Admissions
Scholarships
Scholarship Opportunities
Memorial Scholarships
Ruth Ross Memorial Scholarship
- $3,000 renewable
- For incoming female freshmen
- Criteria:
- Service, involvement, character
- 1-page essay
- 1 non-family recommendation
Sam Pisciotta Memorial Scholarship
- Up to $2,000 (non-renewable)
- For any incoming student
- Criteria:
- Academics, involvement, character, teamwork
- 1 school/parish recommendation letter
Sr. Mary Sharon Verbeck Memorial Scholarship
- Minimum $1,000 renewable
- For incoming female freshmen
- Criteria:
- Service, involvement, character
- 1 non-family recommendation
Bruce Lackey Memorial Scholarship
- Two $2,500 one-year scholarships
- For current SPX freshmen, sophomores, juniors
- Based on use of time, talent, and treasure at SPX
- Students may reapply yearly
- Apply via St. Pius X Google Account
- Contact: Missy Little (mlittle@spxkc.org)
- Application will Open December 2026
Ted and Mary Lillian Polito Good Citizen Scholarship
- Honors well-rounded good citizen students
- $2,500 per year tuition assistance paid directly to St. Pius X
- Only current 8th grade students at St. Charles Borromeo Academy
- Distributed to Borromeo students in February 2026
Joseph D. Witherow, Jr Memorial Scholarship Essay
- Two $1,000 awards
- For current juniors (applied to senior tuition)
- Submit essays Nov 1 – Dec 15, 2025
- Submit to Mrs. Malony in the SPX Front Office
Choir Scholarships
Emmons Choir Scholarship
- $500 renewable (up to $2,000 total)
- For incoming 9th graders in choir
- Renewable with continued choir participation
- Requires an audition
Other Scholarships
North of KC Metro parish Scholarship
- Up to $2,500 (non-renewable)
- For students residing in parishes of:
- Twelve Apostles (Platte City)
- Holy Trinity (Weston)
- Good Shepherd (Smithville)
- Annunciation (Kearney)
- St. Ann (Excelsior Springs)
Booster Club Scholarships
- The SPX Warrior Pride Booster Club sponsors scholarships each year.
- Visit the Booster Club page for details and deadlines.
Phillip and mary louise balano scholarship
- $2,500 (non-renewable)
- Awarded to an incoming freshman who demonstrates a strong commitment to family and community through their service to others
- Winner will be chosen from eligible applicants
- Students of all faiths are welcome to apply