Scholarships

• Completed scholarship application.
• Verification of completed community service requirement.
• Two letters of recommendation (from teachers, church leaders, etc.).

• Completed scholarship application.
• Verification of completed community service requirement.
• Two (2) page essay describing your interest in the STEAM academic track and/or a visual example of something you have created that shows an inclination to these studies (i.e. elementary robotics competition, participation in Odyssey of the Mind, building a go-cart, sharing pictures of art you’ve created, devising a gadget on your own, inventing something that resolved a dilemma, or software you created).
• Two (2) letters of recommendation from a teacher, parish priest, coach, or counselor (cannot be a family member).

• Completed scholarship application.
• Essay describing how you have overcome or are overcoming obstacles or challenges while maintaining your character, integrity, and sense of humor. Also, explain how this scholarship will enable you to continue to meet and overcome challenges you face.
• Up to two (2) letters of recommendation are encouraged but not required; letters may not be from family members.

• Completed scholarship application.
• Verification of completed community service requirement.
• Up to three (3) page essay explaining your personal commitment to growth in the following areas: Educational Goals and Aspirations, Spiritual Commitment, and Service Commitment, giving examples of when you overcame adversity or demonstrated persistence to achieve personal goals that benefit the greater good. Include in your essay evidence of leadership, humility, and your commitment to the Catholic faith.

• Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher -OR- A two paragraph essay addressing how they have demonstrated leadership either in their school, church, neighborhood, or family or have experienced inspiring leadership in school, church, neighborhood or family.

• Completed scholarship application.
• Two (2) page essay describing how studying and mastering the STEM academic challenges presented to you today will motivate you to become an innovative and creative thinker, ready to meet 21st century challenges.

• Completed scholarship application.
• Two (2) page essay describing your interest in Catholic education and why you should be considered for this scholarship.

• Documentation of service hours.
• Essay (no longer than one (1) page) explaining why volunteering is so important to you.
• One (1) letter of recommendation from your priest, principal, teacher, or counselor.

• Completed scholarship application.
• One (1) page personal letter -OR- a short video expressing your interest in science.
• Two (2) letters of recommendation (from teachers, church leaders, etc.) speaking to the applicant’s interest in science.

• Completed scholarship application.
• Minimum two (2) page/ 500 word essay describing how you have overcome or are overcoming obstacles or challenges in your personal life and why this scholarship will make a positive difference in the quality of your life.

• Completed scholarship application.

• Completed scholarship application.
• Verification of completed community service.
• Two (2) page essay describing why Catholic education is important to you, addressing your financial need and highlighting your academic and community service experiences.

• Completed scholarship application.
• One (1) letter of recommendation from a teacher, staff member, or priest.

• Completed scholarship application.
• Minimum two (2) page essay describing why the scholarship will make a positive difference in your educational endeavors.

• Completed scholarship application.
• One (1) page essay explaining how you hope to use your education in math and/or science to advance your career plans, and how your career will be used to help the community.
• Two (2) letters of recommendation; one (1) from a math or science teacher and one (1) from another source, such as someone from your church, a neighbor, coach, or grade school teacher.

• Completed scholarship application.
• Verification of completed community service requirement.
• Two (2) letters of recommendation (from teachers, parish priest, neighbors, etc.)

• Completed scholarship application.
• Two (2) page essay describing why the scholarship will make a positive difference in your educational endeavors.

• Completed scholarship application.
• Maximum two (2) page letter of recommendation from a fellow student.
• Maximum two (2) page letter of recommendation from a teacher.
• Maximum two (2) page letter of recommendation from an administrator or a parish priest.

NOTE: All letters of recommendation should highlight the applicant's strong character, respectfulness, and compassion toward fellow students, teachers, and administrators.

• Completed scholarship application.
• One (1) page essay describing your work ethic and desire to receive a Catholic education.

• Completed scholarship application.
• One (1) page essay demonstrating your commitment to your faith and to service, and how Catholic Central prepares you to be a servant leader for a Christ-centered life -OR- Letter of recommendation from a teacher speaking to your strong work ethic in the classroom and examples of how you model Christian behavior.

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• Completed scholarship application.
• Personal letter detailing why Catholic Central is good for you, and why you are good for Catholic Central.
• Essay sharing why your extracurricular activities are so important to you, and what you have learned from these experiences.
• One (1) letter of recommendation from your priest, principal, teacher, or other administrator that addresses how you show respect for the dignity of others.

• Completed scholarship application.
• Maximum one (1) page essay explaining why a Catholic Central education is important to you.
• One (1) letter of recommendation (from your priest, principal, teacher, or counselor).

• Completed scholarship application.
• One (1) page essay detailing a personal encounter with diversity.
• One (1) letter of recommendation from a mentor, teacher, or clergy leader (pastor, priest, deacon, minister).

• Completed scholarship application.
• Two (2) page essay describing your desire to attend Catholic Central.

• Completed scholarship application. Applicants should note parish membership on this form.
• Verification of completed community service requirement.
• Two (2) letters of recommendation (from teachers, parish priest, neighbors, etc.).

• Completed scholarship application.
• Verification of completed community service requirement.
• Two (2) letters of recommendation (from teachers, parish priest, neighbors, etc.).

• Completed scholarship application.
• Verification of completed community service, if applicable.
• One (1) letter of recommendation (from grade school principal, teacher, or counselor).
• For Lebednick Scholarship recipients applying for scholarship renewal, minimum one (1) page summary of their experience and efforts it took to achieve the criteria of the scholarship.

• Completed scholarship application.
• Verification of completed community service requirement.
• Two (2) letters of recommendation (from teachers, parish priest, neighbors, etc.).

• Completed scholarship application.
• Verification of completed community service requirement.
• Two (2) letters of recommendation (from teachers, church leaders, etc.).

• Completed scholarship application.
• Verification of completed community service requirement.
• Two (2) page essay explaining why you feel this scholarship will make a positive difference in your life. This essay should also address your good character and how you have consistently shown respect for authority.

• Completed scholarship application.

• Completed scholarship application.
• 250 word essay that answers: “Why is it important that you continue your Catholic education at Catholic Central High School?”
• One (1) letter of recommendation (cannot be a family member).

• Completed scholarship application.
• Verification of completed community service requirement.
• Two (2) letters of recommendation (from teachers, parish priest, neighbors, etc.).

• Completed scholarship application.
• One (1) page essay describing current leadership roles in the community and high school.

• Completed scholarship application.
• Verification of completed community service requirement.
• 500 word essay explaining why you need this scholarship; please address financial need in this essay.
• Provide the name and address of your family business and your work experience in the business.
• Two (2) letters of recommendation (from teachers, church leaders, employers, etc.).

*Examples of trades/vocations include, but are not limited to, motorcycle/small engine repair, education and child care, culinary/baking, electronics repair, travel and tourism, interior design, plumbing, heating and refrigeration, art and design, barbering, drafting and design, massage therapy, and cosmetology.

• Completed scholarship application.
• One (1) page essay (not to exceed 500 words) answering the following questions:
  • What does Catholic Education mean to me?
  • How has an education at a Catholic high school impacted me?
  • What are my short- and long-term educational/professional goals?
  • How will I use my Catholic education in the future to improve my community?
  • How many volunteer/community service hours have I completed each year at school?

• Completed scholarship application. Include information about community service hours and extracurricular activities.
• Verification of completed community service requirement.
• Personal Essay.
• Two (2) letters of recommendation: one (1) from a priest, teacher, or Catholic Central faculty member, and one (1) from a classmate or peer.

• Completed scholarship application.
• Verification of completed community service requirement.
• One (1) page essay that answers: “Why is it important to me to continue my education at Catholic Central?”

NOTE: Completed scholarship applications from eligible CC transfer students will be due Friday, May 1, 2026.

• Completed scholarship application.
• One (1) page essay demonstrating your commitment to your faith and to service, and how Catholic Central prepares you to be a servant leader for a Christ-centered life.

Submission Requirements

• Completed scholarship application form.
• Students may apply by submitting one genuine expression (video, podcast, webpage, social post, slides, article, letter, essay, etc.) of what the Eucharist means to them, why they desire to encourage Eucharistic devotion, and one or two ideas about how they may encourage Eucharistic devotion among their peers as well as the faculty and staff.

• Completed scholarship application form.
• One (1) page essay describing the importance of your faith and your commitment to the service of others.

• Completed scholarship application.
• A document listing the following:
  • All academic achievements received at Catholic Central.
  • STEM activities that you have been associated with in grade school and high school (seminars, workshops, books read).
  • All volunteer experiences in the greater Grand Rapids area.
  • Career goals and objectives.

• One (1) page essay not to exceed 500 words explaining their interest in STEM. Think carefully about this statement; it is a critical part of the selection process.
• One (1) letter of recommendation from a teacher, mentor, or advisor.

• One (1) page essay addressing the importance of community service.

• Completed scholarship application.
• Applicants are required to produce a project that deals with the Polish-American experience in Grand Rapids. The project should be based on primary sources, such as newspapers, church newsletters, family photo albums, birth/marriage/death certificates, diaries, letters, or an oral history by interviewing a Polish relative about their experiences. The Polish-American historical societies or the Polish Halls may be a good source of information. The paper, project, or recording of an interview may involve a variety of topics; Polish-American women in Grand Rapids, a story of a Polish-American family over generations, a history of a Catholic parish or school, stories of social or cultural societies (St. Ladislaus, Sacred Heart, Polish Falcons, Polish athletes, Polish businesses, etc.). Students are encouraged to study the history of their own family, parish, or family business.

• Completed scholarship application. Please make note of any music classes and/ or arts activities completed outside of school.
• One (1) page essay answering the following questions:
  • What does being involved in music mean to me, in general and at Catholic Central?
  • How has the Catholic Central music program impacted my family?

• Students can view the application and scholarship information in "Additional Scholarships" on the Grand Rapids Community Foundation website at grfoundation.org.
• Must be submitted between Otober 1 - December 1.

• Completed scholarship application.
• Verification of completed community service requirement.
• 500-word essay explaining why you need this scholarship.
• Provide the name and address of your family business and your work experience in the business.
• Two (2) letters of recommendation (from teachers, church leaders, employers, etc.).

*Examples of trades/vocations include, but are not limited to, motorcycle/small engine repair, education and child care, culinary/baking, electronics repair, travel and tourism, interior design, plumbing, heating and refrigeration, art and design, barbering, drafting and design, massage therapy, and cosmetology.

• Completed scholarship application.
• Verification of completed community service requirement.
• Two (2) page essay explaining how the Catholic education you have received at Catholic Central has prepared you for college and the secular world you will encounter.

• Completed scholarship application.
• Minimum ½ page essay describing any work you’ve done with students. Examples could include, but are not limited to, peer tutoring, working in a classroom, volunteering in a religious education classroom.