The Cristo Rey Network is proud to celebrate fifty-nine graduating seniors from the Class of 2026 who have been awarded scholarships at prestigious colleges and universities nationwide. Across all 41 Cristo Rey schools, our students are making incredible strides in their postsecondary journeys, a testament to their hard work, resilience, and determination, and to the Cristo Rey communities that stood beside them every step of the way.

We applaud our graduating seniors as they make their mark on the national scholarship landscape, earning nine Gates Scholarships, nine Posse Foundation Scholarships, 19 QuestBridge Match Scholarships, 14 Evans Scholarships, and eight Dell Scholarships.

“Witnessing the accomplishments of the Class of 2026 is inspirational. They succeed academically, but their leadership extends well beyond the classroom,” said Daisy Castillo, Cristo Rey Network’s Manager of College Scholarships. “They are leaders in their communities and workplaces, and they demonstrate tremendous grit and determination to succeed and achieve their goals. We appreciate the dedicated network of counselors, teachers, mentors, staff, and family members who have supported our scholars thus far. As they seek to strengthen their and their families’ futures, we know they deserve all of the opportunities coming their way.”

The Gates Foundation, Posse Foundation, QuestBridge, Dell Scholars Program, and Evans Scholars Foundation are all highly respected organizations that recognize outstanding students who demonstrate leadership, academic potential, and a deep commitment to their communities. The Class of 2026’s accomplishments highlight the success of Cristo Rey’s unique approach, which combines a challenging academic curriculum with real-world work experience, setting students up for success in college and beyond.

Cristo Rey Schools Celebrating + Enrolling Institutions

The Gates Scholars

Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School | 1 Scholar, George Institute of Technology

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Milwaukee | 3 Scholars, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Georgetown University, &  Princeton University

DePaul Cristo Rey High School (Cincinnati) | 1 Scholar, University of Notre Dame

Arrupe Jesuit High School Denver | 1 Scholar, Colorado School of Mines

Saint Martin de Porres High School (Cleveland) | 1 Scholar, Miami University

Cristo Rey Miami High School | 1 Scholar, University of Notre Dame

Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep (Waukegan) | 1 Scholar, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

 

Posse Foundation Scholars
 

Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School | 1 Scholar, The George Washington University

Cristo Rey Don Bosco | 1 Scholar, Bucknell University

Cristo Rey Houston | 1 Scholar, Oberlin College

Cristo Rey St. Martin - Waukegan  | 3 Scholars, DePauw University, (2) Rhodes College 

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School - Twin Cities |1 Scholar, Macalester College 

ICA Cristo Rey-San Francisco | 1 Scholar, St. Olaf College

Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School (Methuen, MA) | 1 Scholar, Bryn Mawr College

 

QuestBridge National College Match Scholars
 

Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School | 1 Scholar, Brown University

Cristo Rey Birmingham Holy Family Catholic High School | 1 Scholar, College of the Holy Cross 

Cristo Rey Boston High School | 1 Scholar, Princeton University

Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School | 1 Scholar, Brown University

Cristo Rey Don Bosco | 2 Scholars, Boston College, University of Notre Dame 

Cristo Rey Houston | 2 Scholars, Boston College

Cristo Rey New York High School |  6 Scholars, College of the Holy Cross, Colby College (2), Colgate University, Washington University in St. Louis, Boston College 

Cristo Rey OKC Catholic High School | 1 Scholar, Rice University

Cristo Rey Research Triangle High School | 1 Scholar, Duke University

Cristo Rey San Jose  | 1 Scholar, Duke University

Cristo Rey Tampa | 2 Scholars, Boston University, Smith College

 

Evans Scholars
 

Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School | 2 Scholars, Ohio State University & Howard University

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, Chicago Pilsen | 1 Scholar, University of Notre Dame

Cristo Rey Columbus High School | 3 Scholars, Ohio State University (2) & John Carroll University 

Cristo Rey St. Viator Las Vegas College Preparatory | 1 Scholar, Northwestern University

Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School | 2 Scholars: Rutgers University & Howard University

Cristo Rey Portland De La Salle North Catholic High School | 1 Scholar, University of Oregon 

Cristo Rey New York High School |  1 Scholar, University of Chicago

Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep (Waukegan) | 2 Scholars, Northwestern University & University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School (Methuen, MA) | 1 Scholar, Boston University

 

Dell Scholars

Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School | 3 Scholars

Arrupe Jesuit High School Denver | 1 Scholar

Cristo Rey Fort Worth College Prep | 2 Scholars

Cristo Rey Columbus High School | 1 Scholar

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School - Twin Cities | 1 Scholar