Admissions
Affording Paul VI

Scholarships

In addition to need-based tuition assistance awards, St. Paul VI Catholic High School is proud to offer merit scholarships to new incoming 9th grade students who embody the values that represent the spirit of the Paul VI community and our mission.

Merit scholarship candidates will be individuals with the following:
    • A complete admission application file
    • Strong academic abilities
    • Leadership potential
    • Interest in our extracurricular offerings
    • Qualities that further the mission of the school
    • Scholarship submissions received by January 19, 2024.
You may only apply for one scholarship. Finalists will be invited back to campus for a round of formal interviews with the Merit Scholarship Committee. The scholarship recipients will be named from these interviews.

Please note: more than one award may be given per scholarship, contingent upon the strength of the applicant pool. Scholarships are renewable each year through graduation as long as the award recipient remains in good standing.

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  • The St. Paul VI Scholarship

    The St. Paul VI Scholarship is available to students applying for admission who have a proven track record of exemplary academic performance and demonstrated community impact. The award amount is up to $6,000 and is renewable each year through graduation as long as the award recipient remains in good standing.

    Eligibility:
    Please respond to the prompt, either in written or video format, in addition to the PVI admissions checklist and application.

    Criteria:
    • National Composite score of 95 or higher on the HSPT
    • High academic performance, as demonstrated in the current school transcript
    • A strong letter of recommendation
    • An additional letter of recommendation from your volunteer organization
    Prompt:
    Our school’s namesake, Paul VI, saw excellent opportunities during his tenure to encourage world brotherhood. He wanted to further efforts for human well-being in the pursuit of happiness in the unity of faith in God. Please describe a time in which you were instrumental in bringing people together.

    Submission:
    Please send your response to admissions@paulvi.net. In the subject line, please write your full name and the scholarship for which you are applying (ex: John Smith - St. Paul VI Scholarship Application). In the body of your email, please have your written or video response and attach the additional letter of recommendation from your volunteer organization.
  • The St. Francis de Sales Scholarship

    The St. Francis de Sales Scholarship is available to students applying for admission who have a proven track record of strong academic performance and demonstrated community impact. The award amount is up to $4,000 and is renewable each year through graduation as long as the award recipient remains in good standing.

    Eligibility:
    Please respond to the prompt, either in written or video format, in addition to all components of the PVI admissions checklist and application.

    Criteria:
    • National Composite score of 85 or higher on the HSPT
    • Above average academic performance as demonstrated in the current school transcript
    • A strong letter of recommendation
    • An additional letter of recommendation from your volunteer organization
    Prompt:
    One of our school’s patron saints, Francis de Sales, was convinced that God sees humanity as a great and varied garden, each person beautiful in his or her uniqueness. St. Francis de Sales approached people with genuine respect and gently guided them to recognize the unique path they would take in life. What unique talents would you bring to our PVI community?

    Submission:
    Please send your response to admissions@paulvi.net. In the subject line, please write your full name and the scholarship for which you are applying (ex: John Smith - St. Francis de Sales Scholarship Application). In the body of your email, please have your written or video response and attach the additional letter of recommendation from your volunteer organization.
  • The St. Jane de Chantal Scholarship

    The St. Jane de Chantal Scholarship is available to students applying for admission who have a proven track record of tenacity in academic endeavors and demonstrated community impact. The award amount is up to $2,000 and is renewable each year through graduation as long as the award recipient remains in good standing.

    Eligibility:
    Please respond to the prompt, either in written or video format, in addition to all components of the PVI admissions checklist and application.

    Criteria:
    • Demonstrated tenacity and strong work ethic in the classroom
    • Strong academic performance, as demonstrated in the current school transcript
    • A strong letter of recommendation
    • An additional letter of recommendation from your volunteer organization
    Prompt:
    Another of our school’s patron saints, Jane de Chantal, often cared for the sick and fed the hungry. She put the needs of others before her own, often depriving herself of much-needed rest. On her deathbed, she encouraged the assembled sisters of that community to remain constant in their vocation of living Jesus. How do you strive to “Live Jesus” in your everyday life?

    Submission:
    Please send your response to admissions@paulvi.net. In the subject line, please write your full name and the scholarship for which you are applying (ex: John Smith - St. Jane de Chantal Scholarship Application). In the body of your email, please have your written or video response and attach the additional letter of recommendation from your volunteer organization.
St. Paul VI Catholic High School is a private Diocesan Catholic preparatory school for girls and boys in grades 9-12 in Chantilly, Virginia, seeking to help our students Grow in Grace and Wisdom. Our school is part of the Diocese of Arlington and offers rigorous academics, an inclusive community focused on spiritual and leadership formation, and a proud athletic tradition featuring nationally renowned programs competing in the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference and the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association.

St. Paul VI Catholic High School is an accredited member of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.