Scholarships | Father Ryan High School

Need-Based Scholarships

Available upon acceptance, the scholarships below are available to students who apply and qualify for financial aid through FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment by clicking here. Students and families must complete the FACTS Financial Aid forms in order to be considered. Applicants who qualify for aid are automatically considered and do not have to apply separately for these awards.

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The Evelyn & Jimmy Bohan Scholarship

Annual award is given to a student who actively participates in athletics and has siblings who will, currently or have attended Father Ryan.
Father Joe Pat Breen '54 & Father Philip Breen '57 Scholarship Fund
The Joel '36 and Mary Sue Cheek Scholarship

Awarded to deserving students with demonstrated financial need.
Class of 1962 Memorial Scholarship Fund
Class of 1967 Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established in memory of the deceased members of the Class of 1967, this scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate financial need and high scholastic achievement, and who are also Catholic, graduates of a parochial school in Middle Tennessee and maintaining a 3.0 GPA.
Class of 1968 Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Saint Katharine Drexel Memorial Scholarship Fund

The purpose of this scholarship is to assist Black students-in-need wishing to attend Father Ryan, whether Catholic or non-Catholic.
Fr. William J. Fleming '49 Scholarship Fund

Provided by Father William Fleming '49, former teacher and principal of Father Ryan, the proceeds from this scholarship provide tuition assistance to students with demonstrated need.
Rev. Charley Giacosa Tuition Assistance Fund
Jim '54 and Nancy Langdon Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to the student(s) that demonstrate financial need and meet the most of the following requirements, in order of importance:
1. Catholic students graduating from a parochial school located in Middle Tennessee, with a family member who is a Father Ryan graduate
2. Catholic students graduating from a parochial school located in Middle Tennessee
3. Non-Catholic students graduating from a parochial school located in Middle Tennessee
4. Other qualifying students
The Aurelia Varallo Mariani Scholarship Fund

Established by the Nashville Catholic Business Women’s League, recognizing a young woman’s academic achievements, as well as her high moral standards and service to her grade school and parish. This award is a four year scholarship awarded once every four years. The next four year scholarship will be awarded beginning with the 2022-2023 school year.
The Bishop James Niedergeses '37 / Monsignor George Rohling '31 Scholarship

Awarded to deserving students with demonstrated financial need.
Tristan Gabriel Numbers '22 Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded in memory of Tristan Numbers, a spirited, loving and memorable member of the
Class of 2022. It is a need-based scholarship awarded to an incoming freshman at Father Ryan High School who
is the child of a single parent and who embodies the spirit, outlook and determination of Tristan. It is a four-year
scholarship, presented once every four years, that will provide the recipient funds for tuition, fees and books. The next four year scholarship will be awarded in the 2024-2025 school year.
The Jo Copp Oehmig '48 Scholarship Fund

Awarded to students from St. Ann’s with demonstrated financial need.
Johnny Shea '51 Scholarship Fund
Rhea and Julia St. John Memorial Scholarship Fund

Community Scholarships

Thanks to the generosity of donors across the Middle Tennessee area who are dedicated to investing in students' futures, the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee administers more than 100 scholarship funds through an open application process. To apply, visit the CFMT website. These scholarships are available upon acceptance.

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The Tommy Bateman '75 Memorial Scholarship

Administered by the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, this award was established in the memory of Thomas “Tommy” Edward Bateman, Jr., and is awarded to a student who best exhibits leadership qualities both on and off the athletic field. More information can be found at www.cfmt.org/request/scholarships/bateman.
The Regina Higdon Scholarship

Administered by the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, this scholarship is designed to help graduates of Christ the King School of Nashville, Tennessee. Applicants must have a 2.5 GPA or equivalent and exhibit a love for the arts. More information can be found at www.cfmt.org/request/scholarships/higdon.

Merit-Based Scholarships

Available upon acceptance, recipients of these awards are upper classmen (sophomore, junior, or senior) nominated by faculty and staff and selected by the donors, with the exception the Presidential Merit Scholarship awarded to freshmen. In order to accept the financial component of this award students must have a demonstrated financial need or waive their ability to play Varsity athletics under TSSAA rule if no need is demonstrated.

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The Alfred E. Abbey, Jr. Scholarship

Established in the memory of Alfred (Al) E. Abby, Jr. ’72, a very outgoing, friendly and entrepreneurial young man. The award goes to a qualified student who exhibits these same qualities.
Rev. James A. Black '64 Memorial Fund

A three-year scholarship awarded to a rising sophomore who best exemplifies Catholic scholarship and Christian leadership.
The Callahan Family Scholarship

This annual award is given to a student with high academic and scholastic achievement.
Msgr. Pat Connor '53 Scholarship

Named for Monsignor Patrick Connor, Salutatorian of the Class of 1953, long-time priest in the Diocese of Nashville, and principal of Father Ryan High School from 1974-1978, this scholarship was created in 2011 by his family and friends on the 50th anniversary of Monsignor’s ordination. The award recipient is a sophomore who has great character and displays a love of and appreciation for Father Ryan. The award is $1,000 each year for the student’s junior and senior years.
The Kevin Paul Davis '09 Scholarship - Rising Seniors Only

Established in the memory of Kevin Davis ’09, this scholarship is awarded to a rising senior who best exemplifies the well-rounded approach exhibited by Kevin that gave joy to all those around him.
Charlie Green '99 Service Scholarship

Charlie's family established this fund in his memory, to be awarded annually to a Father Ryan senior for his/her service to the community.
Elmore Lampe Bright Future Scholarship

Awarded to a student who, despite difficult circumstances, excelled in many key areas. Eligibility is determined by the student's efforts in areas such as academic effort, school and community involvement, and a desire for self-improvement.
John P. (Jack) Long '69 Scholarship

Established in the memory of Jack Long ’69, this scholarship is given each year to rising senior who exemplifies a balanced approach to their educational experience (athletics, academics, activities).
Mepkin Scholarship

This scholarship is for $2,000/year for college tuition.

In addition, Mepkin Abbey is also going to sponsor up to two current students to participate in school-sponsored mission trips each year.
Will Miller '61 Award for Excellence in the Arts

This annual award is given to a rising senior who demonstrates excellence and promise in the visual and performing arts.
The Spirit of Mike Scholarship

Established in the memory of Mike Mayer ‘96, this award is given to a graduating percussion senior.
Presidential Merit Scholarship

Hayes Scholars who attain the two highest local composite scores on the High School Placement Test will receive a Presidential Merit Scholarship. Recipients will be awarded $1,500 each year of enrollment to be used in an approved manner.

Learn more about becoming a Hayes Scholar.