Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders - Scholarships for Young Catholics

Scholarships

Applications open Nov. 1, 2024 - March 1st, 2025

Monsignor Clement A. Kruse Scholarship

Monsignor Clement A. Kruse was ordained a Roman Catholic priest on June 7, 1941, and was named Monsignor in 1982. He served parishes in Grainfield, Sharon Springs, Hoxie, Seguin, Damar, and many other parishes in the Diocese of Salina. He also served on the Diocesan Board of Consultants. He passed away March 6, 2006, at the age of 90. Those applying for the Monsignor Clement A. Kruse Scholarship must be attending an accredited college or university as an undergraduate and be an active registered member of a Catholic parish in the Diocese of Salina.

Applicant must be an active registered member of 
a Catholic parish in the Diocese of Salina. 
These scholarships are approximately $500.

Marymount Memorial Education Trust Scholarship

Marymount College was a four-year liberal arts college in Salina that opened in 1922 as a women’s college. It was operated by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Concordia, Kansas. Marymount became coeducational in 1968. Originally established as a scholarship for students attending Marymount College, it was expanded to include any accredited Catholic college upon the closing of Marymount College in 1989. Those applying for the Marymount Memorial Educational Trust Scholarship must be attending an accredited Catholic college as a full-time undergraduate student and an active registered member of a Catholic parish in the Diocese of Salina.

Applicant must be attending an accredited Catholic College as a full-time student and an active registered member of a Catholic parish in the Diocese of Salina. These scholarships vary but range from $1,000-$3,000.

Susie Deges Memorial Scholarship

The Susie Deges Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Susie Deges, a young woman whose life was tragically cut short on the eve of her high school graduation. Susie had held leadership positions for CYO at both local and diocesan levels. After Susie’s passing, the outpouring of support enabled the fund to be established.

To honor Susie’s life and help other young Catholics achieve their educational dreams, this scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student at an accredited college or university, who is an active registered member of a parish in the Diocese of Salina and is also active within their parish CYO group.This scholarship is specifically for high school seniors in the diocese who are active in their local CYO (Catholic Youth Organization). This scholarship is $1,000.

Bill and Bertha Fahey Scholarship Endowment

Post-secondary scholarships for students - contact Sacred Heart Parish for application

Blanche D. Kyler Scholarship Endowment

For a senior graduating from high school who is a member of St. Bernards Parish, Ellsworth

Boettcher Companies Valedictorian Scholarship Award

A scholarship for a student attending St Johns High School, Beloit, meeting the criteria

Fr. Joseph Scheetz Scholarship Endowment

Scholarships for Christ the King, Wakeeney students

Helen Marie Svoboda Scholarship Fund

For post-secondary scholarships for parishioners of St. Bernard Parish in Ellsworth, KS until 2039

Helen Schroeder Nice Scholarship

Parish scholarship to a deserving Tipton High School senior

Joseph P. & Sylvia F. Burse

Joseph P. & Sylvia F. Kratky Scholarship Fund

Scholarships for qualifying student(s) from the Wilson, Dorrance or Holyrood parishes meeting criteria

Margaret Davis Memorial Scholarship Fund

to benefit St. Bernard Parish Ellsworth, KS

Marymount Scholarship Fund

Scholarships for Catholic students in the Diocese of Salina attending undergraduate courses at Catholic colleges and universities

Monsignor Clement A. Kruse Scholarship Fund

College scholarships for Catholic students within the Diocese of Salina attending any university

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton K-12 Catholic School Scholarship Expendable Fund

To fund Catholic school scholarships for needy families of the parish

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Memorial Scholarship Endowment

Scholarships to Marymount College; for St. Francis of Assisi Parish

St. Thomas Scholarship Fund

To fund a scholarship for those seeking higher education, primarily at a Catholic institution

Susie Deges Memorial Endowment

Scholarship for a Catholic post-secondary student who embodies the faith and leadership qualities of Susie Deges

Give to a Scholarship

Please send check to PO Box 1696 Salina, KS 67402 or fill out the form here.

Scholarship Information

If you would like more information on establishing a scholarship fund, contributing to an existing fund, or information on the funds available at the Catholic Foundation for Diocese of Salina- please contact Heather Hartman at heather.hartman@salinadiocese.org or 785-738-7336.

Make a Gift Today

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The Catholic Foundation for Diocese of Salina
P.O. Box 1696, Salina, KS 67402-1696.

Make a Gift Today

Make a secure gift online or send a check to:

The Catholic Foundation for Diocese of Salina
P.O. Box 1696, Salina, KS 67402-1696.

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The Catholic Foundation for Diocese of Salina
P.O. Box 1696, Salina, KS 67402-1696.

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The Catholic Foundation for Diocese of Salina
P.O. Box 1696, Salina, KS 67402-1696.