Purpose
The Frank Matrise, Jr. Memorial Scholarship was created to honor St. Joseph Alumni, Parent and Coach Frank A. Matrise, Jr. 's years of dedication and support of SJCA. This scholarship of $500 will be awarded annually to two deserving students - one male and one female, who are returning to St. Joseph Catholic Academy for their sophomore, junior or senior year. The money will be applied towards the winner’s high school tuition at St. Joseph Catholic Academy.
Eligibility
- Be a current SJCA student entering his/her Senior, Junior, or Sophomore year and registered to attend SJCA for the 25-26 school 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 SJCA as an 11th or 12th grade student for the 25-26 school year.
- Submit an essay (minimum of 300 words) on the following topic - “All Your Dreams Come True If We Have The Courage To Pursue Them"- Walt Disney. How do your dreams help you have the courage to pursue your Catholic education?
- Include a copy of your first semester 24-25 report card.
- Optional: Provide one letter of recommendation from a St. Joseph Catholic Academy principal, faculty member, or coach.
- 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.)
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.*