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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.

   

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.

 

 

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:

 

Step One:   

Review Before You Submit Your Scholarship Application Tips

Step Two: 

Review Scholarship and Tuition Grant Checklist and Timeline

Step Three:   

Print and Fill out Letter of Special Circumstances

Step Four:       

Review the Scholarship and Tuition Grant Opportunities listed

below.  To download and print applications, click on the highlighted

words listed under the desired application.

 

Additional Scholarship Available for Current Juniors --Deadline is May 10

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

West Catholic High School

Scholarship and Tuition Grant Opportunities

General Tuition Grant (PSAS)

·         CC and WC students

·         Passing cumulative GPA

·         Based on financial need

·         Student must have a satisfactory discipline record

·         All active/registered Parishioners who apply for PSAS will be automatically

considered for the Bishop Scholarship Fund.  (Please be sure to indicate your

Parish Code and School Code on the PSAS form)

 

Am-O-Sy/St. John of Damascus Scholarship

·         CC and WC students with preference for students of Lebanese or Syrian descent

·         Preference shall be given to relatives of past members of the AM-O-SY Social Club

·         Based on financial need

·         Minimum of 3.0 GPA

·         Must perform community service in excess of the minimum hours required as

stipulated in the Student Handbook

·         Renewable up to 3 years provided recipient maintains a 3.0 GPA

Click here to download and print Am-O-Sy/St. John of Damascus Scholarship Application 

 

Msgr. Charles D. Brophy Scholarship

·         CC and WC  students with preference going to students from St. Jude Parish

·         Based on financial need

Click here to download and print Msgr. Charles D. Brophy Scholarship Application 

 

Francis J. Geary Scholarship

·         CC and WC Juniors

·         Scholarship recognizes and awards students who best reflect and show a commitment

to the values of academics, service and leadership

·         Financial need is a consideration

Click here to download and print Francis J. Geary Scholarship Application

 

David M. Seamon “Leadership” Scholarship

·         CC and WC Juniors

·         Must demonstrate leadership in school and in the community

·         Based on financial need

Click here to download and print David M. Seamon “Leadership” Scholarship Application 

 

Father LaPres-Phil Gerke Financial Assistance Program

·         WC students

·         Based on financial need

·         Must respect authority, obey school rules, work to capacity, and maintain high attendance record

·         Be willing to consider reimbursing this fund when financially able

Click here to download and print LaPres-Gerke Financial Assistance Program Application

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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