Scholarships

Seton LaSalle Catholic High School has been blessed throughout the years to have several generous benefactors who have endowed scholarships based on specific criteria. These scholarships can help offset the cost of a private Catholic education. See below for the various scholarships' applications available to all Seton LaSalle students.

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FRESHMEN

Renewable Scholarship Information

The following scholarships are renewable each of the years the student attends Seton LaSalle, provided the student maintains the academic requirements and exhibits the positive attributes of a Seton LaSalle student as outlined in the Seton LaSalle Handbook.

SETON LASALLE ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS

Seton LaSalle offers academic scholarships to high-achieving students who took the placement test at Seton LaSalle and received a composite score in the 85th percentile or higher. Award amounts are determined by the Scholarship Committee based upon the number of applications received and the strength of those applications. This scholarship cannot be combined with the J.L. Merrick Scholarship. A student is welcome to apply to both scholarships, but if he/she is selected as a J.L. Merrick Recipient or Honorable Mention, the family would choose which scholarship they wish to retain.
Click HERE to apply. Deadline: March 1, 2025

SETON LASALLE SCHOLARSHIPS

Seton LaSalle offers scholarships to incoming freshmen. The amount of each scholarship ranges between $500 and $2,000. Award amounts are determined by the Scholarship Committee based upon the number of applications received and the strength of those applications.

Click HERE to apply. Deadline: March 1, 2025

EDWARD MARTIN RYAN, JR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

A $2,500 scholarship awarded to one incoming freshman with high academic achievement, commitment to his/her parish and/or community through service, and who shows demonstrated financial need.
Click HERE to apply. Deadline: March 1, 2025

J.L. MERRICK SCHOLARSHIP

A half-tuition scholarship awarded to two incoming Seton LaSalle freshmen based on their academic achievement, their standardized test scores, and their score on the High School Placement Test.
Click HERE to apply. Deadline: March 1, 2025

ST. FRANCIS ACADEMY ALUMNAE LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP

Through the generosity of the St. Francis Academy Alumnae, $1,000 is awarded to up to two incoming freshmen. The students must exhibit academic achievement, display service to the church and/or community, and have an admiration for the example of St. Francis of Assisi. Attendance at the Mass and Awards Luncheon is required.
Click HERE to apply. Deadline: March 6, 2026

ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP

The Women of Seton alumnae group offers an annual $1,000 scholarship to an incoming female freshman at Seton LaSalle Catholic High School. This scholarship is renewable for all four years of the student's high school career at SLSHS as long as she remains a student in good standing at the school. This scholarship is available to all 8th-grade girls who may be interested in attending Seton LaSalle.

Applicants can find the application and instructions HERE. Please direct questions to Carol Joy Powell, Scholarship Coordinator, The Pittsburgh Foundation, Five PPG Place-Suite 250, Pittsburgh PA 15222-5414 or at [email protected]. Scholarship applications must be submitted to The Pittsburgh Foundation, not Seton LaSalle Catholic High School. Click HERE to apply. Deadline: April 1, 2025

As we celebrate our 15th year of providing scholarships to incoming female freshmen, the Women of Seton alumnae group looks forward to assisting worthy young women, and we greatly encourage applications.

Parish/Grade School Specific Renewable Scholarships

The following scholarships are renewable each of the years the student attends Seton LaSalle, provided the student maintains the academic requirements and exhibits the positive attributes of a Seton LaSalle student as outlined in the Seton LaSalle Handbook. Please read the descriptions closely, as these scholarships are for students who attended specific grade schools, or are parishioners at specific churches.

MARY ANN GARGANI SCHOLARSHIP

A $1,000 award to an incoming freshman from St. Teresa of Kolkata Parish, who displays strong mathematical aptitude and potential. This scholarship is in honor of Mary Ann Gargani, a Resurrection parishioner since 1962, and a retired mathematics teacher who served Seton LaSalle Catholic High School with dedication from 1980-1998. Student must have a letter of recommendation from the Pastor of St. Teresa of Kolkata.

Click HERE to apply. Deadline: March 1, 2025

PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION FUND

Students from St. Sylvester parish who have attained high academic achievement, displayed service to church and/or community and showed involvement at St. Sylvester parish are eligible for awards at varying levels.

Click HERE to apply. Deadline: March 1, 2025

Non-Renewable Scholarships

The following non-renewable scholarships are awarded only for the freshman year and are non-renewable.

SARAH O'NEILL BARONE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Funded by The Barone Family and the Knights of Columbus

A scholarship ranging from $1,000-$6,000 for a student in need whose family has experienced a tragic loss of a parent or guardian.

Click HERE to apply.

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF WESTERN PA SCHOLARSHIPS

This funding request is designed to collect essential information from current Kindergarten- 11th grade students and parents interested in applying for JA funding supported by the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) and Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit programs. Collected data will assist in maintaining a fair and equitable selection process through the institutions. Please note that only one student may be entered per form per institution. Upon completion, a PDF version will be sent to your email. Please forward the email to DJ Zalewski at [email protected]. Forms must be submitted and forwarded by April 18, 2025 for eligibility.
Click HERE to apply. Deadline: April 18, 2025

SISTERS OF CHARITY OF SETON HILL SCHOLARSHIP

A $2,000 scholarship is awarded by The Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill to an incoming freshman. The scholarship is in honor of the school’s patron saint, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, whose legacy to Catholic education continues today.
Click HERE to apply. Deadline: March 1, 2025

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CURRENT STUDENTS

Upperclassmen Non-Renewable Scholarships

SARAH O'NEILL BARONE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Funded by David Barone and the Knights of Columbus

A scholarship ranging from $1,000-$6,000 for a student in need whose family has experienced a loss of a parent or guardian.

Click HERE to apply.

JAMES PALMER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

A scholarship in an amount to be determined will be awarded to a current senior displaying strong character, academic achievement and has demonstrated financial need. Please submit a 500 word or less essay that describes how the student exemplifies the type of strong character expected of a Seton LaSalle student as well as his/her dedication to academic achievement. Essay must be submitted to the Admissions Department.
Deadline: March 1, 2025

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF WESTERN PA SCHOLARSHIPS (more information will be posted when it is available)

This funding request is designed to collect essential information from current Kindergarten- 11th grade students and parents interested in applying for JA funding supported by the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) and Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit programs. Collected data will assist in maintaining a fair and equitable selection process through the institutions. Please note that only one student may be entered per form per institution. Upon completion, a PDF version will be sent to your email. Please forward the email to DJ Zalewski at [email protected]. Forms must be submitted and forwarded by April 18, 2025 for eligibility.
Click HERE to apply. Deadline: April 18, 2025

MICHAEL J. RILEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a junior or senior based on an application and an essay describing how participating in Seton LaSalle athletics is preparing them to be a successful leader in the future.

Michael J Riley '68, equally tough and compassionate, was respected as a true leader in sports, in business, and in life. He earned a full scholarship to the University of Miami where he played both football and baseball. Upon graduation, he played for the Kansas City Chiefs and World Football League Philadelphia Bells.

When his playing days ended, Mike applied the same grit, tenacity, and passion he had as a sportsman to business. He founded All Pro Painters and over thirty years grew it into one of the premier residential and commercial painting companies in Western Pennsylvania.

Mike always attributed his successes on and off the field to the values he learned while attending South Catholic. As a fitting honor, his family established the Michael J. Riley Memorial Scholarship, a yearly tuition grant given to student athletes.

Click HERE to apply. Deadline: March 1, 2025

Students who receive a merit-based scholarship may also be eligible for need-based financial aid if further need is demonstrated. Apply for financial aid using the online FACTS Assessment tool by clicking here.

For questions about scholarship opportunities, or to discuss a customized financial aid package, please contact our Director of Admissions, Bridgette Kennedy-Riske at (412) 561-3583 ext. 514 or email [email protected].