Scholarship for Chesterton Academy Students

JPCatholic is the Catholic University for Creative Arts & Business Innovation

Located in southern California, we combine hands-on instruction in media and business with an enriching Catholic liberal arts education. Experience small class sizes, mentorship from industry professionals, and a community of creative Catholics who believe in the power of beauty to transform culture.

JPCatholic is proud to have many Chesterton graduates among our students and alumni, and we are pleased to offer a special scholarship program for Chesterton students. This scholarship can be stacked with JPCatholic's generous need and merit based institutional aid.

How does the scholarship work?

First, apply for admission to JPCatholic
After you are admitted to JPCatholic, submit your scholarship application for JPCatholic. This is normally done by submitting the FAFSA application and listing John Paul the Great Catholic University as a recipient school (our school code is 041937).
After you are awarded your institutional aid offer from JPCatholic, you can receive this Chesterton scholarship as a supplemental award. To apply for this scholarship, simply have your reference submit their recommendation on your behalf using this link. Your reference letter may be submitted at any time after your acceptance.

JPCatholic is listed in the Newman Guide to Choosing a Catholic College.

We’re proud of our authentic Catholic identity, and the rich Christ-centered community on campus. Our students come from all across the country to experience JPCatholic’s dynamic, hands-on education, where they develop their intellect and creative talents in a collaborative and supportive community, guided by world-class faculty.

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Learn by Doing

At JPCatholic, you don't just learn the theory, you put it into practice – starting right from your Freshman year. Whether it's building a business in our Incubator or casting SAG talent for your senior capstone film, you'll learn what it takes to bring your vision to life with professionally produced projects.

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Experience the Benefits of a Small Campus Environment

With a total student body under 300, JPCatholic offers a warm and welcoming campus community. Foster lifelong friendships, form creative partnerships, and surround yourself with a supportive environment that encourages your growth in both virtue and artistic excellence. Our small classroom sizes offer the chance for one-on-one mentorship from industry professionals who still work in their field.

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Experience the Benefits of a Small Campus Environment

With a total student body under 300, JPCatholic offers a warm and welcoming campus community. Foster lifelong friendships, form creative partnerships, and surround yourself with a supportive environment that encourages your growth in both virtue and artistic excellence. Our small classroom sizes offer the chance for one-on-one mentorship from industry professionals who still work in their field.

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Graduate in 3 Years

Our unique academic model prepares students for the real-world pace of professional life in the industry, with a focus on hands-on projects, internships, and portfolio preparation. The program is structured on a year-round quarter system, and you graduate with your Bachelors Degree in just 12 quarters. Each quarter is 10 weeks long, with about 3 weeks of break between each quarter.

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Grow in a Supportive Catholic Community

Our campus is a place where students can grow both professionally and spiritually. We’re a unique community of artists and innovators, centered around our faith in Jesus Christ and the beauty of the Catholic faith. Immerse yourself in an abundance of opportunities for spiritual growth, including Daily Mass, Confession, Adoration, Rosary, Retreats, and Service Projects.

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Grow in a Supportive Catholic Community

Our campus is a place where students can grow both professionally and spiritually. We’re a unique community of artists and innovators, centered around our faith in Jesus Christ and the beauty of the Catholic faith. Immerse yourself in an abundance of opportunities for spiritual growth, including Daily Mass, Confession, Adoration, Rosary, Retreats, and Service Projects.

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Launch a Successful Career

JPCatholic alumni have found success in a variety of paths, ranging from Hollywood to independent media organizations, and from large corporations to nonprofits to their own entrepreneurial start-ups. View our placement rate and alumni jobs by clicking below.

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