Class of 2030 Scholarship Form

Please write an essay on the following topic: 

At Central Catholic, we believe in educating the whole person—spiritually, intellectually, physically, and socially. Our mission is grounded in faith, learning, service, and community. We challenge students to grow in character, explore their beliefs, and discover how they can make a meaningful impact in the world.

Please respond to the following prompt in 400–600 words:

Describe a moment when your values guided your actions. 

• What happened? 
• What belief or principle helped you decide what to do? 
• How did that experience shape your understanding of yourself or your community? 
• What did you learn—and how might that guide the way you contribute at Central Catholic?

Your response should reflect your own voice, experiences, and perspective. You don’t need to have all the answers—just be honest, thoughtful, and specific. This is your opportunity to show us how you live with purpose, and how you hope to grow in our community.

Note: This essay must be your own original work. Please proofread carefully and ensure it reflects your best writing.

Important: When saving your response for upload, you MUST name your file using the following format.

LAST NAME, FIRST NAME, MIDDLE INITIAL

 

The final step in this process is to request a scholarship recommendation from your principal or counselor. Click here for the link to share the recommendation form with them:  Principal/Counselor Scholarship Recommendation Form

 

Central Catholic has a number of scholarships where eligibility is contingent upon being related to a graduate of our school. If you are related to a graduate of Central Catholic and would like to be considered for one of these scholarships, please complete the following set of questions.

 

Central Catholic has a number of scholarships where eligibility is contingent upon the recipient being a Catholic or a member of a particular parish. If you would like to be considered for one of these scholarships, please answer the following questions.

 

Many of the scholarships available at Central Catholic seek recipients who are active in the life of the school, the parish or church, or the community at large. To be considered for these scholarships, please list your community, co-curricular and/or extra-curricular activities.  

 

List any academic, community, or athletic awards received in the last two years. Please include the date you received the award.