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Union Catholic Scholarship Exam

Union Catholic offers 8th grade students the opportunity to compete in the annual Scholarship Testing Program. The Scholarship Exam for the Class of 2017 was held on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 9 AM and Sunday, January 6, 2013 at 1 PM. There is no make-up for this exam.

Over $120,000 in scholarship monies will be awarded to incoming students based on the results of the Union Catholic Scholarship Exam.

There is a $25.00 fee to take this exam.

Download the registration form for the UC Scholarship Exam: Scholarship Exam (DOC)

Principal Awards

Any incoming registered freshman student who finishes their 8th grade year as valedictorian or salutatorian is eligible to receive the Principal Award:

• Valedictorian Award - $8,000 award ($2,000 per year; renewable for four years)
• Salutatorian Award - $4,000 award ($1,000 per year; renewable for four years)

Merit Scholarships

Merit Scholarships are awarded to incoming 8th grade students with outstanding performance on the COOP exam and an excellent academic history.

Endowed Scholarship Program

Union Catholic Endowed Scholarship applicants will be judged based on their demonstrated outstanding character, commitment to academic studies and dedication to extracurricular activities, such as fine and performing arts, forensics, community service, or ministry in a faith community. Candidates must be in good standing in academics and behavior.

Essex Catholic High School Foundation

The Essex Catholic High School Foundation generously sponsors a scholarship award program to support high school students who are the descendants of Essex Catholic HS alumni. Qualifying students can use the scholarship to attend a Catholic high school of their choice. This year the Essex Catholic HS Foundation will award two scholarships of $1000 and one scholarship of $500. The scholarship application submission deadline is April 26, 2013. If your UC applicant is the child or grandchild of an Essex Catholic High School alumnus, please go to [PDF Application] to download and submit this year's scholarship application. Questions can be directed to eagles@essexcatholicfoundation.com.

Class of 2017 Awarded Scholarships

• Class of 2017 Scholarship Exam Awards
• Class of 2017 Endowed Scholarship Awards

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