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 Scholarship Opportunities and Criteria 


The Freshman Scholarship Application and required materials are due to the Admission Office by Friday, December 20, 2019 by 4 pm.

Requirements for all scholarships:
Step 1: Take the Oldenburg Academy Placement Test
Step 2: Complete the Oldenburg Academy Freshman Scholarship Application
    1. Including one letter of recommendation from a teacher and/or principal
    2. Including one-page, typed, personal essay describing what inspires or challenges you as a student.
    3. Including any sample work and/or essay required for a specific scholarship
Step 3: Submit a copy of their 8th grade report card (first quarter)
Step 4: Complete Oldenburg Academy Financial Aid Form if applying for any need-based scholarships


Merit Scholarships Available:


Mother Theresa Hackelmeier Scholarship – First Place
Full one-year tuition scholarship is awarded to the student who earns the highest score on the Oldenburg Academy Placement Test.  The student will receive a ¼ tuition scholarship for his/her   sophomore, junior, and senior years.   


Academic Achievement Scholarship – Second Place
One year, 50% tuition scholarship awarded to the student who earns the second highest score on the Oldenburg Academy Placement Test.  The student will receive a $2000 scholarship his/her sophomore, junior, and senior years.


Academic Achievement Scholarship – Third Place
One year, 25% tuition scholarship awarded to the student who earns the third highest score on the Oldenburg Academy Placement Test.  The student will receive a $1000 scholarship his/her sophomore, junior, and senior years.


Academic Achievement Scholarship - Art    
  • Sample of work (observation, landscape, still life or portrait only)
  • $1000/one-year scholarship


Academic Achievement Scholarship - English
  • Personal essay from application will be reviewed for scholarship
  • $1000/one-year scholarship


Academic Achievement Scholarship - Math
  • Placement Test scores and report cards will be considered
  • $1000/one-year scholarship


Brenda S. Vogelsang Academic Achievement Scholarship in Science
  • Placement Test scores and report cards will be considered
  • $1000/one-year scholarship


Herb and June Moenter Academic Achievement Scholarship in Music    
  • Auditions will be held in mid-January.  The OA music department will contact each applicant as to the specific date and time of the audition.
  • $1000/one-year scholarship​


Memorial Scholarships Available:


Connie Prickel Metz Scholarship
  • $1000/one-year scholarship


Cleophas William and Mary Elizabeth Moll Tebbe Scholarship
  • Given to a practicing, male Catholic student with a B+ average who is active in pastoral and/or community service
  • Priest, Catholic School Principal and/or Religion teacher recommendation letter
  • $1000/one-year scholarship OR 2 $500 one-year scholarships (committee decides)


Holly Bruns Memorial Scholarship
  • Given to an enrolling 8th grader who exemplifies Holly’s spirit and dedication to the mission of Oldenburg Academy
  • Two $1000/per-year scholarships awarded (renewable for four years)


Financial Need-Based Memorial Scholarships Available:


Becky Orschell Werner Scholarship
  • Given to student with at least a “B” average
  • Essay topic: “How will attending Oldenburg Academy impact you life?”
  • Hand-written essay / no more than 500 words
  • Financial Aid form must be completed
  • $1000/one-year scholarship


Maria Duerr DeJaco Scholarship
  • Given to a young woman with at least a B average who
  • Financial Aid form must be completed
  • $1000/per year (renewable for 4 years if a “B” grade point average maintained at OA))


Elmer G. & Rose L. Ramsdell Scholarship
  • Given to one young woman and one young man with at least a “B” average
  • Financial Aid form must be completed
  • $1000/per year (renewable for 4 years if a “B” grade point average maintained at OA)


Mildred J. Hillenbrand Scholarship    
  • ​Financial Aid form must be completed
  • $1000/per year (renewable for 4 years if a “B” grade point average maintained at OA)


Judith Ann Heinlein Scholarship
  • Financial Aid form must be completed
  • 25% tuition scholarship/renewable for 4 years if a “B” grade point average maintained at OA


Celeste P. Johnson Memorial Scholarship (St. Teresa Benedicta, Bright members only)
  • Given to a student who is a registered and active member of St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross Catholic Church in Bright, Indiana.    
  • Financial Aid form must be completed
  • $1000/per year (renewable for 4 years if a “B” grade point average maintained at OA)


James E. Fritsch Scholarship (St. Louis, Batesville Students Only)
  • Given to a student who attends St. Louis Catholic School in Batesville, IN
  • Financial Aid form must be completed
  • $1500/per year/renewable for 4 years
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OLDENBURG ACADEMY of the IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
1 Twister Circle   PO Box 200   Oldenburg, Indiana 47036   812.934.4440
Sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis - Oldenburg, IN
Copyright 2016