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Catholic College Scholarships
Catholicism is a branch of Christianity that focuses on more traditional and ritualistic practices of the worship of Jesus Christ, or Jesus of Nazareth. Based in Vatican City, an independent city-state within the city of Rome, Italy, the Catholic Church or Roman Catholic Church is run by the Bishop of Rome, or the Pope. As of 2001, Christianity boasted over 2.1 billion practitioners; approximately 1 billion of these Christians consider themselves Catholic. The majority of Catholics live in Western countries like Europe and North America, with a moderate number living in the United States.
The large number of Catholics in the United States makes the need for Catholic-specific scholarships almost non-existent. While there are an enormous number of scholarships for Christians in general, Catholic scholarships can be difficult to find. Many scholarship granting institutions who offer monies to Catholic students not only require the student to have above average academic standing and grades, but also expect the student to travel abroad to teach Catholicism or to become a missionary for a length of time determined by the sponsoring institution. While these options are ideal for some Catholic students, others would prefer to pursue other occupations.
Some Catholic organizations are affiliated with specific heritages and only offer scholarships to students who are of a definite ancestry, such as Italian or Irish Americans. Other Catholic societies offer scholarship monies to Catholic students whose parents are members of the sponsoring society or organization and who are students of Catholic colleges or universities. While most colleges do not offer Catholic scholarships, Catholics will often qualify for general Christian scholarships.
List of Catholic Scholarships
- Catholic Aid Association College Tuition Scholarship — $300 to $500 awarded each year to Catholic undergraduate students who's member of Catholic Aid Association.
- Father Krewitt Scholarship — Up to $1000 awarded to one Catholic undergraduate student who is a member of Kolping Society.
- First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association Fraternal Scholarship Award for College and Graduate Study — $1250 to $1750 awarded each year to 125 Catholic undergraduate and graduate students of Slavic/Czech heritage.
- First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association Seminarian (College) Scholarship — $1250 to $1750 awarded each year to 15-55 Catholic undergraduate students majoring in theology.
- Francis P. Matthews and John E. Swift Educational Trust Scholarships — Varied amount awarded each year to up to four Catholic undergraduate students who are members of KOFC and dependents of veterans.
- ICF College Scholarships to High School Seniors — $500 to $1000 awarded each year to 170-200 Catholic undergraduate students of Italian heritage from selected states.
- John W. McDevitt (Fourth Degree) Scholarships — $500 awarded each year to 36 Catholic undergraduate students.
- Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree Pro Deo and Pro Patria Scholarship — $1,500 awarded annually to over 50 freshmen entering a Catholic college or Catholic university in the United States..
- Knights of Lithuania National Scholarships — $1000 to $4000 awarded each year to 3-6 Catholic undergraduate and graduate students who are of Lithuathian heritage.
- NPM Miami Valley Catholic Church Musicians Scholarship — $1250 awarded each year to undergraduate or graduate students majoring in theology/pastoral music.
- Vocational Scholarship Program — $100 to $250 awarded each year to 5-12 Catholic undergraduate or graduate students from selected states seeking to enter religious life.
Paying for school is not easy, but we are here to help. OEDb's student finance section will help you find the money you need to pay your tuition and other college expenses. We cover scholarships, college grants, and student loans. Scholarships and grants are both forms of "free money", meaning they don't need to be paid back. Scholarships are typically awarded by businesses or individuals, with the money being earmarked specifically for tuition. They can be awarded based on a student's location or by religious affiliation, such as Catholicism or Islam. Grants are typically awarded by governments or non-profit organizations and the money often can be applied to several different expenses a student may incur, not solely tuition. They can be awarded based on location or ethnicity, for instance African American or Hispanic. Loans are not considered "free money", because unlike scholarships and grants, they do need to be paid back after graduation. Common federal loans include Perkins and Stafford. Loans are also available by location.