About Us
Hurtado Scholars Program
Hurtado Scholars Program
The Hurtado Scholars Program is an educational and leadership opportunity offered by Rockhurst High School to prepare middle school boys for success at a college preparatory high school and beyond.
Named for St. Alberto Hurtado, SJ, the Hurtado Scholars Program is inspired by a Chilean Jesuit priest who founded homes and offered education to impoverished boys throughout his native country in the mid-20th century. Canonized in 2005, Fr. Hurtado's life and work as a Jesuit Catholic priest inspire our program's outreach to and accompaniment of young boys seeking opportunities for an excellent Catholic education.
| Since its inception, the Hurtado Scholars Program has proudly been a partner of the Diocese of Kansas City/St. Joseph, and in particular with the Bright Futures schools of the Diocese. Students are nominated to join the Hurtado Scholars Program by the principals at our partner grade schools in the spring of their 5th grade year. |
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Hurtado Scholars Program
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Bringing Light to Potential
The mission of Hurtado Scholars is to assist boys who have great potential, but for whom a Catholic, college preparatory education may be unattainable. Hurtado Scholars will receive the training and experiences that enable them to be well prepared for a college preparatory high school. Hurtado Scholars will:
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Develop leadership skills
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Expand artistic and cultural awareness
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Grow in Christian faith
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Improve academic and study skills
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Participate in sports and activities
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Prepare for high school admission
Students will attend both the Hurtado summer and academic-year weekly program during their 6-8 grade years.
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If you would like to make a donation to support the Hurtado Scholars, please click the following link:
