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Duchesne High School

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                          Scholarships

The President's Scholarship
The President's Scholarship, established in 1995, is an academic award available to all incoming freshmen for the Class of 2013 who meet the criteria listed below.  This scholarship is an "automatic" award, meaning that any incoming freshman who meets the scholarship criteria will receive the award.

The President's Scholarship is renewable every year for recipients who achieve a minimum of a 4.00 cumulative grade point average (GPA) at the end of the year and have no unsatisfactory marks in conduct.

Applicant must:

  • Select Duchesne High School as his/her first choice school

  • Graduate from a Catholic grade school

  • Score at or above the 90th percentile on the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (composite) eighth grade test

  • Earn an "A" average in core subjects for the first semester of 8th grade

  • Have acceptable conduct, as confirmed by the principal

The scholarship process begins with the selection of Duchesne High School as the student's first choice on the Archdiocesan Catholic High School Application.

Duchesne will contact the grade school principal in January to confirm the student's good standing.  Recipients will be notified of the award in February, soon after students receive their letters of acceptance from DHS.

The Dean's Scholarship
The Dean's Scholarship, also established in 1995, is an academic award available to all incoming freshmen for the Class of 2013 who meet the criteria listed below.  The scholarship is renewable every year for recipients who achieve at least a 3.60 cumulative grade point average (GPA) at the end of the year and have no unsatisfactory marks in conduct. The applicant need not be a graduate of a Catholic grade school.

Applicants must:

  • Select Duchesne High School as his/her first choice school

  • Score at or above the 80th percentile on the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (composite) eighth grade test

  • Earn a "B" average in core subjects for the first semester of 8th grade

  • Have acceptable conduct, as confirmed by the principal

The application process begins with the selection of Duchesne High School as the student's first choice on the Archdiocesan Catholic High School Application.

Duchesne will contact the grade school/junior high school principal in January to confirm the student's good standing.  Scholarship recipients will be notified of the award in February.


 DHS Scholarships
($1,200 over four years) awarded to one incoming freshman Duchesne applicant from any grade school which sends a minimum of five applications and a minimum 8th grade ITBS score in the 90th percentile or above. The applicant must select Duchesne as his/her first choice school. This is an automatic award. No application is necessary.

Frank Kister Family Foundation Award
($1,000 over four years) awarded to an incoming freshman who best exemplifies the spirit of Frank Kister with regards to community service and awareness of the needs and interests of others.

Mary Lou Hannegan Scholarship
($1,600 over four years) based on financial need; awarded to the student (among those applying for student aid) with the highest average score in spelling, reading and language on the ITBS. This is an automatic award. A financial aid application must be filed.

Timothy Hill Scholarship
($500 for one year) in memory of 1984 DHS graduate Tim Hill, is awarded to one student, based on school achievements, activities and service to the community. Applications available in the spring.

Anita Venvertloh Scholarship
($500 for one year) awarded to a student interested in art. Applicants must submit a minimum of three artwork samples and an essay. Applications available in the spring.

Dr. Henry and Roseann Clever Scholarship Fund
($500 for one year) established at Duchesne High School honoring the generosity and kindness of Dr. Henry and Roseann Clever. The scholarship is awarded to an upperclassman at Duchesne High School with a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher and in financial need.  A financial aid application must be filed.  Applications for the scholarship will be available in July.

Ron Kjar Student Scholarship Fund
($500) created to honor Mr. Kjar’s many contributions to Duchesne. Its goal is to award students who excel in academics and in serving his/her community. Applicants must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA or higher. Applications will be available in April.