Available Scholarships for Class of '31

Emily Clemente Memorial Scholarship 

This scholarship was established in 1989 by Ann and Constantine Clemente in memory of their daughter Emily, an outstanding student and leader at Ursuline. In the words of the then-Principal Sr. Jean Baptiste Nicholson, OSU, Emily was “an excellent overall person. She had great insight and would get the most out of everything." Ursuline's annual Speech and Debate Tournament is named for Emily, who was a superb public debater and teammate who excelled in forensics competitions.

The Emily Clemente Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually based on academic achievement, leadership potential, and a demonstrated concern for others. It is the only four-year, full-tuition scholarship offered at The Ursuline School.

Gabelli Foundation Scholarship 

Established in 2005, this half-tuition, four-year scholarship is awarded annually to an academically talented incoming or rising ninth grader of Italian descent whose grades and entrance test scores are in the top 10th percentile.

Christine MacMenamin
Memorial Scholarship

Christine MacMenamin was kind, bright, and enthusiastic - and a beloved friend to many. To honor her memory and create opportunities for future students, a committee of alumnae, friends, and family organized the first Christine MacMenamin Memorial Scholarship Reception in May 2013. The Christine MacMenamin Memorial Scholarship is a partial-tuition, four-year scholarship of $8,000 per year awarded to an incoming ninth-grader who has a strong desire to attend Ursuline and will contribute to the vibrancy of the school community.

Class of 1982 Scholarship

For the Class of 1982, their high school years helped shape them into the resilient women they are today. In honor of their 35th Reunion, they established the Class of 1982 Scholarship to remember their friend Sheila Kelly, whom they lost in their Junior year, as well as Carolan Boyd, Kim Mouracade Nesbit, and Lori Ann Orsi Senbergs. The Class of 1982 hopes that the lives of their Ursuline classmates will inspire the students selected to receive this scholarship. The 4 year scholarship of $3,000 per year will be awarded to an incoming 9th grader who exhibits resilience, determination, and spirit.

Healy Family Scholarship

The Healy Family Scholarship was established in 2017 to honor Frank and Patricia Healy, parents of Ursuline alumna Liz Healy '94 and grandparents of Mary Ellen Healy '16, to recognize their commitment to the Ursuline motto of Serviam, "I will serve," and the expression of kindness toward others in one's everyday life.  The Healy Family Scholarship award is $2,000 per year for the four years of high school.

Kenneth & Frances LoCicero Bailie '61 Memorial Scholarship

The Frances LoCicero Bailie '61 and Kenneth Bailie Memorial Scholarship was established in 2021 by Ellen Mooney Hancock '61. Frances and Kenneth were beloved Computer Science professors at Iona College and mentored countless students throughout their careers. As a working mother and grandmother in the field of Computer Science, Frances was a role model for many and even spoke annually to Ursuline computer scientists to encourage them in their studies. As a devoted alumna, she had a deep affection for Ursuline, where she enjoyed strong academic and spiritual formation and formed lifelong friendships. This partial merit-based scholarship of $2,500 per year was awarded for the first time to a student in the Class of 2026. 

Santangelo Family Scholarship

The women of the Santangelo family have enjoyed a long-standing relationship with the Ursulines and The Ursuline School. Over several decades, mothers, daughters, sisters, cousins, and aunts have been educated in the Ursuline tradition and strongly support it. This partial, merit-based scholarship, established in 2014, is awarded every 4 years to an incoming ninth-grader based on outstanding academic performance and Italian heritage.  The Santangelo Family Scholarship is $3,000 per year for the four years of high school.

Sr. Jean Baptiste Nicholson, OSU
Memorial Scholarship

Sr. Jean Baptiste Nicholson, OSU, affectionately known as Sr. JB, led The Ursuline School for over 35 years, first as Principal and then as the first President. She was a woman of vision and compassion, wisdom and strength, who loved The Ursuline School. 

This scholarship was established in her honor in 2010 and continues to be awarded in her memory. This partial-tuition, four-year scholarship recognizes students who have demonstrated leadership in their school, church, or community.

Financial need is considered but not required.  The Scholarship Committee may select more than one applicant as a recipient and the award amount can vary. 

TR Scholarship

Mother Thomas Regina's appointment as Principal ushered in a new period at The Ursuline School. In the words of a '64 alumna, "She was progressive, and we took our cue from her!"

Whether you knew her as Mother Thomas Regina, affectionately as TR, or as Sr. Regina, on one point everyone agrees, she is an extraordinary woman, as beloved and relevant today as she was when she first arrived at Ursuline many years ago. The TR Scholarship honors Sr. Regina and her lifelong commitment to the education of the young women of Ursuline. The partial scholarship recognizes hard-working students who have a strong desire to attend Ursuline. The recipient will receive a scholarship of $4,000 per year for the four years of high school.

Ursuline Sisters Scholarship 

St. Angela Merici's counsel on unity reminds us to "Be united together with one heart and one mind. Be bound together with the bonds of charity, respecting each other and helping and supporting each other." The Ursuline Sisters of the Eastern Province have given their guidance, inspiration, and steadfast support to The Ursuline School since its founding in 1897. This partial-tuition, need-based scholarship was established in 2015 and provides the opportunity of an Ursuline education for qualified students committed to the Ursuline tradition of Serviam.  The Ursuline Sisters Scholarship is $3,000 per year for the four years of high school.