About the Catholic Community Foundation Scholarship:

The Catholic Community Foundation Scholarship Program’s mission is to assist students and their families in helping to make Catholic education achievable by granting annual tuition assistance through their 8th - 12th grade Catholic school years.

SUMMARY:

Tuition scholarships for 7th-grade students only demonstrating financial need to apply. The application is open to all 7th-graders with recommendations required. *Advised that student’s parent must have completed a FAIR application.

Students awarded the scholarship will receive one $1,000 payment for their 8th grade year, and then an annual $4,000 payment during each of the 9th to 12th grade years in high school for a total of $17,000.  Funds will be disbursed directly to the selected Catholic schools within the Diocese of Phoenix for as long as the student remains enrolled.

CRITERIA:

Applicants are evaluated in three areas:

1. Recommendations - Pastor or parish leader, school principal or teacher, or personal (two required).
2. Essay from student and parent
3. Financial need – Please refer to the grid below for household size and annual income.

RESTRICTIONS:

• If any 7th grade student is planning on or currently receiving ESA funds for their 8th grade year, then they are ineligible for the Needs Based Scholarship for 8th grade (they can receive award money for high school years at a total of $16,000).
• If any 8th grade student is planning on or currently receiving ESA funds for their high school years, then they can combine it with the Needs Based Scholarship.
• If any 8th grade student is planning on or currently receiving STO funds for their high school years, then they can combine it with the Needs Based Scholarship.
• CCF Scholarship, ESA, and STO cannot be combined and used all at once — the student must choose between using ESA or STO with the Needs Based Scholarship.

TIMELINE:

DECEMBER 1, 2023:
• Application opens

JANUARY 31, 2024:
• Application closes

MARCH 2024:
• Students notified of acceptance or denial
• Certificate of Award (for recipients) mailed to students
• Award info emailed to principals

MAY 2024:
• Award recognition is determined by your school

AUGUST 2024:
• Scholarship payments are mailed to the school
• Award ceremony coordinated by the Catholic Community Foundation for the first Saturday of the month

About the Christian Service Award Scholarship:

HISTORY AND PURPOSE:
Since 1998, the mission of the Christian Service Award (CSA) Scholarship is to acknowledge students who demonstrate exemplary Christ-centered behavior through volunteer service to their parish, school, and community.  Recipients display a love and understanding of their Catholic faith and articulate a commitment, not only to perform acts of service but to live a service-focused life. They recognize their God-given gifts and provide persuasive evidence of their maturity, humility, and leadership.

Students awarded the scholarship will receive an annual $2,000 payment during each of the 9th to 12th grade years in high school for a total of $8,000.  Funds will be disbursed directly to the selected Catholic high school within the Diocese of Phoenix for as long as the student remains enrolled.

CRITERIA AND ELIGIBILITY::
Any 7th or 8th grade student demonstrating a minimum of 100 service hours is eligible to apply for the Christian Service Award (CSA) Scholarship. Applicants are evaluated in three areas:

1. Recommendations - Pastor or parish leader, school principal or teacher, or leader from the organization from which the student served (two required).
2. Essay from student
3. Service Record - All service hours completed by the student must be entered on the attached CSA Service Hours Record spreadsheet (additional details provided on the attachment – Refer to the CSA Qualifying Service Hours Guidelines button below for examples of qualifying service hours and for Service Record Template).

DOWNLOAD SERVICE RECORD TEMPLATE & SERVICE GUIDELINES

TIMELINE:

DECEMBER 1, 2023:
• Application opens

JANUARY 31, 2024:
• Application closes

MARCH 2024:
• Students notified of acceptance or denial
• Certificate of Award (for recipients) and CSA Certificate of Service Hours (for non-recipients only) mailed to students
• Award info emailed to principals

MAY 2024:
• Award recognition is determined by your school

AUGUST 2024:
• Scholarship payments are mailed to the school
• Award ceremony coordinated by the Catholic Community Foundation for the first Saturday of the month

History and Purpose:
At the age of seven, it was very clear to Briana’s family that she would become a registered nurse one day. Young Briana would find any excuse possible to go to the nurse’s office and hang out with the school nurse. She finally confessed that she loved the ice chips and encouraging words that the nurse would give her on each visit. It was in those early days that she learned the two important attributes that would define her nursing career: EMPATHY and RESPECT of her patients.

Briana was well-respected by the physicians, co-workers, and patients she served over her nursing career. The Briana Tigue Medina Nursing Scholarship Fund was established in May 2018 by the family of Briana after her unexpected passing at the age of 28. The purpose of the fund is to assist aspiring future nurses on their path to becoming registered nurses and allow Briana’s legacy of EMPATHY and RESPECT to continue on.

The intent of the scholarship is for tuition assistance at a 4-year college or university for a student seeking an undergraduate degree in Nursing.

Value and Eligibility:
The Briana Medina Nursing Scholarship offers one annual $1,000 award for up to four years at a college or university. Applicants must be full-time seniors attending a local high school within the Diocese of Phoenix, with preference considered for those who attend Saint Mary’s Catholic High School. Applicants should demonstrate financial need. The scholarship will be paid directly to the college/university.

Application Opens: December 1, 2023

Application Deadline: January 31, 2024

Number of Scholarships Available Annually: One
APPLY HERE

History and Purpose:
The Ralph M. Knight Chemistry and Engineering Scholarship was established in 2010 by Mrs. Nancy Knight in memory of her husband Ralph, who was a chemical engineer. The Knight family wishes to honor his legacy and help others contribute to society as he did.

The intent of the scholarship is for freshman-year tuition assistance at a 4-year college or university in the United States for a student majoring in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials & Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Solar Energy Engineering, or Structural Engineering.

Value and Eligibility:
The Ralph M. Knight Chemistry and Engineering Scholarship is a $5,000 award toward freshman-year tuition at a 4-year college or university in the United States for students declaring one of the specified majors. Applicants must be full-time seniors attending a Catholic high school within the Diocese of Phoenix, must be registered, practicing Catholics, and must be either a US citizen or a Permanent Resident. Initial scholarship awards are not based on financial need or high school grade point average. The scholarship will be paid directly to the college/university.

Application Opens: December 1, 2023

Application Deadline: January 31, 2024

Number of Scholarships Available Annually: One
APPLY HERE

History and Purpose:
The Angel Scholarship for Social Work, Peace, and Justice Studies was established in 2012 by an anonymous benefactor of the Catholic Community Foundation. The donor had a keen interest in helping the poor and underprivileged and hopes this scholarship will encourage young men and women to consider a life of service to others through social work.

The intent of the scholarship is for freshman-year tuition assistance at a 4-year college or university in Arizona for a student seeking an undergraduate degree in Social Work, Social Justice, Peace/Justice Studies, Sociology, Public Administration, or Public Health. The scholarship does not fund degrees in Criminal Justice, Philosophy, Psychology, Nursing, or Teaching/Education.

Value and Eligibility:
The Angel Scholarship for Social Work, Peace, and Justice Studies is a $5,000 award toward freshman-year tuition at a 4-year college or university in Arizona. Applicants must be full-time seniors attending a Catholic high school within the Diocese of Phoenix, must be registered practicing Catholics, and must be either a US citizen or a Permanent Resident. Initial scholarship awards are not based on financial need nor high school grade point average. The scholarship will be paid directly to the college/university.

Application Opens: December 1, 2023

Application Deadline: January 31, 2024

Number of Scholarships Available Annually: One
APPLY HERE