Purpose
The Ellen Rose Santarelli Memorial Scholarship was created to honor Ellen’s years of dedication as a teacher and coach at St. Joseph High School. This scholarship of $2,400 will be awarded annually to a deserving female student who is returning to St. Joseph Catholic Academy for her junior year. The money will be applied towards the winner’s high school tuition at St. Joseph Catholic Academy.
Eligibility
- Be a female SJCA student entering her junior year.
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Be heavily involved in life at St. Joseph Catholic Academy and contribute to the fabric of the school and Kenosha community.
Scholarship Requirements
- Be registered at St. Joseph Catholic Academy for her junior year.
- Provide one letter of recommendation from a St. Joseph Catholic Academy principal, faculty member, or coach.
- Submit an essay (no more than 300 words) explaining SJCA has influenced your life.
- Provide a copy of your most recent report card.
- Complete a SJCA Financial Aid form in a timely manner, as required by the Admissions Office. (Financial need will be taken into account by the scholarship committee.)
Selection Process
The Scholarship Award Selection Committee will review applications. Scholarship money will be sent directly to St. Joseph Catholic Academy to be applied to the recipient’s tuition.
All relevant documents must submitted together by March 16, 2025 with the scholarship application to be considered complete.
*Scholarships that are awarded may only be used towards billable tuition. Scholarships may not be used for fees or other charges which include but are not limited to hot lunch, athletics or clubs fees and books. Students that recieve a scholarship and are later awarded a Wisconsin Parental Choice seat will forfeit their scholarship.*