Established by Andrea Hesse '08 in honor of the Xaverian tradition of caring and giving back to others, this award provides one Good Counsel student independent college admissions and essay editing services with Admissions Gambit. 

Criteria: 

• Rising Senior
• Minimum 3.2 GPA 
• Demonstrated financial need 
• Demonstrates commitment to the Good Counsel community

Anupom Ghosh '90 Memorial Endowed Scholarship: ~ $1,250 award*

Established by the family of the late Anupom Ghosh ’90.

Criteria: 

• Rising senior enrolled in the STEM program with minimum GPA of 3.2
• Satisfactory academic, attendance, and disciplinary standing
• Demonstrated financial need as determined through FACTS is preferred but not required

*One award available for a rising senior. 

Arthur Raimo Endowed Scholarship: ~$7,000 merit award

Established to honor the legacy of longtime president and former faculty member, Arthur Raimo.

Criteria:

• Rising Senior
• Special consideration given to volunteers for Camp Good Counsel
• Has performed significant and meaningful community service over the course of three years at Good Counsel as determined by Campus Ministry
• Top 20% of his/her class
• Demonstrates good character as certified by teachers, counselors, coaches, club moderators or others

Bill Strasser '80 Memorial Endowed Scholarship: ~$1,500 award* 

Established in loving memory of Bill Strasser '80 by the Strasser family and friends. 

Criteria: 

• Current GC student who is facing and overcoming significant adversity

*One award is available for a rising sophomore, junior, or senior student. 

The Branagan Music Scholarship: ~ $1,980 merit award

Established by Dr. and Mrs. Edward Branagan.

Criteria:

• Rising Senior
• Demonstrates excellence in music
• Has contributed the most to the band during previous two or three years at Good Counsel

The Brian Rice ’02 Memorial Endowed Scholarship: : ~$1,250

Established by friends in loving memory of Brian Rice ’02, this scholarship will provide financial assistance to a Good Counsel student who exhibits Brian’s perseverance and commitment to the community. The ideal candidate will be someone facing tremendous difficulty or hardship, including but not limited to the loss of a parent or substantial financial need. The ideal candidate will also be an athlete, although not required. 

Criteria:

• Someone who exhibits the traits of perseverance and commitment to the community
• A student facing tremendous difficulty or hardship, including but not limited to the loss of a parent or financial hardship
• Preference may be given to an athlete, although not required

Criteria to Maintain Scholarship:

• Student must maintain satisfactory academic, attendance, and disciplinary standing

Caitlyn (Katie) O'Bannon Fitzgerald '00 Scholarship: ~$6,250 award*

Established by family and friends in loving memory of Katie Fitzgerald '00.

Criteria:

• Rising Senior
• Is involved in numerous extracurricular activities
• Demonstrated financial need as determined through FACTS

*One award is specifically available for a rising senior. Another $5,000 award is available for a current student. 

Colbert Family STEM Scholarship: ~ $1,250 award

Established by Theodore "Ted" and Trista Colbert, the Colbert Family STEM Scholarship aims to increase diversity in Good Counsel's STEM program.

Criteria:

• Underrepresented minority accepted into the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) program
• Demonstrates financial need as determined by FACTS (preference, not required)

Criteria to maintain scholarship:

• Rising sophomore, junior or senior
• Must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Must continue to be enrolled in the STEM program
• Must maintain satisfactory academic, attendance and disciplinary standing

Daniel J. McGivern Endowed Scholarship: ~ $1,000 award

Established by Michael J. McGivern '68, in memory of Daniel J. McGivern.

Criteria:

• Rising Senior
• Current member of Good Counsel Swim Team
• Shows determination to succeed in all school activities
• Demonstrated financial need as determined through FACTS (not required)

The DeNicola Family Endowed Scholarship: ~ $1,250 award*

Established by Anthony and Nancy DeNicola to honor their family's connection to Our Lady of Good Counsel High School, the DeNicola Family Endowed Scholarship is awarded to a rising junior or rising senior facing financial need as determined through FACTS. The ideal candidate sustains a minimum GPA of 3.0 or better and demonstrated commitment to serve others at Good Counsel or the broader community through volunteerism. A student whose sibling, parent, or grandparent is an active-duty member, or veteran is preferred.

Criteria: 

• Rising junior or senior
• Sustain a minimum GPA of 3.0 or better
• Sibling, parent, or grandparent is an active duty member or veteran (preferred)
• Demonstrates commitment to serve others at GC and/or the broader community through volunteerism
• Demonstrates financial need as determined by FACTS

*One award available for rising a rising junior or rising senior. 

Dennis Essig Endowed Scholarship: ~ $2,000 award

Established during the 2019 Grand Celebration "Funds for Our Falcons" live appeal in honor of long-standing Good Counsel teacher Dennis Essig.

Criteria:

• Rising Senior
• Minimum GPA of 3.2
• Demonstrated financial need as determined through FACTS
• Demonstrates commitment to Good Counsel through involvement in athletics, service or extracurricular activities

Dr. Richard Slocum Music Scholarship: ~ $1,000 merit award

Established by Tim Welsh ’84 in honor of his former teacher Dr. Richard Slocum.

Criteria:

• Rising Senior
• Consistently demonstrates the ideals of good musicianship, applies them to their own development, and encourages and supports other students in developing these ideals

Gary Sandman '69 Memorial Endowed Scholarship: ~ $2,500 award

Established by the estate of Gary Sandman '69, in his memory.

Criteria:

• Rising Senior
• Drama/Theatre student, with preference to those working behind the scenes
• Demonstrated financial need as determined through FACTS (not required)

Joseph N. Brewer, III '84 Memorial Scholarship: ~ $1,000 award

Established by the family of Joseph Brewer '84. The Brewer family's dedication to the mission of Good Counsel is reflected by this scholarship that mirrors the life and experiences of Joseph.

Criteria:

• Male
• Rising Senior
• Commitment to Good Counsel
• Demonstrated financial need as determined through FACTS

Joseph Reed Canavin '63 Memorial Endowed Scholarship: ~ $4,500 merit award

Established by Denny '66 and Mary Roderick and Alice and Lazarus Nemitsas to honor Joseph Reed Canavin '63.

Criteria:

• Rising Senior
• Has demonstrated superior achievement and innovation in STEM curriculum
• Participates actively in extracurricular activities to include debate, newspaper, sports and/or drama

Joseph M. Cardaci, Jr. '84 Memorial Endowed Scholarship: ~ $1,250 awards (2)

Established by the family of Joseph M. Cardaci, Jr. '84. The scholarships are designed to foster the spirit of caring and excellence that Joe exhibited during his years at Good Counsel.

Criteria: 

• Rising senior athletes
• One female, one male
• Service to school and community
• Consistent, academic success.
• Demonstrated financial need as determined through FACTS

The Knights of Columbus Scholarship: ~ $1,000 award

Criteria:

• Rising Senior
• Minimum GPA of 3.2
• Demonstrated financial need as determined through FACTS
• Demonstrates commitment to Good Counsel through involvement in athletics, service or extracurricular activities

Live Like Liv Endowed Memorial Scholarship: ~ $1,500 award*

Established by the Olivia S. Peters Pediatric Therapy Foundation and Jeff and Kathy Peters to celebrate the life and legacy of Olivia Peters ‘10.

Criteria: 

• Rising junior or senior
• Demonstrated financial need as determined through FACTS
• Student with a heart for service to those with special needs. Service should be demonstrated through volunteerism in the area of working with children or the underserved with special needs. 

*One award available for rising rising junior or rising senior. 

Matthew Loudon '18 Memorial Endowed Scholarship: ~ $3,000 award*

Established by the generosity of friends and family in honor and memory of Matt Loudon '18. 

Criteria: 

• Current GC student
• Good academic standing
• Demonstrated leadership and sportsmanship in athletics, with special consideration given to hockey players
• Team player with evidence of a humble spirit
• Demonstrated financial need as determined through FACTS

*One award is available for a rising sophomore, junior, or senior student. 

Michael Anthony Rosick '67 Memorial Endowed Scholarship: ~ $4,500 merit award

Established by Richard Roderick '66 and Patricia Rosick Roderick in memory of their friend and brother.

Criteria:

• Rising Senior
• Demonstrates academic excellence
• Shows compassion for other students
• Shows commitment to the Good Counsel community
• Demonstrates spirit in athletics, especially intramural sports
• Participates in extracurricular activities

Patrick Bates '70  Endowed Scholarship: ~ $2,000 award

Established during the 2019 Grand Celebration "Funds for Our Falcons" live appeal in honor of long-standing Good Counsel teacher Patrick Bates '70.

Criteria:

• Rising Senior
• Minimum GPA of 3.2
• Demonstrated financial need as determined through FACTS
• Demonstrates commitment to Good Counsel through involvement in athletics, service or extracurricular activities

Rafael J. Dominquez '84 Memorial Endowed Scholarship: ~ $4,250 merit awards (2)

Established by Kathy Dominguez and Kenneth Bartee with individual gifts to honor the memory of Our Lady of Good Counsel High School alumnus Rafael Jesus Dominguez ’84.

Criteria:

• Rising Seniors
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Demonstrates passion for Good Counsel
• Latino/Latina (not required)

Richard Burns Endowed Scholarship: ~ $2,000 award

Established during the 2019 Grand Celebration "Funds for Our Falcons" live appeal in honor of long-standing Good Counsel teacher Richard Burns.

Criteria:

• Rising Senior
• Minimum GPA of 3.2
• Demonstrated financial need as determined through FACTS
• Demonstrates commitment to Good Counsel through involvement in athletics, service or extracurricular activities

Richard Burns Endowed Social Studies Scholarship: ~ $3,500 award

Established by Tim Welsh '84 in honor of his former teacher Richard Burns.

Criteria:

• Rising senior
• Has taken at least 4 social studies course by graduation
• Has earned superior grades in social studies coursework
• Is considering social studies major in college
• Demonstrated financial need as determined through FACTS

Richard Seel Endowed Scholarship: ~ $2,000 award

Established during the 2019 Grand Celebration "Funds for Our Falcons" live appeal in honor of long-standing Good Counsel teacher Richard Seel.

Criteria:

• Rising senior
• Minimum GPA of 3.2
• Demonstrated financial need as determined through FACTS
• Demonstrates commitment to Good Counsel through involvement in athletics, service or extracurricular activities

Stan Spottswood '81 Servant Leader Scholarship: ~ $1,000 award

Established by the Ramsammy/Eversley family in honor of Stan Spottswood '81, choir teacher of Nia Ramsammy '20, and in loving memory of her father, Arnold Ramsammy.

Criteria:

• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Rising female senior
• Shows leadership in serving and exemplifies the ideals that Mr. Spottswood stresses, including good character, musical talent, commitment and excellence
• Demonstrated financial need as determined through FACTS

Steve Dean '67 Endowed Memorial Scholarship: ~ $5,000 awards (3)

Funding provided by the annual Good Counsel Steve Dean Golf Classic Tournament.

Criteria:

• Rising Seniors
• Show a love of Good Counsel through involvement in academic, social and athletic programs
• Demonstrates financial need as determined through FACTS

Tom Brown '78 Memorial Endowed Scholarship: ~ $1,000 award*

The Tom Brown '78 Memorial Endowed Scholarship, established by Betty Brown in loving memory of her late husband, Tom Brown '78, supports a rising senior who has demonstrated significant community involvement through substantial community service.

Criteria: 

• Rising senior
• Demonstrated significant community involvement through substantial community service (defined as more than 80 hours completed at the time of application submission)
• Demonstrated financial need as determined through FACTS (preference, not required)
• Legacy student (preference, not required)

*One award available for a rising senior. 

Tom Kolar Endowed Scholarship: ~ $3,000 award*

Established by friends, family, and former students and colleagues of the late Tom Kolar. 

Criteria: 

• Current GC student 
• Academically sound
• Demonstrated financial need as determined through FACTS
• Demonstrates their commitment to Good Counsel through involvement in athletics, service, or extracurricular activities

*One award available for rising sophomore, rising junior, or rising senior. 

Bill Strasser '80 Memorial Endowed Scholarship: ~ $1,500 award*

Established in loving memory of Bill Strasser '80 by the Strasser family and friends. 

Criteria: 

• Current GC student who is facing and overcoming significant adversity

*One award is available for a rising sophomore, junior, or senior student. 

The Brian Rice ’02 Memorial Endowed Scholarship: : ~$1,250

Established by friends in loving memory of Brian Rice ’02, this scholarship will provide financial assistance to a Good Counsel student who exhibits Brian’s perseverance and commitment to the community. The ideal candidate will be someone facing tremendous difficulty or hardship, including but not limited to the loss of a parent or substantial financial need. The ideal candidate will also be an athlete, although not required. 

Criteria:

• Someone who exhibits the traits of perseverance and commitment to the community
• A student facing tremendous difficulty or hardship, including but not limited to the loss of a parent or financial hardship
• Preference may be given to an athlete, although not required

Criteria to Maintain Scholarship:

• Student must maintain satisfactory academic, attendance, and disciplinary standing

Caitlyn (Katie) O'Bannon Fitzgerald Scholarship: ~ $6,250 award*

Established by family and friends in loving memory of Katie Fitzgerald '00.

Criteria:

• Current GC student
• Is involved in numerous extracurricular activities
• Demonstrated financial need as determined through FACTS

*One award is available for a rising sophomore, junior, or senior student. Another $5,000 award is available specifically for a rising senior.  

The Camp Good Counsel Beth Polletto '03 Award is given annually to a Good Counsel student who has served as a counselor for Camp Good Counsel and who embodies the spirit of the camp. This scholarship does not require an application, recipients are selected by the Camp Good Counsel administration team. 

Colbert Family STEM Scholarship: ~ $1,250 award

Established by Theodore "Ted" and Trista Colbert, the Colbert Family STEM Scholarship aims to increase diversity in Good Counsel's STEM program.

Criteria:

• Underrepresented minority accepted into the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) program
• Demonstrates financial need as determined by FACTS (preference, not required)

Criteria to maintain scholarship:

• Rising sophomore, junior or senior
• Must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Must continue to be enrolled in the STEM program
• Must maintain satisfactory academic, attendance and disciplinary standing

The DeNicola Family Endowed Scholarship: ~ $1,250 award*

Established by Anthony and Nancy DeNicola to honor their family's connection to Our Lady of Good Counsel High School, the DeNicola Family Endowed Scholarship is awarded to a rising junior or rising senior facing financial need as determined through FACTS. The ideal candidate sustains a minimum GPA of 3.0 or better and demonstrated commitment to serve others at Good Counsel or the broader community through volunteerism. A student whose sibling, parent, or grandparent is an active-duty member, or veteran is preferred.

Criteria: 

• Rising junior or senior
• Sustain a minimum GPA of 3.0 or better
• Sibling, parent, or grandparent is an active duty member or veteran (preferred)
• Demonstrates commitment to serve others at GC and/or the broader community through volunteerism
• Demonstrates financial need as determined by FACTS

*One award available for rising a rising junior or rising senior. 

Elizabeth (Beth) Polleto '03 Memorial Music Scholarship: ~ $1,000 award*

Established by Mr. and Mrs. John Polletto in memory of their daughter, Beth Polletto '03.

Criteria:

• Rising Junior
• Band student
• Has shown most improvement on an instrument
• Has given the most of themselves to the Good Counsel band
• Demonstrated financial need as determined through FACTS

Live Like Liv Endowed Memorial Scholarship: ~ $1,500 award*

Established by the Olivia S. Peters Pediatric Therapy Foundation and Jeff and Kathy Peters to celebrate the life and legacy of Olivia Peters ‘10.

Criteria: 

• Rising junior or senior
• Demonstrated financial need as determined through FACTS
• Student with a heart for service to those with special needs. Service should be demonstrated through volunteerism in the area of working with children or the underserved with special needs. 

*One award available for rising rising junior or rising senior. 

Matthew Loudon '18 Memorial Endowed Scholarship: ~ $3,000 award*

Established by the generosity of friends and family in honor and memory of Matt Loudon '18. 

Criteria: 

• Current GC student
• Good academic standing
• Demonstrated leadership and sportsmanship in athletics, with special consideration given to hockey players
• Team player with evidence of a humble spirit
• Demonstrated financial need as determined through FACTS

*One award is available for a rising sophomore, junior, or senior student. 

Thomas Fischetti '62 and Spencer Wilson '13 Endowed Scholarship: ~ $2,500 award

Established by Tom '62 and Beverly Fischetti in honor of their nephew Spencer Wilson '13.

Criteria: 

• Rising Junior 
• Academically sound with consistent academic performance
• Priority consideration for a student who has a strong, demonstrated talent in the area of the arts (fine, performing and/or choral) at Good Counsel or has a talent in golf
• Demonstrated financial need as determined through FACTS

Tom Murphy Memorial Scholarship: ~ $1,000 award*

Established in memory of Thomas Murphy.

Criteria:

• Rising Junior
• Participates in at least one extracurricular activity
• Is in good academic standing
• Demonstrated financial need as determined through FACTS

Tom Kolar Endowed Scholarship: ~ $3,000 award*

Established by friends, family, and former students and colleagues of the late Tom Kolar. 

Criteria: 

• Current GC student 
• Academically sound
• Demonstrated financial need as determined through FACTS
• Demonstrates their commitment to Good Counsel through involvement in athletics, service, or extracurricular activities

*One award available for rising sophomore, rising junior, or rising senior. 

Bill Strasser '80 Memorial Endowed Scholarship: ~ $1,500 award*

Established in loving memory of Bill Strasser '80 by the Strasser family and friends. 

Criteria: 

• Current GC student who is facing and overcoming significant adversity

*One award is available for a rising sophomore, junior, or senior student. 

The Brian Rice ’02 Memorial Endowed Scholarship: : ~$1,250

Established by friends in loving memory of Brian Rice ’02, this scholarship will provide financial assistance to a Good Counsel student who exhibits Brian’s perseverance and commitment to the community. The ideal candidate will be someone facing tremendous difficulty or hardship, including but not limited to the loss of a parent or substantial financial need. The ideal candidate will also be an athlete, although not required. 

Criteria:

• Someone who exhibits the traits of perseverance and commitment to the community
• A student facing tremendous difficulty or hardship, including but not limited to the loss of a parent or financial hardship
• Preference may be given to an athlete, although not required

Criteria to Maintain Scholarship:

• Student must maintain satisfactory academic, attendance, and disciplinary standing

Caitlyn (Katie) O'Bannon Fitzgerald Scholarship: ~ $6,250 award*

Established by family and friends in loving memory of Katie Fitzgerald '00.

Criteria:

• Current GC student
• Is involved in numerous extracurricular activities
• Demonstrated financial need as determined through FACTS

*One award is available for a rising sophomore, junior, or senior student. Another $5,000 award is available specifically for a rising senior.  

Colbert Family STEM Scholarship: ~ $1,250 award

Established by Theodore "Ted" and Trista Colbert, the Colbert Family STEM Scholarship aims to increase diversity in Good Counsel's STEM program.

Criteria:

• Underrepresented minority accepted into the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) program
• Demonstrates financial need as determined by FACTS (preference, not required)

Criteria to maintain scholarship:

• Rising sophomore, junior or senior
• Must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Must continue to be enrolled in the STEM program
• Must maintain satisfactory academic, attendance and disciplinary standing

Matthew Loudon '18 Memorial Endowed Scholarship: ~ $3,000 award*

Established by the generosity of friends and family in honor and memory of Matt Loudon '18. 

Criteria: 

• Current GC student
• Good academic standing
• Demonstrated leadership and sportsmanship in athletics, with special consideration given to hockey players
• Team player with evidence of a humble spirit
• Demonstrated financial need as determined through FACTS

*One award is available for a rising sophomore, junior, or senior student. 

Tom Kolar Endowed Scholarship: ~ $3,000 award*

Established by friends, family, and former students and colleagues of the late Tom Kolar. 

Criteria: 

• Current GC student 
• Academically sound
• Demonstrated financial need as determined through FACTS
• Demonstrates their commitment to Good Counsel through involvement in athletics, service, or extracurricular activities

*One award available for rising sophomore, rising junior, or rising senior.