Ignatian Scholars Program

As part of the program, Xavier invites Ignatian Scholars to attend lectures from special guest speakers, visit some of New York City’s many cultural and artistic landmarks, and attend theatrical events in New York City. We are intent on making sure that our Ignatian Scholars build deep and lasting connections, both among themselves and with our alumni. We typically have alumni come to meet with our Scholars or our Scholars will connect with our alumni who are involved in a variety of careers across New York. We want our Ignatian Scholars exposed to the broad range of opportunities that New York City affords. In recent years, Ignatian Scholars have visited the East Coast Headquarters of Google and Facebook. They participate annually with Basecamp Expeditionaries, a social entrepreneurship course.

Admission into our Ignatian Scholars Program is extremely competitive, and approximately 15% of accepted applicants are offered an acceptance into our Ignatian Scholars Program. All applicants who wish to be considered for Ignatian Scholar are required to have straight-A grades in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. Applicants accepted into the Ignatian Scholars Program score above 90% on the HSPT, with all sections typically above 90% as well. Students must take the HSPT to be considered for a merit scholarship. Approximately one-half of Ignatian Scholars admitted into our freshman class earn an academic scholarship upon their acceptance. They are automatically placed into our Ignatian Scholars Program. Approximately one-half of all Ignatian Scholars accepted into the program do not receive merit scholarships.