Dear Parents, 

It is with great pleasure that the Xavier Prep Alumni Association (XPAA) announces the open application process for the awarding of Academic Scholarships, Financial Assistance Grants and Community/ Arts Scholarships.  This financial aid will be awarded to assist students in meeting the cost of tuition at St. Katharine Drexel Prep for the 2019-2020 academic school year. It is through the efforts of the Association and its annual "Remember When" Music Festival that these scholarship awards are made possible. 


These are competitive awards given for one year. The award value for any given academic year does not guarantee that the same value in subsequent years. Rankings are re-evaluated annually. The number of awards and value depends upon the availability of funds. The Scholarships Committee is composed of active Alumni Association members in good standing. 

Incoming students in grades 8th and 9th are also encouraged to apply for these funding opportunities. 

The following is the general criteria, the student must obtain:

• Complete the Application Packet 
• Submit application within the Application period before the deadline
• Be an active member of their attending school or SKDP 
• The student must submit a written essay with the following:
  • Essay with no less than 500 words and no greater than 1,000 
  • Double space with 1" margins 
  • Answering the prompt question as stated on the application 
• Complete an interview by the XPAA Scholarship Committee 
• Exhibit the values of Saint Katharine Drexel 
• Have excellent attendance
• Show good character, initiative, motivation and leadership qualities. 
• Have documentation of community service 
• Be an effective communicator 
• Conduct grade of B or higher 

Students wishing to apply for an Academic Scholarship must meet the following academic requirements: 

• Maintained a grade point average of 3.8 or higher
• Have standardized test scores which place the students in the top 10% of their class
• The student must be in good academic standing 

• CLICK HERE-- Academic Scholarship Application 

Students wishing to apply for a Financial Assistant Grant must provide the following academic requirements:

• A copy of the W-2 and completed tax forms 
• Documentation of any additional financial support for your family 
• The student must be in good academic standing 
• CLICK HERE -- Financial Aid Scholarship Application 

Students wishing to apply for a Community/Art Scholarship must have the following:

• At least a "C" average or 2.5 cumulative school GPA 
• Excellence in Community/Arts Area with documentation
• A letter of recommendation from Community/Arts Teacher
• The student must be in good academic standing  

When submitting your application all necessary documents must be present, use the checklist above to confirm.

• XPPA- SCHOLARSHIP CHECKLIST

The FINAL DEADLINE for ALL applications: 
JUNE 14, 2019 at 4:00 PM 

If applicants have any questions please contact the Alumni Association at xupalumniassociations@gmail.com.  

The Scholarship Committee of the Association will review all documents, interview students a make a determination. The awards will be granted for the next school year showing the amount of the tuition reduction. Parents will be notified in writing of the Scholarship Committee determination. We look forward to meeting the students and continuing to build the legacy of St. Katharine Drexel.