The start of a new school year at Arrupe Jesuit is always filled with excitement, energy, and hope. This year, as we welcome the Class of 2029, we are especially grateful for our partnership with ACE Scholarships, which has made an Arrupe education possible for 42 incoming students — bringing the total number of ACE Scholars at Arrupe to 186.
For more than two decades, ACE Scholarships has empowered students through the belief that every child deserves equal access to a quality education.Their mission to advance K–12 educational freedom by supporting families through scholarships aligns perfectly with Arrupe’s own mission to provide a college preparatory education to students of limited economic means. Together, Arrupe and ACE Scholarships are opening doors for students who might not otherwise have this chance, ensuring that the promise of education is not limited by financial barriers.
“Arrupe Jesuit’s partnership with ACE is one of the cornerstones of our school’s success. Like Arrupe, ACE Scholarships believes that every child deserves an education that prepares them for a brighter future. They put this shared belief into action by providing the resources schools need to deliver an excellent education to their students. ACE’s support has changed the lives of Arrupe’s students for over two decades. I believe it will continue to make a similar impact for decades to come.”— Michael O’Hagan, President, Arrupe Jesuit High School
At Arrupe Jesuit, we see firsthand what this partnership means for families. ACE scholarships don’t just lower the cost of tuition, they provide peace of mind, stability, and hope. For our incoming 9th grade ACE Scholars, this support means joining a community rooted in faith, service, and excellence. It means forming friendships, discovering talents, and preparing for a future filled with opportunity. It means walking into a classroom each day with the knowledge that someone believes in their potential and has invested in their success.
This partnership is about more than financial aid — it’s about shared values and a shared mission. ACE Scholarships and Arrupe Jesuit both believe that education has the power to transform lives, families, and communities. Many of Arrupe’s alumni were ACE Scholars who are now leaders in their fields, a powerful reminder of what’s possible when opportunity meets determination. In the months ahead, we’ll spotlight these alumni and the lasting impact of this partnership.
To our new 9th grade ACE Scholars: welcome to the Arrupe Jesuit family, we cannot wait to see all you will accomplish in the years ahead. With the continued support of ACE Scholarships, our students are not only receiving an education, they are stepping into a brighter future.
About ACE Scholarships
Founded in 2000, ACE Scholarships is a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access to quality education for low-income families. By providing partial tuition scholarships to K–12 private schools, ACE empowers parents to choose the best educational setting for their children. Since its founding, ACE has awarded more than 100,000 scholarships worth nearly $330 million, transforming the lives of students and strengthening communities through the power of education.
