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Scholarships Available to Graduating Seniors

Thanks to generous donors, graduating Catholic Central seniors have the opportunity to apply for two college scholarships. Applications for these scholarships are due on March 29, 2023.

  • College-bound scholarships require completed FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
  • Scholarships will be awarded directly to the student’s college tuition account. No money will be given to the student or their families.

Click on each endowed scholarship name below for more information about criteria and the application submission requirements.

If you have any questions or need further information, please email scholarships@grcatholiccentral.org or call Sarah Huffman at 616-233-5835.

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Scholarships for Graduating Seniors (College or Vocation School Bound)

  • College-bound scholarships require completed FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
  • Any awarded scholarships will be awarded directly to the student’s college tuition account. No money will be given to the student or their families.

Criteria

  • Financial need will be of primary consideration.
  • Available to a Catholic Central senior student who will be studying Education in college.
  • Applicant will have strong desire to help students in a classroom setting, any grade level.
  • Scholarship is renewable if the required criteria are met. Eligible students must reapply yearly.

 Submission Requirements

  • Completed scholarship application.
  • Completed FAFSA.
  • Write a minimum ½ page essay describing any work you’ve done with students. Examples could include, but are not limited to peer tutoring, working in a classroom, volunteering in a CCD classroom.

Criteria

  • Financial need will be of primary consideration.
  • Minimum of 3.0 GPA.
  • Awarded to a Catholic Central High School graduating senior who will be attending a two (2) or four (4) year college.
  • Minimum 20 hours of community service.
  • Must respect authority, obey school rules, and maintain a high attendance record.

 Submission Requirements

  • Completed scholarship application.
  • Completed FAFSA.
  • Verification of completed community service requirement.
  • Write a two (2) page essay explaining how the Catholic Education you have received at Catholic Central High School has prepared you for college and the secular world you will encounter.

Years down the road as we look back at this time, our daughter won’t remember what math formula she mastered or which paper she wrote; however, she will certainly remember how invested her teachers were and how you all cared for your students. Thank you for making these kids feel as connected to CC as possible right now.

— Bethany and Matt