All scholarships are awarded to new and returning students through the FACTS application for Grant and Aid. Some scholarships are awarded as part of a financial aid package and do not require additional submissions.Other scholarships require a separate application, now available online, and an essay. These applications and essays are reviewed by the scholarship donors. After review, the scholarship donor or a designated committee chooses the recipient(s). These scholarships may or may not require demonstration of financial need.
We encourage all new and returning students to explore these opportunities for tuition assistance.
Financial Aid Scholarships
The following scholarships have been made possible by generous supporters of St. Dom's. They are awarded based on financial need as determined by the FACTS Grant and Aid process and the Financial Aid Committee.
- Dion Family Foundation — For Rising Ninth Graders
- Donald and Liane Burpee Memorial Scholarship for Lisbon, Maine students (established 2020)
- Diane Robitaille Memorial Scholarship — For Rising 12th Graders
- Bob Boucher Scholarship — upperclassmen
- Gendron Family Scholarship — Grades K — 8
- Trinity Scholarship — Grades K — 8
- G. Michael Welch Scholarship — upperclassmen
- Kremer Foundation — K — 8
- Adrienne Richard Endowment Fund
- Stevens Family Scholarship
- Dominican Sisters Scholarship
- Michaud Family Scholarship
- Fuller Family Scholarship
- Berube Family Scholarship
- Family Wealth Management Partners of UBS Financial Services, Inc. Scholarship in honor of Daniel Wellehan ‘51
- SDA Alumni Association Scholarship
First Responder Scholarship
Because of our gratitude for all that our first responders do for our community, we are excited to offer the First Responders Scholarship again for the 2024-2025 school year. The scholarship is $500 per family per school year for eligible applicants. Pre-K families are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Verification of occupation and employment is required. Applications will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. This scholarship is awarded in addition to any financial aid award.
A first responder is a person with specialized training who is among the first to arrive and provide assistance at the scene of an emergency, such as an accident, natural disaster, or terrorism. First responders typically include law enforcement officers, paramedics, EMTs, and firefighters. If you are unsure of your eligibility for this scholarship, please email Director of Enrollment Dawn Theriault at dawn.theriault@portlanddiocese.org. Thank you for your service!
Corporate Sponsor Scholarships
Saint Dominic Academy is blessed to have benefactors and Corporate Sponsors who believe a Catholic education is an important part of a young person's development, growth, and preparation for the future. For the 2024 – 2025 school year, we are honored to award the scholarships in the name of the following Corporate Sponsors:
These scholarships are awarded based on financial need as determined by the FACTS Grant and Aid process and consideration by the Financial Aid Committee and do not require an additional application.
Alumni Scholarships
Family members who have witnessed the value of a loved one's St. Dom's education have established scholarships to create a legacy and give the opportunity for others to grow through Catholic education. We are honored to offer these scholarship opportunities in memory of St. Dom's alumni. These scholarships require an application, now available online, and an essay. The recipient(s) are chosen by the scholarship donor and are awarded through the FACTS Grant and Aid process.