Scholarships

Passionate about the important role that Catholic education plays in breaking the cycle of poverty and closing the achievement gap for poor and minority youth, Tim and Mary Hayes, in partnership with Bishop England High School, created the The Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam (AMDG) Scholarship in 2020.  St. Ignatius coined the phrase which became the motto for the whole Jesuit community: “ad majorem Dei gloriam” meaning “to the greater glory of God!”, a  prayer that God would be glorified by their every action, and that others would be attracted to the goodness of God because of their actions.  This scholarship provides transformational support for a student to attend Bishop England High School for four years and ensures that the student has access to resources they need to be successful in an inclusive, academically challenging environment, regardless of their family’s ability to pay.

Give to the Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam Scholarship

These funds provide partial support for a student’s tuition at the discretion of the principal or by criteria the donor has established with the Coastal Community Foundation. Give to this fund here.

The BE Alumni Scholarship is made possible by the generosity of Bishop England alumni who take great pride in being a Bishop and are inspired to pay forward for future generations of young men and women seeking a Bishop England High School education. The scholarship selection committee takes academic performance, financial need, service/volunteerism, and educational diversity into consideration for this financial aid. 

Established by the Griffith Family in memory of Bette Griffith ’52. who was a strong and beautiful member of our BE and Charleston community. Bette’s devotion to her faith is one of the hallmarks of her legacy, and it is properly acknowledged with the establishment of this award. A $1,000 is given annually to a current BE student who exemplifies his/her life as a strong practicing Catholic, a life style Bette embodied.

The Chicco-Kaiser Family Award, funded by the Chicco-Kaiser family, honors the memory of Vincent J. Chicco, Bob and Ursula Kaiser, Amanda Jahnz Kaiser ’00, and Patrick Clarkin ’03. This award is given to a current BE student who is active in his/her church particularly in youth programs, is involved in volunteer work, is respectful to authority, and is an all around helpful person.  Gifts to this fund should be made directly to the Coastal Community Foundation where the endowment is held- please call 843-723-3635 or visit https://coastal.fcsuite.com/erp/donate for giving options.

Leonard Walter Piccirillo entered into eternal rest on August 24, 2020.  In his loving memory, his eldest sister Nanette Piccirillo ‘76, along with the support of Lenny’s many close family and friends, established this scholarship in hopes that his legacy as a kind soul and gentle spirit will live on through future generations of BE students.  In addition to being a bright light in many people’s lives while at BE, Lenny was an exceptional football player on the varsity team for three years and designated as “Best Offensive Lineman” as a senior. Shortly after graduating, he returned to BE and became assistant coach alongside the legendary Coach Jack Cantey. Gifts to this fund should be made directly to the Coastal Community Foundation where the endowment is held- please call 843-723-3635 or visit https://coastal.fcsuite.com/erp/donate for giving options.

Established in memory of Daniel J. ’30 and Evelyn P. Sullivan by their family; Gus and Trisha ’68 (Sullivan) Gustafson, Michael ’73 and Maureen Sullivan, Daniel ’70 and Mimi Sullivan, Jr., Mary Ann Sullivan ’61. This scholarship is given to a student who is an incoming freshman and demonstrates academic potential and integrity.  Gifts to this fund should be made directly to the Coastal Community Foundation where the endowment is held- please call 843-723-3635 or visit https://coastal.fcsuite.com/erp/donate for giving options.

Established by Monsignor Robert J. Kelly and supported by his family and friends, this annual scholarship provides financial assistance to help a student at Bishop England High School. Father Kelly was a faculty member at BE from 1959 to 1974 and vice rector for several years. He became a rector of Bishop England in 1964 a postion he held until 1990. He was a teacher, principal and friend to generation after generation of students that have come through BE. Father Kelly could be found at every sporting event cheering on the students and the sports he loved so dearly. The baseball complex at Bishop England is named after him.  Gifts to this fund should be made directly to the Coastal Community Foundation where the endowment is held- please call 843-723-3635 or visit https://coastal.fcsuite.com/erp/donate for giving options.

Established by Walter V. Duane ’39 this business award honors his sister, Genevieve Duane ’35. The Duanes, parents of a strong Bishop England family, saw their nine children graduate from our institution with Genevieve being the seventh of the nine. Known for her business acumen and deep religious faith, she worked successfully in the community exhibiting strong moral character and work ethic. This award is given to a member of the junior class who exhibits a good work ethic, good moral character, and potential for success in the business world.  Gifts to this fund should be made directly to the Coastal Community Foundation where the endowment is held- please call 843-723-3635 or visit https://coastal.fcsuite.com/erp/donate for giving options.

The Grace O'Keefe Scholarship was established by the Dale M Slater Charitable Fund III, a Donor Advised Fund of The US Charitable Gift Trust. The scholarship's purpose is to help a student in need of tuition assistance.  Give here.

Established by family and friends to honor and memorialize Joseph Condon, Jr. ’69, “Iron Joe” who lost his battle to cancer in 2016. Joe always wanted to help fund tuition for a Catholic student to attend Bishop England. This scholarship is awarded yearly to a deserving student who wishes to attend BEHS but can not afford to do so. 

Established by James ’61 and Bunny Kerr this fund is used to provide grants to Bishop England for students in need of financial assistance to attend BEHS. Mr. and Mrs. Kerr established a separate endowment, The Kerr Family Scholarship Fund, with the Citadel Foundation to provide funds to support a scholarship to a cadet of the Catholic faith from Charleston County who is a business major, with average grades or above, who has displayed leadership and extra curricular activities, and who has demonstrated financial need. Bishop England graduates accepted into the Citadel receive first priority during the selection process.  Gifts to this fund should be made directly to the Coastal Community Foundation where the endowment is held- please call 843-723-3635 or visit https://coastal.fcsuite.com/erp/donate for giving options.

Established in memory of John and Virginia Meeks by their daughter Virginia “Ginger” Meeks ‘ 62 to be awarded to a student in need of financial assistance. 

Katherine graduated from Bishop England in 2012. She was a member of the National Honor Society and exceled in volleyball during her time at BEHS. Following her high school graduation, she attended Emerson College where she competed in the NCAA Volleyball Tournament with her teammates. Friends and teachers remember Katherine’s vivacious spirit and limitless creativity. She lived each day according to the ‘Golden Rule’ and dedicated her life to helping those in need. She was a student at the Charleston School of Law and a law office intern when she unexpectedly passed away in March 2022. In her loving memory, her family established the Katherine Adele “Kat” Westbrook Tuition Assistance Fund to generously provide tuition assistance for current students.

Click here to give to the Katherine Adele “Kat” Westbrook Tuition Assistance Fund

Established by Margaret Bayly ’30 upon her death, this fund is used for the purpose of awarding scholarships to students of need who might not otherwise be able to attend Bishop England High School.  Gifts to this fund should be made directly to the Coastal Community Foundation where the endowment is held- please call 843-723-3635 or visit https://coastal.fcsuite.com/erp/donate for giving options.

Passionate about the important role that high quality, inclusive education plays in the formation of young people living with physical and mental disabilities, Robert and Lois Abel were inspired to establish the Mark Abele Memorial Tuition Assistance Fund in honor of their beloved son Mark who passed away at the age of 33. Mark attended Bishop England High School from 1970 – 1972 while struggling with numerous health complications due to hemophilia disease. The Abele family was deeply touched by the support Mark received from faculty and staff to ensure he was able to keep learning and have as normal of a high school experience as possible despite suffering from an incredibly rare condition. The Abele’s established this fund to honor Mark’s life and pay forward the gift of Catholic education for other families experiencing similar health challenges.

This fund provides students enrolled in the Options Program with transformational support to attend Bishop England High School and ensure that these students have access to the resources they need to be successful in an inclusive, academically challenging environment. 

Provides annual tuition assistance to students and families in need at the discretion of the Principal. 

Russell William McLaughlin, a 2019 Bishop England graduate and captain of the soccer team, entered into eternal rest on May 5, 2020.  This scholarship was established to memorialize his legacy as a teammate and leader, both on and off the soccer field. Funds awarded in Russell’s memory will support a Bishop England student who similarly demonstrates hard work, a positive attitude, and an altruistic spirit.

Established by the Sisters of Charity of Our Lady of Mercy to provide scholarships for deserving Catholic students to have and equal opportunity for an education at Bishop England High School. The Sisters of Charity is the namesake of our campus chapel, in honor of their dedication to serving the poor, sick, orphaned, and uneducated in the Diocese of Charleston. When their religious community was incorporated in Charleston in 1835, they established and operated numerous educational and medical institutions, including a school for children of free blacks. The Sister’s also staffed Bishop England High School for many years. 

Established in 1995 by the late Mrs. Juanita Brown in memory of her husband, W. Melvin Brown. This fund aids in tuition assistance for African American, Catholic students who live in Charleston County and attend or have been accepted to attend Bishop England. Gifts to this fund can be made directly to the Coastal Community Foundation where the endowment is held- please call 843-723-3635 for giving options.