ADMISSIONS > SCHOLARSHIPS AND TUITION GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
Scholarship and Grant Award Process
Please view the links to the scholarship and tuition grant opportunities listed below which will allow students to aspire, advance and achieve in the classroom and beyond. Review the criteria for each scholarship and choose which scholarship(s) for which you would like to apply.
The scholarship and grant review committee is comprised of the West Catholic Principal, Catholic Central Principal, CSS Business Manager and Vice President of Advancement. The committee will review all applications in mid-April. Scholarship and Grant Award notifications will be mailed the first week of May.
You may download an application for these scholarships by clicking on the Scholarship name. You may also contact the West Catholic High School Guidance Office at (616) 233-5909 to receive a copy by mail.
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All Scholarships have the following minimum criteria:
ü All applicants must be registered students
ü A Private School Aid Service (PSAS) form must be completed and mailed by March 1st, 2010 directly to PSAS to qualify for the scholarships listed below unless otherwise noted in the scholarship criteria.
ü Scholarship Applications must be completed and submitted with all required documentation by April 1st to be eligible. Scholarship applications are mailed directly to Catholic Secondary Schools (CSS).
ü Student must maintain a passing cumulative GPA on the West Catholic grading scale unless otherwise noted in the scholarship criteria
ü Student must have a satisfactory discipline record
ü Student must write a thank you letter acknowledging receipt of scholarship to CSS and the donor and mailed directly to CSS to be forwarded to the donor within 30 days of award notification.
ü Please complete a Letter of Special Circumstances Form if applicable and send
directly to the CSS Business office along with the scholarship application. These
may be sent in for consideration of PSAS awards even if you are not applying for a
scholarship.
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Several Scholarships have more specific criteria noted in the scholarship description and on the scholarship application. All scholarship applications are due by April 1st to be eligible for consideration.
PSAS- Private School Aid Service Application
Please note that the scholarships listed require that you submit a Private School Aid Service (PSAS) Application, which may be obtained at the high schools, partner elementary schools, or by contacting the Catholic Secondary Schools at 616-233-5814. PSAS must be postmarked by March 1, 2010. Please make a copy of your PSAS and supporting documents for your records and send original application and supporting documents to PSAS in the envelope provided. Pay attention to the Commonly Made Errors Page included in the application. DO NOT SEND PSAS APPLICATIONS TO Catholic Secondary Schools.
To Apply for Scholarships and Tuition Grants please follow these Steps:
Additional Scholarship Available for Current Juniors --Deadline is May 10
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Alan & Margaret Ryan Scholarship
· CC and WC Juniors, Scholarship available for Senior year only
· Must demonstrate leadership in the community, school and church
· Based on financial need
· Minimum 3.0 GPA
· Document volunteer activities
· Have an openness to exploring Aquinas College for post-secondary education
Click here to download and print Alan & Margaret Ryan Scholarship Application
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