The Grand Island Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Scholarship was established several years ago to introduce the Council of Catholic Women to the young ladies of our parishes. The scholarships are awarded based on an application that includes information about their involvement with their parish and what the catholic faith means to them. The funds for the scholarships are an allocation of the General Fund of the GI Diocesan CCW Treasury which relates back to the funds that the local parishes make to the Diocesan Council through Contributions Sunday Receipts/Dues.
The Grand Island Diocesan Council of Catholic Women sponsors a Scholarship for Senior Girls who exemplify their Catholic Faith with service, leadership, and faith. This $250 scholarship is awarded following the submission of your 2nd Semester registration for classes-in your Freshman Year-at accredited 2 or 4 year college, technical college, or other specialized area of training.
Please send your 2nd semester registration to Sharon Swett, 839 West Depot St., Ericson, NE 68637; sharon.swett@gmail.com
Congratulations to the Winners of the 2023 Scholarship:
Alliance Deanery: Winner – Audrey Splichal, Sidney
Alternate: Gisele Guerrero, Minatare
Grand Island Deanery– Winner – Kajetan Hubl, Grand Island
Alternate: Olivia Stava, Grand Island
Kearney Deanery – Winner – No applications received
Alternate:
North Platte Deanery – Winner – Emily Gentry, Hyannis
Alternate: Allie Cosgrove, Long Pine
SCHOLARSHIP FORM FOR 2023-24
Grand Island Diocesan Council of Catholic Women
Scholarship Application
DUE: April 1st
Name of Applicant:________________________Phone:_____________________
Address:________________________________ City:_______________________
Email:__________________________________ High School:_________________
Parents Name:___________________________ GPA:_______________________
Home Parish:____________________________ City:_______________________
Post Secondary School You Plan to Attend:________________________________
Selected Course of Study:______________________________________________
The Grand Island Diocesan Council of Catholic Women are sponsoring this Scholarship for Senior Girls who exemplify their Catholic Faith with service, leadership, and faith.
I recommend this candidate for application to the GIDCCW Scholarship.
*Priest
Signature:_________________________________________________________
I hereby certify that the attached information is true and correct.
*Applicant
Signature:_________________________________________________________
Attach: Resume that will address School Organizations, Leadership, Honors,
Church Experiences, Community Involvement
Attach: One Letter of Reference (Outside of Family)
Attach: “This is my Faith Story” demonstrating faith in your life. (Not less than 100 words.)
Return: Completed Application/Resume/Letter of Reference/Faith Story to:
Your Deanery President:
Alliance Henrietta Pelster
Grand Island Vicki Harvey
Kearney Kellie Crowell
North Platte Cindy Dunbar