THRIVE Scholarship Program
Through the generosity of its donors, Josephinum Academy of the Sacred Heart has announced that its THRIVE Scholarship will cover the entire tuition for every enrolled freshman for the 2025-2026 school year. It is a historic opportunity and Josephinum is thrilled to extend this award to all freshman for the second year in a row. This exemplary 135-year-old all girls Catholic high school located in Wicker Park hopes that the THRIVE Scholarship will help alleviate financial pressures faced by families across Chicago and all can access a Josephinum college-preparatory education.
“We are so grateful to our donors to have this Thrive Scholarship opportunity,” said Richard McMenamin, President of Josephinum Academy. “Access to a top-quality Catholic education should not be accessible to young people based only on family resources. Those families interested in a private Catholic school education can now put Josephinum Academy at the top of their list. We know this will be of great interest to 8th grade girls who are looking for a wonderful high school experience.”
The guidelines and specifications for accepting a THRIVE Scholarship center on the awarded student and their parent/guardian intentionally fulfilling requirements focusing on positive and active investment in the Josephinum community, goal setting, and leadership.
As the longest-standing all-girls Catholic school in the city of Chicago, Josephinum Academy delivers individualized student support, a challenging college-preparatory
For current 8th grade students to qualify for the THRIVE Scholarship, they must be accepted to Josephinum, which requires a completed application packet, which includes 7th and 8th grade school records, an online application and a submitted FACTS application.
Students are encouraged to have their applications submitted sooner rather than later. The Josephinum Admissions office is available to answer questions at: Admissions@josephinum.org