The Pauline McTernan Scholarship

St. Joseph Catholic Academy is thrilled to announce the initial launch of the Pauline McTernan Scholarship. Pauline was a dedicated employee who served the St. Joseph community for 21 years. Known for her exceptional contributions, Pauline played a crucial role in various school initiatives, raising an impressive $5.3 million through her fundraising efforts. Starting as the Development Director in 2002 after a successful teaching career, she organized numerous events and fostered strong relationships with donors and alumni. Pauline was actively involved as a volunteer and parent before her official role, and her faith has guided her work. She founded several programs, including the Spirit Committee and PALS, and enhanced the school's performing arts through FOPA. Additionally, she spearheaded a principal mentorship program, supporting the school's leadership team. In her retirement, this scholarship was created to commemorate Pauline's remarkable legacy of unwavering commitment and leadership, which will serve as an inspiration to the SJCA community for years to come.

Purpose

This scholarship will be awarded annually to a deserving student(s) who is registered for the 2025-2026 school year for 9th-12th grade. The money will be applied towards the winner’s high school tuition at St. Joseph Catholic Academy.

Eligibility

Be registered at SJCA for the 25-26 school year.
The student must have participated as a volunteer with one of the SJCA fundraisers (i.e. the Musical, Gala etc)

Selection Process

The Alumni Association Scholarship Committee will review the application and consult with Pauline McTernan for final recipient.

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.*

*All scholarship recipients are required to submit an impact statement that reflects on their experiences and the benefits of the scholarship. This statement must be submitted no later than May 1, 2025, as part of the scholarship agreement.*

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