heading and when finished, click submit at the bottom of the page.

Supplemental materials from a person writing a letter of recommendation or verifying service hours must be emailed to scholarships@cbalincroftnj.org. Please make sure, when you request a letter of recommendation that you ask the person writing the letter to include your last name and the name of the scholarship the letter corresponds to in the Subject Line of their email. This is very important so that we may match their letter with your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Letters of recommendation and proof of service must come directly from the person providing the recommendation or the proof of service.

Please carefully read the criteria for each scholarship to determine your eligibility.

Any student applying for a financial need-based scholarship must submit the financial aid application through FACTS Management in order to be considered.

Student Name*

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Email Address*

(student or parent, but one that is regularly monitored)

2023 Scholarships- Please select from the list below the scholarships to which you are applying. You may apply for as many scholarships as you meet the criteria for, but will only receive one after committee review so that we may aid as many students as possible.*

Academic Merit Scholarships

Max. file size: 300 MB.

Application Requirements:

Please submit an essay (500 word limit) in response to the following: Historically, young people have had the lowest voter turnout. When you turn 18, you will have the opportunity to play a role in our nation's future. Why is exercising your right to vote important?

Please have a Middle School teacher send a letter of recommendation on your behalf to scholarships@cbalincroftnj.org. The letter of recommendation must be sent directly by the person providing the recommendation; the title of this file should include the applicant’s last name and “Academic Merit.”

Please upload your essay using the "Choose File" button. Your essay must include your last name as the file name.

Applicants will be eligible for the following scholarships:

The Gregory Henderson '70 Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Founded in loving memory of Gregory Henderson ’70 by his father Charles F. Henderson II, this $5,000 scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman with documented financial need who has demonstrated overall outstanding academic success.

This scholarship is renewable for three years providing the recipient maintain a GPA of 80% and continued evidence of financial need.

The Brother Bernard McKenna FSC Memorial Endowed Scholarship for Academic Merit

Founded by Patrick J. Thornton ’71, in memory of Brother Bernard McKenna FSC, this $2,500 scholarship, will be awarded to an incoming freshman with documented financial need who has demonstrated overall outstanding academic success.

This scholarship is renewable for three years providing the recipient maintain a GPA of 80% and continued evidence of financial need.

The Academy Oath Scholarships

Max. file size: 300 MB.

The Academy Oath says that CBA students will do the following:

Live lives of honor and integrity,

Serve and stand for those in need,

Strive for wisdom in the pursuit of knowledge.

Application Requirements:

Please submit an essay (500 word limit) in response to the following: Pick one of these three ideals and explain why it is of personal importance to your future as you prepare to be a student at Christian Brothers Academy.

Please have a letter of recommendation submitted on your behalf to scholarships@cbalincroftnj.org. The letter can be written by someone who can speak to your character. The letter of recommendation must be sent directly by the person providing the recommendation; the title of this file should include the applicant’s last name and “Oath.”

Please upload your essay using the "Choose File" button. Your essay must include your last name as the file name.

Additionally, applicants and their families must complete a financial aid application through FACTS Management in order to be considered.

Applicants will be eligible for the following scholarships:

The Stephen Mindnich '76 Family Scholarship

Founded by the Mindnich Family, this $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman who strives for a CBA education and personifies the ideals of the Academy Oath.

This scholarship is renewable for three years providing the recipient maintain a GPA of 80% and continued evidence of financial need.
The Leonard '79 and Lauren Gorski Endowed Scholarship

Founded by Leonard ’79 and Lauren Gorski, this $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to a student who strives for a CBA education and personifies the ideals of the Academy Oath.

This scholarship is renewable for three years providing the recipient maintain a GPA of 80% and continued evidence of financial need.

Community Service Scholarship
Max. file size: 300 MB.

Application Requirements:
Please submit an essay (500 word limit) in response to the following: Based on your relevant experiences, how do you define the term “Community Service” and what has taking part in service to your community meant to your life?
Please upload your essay using the "Choose File" button. Your essay must include your last name as the file name.
Additionally, 40 Hours of Community Service are Required: Please send evidence of a minimum of 40 hours spent in service to the community over the past two calendar years to scholarships@cbalincroftnj.org. Documentation must be sent directly by the person providing the evidence; the title of this file should include the applicant’s last name and “Community Service.”
Applicants and their families must complete a financial aid application through FACTS Management in order to be considered.

Applicants will be eligible for the following scholarships:

The Lasallian Service Scholarship

This scholarship is funded by The Brother Ralph Montedoro FSC Scholarship Fund for Service, The William J. Johnson '89 Memorial Scholarship Fund and The Tapinis Family Endowed Scholarship Fund
This $3,000 scholarship will be awarded to a qualified incoming freshman who strives for a CBA education and has demonstrated a selfless love of his community.

This $3,000 scholarship is renewable for 3 years provided that the recipient maintains a GPA of 80% and continued evidence of financial need.

The DG Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship is funded by The DG Foundation. This $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to a qualified incoming freshman who strives for a CBA education and has demonstrated a selfless love of his community.

This $2,500 scholarship is renewable for 3 years provided that the recipient maintains a GPA of 80% and continued evidence of financial need.

Enduring Hardship Scholarship - Immediate family member afflicted by cancer

Max. file size: 300 MB.

Application Requirements: One of the key principles of a CBA education is this: Life-long learning is essential for success in a changing society.

Please submit an essay (500 word limit) which discusses your views on this principle, including an example(s) of the sort of changes in society for which your CBA education can prepare you. Please also include a brief explanation of the manner in which your immediate family has been affected by cancer.

Please upload your essay and supporting documentation using the "Choose File" button.Your essay must include your last name as the file name.

Additionally, applicants and their families must complete a financial aid application through FACTS Management in order to be considered.

Applicants will be eligible for the following scholarship:

The Daniel Censullo ’84 Memorial Scholarship

Founded by Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Censullo, this $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to a student who has an immediate family member affected by cancer. The completed application requires an essay and evidence of financial need. This $2,000 scholarship will be applied only in the 2023/2024 school year.

Enduring Hardship Scholarship - Loss of one or both parents

Max. file size: 300 MB.

Application Requirements:

One of the key principles of a CBA education is this: Life-long learning is essential for success in a changing society. Please submit an essay (500 word limit) which discusses your views on this principle, including an example(s) of the sort of changes in society for which your CBA education can prepare you. Additionally, please share with the committee a brief explanation of the loss endured by your family.

Please upload your essay using the "Choose File" button. Your essay must include your last name as the file name.

Additionally, applicants and their families must complete a financial aid application through FACTS Management in order to be considered.

Applicants will be eligible for The Jimmy Straine Memorial Scholarship

Founded by Patricia Straine-MacGregor, Finn Straine ’17, and Charles Straine ’20, in loving memory of Jimmy Straine, this $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to a qualified student who strives for a CBA education. Preference is given to a student that has suffered the loss of one or both of his parents.

This $2,500 scholarship is renewable for three years provided that the recipient maintains a GPA of 80% and continued evidence of financial need.

Scholarship for Excellence in Creative Writing

Max. file size: 300 MB.

Application Requirements:

Please submit 3 - 5 samples of your creative writing. Examples include short stories, poems or essays. These can be samples that you have written for school previously.

Please upload your work using the "Choose File" button. Your work should include your last name as the file name.

Please have a Middle School English teacher send a letter of recommendation on your behalf to scholarships@cbalincroftnj.org. The letter of recommendation must be sent directly by the person providing the recommendation; the title of this file should include the applicant’s last name and “Creative Writing.”

Applicants will be eligible for the following scholarship:

The R. Scott Garley '74 Scholarship for Creative Writing.

Founded by Scott Garley '74, this scholarship will be awarded to a student who's demonstrated a high proficiency in creative writing and documented financial need.

This $1,000 scholarship will be applied only in the 2023/2024 school year.

Scholarships for Excellence in Social Sciences

Max. file size: 300 MB.

Application Requirements:

Please submit an essay (500 word limit) which discusses the most important discovery, research, or event within the social sciences which has taken place in your lifetime. Social Sciences can be defined as any aspect of history, geography, economics, psychology, sociology or social studies. How has it/will it directly impact your life and what would you like to do to contribute to further research or discovery?

Please upload your essay using the "Choose File" button. Your essay should include your last name as the file name.

Please have a Middle School Social Studies teacher send a letter of recommendation on your behalf to scholarships@cbalincroftnj.org. The letter of recommendation must be sent directly by the person providing the recommendation; the title of this file should include the applicant’s last name and “Social Sciences.”

Applicants will be eligible for the following scholarships:

The Brother Basilian O’Connor FSC Memorial Scholarship

Founded in memory of Brother Basilian O’Connor FSC, this $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman who has demonstrated a talent in critical thought and creativity in the social sciences (history, geography, social studies, economics, psychology).

This $2,500 scholarship is renewable for three years provided that the recipient maintains a GPA of 80% and continued evidence of financial need.

The Brother Cyril O’Neill FSC Memorial Scholarship for Social Sciences

Founded in memory of Brother Cyril O’Neill FSC, this $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman who has demonstrated a talent in critical thought and creativity in the social sciences (history, geography, social studies, economics, psychology).

This $2,500 scholarship is renewable for three years provided that the recipient maintains a GPA of 80% and continued evidence of financial need.

Scholarships for Excellence in Science and Technology

Max. file size: 300 MB.

Application Requirements:

Describe a situation in your life outside of school where you furthered scientific pursuit. Share this pursuit in the way you feel best expresses your interest in science beyond the classroom. Examples would include an essay, project presentation, podcast, website, etc.

Please upload your essay using the "Choose File" button. Your essay should include your last name as the file name.

Please have a Middle School Science teacher send a letter of recommendation on your behalf to scholarships@cbalincroftnj.org. The letter of recommendation must be sent directly by the person providing the recommendation; the title of this file should include the applicant’s last name and “Science/Tech.”

Applicants will be eligible for the following scholarships:

The James and Lucia Ham Family Endowed Scholarship for Science and Technology.

Founded by Lucia Ham, this $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman who has demonstrated a talent for critical thought and creativity in science and technology.

This $2,000 scholarship is renewable for three years provided that the recipient maintains a GPA of 80%. The winner will be required to be a member of the Science Team.

The Brother Patrick Higgins FSC Memorial Scholarship for Science and Technology

Founded in memory of Brother Patrick Higgins FSC, this $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman who has demonstrated a talent for critical thought and creativity in science and technology.

This $2,500 scholarship will be applied only in the 2023/2024 school year. The winner will be required to be a member of the Science Team.

Scholarships for Excellence in the Performing Arts

Max. file size: 300 MB.

Application Requirements: Please attach ONE video of a live performance in the performing arts before an audience. In addition, please write a short synopsis of your involvement in the arts.

Please upload your performance and synopsis using the "Choose File" button. Your essay should include your last name as the file name.

Additionally, applicants and their families must complete a financial aid application through FACTS Management in order to be considered.

Applicants will be eligible for the following scholarships:

The Sheridan Family Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship was founded by Terrence and Mary Sheridan. This $2,000 endowed scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman who has demonstrated an exceptional talent in the performing arts and an interest in pursuing the performing arts at CBA.

This $2,000 scholarship is renewable for three years provided that the recipient maintains an overall GPA of 80%, actively participates in the performing arts in each of his years, and continues to provide evidence of financial need.

The Tort Family Scholarship

Founded by Joseph '76 and Miriam Tort, this $3,000 endowed scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman who has demonstrated an exceptional talent in the performing arts and an interest in pursuing the performing arts at CBA.

This $3,000 scholarship will be applied only to the 2023/2024 school year.

Scholarships for Catholic Middle School Alumni
Max. file size: 300 MB.
Application Requirements:
Please submit an essay (500 word minimum) in response to the following: What was the one thing that you learned in your time at a Catholic middle school that you think will be most valuable to you as a CBA student?
Please upload your essay using the "Choose File" button. Your essay should include your last name as the file name.
A letter of recommendation written by a representative from the applicant’s middle school. Please have letters of recommendation sent to scholarships@cbalincroftnj.org. Letters must be sent directly from the person providing the recommendations; the title of this file should include the applicant’s last name and “Catholic Middle.”
Additionally, applicants and their families must complete a financial aid application through FACTS Management in order to be considered.

Applicants will be eligible for the following scholarship:

The Brother Frank Byrne FSC '75 Endowed Scholarship

Founded to honor Brother Frank Byrne FSC '75, CBA's second President, in thanks for his 12 years of service, this $3,000 renewable scholarship will be awarded to a qualified incoming freshman who attends a Catholic middle school.

This scholarship is renewable for three years providing the recipient maintain a GPA of 80% and continued evidence of financial need.

Scholarships for Students Involved in their Church
Max. file size: 300 MB.
Students applying for the scholarships in this category must have demonstrated and documented involvement in his church. Examples of church involvement include: alter server, church choir, religious education aide, youth group participation.
Application Requirements: Please submit an essay (500 word limit) in response to the following: What has been most important to you about being involved with your church? Please upload your essay using the "Choose File" button. Your essay should include your last name as the file name.
A letter of personal recommendation from a representative of the applicant’s parish who can speak to the applicant’s involvement in his parish. Please have letters of recommendation sent to scholarships@cbalincroftnj.org. Letters must be sent directly from the person providing the recommendations; the title of this file should include the applicant’s last name and “Church.”
Additionally, applicants and their families must complete a financial aid application through FACTS Management in order to be considered.

Applicants will be eligible for the following scholarships:
The De La Salle Ministry Scholarship funded by The James F. D'Orsi Memorial Scholarship, The John Vickers '82 Memorial Scholarship and The Barbara Zybrick Memorial Scholarship
This $2,500 renewable scholarship will be awarded to a qualified incoming freshman who has demonstrated involvement in his church. This scholarship is renewable for three years providing the recipient maintain a GPA of 80% and continued evidence of financial need.

The Robert Russo '00 Scholarship

Founded by Robert '00 and Jacqueline Russo, this $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to a qualified incoming freshman who has shown involvement in his church

This $2,500 scholarship will be applied only to the 2023/2024 school year

St. Leo the Great Alumni Scholarship
Max. file size: 300 MB.
Application Requirements: Please submit an essay (500 word limit) in response to the following: What was the one thing that you learned as a member of St. Leo’s School that you think will be most valuable to you as a CBA student? Please upload your essay using the "Choose File" button. Your essay must include your last name as the file name.

Applicants will be eligible for The Kathleen Doehner Endowed Memorial Scholarship

Founded in memory of longtime St Leo’s benefactor and CBA Board of Trustee member Kathleen Doehner, this $3,000 renewable scholarship will be awarded to a student currently enrolled in St. Leo’s School in Lincroft, NJ. The completed application requires an essay.

This $3,000 scholarship is renewable for three years provided the recipient maintains a GPA of 80%.

Excellence in Mathematics
Max. file size: 300 MB.
Application Requirements: Please submit an essay (500 word limit) in response to the following: When a math problem is difficult, what are some strategies to help you persevere in solving the problem?
Please upload your essay using the "Choose File" button. Your essay must include your last name as the file name.
Please have a Middle School Math teacher send a letter of recommendation on your behalf to scholarships@cbalincroftnj.org. The letter of recommendation must be sent directly by the person providing the recommendation; the title of this file should include the applicant’s last name and “Math.”
Applicants will be eligible for the following scholarship:
The Philip P. Schepel Memorial Scholarship

Founded by Carol Schepel in memory of her husband Philip P. Schepel, this $2,500 renewable scholarship will be awarded to a student who demonstrates excellence in Mathematics.

This scholarship is renewable for three years providing the recipient maintain a GPA of 80% and continued evidence of financial need.

St. Thomas the Apostle of Old Bridge Alumni
Max. file size: 300 MB.
Application Requirements: Please submit an essay (500 word limit) in response to the following: What was the one thing that you learned as a member of St. Thomas the Apostle School that you think will be most valuable to you as a CBA student? Please upload your essay using the "Choose File" button. Your essay must include your last name as the file name.

Applicants will be eligible for
The John and Eileen Reynolds Endowed Scholarship

Founded by John Reynolds '88 in honor of his parents John and Eileen Reynolds, this $4,000 renewable scholarship will be awarded to a qualified incoming freshman. Preference in awarding this scholarship will be given to a student who attends St. Thomas of Old Bridge Catholic School or is a parishioner of St. Thomas of Old Bridge Catholic Church.

This scholarship is renewable for three years providing the recipient maintain a GPA of 80% and continued evidence of financial need.

The scholarships below do not require an additional application from students

The Alumni Association Scholarship

One Alumni Association Scholarship is awarded each year to an incoming freshman whose family could not otherwise afford a CBA education. Principals from area catholic middle schools are asked to submit a recommendation of one student for the Alumni Association Scholarship. Students are then invited to submit a specific application and have an interview.

Alumni Association scholarships are full scholarships that are based on financial need, academics, community service and a commitment to others. These scholarships are renewable for three additional years.

The De La Salle Scholarship

The De La Salle Scholarships are determined on the basis of entrance exam scores, grade reports, and evaluations from the applicant’s previous school, the contents of the application, and the essay written during the entrance exam.  These scholarships are awarded by the Admissions Committee and no further materials are needed to apply.

These scholarships are renewable for three additional years as long as the recipient maintains a GPA of 90.

The Founders Scholarship

Named in memory of John Henderson. John Fleming and George Sheehan, the founders of CBA, the Founders Scholarships are determined on the basis of entrance exam scores, grade reports, and evaluations from the applicant’s previous school, the contents of the application, and the essay written during the entrance exam.  These scholarships are awarded by the Admissions Committee and no further materials are needed to apply.

These scholarships are renewable for three additional years as long as the recipient maintains a GPA of 90.

The Brother Andrew O'Gara FSC Memorial Scholarship

Named in memory of CBA’s first President, The Brother Andrew O’Gara, FSC Memorial Scholarships are determined on the basis of entrance exam scores, grade reports and evaluations from the applicant’s previous school, the contents of the application, and the essay written during the entrance exam.  These scholarships are awarded by the Admissions Committee and no further materials are needed to apply.

This scholarship is renewable for three additional years as long as the student maintains a GPA of 90.

The Brother Christian Jones FSC Memorial Scholarship for Mathematics

The Brother Christian Jones FSC Memorial Scholarship is offered to support an incoming freshman who has demonstrated a high proficiency in the subject of mathematics.

Candidates are determined based on performance on the math portion of the CBA entrance exam; qualified candidates will receive notification of their eligibility in the mail. The scholarship is awarded based on the student’s performance on a separate test that eligible candidates will be invited to take.

This $2,500 scholarship will be applied only in the 2023/2024 school year.

The Peter R. Santanello Scholarship

This $2,000 scholarship was founded in honor of Mr. Peter R. Santanello who served the CBA community for 41 years as the first layman to be appointed Principal. This scholarship is based on financial need and math aptitude and is selected by the President of CBA.

This scholarship is renewable for three additional years as long as the recipient maintains a GPA of 86.

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