Here at Pacelli we strive to encourage the intellectual and spiritual growth in all students and to prepare and develop each one to reach his or her God-given potential and to be successful at life. Because of that belief we strive to make to make a Catholic education here accessible and affordable to anyone who seeks it by offering financial aid and scholarship opportunities to families who need them.
While we always strive to raise funds to create as many opportunities as we can sometimes need outweighs availability of financial awards we have to give. If you apply late, you may miss your opportunity to be eligible for tuition assistance as the funds may have already been distributed.
In the spirit of Christian giving, financial aid awards do not need to be repaid.
For our existing families who would like to be considered for financial aid, the deadline for submitting your application is May 1st. Financial aid applications are processed throughout the entire school year for new families.
This is a needs based, financial scholarship provided by Catholic Foundation of Southern Minnesota and provides funds for the evangelizations and cathechesis of the Catholic faith community within the Diocese of Winona-Rochester.
Amount Will Vary - Application available here or in the office in February. Deadline for application is in May (date to be announced).
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The Rothwell Scholarship is part of the Seeds of Faith Scholarship provided by the Catholic Foundation of Southern Minnesota and is designated specifically for Hispanic families who have financial need.
The application process is the same as the Seeds of Faith Scholarship paperwork. Amount Will Vary - Application available here or in the office in February. Deadline for application is in May (date to be announced).
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Students can apply in the spring and sholarships are awarded at the May Awards Assembly.
| Dan Rysavy Memorial | Athletics/Academics | Two at $500 |
| Jim Grebin Memorial | Academic/Athletics | Two at $1000 |
| Father Duellman Scholarship | Financial Need | Two at $1000 |
| Sarah Hatten Memorial Scholarship | Financial Need | $500 |
| Joy Koll Scholarship | Faith/Scholarship/Service | Two at $300 |
| Kellsey Hogan Memorial | Faith/Scholarship/Service | $300 |
| Pete Schmidt Memorial | Financial Need/Academic/Track | $ 300 |
| Diane Murphy Memorial | Interest in Nursing | Two at $500 |
| Stephen Lickteig Memorial | Athletics | $1,000 |
| Richard Lickteig Memorial | Artist of the Land/Fine Arts | $1,000 |
| Sue Kemerick Scholarship | Girls Basketball/Academic/ Faith/Community | One $1000 or Two $500 |
| Pacelli Staff Scholarship | Financial Need | Amount Varies |
"This is really going to be a game changer for our community," says Riverland Community College president Adenuga Atewologun, "especially our students of lesser means and our immigrant populations. They will really benefit."
Seniors who meet the requirements and choose to attend Riverland Community College will receive a scholarship to cover tuition and fees as well as a stipend for textbooks.
"When young people and their families understand that this scholarship is available, it gives them hope and a light into the future that they might not otherwise have thought about," says Hormel Foundation secretary Steve Rizzi. "It's a great difference maker for Austin. There isn't any component in our society where education doesn't make a difference, and by valuing and enhancing the ability to access a post-secondary education, we believe that we instill the belief that we can better ourselves as individuals with an education."