College Awards

College of the Holy Cross

PrivateWorcester, MAAdmit rate 18%Meets 100% of need
Official aid page
Biggest award
Full tuition
Worth up to
about $258,000 total
Awards
10
Cost per year
$80,334

Considered when you apply

Considered when you apply for admission

Faber Scholarship

Varies

Recognition of strong academic achievements and commitment to personal growth coupled with demonstrated financial need. Requires FAFSA and CSS Profile.

Need-basedRenewable
Jan 15, 2027Official page

Apply by Jan 15 for priority scholarship consideration

Separate application

Separate application

Rev. William FitzGerald, S.J. Scholarship

Full tuition · about $258,000 over 4 years

Incoming students who will major in Classics. Awarded every four years (next award for Class of 2031).

Major-specificRenewable
Jan 15, 2027Official page

Brooks Music Scholarship

Full tuition · about $258,000 over 4 years

Incoming high school senior who will major or double major in music. Must demonstrate outstanding accomplishment in instrumental/vocal performance or composition.

Major-specificRenewable
Jan 15, 2027Official page

Navy ROTC Scholarship & Incentive Grant

Full tuition · about $258,000 over 4 years

Selected cadets/midshipmen in the NROTC program. Full scholarship recipients also receive a grant for standard room charges.

Renewable
Jan 15, 2027Official page

Apply by Jan 15 for priority scholarship consideration

Organ Scholarship

Full tuition · about $258,000 over 4 years

Incoming high school senior who will major or double major in music and serve as principal organist. Requires experience in church music and keyboard studies.

Major-specificRenewable
Oct 15, 2026Official page

Rev. Henry Bean, S.J. Scholarship

Full tuition · about $258,000 over 4 years

Incoming students who will major in Classics (Greek, Latin, or Classics). Awarded based on academic achievement in ancient languages.

Major-specificRenewable
Jan 15, 2027Official page

Freije Scholarship in Theatre

Half tuition · about $129,000 over 4 years

Incoming high school senior who will major or double major in Theatre. Based on academic and artistic achievement.

Major-specificRenewable
Jan 15, 2027Official page

Apply by Jan 15 for priority scholarship consideration

By invitation or nomination

By invitation or nomination

Ellis Scholarship

Full tuition · about $258,000 over 4 years

Must be a resident of Worcester, Massachusetts. Finalists are invited for an interview in February.

Renewable
Jan 15, 2027Official page

Apply by Jan 15 for priority scholarship consideration

Magis Scholarship

$20,000 a year · about $80,000 over 4 years

Recognizes talented applicants who have distinguished themselves as top scholars, model citizens, and leaders. Eligibility determined by the Admissions Office.

Renewable
Jan 15, 2027Official page

Apply by Jan 15 for priority scholarship consideration

Holy Cross Grant

$2,500 a year · about $10,000 over 4 years

Based on 100% of demonstrated financial need. Families with incomes under $100,000 and reasonable assets receive a full tuition grant.

Need-basedRenewable
Jan 15, 2027Official page

Apply by Jan 15 for priority scholarship consideration