SFIC Fast Facts
The Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children (SFIC) provides need-based scholarship assistance so that children from low-income families can attend Catholic and private schools within the Archdiocese of Newark. Here’s a quick look at our recent impact.
Past 2 Years
$5.37M
In scholarship assistance provided to students and families.
Past 5 Years
$12.30M
In scholarship assistance awarded across our schools.
Past 7 Years
$16.60M
In scholarship assistance distributed to students.
2025–2026 Snapshot
SFIC provides scholarship assistance to students in Catholic elementary and high schools across the Archdiocese of Newark.
967
Students Supported
Received scholarship assistance in the 2025–2026 school year.
640+
Elementary Students
Over 600 elementary students receive SFIC scholarships each year.
320+
High School Students
High school students receiving scholarship assistance.
100%
Graduation Rate
High school seniors receiving an SFIC scholarship graduate at a 100% rate.
Schools We Support
Across the Archdiocese of Newark
SFIC scholarships are awarded to students in most of the 49 Catholic elementary and 22 Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of Newark. For a list of eligible schools Click Here
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- Scholarships are made possible entirely through the generosity of individuals, foundations, and corporate partners.
Why SFIC Scholarships Matter
For many families, even a partial scholarship is the difference between keeping a child in a safe, academically strong school community and having to leave due to financial hardship.
Scholarships help families experiencing job loss, medical bills, or other financial strain avoid disrupting their children’s education and community.
By supporting SFIC, donors multiply opportunity: one scholarship supports not only a student, but a family and a school community.