Scholarship Goals
1. Provide opportunities to participate in youth formation programs and activities during the school year for those experiencing limited financial resources. This does not apply to sacrament fees.
2. Model healthy stewardship by helping engage those receiving scholarships to make both a financial and community investment in response. This includes service to the youth formation programs or other ministry areas.
Guidelines
Scholarships for registered members will be considered using the following guidelines.
1. Programs or events under $50: Financially contribute a minimum of 70% of the program/activity fee (maximum scholarship 30% of total).
2. Programs or events over $50: Financially contribute a minimum of 50% of the program/activity fee (maximum scholarship 50%).
3. Individuals may not receive more than $100 in scholarships per school year, with a family maximum of $350. Scholarships for summer programming are reviewed separately.
4. Any amount is subject to the funds available to the parish to distribute.
5. Family pastoral situations and needs, at the discretion of the pastor, may impact limits. Persons applying for a scholarship may include a letter with the application describing the situation.