Endowment

In 2019, a grant to the endowment was made by The A. James and Alice B. Clark Foundation to benefit Washington Jesuit Academy students, a District of Columbia school serving boys from low income communities in grades four through eight.

Established in 1997, this scholarship is for a minority Catholic student displaying a special talent that could be academic, arts or athletic in nature. This scholarship was established by the Abell Family in memory of William S. Abell '32.

Established in 2021 by Shervin Pishevar, the Fund will be used for financial aid to support a student or students who best reflect the way Abraham Pishevar ‘14 lived his life. Pishevar Scholars will be exemplars of Georgetown Prep men demonstrating true leadership, fellowship, integrity and love for life. Pishevar Scholars will be living examples of the motto “Men for and with Others” for serving their communities, friends and family. To that effect, special consideration will be given to those applicants who display courage, determination and steadfast leadership, particularly in the face of obstacles.

Established in 1985, this scholarship is unrestricted with Prep's Alumni Association as one of the larger donors.

Established in 2018, this scholarship is intended to defray tuition expenses and supplement existing Abell Scholarship Fund which is to be "awarded to a student who is a minority Catholic and has some special talent, such as visual or performing arts, athletics, speaking ability, etc."

Established in 1998 by David Straus '70 and Jeffrey Ranta '70 in loving memory of Betty B. Straus, mother of Harry '68, David '70, Christopher '73 and Peter '74.

Established in 1990, this scholarship is need-based financial aid.

Established in 1980, this scholarship is to be given to at least two students annually who are positively involved in student life and religiously committed. Special consideration to those of Irish descent is appreciated.

Established in 1996.

This Fund was originally funded by the Jesuits to benefit minority students. In 2017, memorial gifts for Gary Daum, a long time fine arts faculty member, went to this fund at his family's request as mentioned in his obituary.

Established in 2018, this scholarship is intended for students from nation-wide Jesuit middle schools who want to attend Prep.

Established In honor of their 50th Reunion in 2017, the Class of 1967 raised funds for Prep's endowment.

Established in December 2018 in honor of the Class of 1968 50th Reunion, and to honor the memory of Gregory Gannon '68 who embodied the ideals of leadership, integrity, competence, conscience, commitment and compassion; a true Man for Others. The award recipient, a rising senior, must have both a demonstrated commitment to Christian service as exemplified by Gregory Gannon and a financial need. The award will be given in the form of tuition assistance and be announced during the Mass of the Holy Spirit and Convocation annually.

Established in 2019 in honor of the Class of 1969 50th Reunion, the Class of 1969 joined their brothers in the Class of 1968 and contributed to the Greg Gannon Christian Service Award. Created to honor the memory of Gregory Gannon '68 who embodied the ideals of leadership, integrity, competence, conscience, commitment and compassion; a true Man for Others. The award recipient, a rising senior, must have both a demonstrated commitment to Christian service as exemplified by Gregory Gannon and a financial need. The award will be given in the form of tuition assistance and be announced during the Mass of the Holy Spirit and Convocation annually. Originally established in December 2019 in honor of the Class of 1969 50th Reunion.

Established in 2018 and in honor of the Class of 1970 50th Reunion, this scholarship supports the Washington Jesuit Academy students and other like schools. 

In honor of their 50th Reunion in 2019, The Class of 1971 raised funds for the endowment for financial aid.

In honor of their 50th Reunion in 2022, The Class of 1972 funded this scholarship for deserving individuals admitted to PREP.

In honor of their 50th Reunion, the Class of 1973 created the scholarship to help defray the cost of attendance and boarding at Georgetown Prep for one or more graduates of the Washington Jesuit Academy, a District of Columbia school serving boys from low-income communities in grades four through eight.

Established in 2019 by Stephen Bujno '78, this scholarship is unrestricted and was given in honor of the Class of 1978.

Established in 1991, this scholarship is in memory of Daniel J. Piliero II.

Established in 1983 by multiple donors, this scholarship is unrestricted.

Established in 1988, this scholarship is unrestricted.

Established in 2000, this scholarship is awarded to a recipient by 300-word essay entry.

Established in 2018 by Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Flanagan and family, this scholarship is unrestricted.

This scholarship is offered to a child with only one parent. This was established by Stratis and Ethel Skenderis in memory of their son, Foti.

Established in 2008.

Established in 2002, the Father Aloysius Galvin S.J. Scholarship Fund was created to honor Father Galvin and to award those students with financial need who Father Galvin would be proud to call men at Georgetown Prep.

Established in 1982.

Established in 1988.

Established in 2011, this scholarship is for students from St. Michael (Silver Spring) or unrestricted and in honor of Rev. William L. George, S.J.

Established in 1985.

Established in 1986.

Established in 1999, this scholarship is unrestricted. Mr. and Mrs. John F. Gamba established the scholarship in honor of John Gamba '88.

Established in conjunction with the 2019 Gala in memory Gary Daum, who taught at Prep for 40 years, the scholarship will be presented annually to a deserving Georgetown Prep student.  In addition to academic achievement, this candidate must demonstrate commitment to and engagement in the fine arts and who might not be able to attend Georgetown Prep for lack of means.

This scholarship is unrestricted.

This Fund is for donations made as an unrestricted gift to the Endowment. Included are direct donations as well as those made in memory of deceased community members which, at the request of the family, were directed to the general unrestricted endowment fund.

Established October 21, 2025, this fund is intended to create an endowed fund at Georgetown Preparatory School benefiting qualified tennis student athletes demonstrating financial need.

In the fall of 2022 Georgetown Prep received a generous gift from Mr. Rick Schoeb ’83 to endow the Stock Investment Club. In the 2023-24 fiscal year, Mr. John Mosby Russell ’47 gave two generous gifts to endow the Stock Investment Club. Our community is so grateful to Mr. Schoeb and Mr. Russell for their generosity and specifically for the mentorship Mr. Schoeb provides to the club members. One half of the proceeds of the investment surplus earned by the club each fiscal year are donated to this Scholarship Fund.

Established in honor of Augustine J. Coupe, who retired in 1978 after 37 years of service as Prep's athletic director, biology teacher and golf coach. Gus Coupe died in 1978.

Prep's leadership and the soccer community have named the Soccer Bowl at the North Fields for the late and longtime Head Coach of Georgetown Prep Varsity Soccer Guy Fraiture 1977-2013. Guy passed away in December 2022. Prep is very grateful to both the Fraiture family (Christian ’87, Sacha ’92) and to the entire soccer community for their commitment and effort to create a scholarship named for Coach Fraiture.

On Friday, September 29, 2023 at the game vs. Landon, Father Van Dyke, S.J., alongside over 200 guests, including the Varsity Soccer team and their parents, many alumni (and their parents) who played for Coach Fraiture, and dear friends of the Fraiture family, blessed and dedicated the field, Fraiture Field. As stated on the plaque to be placed in front of this field, "Guy epitomized the Jesuit philosophy and modeled what it meant to be a “Man For Others.”  He held a strong passion for the sport of soccer and a deep commitment as a teacher, coach, role model, and mentor by forming many students and athletes into young men. We are forever grateful to Coach Guy Fraiture for his generosity and tireless dedication to the school."

Established in 1996, this scholarship is unrestricted. This is in memory of Paul G. Haaga, Sr. by his son, Paul G. Haaga, Jr. '66.

Established in 2021 by James and Lisa Hunt P’17, ’15, this scholarship is unrestricted.

This scholarship is unrestricted and established in loving memory of James R. Bitonti '93 by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James A. Bitonti.

This scholarship is unrestricted and established in loving memory of James R. Bitonti '93 by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James A. Bitonti.

Established in 1996, this scholarship is for a scholar athlete and honored Coach Fegan's years as athletic director and football coach.

Established in 2019 by Georgetown Prep, this scholarship is in memory of Jeffrey L. Jones, Prep's Headmaster and President whose leadership impacted so many students, parents and faculty.

Established in 1998, this scholarship is given to Washington Jesuit Academy students.

Established in 2022 by Michael and Marialuise (Schatzie) Collins, a beloved German teacher who taught at PREP for 39 years, this scholarship will be awarded to children of active duty or retired Military or First Responders. First Responders should include Police, Fire and Emergency personnel.

Established in 2019 by Mark '77 and Linda Brown and family, this scholarship is unrestricted.

Established in 1986 by the Merkle Foundation, this scholarship is unrestricted.

Established in 2017 by The Michael M. Boland, Sr. ‘80 Family, this Fund is used for financial aid to support a student or students who best reflect the way Michael M. Boland '12 lived his life. Boland Scholars will be true exemplars of Georgetown Prep men demonstrating true leadership, fellowship, integrity and love for life. Boland Scholars will be living examples of the motto "men for others," serving their communities, friends and family, both on the field and off. To that effect, special consideration will be given to those applicants who display courage, determination and steadfast leadership, particularly in the face of obstacles.

Established in 2019 by George and Rosina Aguiar, Jr. P’20 ’25, this scholarship is intended for a student who is of Latino/Hispanic ethnicity in need of financial aid. Blessed Miguel Pro was a Mexican Jesuit Catholic priest executed under the presidency of Plutarco Elias Calles.

In 2023, Colin Murphy and Julia Glidden P '25 created this endowed fund to be available to a student in need that commits to a 4-year course of study of the Classics* while at Prep. This scholarship will follow the young man through the duration of time at Prep (Grades 9-12) or at the conclusion of his Classics studies at Prep, whichever is the earlier event.  *Classics is defined as Ancient Greek, or Latin, in any combination of years, as long a four years of study are undertaken as the curriculum currently allows (i.e. four years of Latin or three years of Latin plus one year of Ancient Greek, or any other combination of Latin and Greek as the curriculum offerings may change.

Established in 2004.

Established in 2019 by Mr. and Mrs. Peter Plamondon and family, this scholarship is unrestricted.

Established in 2013, this scholarship is unrestricted and in memory of Prep's beloved teacher, Richard Drozd. The scholarship is awarded strictly on the basis of a family's need.

Established in 2017.

Established in 2019 by Mike ’94 and Katie Barry, in honor of Mike’s father, Robert C. Barry, a long-standing faculty member at Prep, this scholarship is unrestricted.

Established in 1987, this scholarship is in memory of Robert L. Hall II '45 and Robert L. Hall IV '69. This fund also supports a graduation medal for Social Studies (Medal established in 1978).

Established in 2021 by Rory '78 and his wife, Nancy P’05, this scholarship is intended for those students with a demonstrated need for financial aid.

Established in November 2021, this scholarship was created to honor the memory of Ruy S. Portugal, a member of the Georgetown Prep Class of 1949, who embodied the ideals of leadership, integrity, competence, conscience, commitment and compassion; a true Man for Others. He modeled his life after the Jesuit value and traditions. Georgetown Preparatory School's mission "To Fit Him to Take His Place in the World as an Educated Catholic Gentlemen" framed Ruy's success in life. It instilled in him the value of education and giving back.  He aspired to provide young people equitable access to education. The initial gift to the Ruy S. Portugal '49 Endowed Scholarship Fund was made by the Ruy S. Portugal Family Trust. This endowed scholarship will support a financial aid award given to a student who embodies the ideals of Ruy with preference to students who have a strong commitment to community service.

Established in 2021 by the Hughes family (Tim Hughes '90, Brendan Hughes ’95, Bridget Hughes, and their spouses, as well as friends of the family), this scholarship was created to assist one student each year to attend Georgetown Prep. The ideal candidate comes from a military or a former military family, with a preference for an active duty military family. This scholarship will better enable a military family to choose to send their son to Georgetown Prep.

This scholarship was established in honor of Sandy Hughes and Colonel Robert C. Hughes (USAF).  Sandy Hughes was an award-winning educator, who taught kindergarten at the St. Jane de Chantal Catholic grade school in Bethesda for more than 25 years. She was a devoted wife, mother of two sons who graduated from Georgetown Prep and Georgetown University, and a daughter who attended Villanova University and became the mother of five. Sandy was also a military spouse, supporting her husband’s three-decade long career in the United States Air Force. Sandy’s life’s work, as a wife, mother, and teacher, reflected the very best of the Jesuit ideal – a woman for others. Colonel Robert Hughes (Bob) was a distinguished Colonel in the U.S. Air Force and an accomplished military and liberal arts academic, long-serving as Dean of Faculty at the National War College and teaching at six colleges and universities, including the U.S. Air Force Academy. He held a B.S. in philosophy from Our Lady of Providence College, an M.A. in linguistics and medieval studies from the University of Rhode Island, and a Ph.D. in literature and linguistics from Catholic University, with additional graduate studies in linguistics at Georgetown University. Most of all, Bob was the devoted husband of nearly 51 years to his lifelong sweetheart, Sandra.  Sandy and Bob Hughes credited Prep with engaging her sons deeply in the Catholic faith, in Jesuit ideals, in a love of learning, in an abiding focus on family, friendships and community

Established in 1978.

Established in 1988, the scholarship is unrestricted.

Established in 1986 by the late Mary Ann Kirlin in honor of her son, Timothy J. Kirlin '86. 

The Track, Field, and Cross-Country Athlete High Performance Fund was established in 2025 to support our exceptional student-athletes in Georgetown Prep’s Track & Field and Cross-Country programs. This fund aims to cover travel, event registration, and similar expenses for any track and field or cross-country student-athletes who qualify to compete at regional and national events, providing additional opportunities for their athletic development and exposure. It will also provide money annually for general team needs.

The Trustees of the Rockville Academy give $5,000 annually every September to be awarded as a scholarship to a student of our choice who is a worthy student from Montgomery County.

Established in 2013.

Established in 1984 by a bequest.