Why Give?

The Aim Higher Foundation does ONE THING.

We provide need-based scholarships so that all students can access the life-transforming benefits found in Catholic schools. And we’re doing it BIG. Since our founding in 2012, with the support of hundreds of donors, we have provided more than 19,000 scholarships worth over $18 million dollars. Donors like you are making the impossible possible. Donors like you are opening doors and transforming lives throughout the Twin Cities.

$35,390

Average household income of new scholar family as a family of four

65%

Identify as people of color

25%

Practice faith traditions other than Catholic, but are choosing Catholic schools for their excellence

19%

Percentage of Aim Higher Scholars new to Catholic schools in 2024-25

80

Schools supported by the Aim Higher Foundation.

Aim Higher is the only need-based scholarship granting organization that supports students at all 80 schools in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis serving grades K-8.

2,900

Scholars supported in the 2025-26 school year