Scholarships
Investing in Every Pioneer’s Potential
At Hill-Murray, we believe every student who wants to be a Pioneer should have the opportunity to do so. Thanks to the generous support of our donors, millions of dollars in scholarships and tuition assistance are awarded each year to help make H-M education accessible for families. These gifts reflect our community’s deep commitment to faith, learning, and leadership—ensuring that students from all backgrounds can grow, achieve, and contribute to the Hill-Murray legacy.
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Awarded annually
Merit-Based Scholarships
Hill-Murray offers a variety of non-need based scholarships that recognize student excellence, leadership, and perseverance. Ten scholarships are available each year.
Need-Based Scholarships
Each year, more than 30% of Hill-Murray students receive tuition assistance thanks to the generosity of donors. Awards typically range from $500 to $5,000.
Outside Scholarships
These scholarships are offered by organizations outside Hill-Murray. Students must apply directly to the awarding organization for consideration.
Additional Outside Scholarships
These scholarships are offered by organizations outside Hill-Murray. Students must apply directly to the awarding organization for consideration.
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Flaherty Family Foundation
Click here to learn more and apply.
Pioneer Foundation for the Performing Arts
Volunteer time and talents in exchange for scholarship money.
Bonnie Nelson: 651-303-9515 or PFFPA1987@aol.com
Future Leader Scholarship
Awarded to 20 Students
This $40,000 scholarship is available to incoming 9th graders and pays $10,000 annually in tuition assistance for four years. The recipients form a tight-knit cohort that stays together the entire four years of high school.
A completed TADS application is also required.
Merit-Based Scholarships
Our Merit Based Scholarships are non-need based and recognize student excellence, leadership, and perseverance. Ten scholarships are available each year for both new and returning students, ranging from $500 to $5,000. For the 2025-26 academic year, more than 25 students are receiving a Merit-Based Scholarship.
Selection Criteria
The Hill-Murray Tuition Assistance & Scholarship Committee reviews applications as they are received, evaluating students based on individual achievements and character, such as:
Outstanding talent or achievement in a particular area
Strong commitment to community service and servant leadership
Evidence of overcoming social, economic, or physical barriers to gain educational success
Unique personal or extenuating circumstances
Available Merit-Based Scholarships
Completion of one application allows students to be considered for all Non-Need Based Scholarships.
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Frank & Margaret Asenbrenner Education Fund
Awarded to a student who is active in the H-M community and shows a love, dedication, and commitment to H-M
Frank & Margaret Asenbrenner Scholarship
Awarded to a performing arts student
Hill-Murray Diversity Scholarship
Awarded to a student of color who shows strong academic and leadership skills
Marge and Lee DuFrense Education Fund
Chosen by Presentation of Mary School
Mark Andrew Westerhaus Scholarship
Awarded to a student who is passionate about the gospel values and participates in services to others
Pioneer Partners Endowment Fund
Awarded to a student who wants to attend Hill-Murray
Ron Ryan Memorial Fund
Students entering 9th grade who have attended an East Side Catholic Middle School, including: Hill-Murray Middle School, Presentation of Mary, Transfiguration, St Peter's or St. Pascal's
The Adam Gott Scholarship
Awarded to a student who has been in family facing personal adversity which may include an illness, disability, or other circumstance
Tolaas Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a student who is in good standing in both academics and athletics, plus is hardworking and committed to success
Tyler Berqual Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a student who has a GPA above 3.0 and is committed to faith and shows leadership in school, the community, and in H-M athletics. A servant leader.
how to apply
Completion of one application allows students to be considered for all Merit-Based Scholarships.
Please Note:
Some scholarships may have additional criteria and do not automatically renew. The Scholarship Manager will contact families if further details are required. Scholarships are awarded only to students who have been accepted for 2026-27 or are currently enrolled at Hill-Murray.
“Hill-Murray provides excellent education and skill building for students. All interests can be explored due to the variety of options. Most important to our family is the love and care the teachers and staff have for the kids. There is notable focus on character and leadership skills. There are both high expectations and room for mistakes.”
– Hill-Murray Parent
Need-Based Scholarships
Each year, more than 30% of Hill-Murray students receive tuition assistance thanks to the generosity of donors. The school awards over $2.3 million annually, with the average tuition assistance award for 2025-26 being $7,122 per qualified student.
Application & Award Details
- Applications open October 1, 2025.
- Scholarships are awarded after review of TADS applications.
- Awards are based solely on demonstrated financial need.
- Recipients must be accepted for 2026-27 or be current Hill-Murray students.
Available Need-Based Scholarships
To be considered for a Need-Based Scholarship, families must complete a TADS Financial Aid Application, which determines eligibility annually.
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ABM Class of 62-63
Ancient Order of Hibernians Scholarship
Bob Karr Scholarship
Brother Arnold McMullen Scholarship/Class of 1973
Brother Francis Carr Scholarship
Cecelia Runyon Scholarship
Class Endowments: '64, '65, '69, '72, '74
Dolores Rigali Barrett Scholarship
Don Blake History Scholarship
Dr. Susan Paul Education Fund
Eleanor Beckley Scholarship
Eugene And Lucille Schiltgen Memorial Scholarship
Evan Myers Memorial Fund
Faust Family Scholarship
Fellrath Family Scholarship
Founders Scholarship
Future Leaders Scholarship
Green and White Scholarship
Gunderson Family Scholarship
Helen & Mac Family Fund for Catholic Education
Hill-Murray Mother's Club Scholarship
James D and Joan F Hardy Scholarship
John and Linda Shields Scholarship
John and Mary Wren Scholarship
Johnson Family Scholarship
Klein Family Scholarship
Kranz Funding for St. Joe's
Kris Eiden Scholarship
Lavine Family Scholarship
Marcia and Gerry Kraut Scholarship
Mark Nyman Scholarship
Mary Jo Rueb Memorial Fund
Mary M. Morelli Scholarship
MaryEllen Dufresne and Jim Weber Scholarship
Mazur-O'Malley Scholarship
Murphy Family Scholarship
Pierce Family Scholarship
Radford-Lawrence Scholarship
Regan (Pat and Mary) Funding for St. Joe's
Regan Family Scholarship
Roy T. Rueb Scholarship
Sara Edel and Dee Reinking Scholarship
Scott E Carlson Scholarship
Sisters of St. Paul's Monestary Scholarship
St. Columba Scholarship
The Finding Waldo Scholarship
The Green Family Scholarship
The Scott Richards Memorial Fund
William Schram Memorial Scholarship
Nath Family Scholarship
how to apply
To be considered for a Need-Based Scholarship, families must complete a TADS Financial Aid Application, which determines eligibility annually.
Please Note:
Scholarships do not automatically renew each year. The Scholarship Manager will contact families if additional information or criteria apply.
Scholarship Questions?
This is a collaborative process and we are here to help with any questions you might have. Feel free to drop us an email, set up a visit, or call us today.
