Scholarships

Scholarships and Awards

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Scholarship Applications and Instructions
St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School as well as private donors and organizations provide scholarship awards to students in PreK-4 through 12th grades. These awards vary in amount and in qualifications. In an effort to maximize a student's ability to receive an award and to acknowledge the time spent in completing these awards, St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School has moved to one scholarship application for all awards (excluding Pacelli Scholars, Commit to the P, and Study Abroad) available for the 2024-2025 school year. All areas of this form will help match a student with available scholarships for which they meet the criteria. Please utilize the optional upload area at the end of this application to attach items specific to an award, for example, if a student is strong in the area of fine arts, an example of their work is a great item to attach.

A student will need these items to complete an application fully: Names and email addresses of two recommenders, a resume, a statement on the topic of "about the importance of his or her faith and how receiving a Catholic education has already or will impact you as a person", a statement on the topic of "academic, service, faith, athletic, and extracurricular interests, involvement, and plans for the future," and optional supporting documents. Once a student has these items, please proceed to the application.

Award amounts may range from $500 to $5,000. Scholarships are intended to reward students for academic and extracurricular achievements. Families are not required to fill out the FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment to apply for scholarships.

Timeline for 2024-2025 Scholarships (dates for deadlines and award announcements)

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Available Scholarships

Pre-K4-5th Grade

Columbus Deanery Council of Catholic Women Memorial Award: Rising K-5th grade girls who are registered members of area Catholic parishes may apply for this one-time $250 award provided by the Columbus Deanery Council of Catholic Women (CDCCW). Two awards will be given; one to a student in K – 2nd and one to a student in 3rd – 5th. The award is in memoriam of CDCCW presidents. Priority will be given to families demonstrating financial need through the FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment. The selection of the recipient is made by the sponsoring organization.

Lt. Col. Ben and Ann Stahl Military Award: Active duty military families with rising PK4-12th grade students. This award may be awarded to several different families. Priority will be given to enlisted and junior officer (Lieutenant and Captain), and families demonstrating financial need through the FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment.

Alumni Legacy Award: Rising PK4 -12th grade students who have a parent(s) who graduated from St. Anne-Pacelli (12th grade). One elementary school, one middle school, and one high school student will be selected from applications received.

Lower/Middle School Merit Scholarships: One rising student in each grade (4th-8th). Recipients are selected based on grades and the MAP Standardized testing results. No request or separate application needed.

6th-8th Grade

Middle School Subject Area Academic Scholarships: Rising 6th-8th grade students for excellence in the areas of STEM, Fine Arts, and Humanities.

Middle School Time & Talent Award: Rising 6th-8th grade students who contribute to their community, be it school, church, or larger area, through their involvement in extra-curricular activities such as clubs, sports, and service.

The Rev. Jeremiah McCarthy Memorial Award is given in loving memory of Reverend Jeremiah McCarthy who served at St. Anne Catholic Church as Pastor from 2013 to 2018. Rising 6th -12th grade students who are dedicated to their Catholic education and are registered and active members of St. Anne Catholic Church and its ministries.

9th-12th Grade

Commit to The P Scholarship
Current 8th graders who "Commit to The P" (register for 9th grade at Pacelli) by November 17, 2023 are eligible to apply for this one-time $1,000 award. Note: This award has a separate application and will be shared with parents of 8th grade students via email during the Commit to The P process.

Pacelli Scholars
Our community aims to attract and reward students who exemplify these characteristics through the distinction of Pacelli Scholars. This award program is available to all registered rising 9th grade students from St. Anne-Pacelli and other area schools. Multiple Pacelli Scholars awards are given each year based upon the number of qualified applicants. Annual award amounts vary from $2,000-$5,000.

Bishop J. Kevin Boland Scholarship: Rising 9th grade students from St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School who are registered parishioners at any local Catholic parish. This award will be given to a student who is committed to their Catholic education and demonstrates a balance of academic success along with a commitment to others through contributions to school, church, and community. The Bishop J. Kevin Boland Scholarship was established in 2012 in honor of Bishop Emeritus John Kevin Boland who served as the thirteenth Bishop of the Diocese of Savannah from 1995 to 2011. Prior to serving as Bishop, Father Boland served as pastor of St. Anne Catholic Church from 1983-1995. This award is restricted to current 8th grade students at St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School who will be in 9th grade for the 2024-2025 school year.

The Rodriguez Family Math Scholarship Fund Academic Scholarship: Rising 9th grade students for excellence in Math.

St. Anne Council of Catholic Women (CCW) Scholarship: Rising 9th grade girls who are active and registered members of area Catholic parishes may apply for this $500 award. The award renews each year of high school as long as the student remains in good standing. The selection of the recipient is made by the sponsoring organization. One student is selected every four years. This award will be considered again for the 2025-2026 school year.

High School Merit Scholarships: Rising 9th grade students. No application necessary; recipients will be selected based on grades and the High School Placement Test results.

High School Subject Area Academic Scholarships: Rising 9th-12th grade students for excellence in the area of Fine Arts, Science and Technology, or the Humanities.

High School Study Abroad Award: Rising 9th-12th grade students may apply for an up to $1,000 award for St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School-sponsored study abroad opportunities. Please complete this application by December 1, 2023.

High School Time & Talent Award: Rising 9th-12th grade students who contribute to their community, be it school, church, or larger area, through their involvement in extra-curricular activities such as clubs, sports, and service.

The Rev. J. Gerard Schreck Award is given in honor of Reverend J. Gerard Schreck who served at St. Anne Catholic Church as Assistant Pastor from 1989 to 1995 and Pastor from 1995 to 2013.  Rising 9th grade students who are registered and active members of St. Anne Catholic Church.

The Rev. Jeremiah McCarthy Memorial Award is given in loving memory of Reverend Jeremiah McCarthy who served at St. Anne Catholic Church as Pastor from 2013 to 2018.  Rising 6th -12th grade students who are dedicated to their Catholic education and are registered and active members of St. Anne Catholic Church and its ministries.

Knights of Columbus Award: Rising 9th-12th grade boys who are registered members of area Catholic parishes. The selection of the recipient is made by the sponsoring organization.

Edna J. Hagan Memorial Award: Rising 9th grade girls who are active and registered members of area Catholic parishes may apply for this $1000 one-time award provided by the Ladies' Auxiliary of Columbus. The award is in memory of Edna J. Hagan, a long-time educator and LAUX member, who helped establish this scholarship. The selection of the recipient is made by the sponsoring organization.

Lt. Col. Ben and Ann Stahl Military Award: Active duty military families with rising PK4-12th grade students. This award may be awarded to several different families. Priority will be given to enlisted and junior officer (Lieutenant and Captain), and families demonstrating financial need through the FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment.

The Sister Mary Patricia Thomas, RSM Memorial Award is given in memory of Sister Mary Patricia Thomas, RSM, who played a foundational role alongside Monsignor Deimel, in establishing Pacelli High School. Rising 9th-12th grade students of retired or active duty military parent(s). This award is provided by alumnus, Reverend Michael Cerrone '63 in celebration and recognition of Pacelli High School's history and emphasis on promoting the Catholic faith through alumni who are moral, loyal conscientious American citizens. Learn more about Sister Mary Patricia Thomas, RSM here.

Alumni Legacy Award: Rising PK4 -12th grade students who have a parent(s) who graduated from St. Anne-Pacelli (12th grade). One elementary school, one middle school, and one high school student will be selected from applications received.

College Bound

College-bound scholarship award applications will be posted in late March/early April, or will be shared directly with students.

Brannan Memorial Scholarship Award: The Mike Brannan Memorial Scholarship was created by the Brannan family, all Viking alums, who present this award in honor of Mike each year to a graduating senior who has plans to attend college, lettered in two or more sports, demonstrates leadership on and off the field, is a good sportsman, and is respected by his or her peers and faculty. The recipient will receive a one-time up to $1,500 award towards tuition and college-related expenses. The selection of the recipient will be made by the faculty at St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School based on the above-mentioned selective criteria.

Dylan Rose Dorchak Memorial Scholarship Award: St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School 12th grade, college bound females may apply for a one-time $1,000 award towards tuition and college related expenses. Because Dylan made such an impact on all those who knew her, applicants for this scholarship will be asked to write an essay describing how they intend to make an impact on the world. The selection of the recipient will be made by the sponsorship organization.

Mikey Jacobs Memorial Scholarship Award: The Science National Honor Society Mikey Jacobs Memorial Scholarship recognizes a senior whose example of faith, courage, selfless service, and random acts of kindness remind us that “we can’t live our lives thinking about the bad things” and honors the memory of Mikey Jacobs. Recipients will receive a one-time up to $1,000 award towards tuition and college-related expenses. The selection of the recipient will be made by the faculty at St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School and the members of the Science National Honor Society based on the above-mentioned selective criteria.

Outside Scholarships

Folds of Honor Foundation offers scholarships for children of service members who were killed in action, missing in action, Purple Heart recipients or 90-100 percent disabled due to military service. They also make awards to children of first responders who were killed or disabled. The applications for Folds of Honor scholarships open February 1st and deadline in March. The applications include a Private School Verification Form to be completed by St. Anne-Pacelli. The form may be submitted to the school office with Section 1 completed. Upon verifying that the student is registered for the 2024-2025 school year and the account is in good standing, the form will be completed. Please allow 72 hours for the form to be processed. For eligibility and applications, visit www.foldsofhonor.org/scholarships.

Georgia Special Needs Scholarship: Students residing in Georgia who have an IEP or 504 plan may qualify for the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship program. Please visit www.gadoe.org for eligibility information and the scholarship amount calculator.

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