Scholarships and Financial Aid

CARES Act Emergency Financial Aid Grants

COVID-19 has affected many of us financially. More information is available here.

Types of Scholarships

More information on all of our financial aid opportunities can be located in our Financial Aid & Scholarship Information packet.

Endowed Scholarships

In support of our strong commitment to excellence in preparing men and women for leadership within the Church, endowed scholarships have been established by support of wonderful individuals to assist St. Bernard’s students through the Benefactor Scholarships. By completing the Financial Aid Application, you are automatically considered for all of our endowed scholarships. We offer various types of endowed scholarships, including:

• The Knights of Columbus Scholarship Fund - Supporting Lay Ecclesial Ministers working in parishes and pursuing a degree in Theology at St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry

• Basilian Scholarship
  

• G. Marion Kinget Memorial Scholarship
  

• O’Neil-Hennessey Scholarship
  

• Joan Pearson Scholarship

• James and Carolyn Russell Endowed Scholarship
  

• Grace Carnes Scholarship

• And many other scholarships are available as well

Diocesan Tuition Assistance

Roman Catholic students who reside in the Diocese of Buffalo may be eligible for the Jordan Parish Assistance Program (JPAP) by completing the Financial Aid Application. Roman Catholic students who reside in the Dioceses of Albany, Rochester, or Syracuse are eligible for tuition assistance from their respective diocese. The amount of aid that a student can receive from diocesan tuition assistance is specific to each individual diocese, and students are encouraged to reach out to their home diocese to further discuss this option.

Parish Sponsorship

Some pastors/pastoral administrators will contribute to the education of their staff and/or volunteers. Students are encouraged to discuss this option with their pastoral administrator.

External Scholarships

These scholarships are offered by benefactors not associated with St. Bernard’s. External scholarships can be found through a number of search engines including:

• Fast Web Scholarship Search
• CollegeNet Scholarship Search
• ScholarshipOwl.com
• CollegeScholarships.org
• Financial Aid Scholarship Search

Graduate Assistantships

The Graduate Assistantship Program was established to financially support students with outstanding character and ability who hold promise for achievement and distinction in their field of study. Nominees will be evaluated on the basis of their academic achievement, leadership potential, professional aspirations, and financial need. Assistantships require part-time work and are awarded to two selected full-time master's students at St. Bernard’s each year. Applications are accepted from full-time master’s students (nine credits or more per semester) who are accepted for enrollment into, or are currently enrolled in, a qualifying master’s degree program. The award provides payment that can be used for tuition, fees, and other academic expenses. Students interested in this opportunity can find out more by contacting the Office of Admissions.