Catholic School Scholarship
Education is a formational element in each of our ministries. Through the power of education we can shape the world. For over 100 years, our Sisters served as teachers and administrators in over 50 parish schools, modeling compassion and kindness to thousands of students.
Adapting to meet the needs of those we serve, our areas of ministry have shifted, and we are no longer teaching at the elementary and secondary level in Catholic schools. However, our commitment to Catholic education remains strong. We believe in providing a foundation in young people that will develop and foster their knowledge, skills and compassion, and instill a desire to serve others. Part of this foundation includes lifelong formation in our Catholic faith.
Since 2009, with the generous support of our donors, we have sponsored educational opportunities through scholarships for students who attend, or desire to attend, a Catholic primary or secondary school in the Sioux Falls Catholic Diocese. Each year a dedicated committee of sisters, priests, cojourners and associates read and discuss each application and essay regarding the value of Catholic education and how the scholarship would financially impact their family. This year forty $750 scholarships were awarded to students enrolled in K-12 schools, and three $1,500 scholarships for a high school student at each of the three
Catholic high schools.
Throughout the past 15 years, we are proud to have provided scholarship assistance, varying from $500 to $1,500, to over 600 students. We believe investing in the Catholic education of area youth will nurture their Catholic values and provide a solid foundation for their futures.
We invite you to CLICK HERE to learn more about these scholarships and to view our 2024-2025 scholarship recipients.