Holy Cross College has awarded its Brothers of Holy Cross Scholarship, a full-tuition, renewable scholarship recognizing graduating seniors from high schools sponsored by the Congregation of Holy Cross who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, and service.

Established in honor of the Brothers of the Congregation of Holy Cross, the scholarship reflects the College’s shared educational mission with Holy Cross secondary schools across the country. Eligible seniors are nominated by their high school counseling departments and evaluated through a competitive selection process that includes academic review, leadership experience, and a formal campus interview.

To qualify, students must have at least a 3.2 GPA and demonstrate involvement in their school or local community. Each C.S.C. high school may nominate up to three seniors. Nominees must apply to Holy Cross College, submit the FAFSA, and provide a counselor recommendation before advancing to the final stage of the selection process.

Four students have been selected as this year’s Brothers of Holy Cross Scholars:

Philip Constant

Archbishop Hoban High School
Atwater, Ohio

Constant has been active in athletics and student leadership at Hoban. He competes on the varsity track team, serves as head delegate for Model United Nations, and is vice president of the Society of Hoban Gentlemen, a student group focused on building Christian brotherhood and character. He is also a member of the National Honor Society and plans to study engineering in the Driscoll Program.

Kaiden Larrimer
Holy Cross High School
New Orleans, Louisiana

Larrimer plans to pursue the pre-law track in Politics and Public Service. He is captain of the varsity swim team, helping lead the program to four Louisiana state championships. He also competes on the school’s speech and debate team and serves on the executive board of the Peer Ministry group.

Addison Ruszkowski
The Academy of the Holy Cross
Silver Spring, Maryland

Ruszkowski plans to study business on the sports marketing track and has been accepted into the College’s graduate pathway for a Master of Science in Digital Marketing. She is active in theater, ice hockey, track and field, and speech and debate, and previously served as junior class president. She also helps lead student spirit initiatives and is involved in youth ministry at Saint Patrick’s Parish.

Ethan Ripke
Reitz Memorial High School
Newburgh, Indiana

Ripke intends to major in history. He is president of his school’s STEM Club and helped launch a STEM program at a local elementary school. He is also active in campus ministry and scouting, earning the rank of Eagle Scout in 2025. Ripke is a member of the National Honor Society and works as a crew trainer at Culver’s.

For more information about Holy Cross College scholarships and admissions, visit hcc-nd.edu.