Fitzgerald Program
The Fitzgerald Program offers tuition assistance to 9th-12th grade students currently enrolled in or applying to a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Washington Catholic schools.
Fitzgerald Application Opens: Monday, October 2, 2023
Fitzgerald Application Closes: Friday, January 26, 2024
APPLICATION PROCESS
To demonstrate financial need:
In order to be eligible for the 2024-2025 Fitzgerald Program, applicants must complete a TADS Financial Aid & Assessment Form online at www.mytads.com by January 26, 2024. Applications submitted after this date will not be processed. Please note: Applicants are required to complete only ONE TADS Financial Aid & Assessment form to be eligible for both the Archdiocesan Tuition Assistance Program and the Fitzgerald Program.
Applicants must submit the following documents through the links provided.
- Completed Fitzgerald Program application. Fitzgerald Application Link
- Two leadership appraisals from school officials, such as the principal, assistant principal, teachers, counselors or librarian. Leadership Appraisal Link
- Submit a 500-word essay about how your Catholic education has influenced your leadership and identity. If you are applying to a Catholic school for the first time, please explain how you envision that a Catholic education will influence your leadership and identity. Fitzgerald Program Essay Submission
If you have any questions regarding this application, please contact Madelin Fox, Funding and Enrollment Coordinator, by email at [email protected]
The Fitzgerald Award honors students who have proven leadership characteristics that the Catholic Church and Catholic schools wish to foster. Students must demonstrate financial need and show promise as future leaders for our Church and society.