You may download an application for these scholarships by clicking on the Scholarship name. You may also contact the High School’s Guidance Office to receive a copy by mail. 

·         Catholic Central High School Guidance Office at (616) 233-5810

·         West Catholic High School Guidance Office at (616) 233-5909

All Scholarships have the following minimum criteria: ü  All applicants must be registered students ü  A Private School Aid Service (PSAS) form must be completed and mailed by March 1st, 2010 directly to PSAS to qualify for the scholarships listed below unless otherwise noted in the scholarship criteria. ü  Scholarship Applications must be completed and submitted with all required documentation by April 1st to be eligible. Scholarship applications are mailed directly to Catholic Secondary Schools (CSS). ü  Student must maintain a passing cumulative GPA on the Catholic Central and West Catholic grading scale unless otherwise noted in the scholarship criteria ü  Student must have a satisfactory discipline record ü  Student must write a thank you letter acknowledging receipt of scholarship to CSS and the donor and mailed directly to CSS to be forwarded to the donor within 30 days of award notification. ü  Please complete a Letter of Special Circumstances Form if applicable and send directly to the CSS Business office along with the scholarship application. These may be sent in for consideration of PSAS awards even if you are not applying for a scholarship.

PSAS- Private School Aid Service Application

Please note that the scholarships listed require that you submit a Private School Aid Service (PSAS) Application, which may be obtained at the high schools, partner elementary schools, or by contacting the Catholic Secondary Schools at 616-233-5814.  PSAS must be postmarked by March 1, 2010.  Please make a copy of your PSAS and supporting documents for your records and send original application and supporting documents to PSAS in the envelope provided. Pay attention to the Commonly Made Errors Page included in the application.  DO NOT SEND PSAS APPLICATIONS TO Catholic Secondary Schools.

To Apply for Scholarships and Tuition Grants please follow these Steps:

Catholic Central and West Catholic High Schools’ Scholarship and Tuition Grant Opportunities
	General Tuition Grant (PSAS) ·   CC and WC students ·   Passing cumulative GPA ·   Based on financial need ·   Student must have a satisfactory discipline record ·   All active/registered Parishioners who apply for PSAS will be automatically considered for the Bishop Scholarship Fund.  (Please be sure to indicate your Parish Code and School Code on the PSAS form)
	Am-O-Sy/St. John of Damascus Scholarship ·   CC and WC students with preference for students of Lebanese or Syrian descent ·   Preference shall be given to relatives of past members of the    AM-O-SY Social Club ·   Based on financial need ·   Minimum of 3.0 GPA ·   Must perform community service in excess of the minimum hours required as    stipulated in the Student Handbook ·   Renewable up to 3 years provided recipient maintains a 3.0 GPA    Click here to download and print Am-O-Sy/St. John of Damascus Scholarship Application
	Msgr. Charles D. Brophy Scholarship ·   CC and WC  students with preference going to students from St. Jude Parish ·   Based on financial need    Click here to download and print Msgr. Charles D. Brophy Scholarship Application
	Francis J. Geary Scholarship ·   CC and WC Juniors ·   Scholarship recognizes and awards students who best reflect and show a commitment to the values of academics, service and leadership ·   Financial need is a consideration Click here to download and print Francis J. Geary Scholarship Application
	David M. Seamon “Leadership” Scholarship ·   CC and WC Juniors ·   Must demonstrate leadership in school and in the community ·   Based on financial need    Click here to download and print David M. Seamon “Leadership” Scholarship Application
	Father LaPres-Phil Gerke Financial Assistance Program ·   WC students ·   Based on financial need ·   Must respect authority, obey school rules, work to capacity, and maintain high attendance record ·   Be willing to consider reimbursing this fund when financially able Click here to download and print LaPres-Gerke Financial Assistance Program Application
	Anonymous CC Scholarship ·   Must be a CC male student ·   Based on financial need ·   Minimum 3.0 GPA ·   Interest in team sports ·   Must perform community service in excess of the minimum hours as    stipulated in the Student Handbook ·   Scholarship will be applied to 2nd semester tuition    Click here to download and print Anonymous CC Scholarship Application
	Willie Butler Scholarship ·   CC Students ·   Based on financial need ·   Must respect authority, obey school rules, work to capacity, and maintain    high attendance record ·   Be willing to consider reimbursing this fund when financially able     Click here to download and print Willie Butler Scholarship Application
	“Conquering Obstacles” The Denny Flak Scholarship ·   CC Students ·   Based on financial need ·   Applicant must participate in extracurricular activities ·   Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 at time of application ·   Scholarship is renewable if required criteria are met    Click here to download and print Conquering Obstacles The Denny Flak Scholarship Application
	The Donald W. Cole Scholarship ·   CC Students including incoming registered freshmen from partner elementary schools ·   Based on financial need ·   Minimum 3.0 GPA ·   Renewable for three (3) years provided the recipient  maintains a 3.0 GPA ·   Must provide information regarding community service performed in school or parish    for each renewable period    Click here to download and print the Donald W. Cole Scholarship Application
	Anonymous Academic Scholarship ·   CC Freshmen ·   Special consideration for Holy Name of Jesus and St. Thomas the Apostle Elementary       School students ·   Based on financial need ·   Minimum 3.5 GPA from 8th grade academic year ·   Must submit one letter of recommendation (must not be from a family member)    Click here to download and print Anonymous Academic Scholarship Application
	Eugene “Sam” Kunst Endowed Memorial Scholarship ·   CC Freshmen ·   Must be from St. Francis Xavier Parish ·   Must be a male student ·   Based on financial need ·   Minimum 3.0 GPA ·   Must participate in athletics ·   Renewable for three (3) years, provided the student maintains a 3.0 GPA    Click here to download and print Eugene “Sam” Kunst Endowed Memorial Scholarship Application
	Douglas and Arlene Lillis Scholarship ·   CC Freshmen ·   Not financially based ·   Interest in Fine Arts, especially Choir or Band ·   Must provide proof of community service ·   Involvement in extracurricular activities ·   Minimum 3.0 GPA    Click here to download and print Douglas and Arlene Lillis Scholarship Application
	Lawrence and Patricia Ranazzi Transfer Scholarship ·   CC Incoming Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors who transfer from a local public or private education institution ·   Based on financial need ·   Minimum 3.0 GPA  ·   Must participate in extracurricular activities ·   Must provide information regarding community service performed in school or Parish ·   Scholarship is renewable up to 2 years provided the requirements & criteria are met Click here to download and print Lawrence and Patricia Ranazzi Transfer Scholarship Application
	Jon Davidson Memorial Scholarship ·   CC Juniors, Scholarship available for Senior year only ·   Based on financial need ·   Must provide proof of community service or extracurricular activity at CCHS ·   Must provide two (2) letters of recommendation:  one from a priest, teacher    or CC faculty and the second must be from a classmate or peer ·   Must be in good standing with no current student or athletic probations    Click here to download and print Jon Davidson Memorial Scholarship Application
	Saron Jenkins Memorial Scholarship ·   CC Juniors, Scholarship available for Senior year only ·   Based on financial need ·   Applicant must show a sincere love for the Catholic Central Community while participating in community service or extracurricular activity or sport ·   Must provide at least one letter of recommendation from a priest, teacher, CC faculty    or community service organization ·   Must be in good standing with no current student or athletic probations    Click here to download and print Saron Jenkins Memorial Scholarship Application
	Michael J. Robinson II Guardian Angel Scholarship ·   CC Juniors, Scholarship available for Senior year only ·   Based on financial need ·   Must demonstrate leadership in community, school and church ·   Final selection will be students who best represent Michael J. Robinson II’s ability    to care for all    Click here to download and print Michael J. Robinson II Scholarship Application
	The Reach Your Potential Scholarship in Honor of Sr. Robert Ann Erno ·   CC Graduating Seniors who will be enrolling in an institution of higher learning upon      graduation ·   Must have consistently demonstrated the effort and desire to reach their full potential    in mathematics throughout their Catholic Central career ·   Must provide information regarding community service performed in school or Parish    Click here to download and print The Reach Your Potential Scholarship Application
	Mary Lynn Kampfschulte Music Scholarship ·   CC Graduating Seniors ·   Applicant will study music in college ·   Based on financial need    Click here to download and print Mary Lynn Kampschulte Music Scholarship Application