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 demonstrating financial need to apply, application open to all, recommendations required. *Recommended student's parent must have completed a FAIR application.

CRITERIA:

Applicants are evaluated in three areas:

1. Recommendations - Principal, Teacher & personal
2. Essay from student and parent
3. Financial need

TIMELINE:

December 15, 2022:

• • Application open, any 7th-grade student demonstrating financial need is allowed eligible to apply.
  • Please review the family size/income chart for eligibility qualifications
  • What will be considered when reviewing student applications:
    • Demonstrate financial need
    • Academic achievement
    • Leadership qualities
    • Overall continued success through Catholic high school

JANUARY 31, 2023:

• • Applications close
  • The scholarship committee evaluates applications ( January-February)

MARCH 2023:

• • March 10th Students notified of acceptance/denial. The scholarship committee evaluates applications
  • March 31st Awards mailed to schools.

MAY 2023:

• • Award recognition is determined by your school.

AUGUST 2023:

• • Scholarship payments are mailed to the school.

About the Christian Service Award Scholarship:

The Christian Service Award Scholarship Program's mission is to acknowledge students who demonstrate exemplary Christ-centered behavior through volunteer service to parish, school, and community.

SUMMARY:
Tuition scholarships for 8th-grade students demonstrating service, application open to all, recommendations required. *Record of service required.

CRITERIA:
Applicants are evaluated in three areas:

1. Recommendations - Principal, Teacher and/or service leader (2 required)
2. Essay from student and parent
3. Service Record (All service hours completed by the student must be entered on the Service Record link below. 100 or more combined service hours are required between summer before 7th grade to December of 8th grade to be eligible for this scholarship. See Qualifying Service Guidelines for specific details and other examples of qualifying service.  Continued tracking of service hours using the provided template.

SERVICE HOUR TEMPLATE
QUALIFYING SERVICE GUIDELINES

TIMELINE:

December 15, 2022:

• • Application open, any 8th-grade student demonstrating a minimum of 100 hours of Christian Service is allowed eligible to apply.
  • Please review the qualifying service guidelines
  • What will be considered when reviewing student applications:
    • Quantity & quality of service
    • Recommendations
    • Leadership qualities
    • Overall continued success through Catholic high school

JANUARY 31, 2023:

• • Applications close
  • The scholarship committee evaluates applications ( January-February)

MARCH 2023:

• • March 10th Students notified of acceptance/denial. The scholarship committee evaluates applications
  • March 31st Awards mailed to schools.

MAY 2023:

• • Award recognition is determined by your school.

AUGUST 2023:

• • Scholarship payments are mailed to the school.

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: February 1, 2023

Application Deadline: April 1, 2023

Number of Scholarships Available Annually: One
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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: February 1, 2023

Application Deadline: April 1, 2023

Number of Scholarships Available Annually: One
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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 has 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 or high school grade point average. The scholarship will be paid directly to the college/university.

Application Opens: February 1, 2023

Application Deadline: April 1, 2023

Number of Scholarships Available Annually: One
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History and Purpose:

• This award is to help "lay a solid foundation" for students who have successfully completed 1 year in the Full Circle Program.
• To attend community college/trade or technical school (minimum 12 credit hours) for 2 years.
• Fields of study: Preference will be given to those pursuing education in a mechanical trade, culinary program, and medical/nursing program.

Value and Eligibility:
Students will be invited to apply for scholarship by Fr. John Bonavitacola or Anthony (AJ) Creswell. $1000 Awards given annually (number of awards to be determined by Bergmann Family in conjunction with Catholic Community Foundation). Award will be paid directly to educational institution on verification of enrollment. Award to student, (high school age or past high school age who desire to pursue education at a Junior College or trade/technical school (ie EVIT)) High school diploma or GED Equivalent.

Application Deadline: February 1

Number of Scholarships Available Annually: One