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The Notre Dame Academy Endowment Fund has seen significant growth since its beginning in the early 1990's. The most significant benefit to Notre Dame is the fulfillment of a long-term objective to endow tuition grants and assistance for those students who might not otherwise be able to afford a Notre Dame education.

Benefactors who contribute a cumulative amount of $10,000 or more will establish a "Named" Scholarship Fund. The fund can be restricted for a specific purpose or can be designated for use where there is the greatest need. The fund will be named as directed by the donor and can be in honor or in memory of a family member, etc. The endowment donor will receive yearly fund status reports. Recognition includes an acknowledgement in the Notre Dame Annual Report.

For information on establishing a Scholarship Fund at Notre Dame Academy, please feel free to contact Notre Dame’s Development Office at 859.292.7729 or e-mail Nancy Goeke.
The following scholarships were available for the 2009-10 school year.

Tuition Assistance Grants and Scholarships
Limited need-based grants are available to students through the generosity of several benefactors.  These scholarships are awarded to students who exemplify a Christian spirit and live out the mission of Notre Dame Academy.  Students need not excel academically at the A or B level, but must display a strong work ethic.  They must demonstrate a need for financial tuition assistance.  Private School Aid System (PSAS) form is required on file in the school office before student is considered for eligibility. These scholarships include:

Ruby F. Afterkirk Scholarship
Tom and Maydie Berger Scholarship
Clem and Ann McCabe Buenger Scholarship
The Butler Scholarships
Mary Burroughs Scholarship
Elmer B. and Ruth C. Maschinot Cleves Scholarship
Cindy Foltz Culbertson Scholarship
Sara Tepe and Celia Deters Scholarship
John & Eva Goeke Scholarship
Rosemary Kahmann Scholarship
Dr. Robert T. and Jean Schmidt Longshore Scholarship
Charles and Ann Bauereis Pulsfort Scholarship
Cheryl Rickey Scholarship
Dr. and Mrs. Michael Robinson Scholarship
Brent and Judith Flick Rouse Scholarship
Kelsey Ann Sorrell Scholarship
Catherine Northcutt Stratman Scholarship
George and Maureen Thelen Scholarship
Martha Mayer Tonnies Scholarship
Jean and Joe Von Handorf Scholarship
Von Lehman Family Scholarship

Sue Gunkel Scholarship
The Sue Gunkel scholarship was created in memory of Sue Gunkel, a well-respected and long-time Math teacher at Notre Dame Academy. It recognizes students who demonstrate a passion for life and environmental issues and a positive attitude toward learning. The students must also have a clear need for financial assistance.

Sister Mary Agnetis School Scholarships
Student recipients of these scholarships are those who rank first and second in their class, and two others are voted upon by the faculty.  These students are chosen because of their overall attitude toward learning and their academic achievement.

The Gospel of Life Scholarship
The Gospel of Life Foundation was established by Drs. Mick and Nancy Shaughnessy to encourage students to work on behalf of the dignity of human life. This endowment will not only fund scholarships for students who have proven their commitment to life, but will also fund all-school projects that encourage respect for life.

The Guy Hollenkamp Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is reserved for NDA or CCH students who are attending either of these schools when a parent dies.  The family may apply for this scholarship if tuition and other educational expenses would make continued attendance a financial hardship for the family.

Annette T. Lucas Scholarship
This scholarship is reserved for students who live in the urban area and who demonstrate a clear need for financial tuition assistance.  Private School Aid System (PSAS) form is required on file in the school office before student is considered for eligibility.

Gamel Otto Scholarship
The Gamel Otto Scholarship is awarded annually to incoming freshmen and is based on their performance on the standardized Diocesan entrance test. This scholarship is given to the student(s) who qualify immediately following the recipients of the Sister Mary Agnetis Scholarships.

Charles and Ann Bauereis Pulsfort Scholarship
The Charles and Ann Bauereis Pulsfort Scholarship is awarded annually to incoming freshmen and is based on their performance on the standardized Diocesan entrance test. This scholarship is given to the student who qualifies immediately following the recipients of the Sister Mary Agnetis Scholarships.

Sister Mary Clareta Business Scholarship
Special interest and dedication to Business studies are recognized annually through the Sister Mary Clareta Business Scholarship.  Tuition scholarships are awarded annually to students who have demonstrated hard work and exceptional effort in their business courses.  Private School Aid System (PSAS) form is required on file in the school office before student is considered for eligibility.

St. Julie Billiart Scholarship
St. Julie Billiart Service Scholarship is given to a student who lives Julie's spirit of joyful simplicity, demonstrates concern for the poor and the marginalized, demonstrates service in the community, and works to her potential and has an accepted conduct record.

The Class of 1981 Empowerment of Women Fund
The Class of 1981 Empowerment of Women Fund provides money to engage speakers to address the NDA student body on topics related to the empowerment of women. This fund was established in honor of deceased classmate, Missy Montgomery Thompson.
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