The Foundation values and encourages the interest and involvement of donors in establishing these special interest scholarship awards. Such involvement may include naming a scholarship and/or selecting scholarship criteria. Our donors create scholarships for different reasons – perhaps to honor the memory of loved ones, to support areas of personal interest such as science and engineering or to assist students who are the first in their families to attend college. Our various scholarships benefit students from high school to university level.
Scholarships currently accepting applications beginning February 1, 2023
Briana Medina Nursing Scholarship
Ralph M. Knight Chemstry and Engineering Scholarship
Angel Scholarship for Social Work, Pease, and Justice Studies
Application Deadline April 1, 2023
(See all available High School Scholarships for vocational, trade, and college below for application details)
The 2023 Catholic Community Foundation Scholarship for 7th grade students and the Christian Service Award Scholarship Application for 8th grade students is now closed.
Thank you for your interest in applying - Learn more about these scholarhips opportunities for 2024
"I am incredibly grateful for the Catholic education that I have received. This education has given me numerous opportunities to grow as a Catholic and as a student. I will be forever thankful for those who have given money to different scholarship funds. I have benefited from this and I am very proud to say that I am a product of Catholic education!"
- Angelica Guyton, Order of Malta - Christian Service Award Fund recipient (2014)
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.
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.
Applicants are evaluated in three areas:
December 15, 2022:
JANUARY 31, 2023:
MARCH 2023:
MAY 2023:
AUGUST 2023:
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:
SERVICE HOUR TEMPLATE
QUALIFYING SERVICE GUIDELINES
TIMELINE:
December 15, 2022:
JANUARY 31, 2023:
MARCH 2023:
MAY 2023:
AUGUST 2023:
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
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: February 1, 2023
Application Deadline: April 1, 2023
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 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:
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