Presidential Scholarships $20,000 ($5,000/year for four consecutive years)

Awarded to highest achieving students who score in the top percentile on the HSPT, display outstanding academic performance and commitment to extracurricular involvement. 

Students need not apply; Good Counsel awards this scholarship based on application components. 

Dr. Paul Barker Endowment for Student Talent (BEST) Scholarship: ~$2,500/year for four consecutive years

The Dr. Paul Barker Endowment for Student Talent (BEST) Scholarship was established by the Peace through Law Foundation in honor of Thomas Fortune Fay, who served as a member of Good Counsel’s Board of Directors from 2017-2020, and in recognition of the June 2023 retirement of Dr. Paul Barker as President of Our Lady of Good Counsel High School.

Criteria:

• High achieving students who have demonstrated leadership through extracurricular activities and a commitment to serving others.

Criteria to Maintain Scholarship: 

• Student must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5
• Student must maintain satisfactory academic, attendance and disciplinary standing

This scholarship is awarded every four years. To be considered for this scholarship, students must apply by December 1, 2023. 

Cashen Bohlander '18 Memorial Scholarship: ~$5,000/year for four consecutive years

Given in memory of Cashen Bohlander, this need-based scholarship is awarded to a student accepted into the Ryken Studies Program who possesses qualities similar to those possessed by Cashen, including her commitment to hard work, compassion for others, and perseverance.

• Accepted into Ryken Studies Program
• Demonstrates financial need as determined by FACTS
• Preference given to female graduates of St. Peter's School

Criteria to Maintain Scholarship:

• Student must maintain satisfactory academic, attendance, and disciplinary standing
• Student must participate in at least one school activity/club/athletic team
• Parents or guardians must participate in back-to-school nights, parent-teacher conferences, and in the school in general

This scholarship is awarded annually. To be considered for this scholarship, students must apply by December 1, 2023.

• Female
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2
• Demonstrates exceptional talent, accomplishments, or leadership in choral arts, basketball or soccer
• Demonstrates financial need as determined by FACTS (preference, not required)

Criteria to Maintain Scholarship: 

• Student must maintain eligibility as outlined above in selection criteria
• Student must maintain satisfactory academic, attendance and disciplinary standing
• Student must maintain participation in Good Counsel's highest level of choral arts, basketball or soccer

This scholarship, which is awarded every four years, is not available to be awarded this year.

John E. Doyle '76 Memorial Scholarship: ~$1,000 one-time scholarship

Given in memory of John Doyle '76, this scholarship is awarded to an outstanding eighth-grade student graduating from St. Mary of the Mills in Laurel, Maryland, and attending Our Lady of Good Counsel High School. The recipient is selected by St. Mary of the Mills School; please contact their administrative office for more information.

Speech and Debate Scholarships $9,000 - $16,000 ($2,250 - $4,000/year for four consecutive years)

Scholarships are awarded to incoming freshman students who place first through sixth in the Speech and Debate competition held annually each March. 

Speech Scholarship Information

Please contact the Admissions Office for more information.

The Colbert Family STEM Scholarship: ~$1,250/year for four consecutive years

Established by Theodore "Ted" and Trista Colbert, the Colbert Family STEM Scholarship aims to increase diversity in Good Counsel's STEM program.

Criteria:

• Under-represented minority accepted into the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) program
• Demonstrates financial need as determined by FACTS (preference, not required)

Criteria to Maintain Scholarship: 

• Student must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Student must continue to be enrolled in the STEM program
• Student must maintain satisfactory academic, attendance and disciplinary standing

This scholarship, which is awarded every four years, is not available to be awarded this year.

Thomas P. and Marcella A. Murphy Endowed Scholarship: ~$1,250/year for four consecutive years

Established by the family of the late Tom and Marcella Murphy, this four-year scholarship provides annual financial assistance to a student in the Ryken Studies program who maintains a good standing and a 3.0 or better GPA over the four years. 

Criteria:

• Accepted into the Ryken Studies program
• Demonstrates financial need as determined by FACTS
• Preferred candidate will have attended either St. Andrews Apostle in Silver Spring, MD, or St. Elizabeth’s in Rockville, MD. 

Criteria to Maintain Scholarship: 

• Student must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2
• Student must maintain satisfactory academic, attendance and disciplinary standing

This scholarship is awarded annually. To be considered for this scholarship, students must apply by December 1, 2023.