West Catholic High School - Grand Rapids, Michigan

The scholarship and tuition grant opportunities listed below are made available to help students aspire, advance and achieve in the classroom and beyond. Review the criteria for each scholarship and choose which scholarship(s) for which you would like to apply.

The scholarship and grant review committee is comprised of the principal and advancement directors for both high schools and the Catholic Secondary Schools business manager. The committee will review all applications in mid-April. Scholarship and grant award notifications will be mailed during the first week of May.

An application for download is provided with the description of each scholarship (below). You may also contact the Guidance Office at (616) 233-5810 to receive a copy by mail.

Minimum criteria for all scholarships:

ü All applicants must be registered students

ü A Private School Aid Service (PSAS) form must be completed and mailed by
March 1, 2012, 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 1 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 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.

Several Scholarships have more specific criteria noted in the scholarship description and on the scholarship application. All scholarship applications are due by April 1 to be eligible for consideration.

Please note that the scholarships listed require that you submit a Private School Aid Service (PSAS) Form. The PSAS must be postmarked by March 1, 2012. Please make a copy of your PSAS and supporting documents for your records and send original application and supporting documents to PSAS at the address below. Pay attention to the "Avoiding the Most Common Errors" page included in the application. Send completed application to:

Step One:	Review Before You Submit Your Scholarship Application Tips
Step Two:	Review Scholarship and Tuition Grant Timeline and Checklist
Step Three:	Print and Fill out Letter of Special Circumstances
Step Four:	Review the Scholarship and Tuition Grant Opportunities listed below. To download and print applications, click on the highlighted words listed under the desired application.

Scholarship and Tuition Grant Opportunities

General Tuition Grant (PSAS)

· 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’s Scholarship Fund. (Please be sure to indicate your

Parish Code and School Code on the PSAS form)

Private School Aid Service (PSAS) Form

Am-O-Sy/St. John of Damascus Scholarship

· 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

Download Application

Msgr. Charles D. Brophy Scholarship

· Students with preference going to students from St. Jude Parish

· Based on financial need

Download Application

Francis J. Geary Scholarship

· 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

Download Application

David M. Seamon “Leadership” Scholarship

· Juniors

· Must demonstrate leadership in school and in the community

· Based on financial need

Download Application

West Catholic Band Boosters Scholarship

Letter of reference from Band Director
Incoming Junior
Minimum 2.8 GPA (must maintain)
Financial need is a strong consideration
Must complete current academic year in band

Download Application

Joanne Harwood Angel Scholarship

Based on financial need
Must have consistently demonstrated the effort and desire to reach full educational potential.
Must consistently strive to respect authority.
Be willing to reimburse the scholarship funds if and when able.

Download Application

Ed Wagner Tuition Assistance Fund

This scholarship will be awarded to a West Catholic High School incoming freshman.
Financial need will be of primary consideration.
60% of scholarship awarded to C students. 40% of scholarship awarded to A-B students.
Eligible candidates must complete a 250 word essay (two pages minimum) describing how they have overcome or are overcoming obstacles or challenges in their personal lives. Why this scholarship will make a positive difference in the quality of their life.
The scholarship(s) will be awarded directly to the student’s tuition account.

Download Application

Reverend James C. Kowalski Scholarship Fund

· Based on financial need

Download Application