Students may apply who qualify with the below criteria:

1) Student who lives with Type I Diabetes
2) Students who have an immediate family member with Type I Diabetes

 We have coordinated the PEF application period to be from September 1st through November 30th annually so that you may visit the various Catholic schools during their Open House period. We encourage you to apply for our scholarship and then decide upon a specific school that you may wish to apply to in November or January. The PEF Board of Trustees will notify you by February 15th if your child is awarded a scholarship and you will then be able to decide if your child will attend a specific school for the next school year or not. It is upon receipt of our award letter that you may decline our award or change the school of your choice.   

 

Applications and Awards:

Applications will be reviewed by the PEF Board of Trustees Members and awards may be for partial scholarship of the annual tuition, books, and school fees. Funds will be paid directly to the school by The Catholic Community Foundation who houses the PEF. Applications will be accepted September 1, 2026 until November 30, 2026 and applicants will be notified if awarded a scholarship by February 15, 2027.

 

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:

If selected, you may be asked for additional documentation to support the data you provided. Likewise, all correspondence and award agreements will be generated from the personal information submitted below. So, please use proper spelling, capitalization and punctuation.

• Applicant must have Type 1 diabetes or have an immediate family member who has Type 1 diabetes (immediate family defined as: mother, father, sister / stepsister or brother / stepbrother, living in the household at least 50% of the time)
• Preference will be given to those individuals who themselves have Type 1 diabetes
• A letter of endorsement from physician or Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) that demonstrates that the applicant is proactively managing their diabetes and is actively involved in the diabetes community
• Applicant will be a full time student in grades K-12th in one of the New Orleans Archdiocesan or the Baton Rouge Diocean Catholic Schools
• Note: Recurring award is not guaranteed. Previous awardees who demonstrate continued academic progress, financial guidelines and endorsement of Physician or Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) may reapply each year. Preference will be given to those students who demonstrate this successful progress
• Only one student per household may apply
• Applicant must show proof of acceptance into the school of choice
• Only US citizens or permanent residents may apply

 

Documentation Needed

Please have the following documents available to begin the application process:

• School acceptance letter
• School report card
• 2025 Tax forms- Signed and Dated (please blind all social security numbers)
• Endorsement letter from medical professional
• School ID or Picture of Student

If you have any questions, please email info@pazoseducationfund.com

The student's essay should be 300-500 words. What should be addressed in the essay: their goals, what they intend to do with their education, and why a scholarship is important to them. Include any academic and non-academic accomplishments, personal characteristics, or experiences that make them uniquely worthy of scholarship consideration.

By signing (typing your legal name) in the space below, you are certifying that all information is correct and that you are the person completing this application. When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Please print for your records and retain as verification of your application.

The Pazos Education Fund is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education. The organization does not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or any other protected class.