Catholic Services Appeal (CSA) / Aim Higher Scholarship

Catholic Services Appeal (CSA) / Aim Higher Scholarship

Award Amount: $1,000 student-based scholarship

Program Description:
The CSA/Aim Higher Scholarship is a $1,000 student-based scholarship awarded to five students in grades K-8 from families with financial need at each eligible Catholic school. The scholarship is awarded annually based upon demonstrated financial need.

Geographic Scope

• Service Area: Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis
• Eligible Schools: Designated Catholic schools in the Archdiocese

Eligibility Requirements

• Student must be enrolled in or have plans to apply to grades K-8 in an eligible Catholic school in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis
• Must demonstrate financial need as determined by TADS financial aid application
• Five scholarships available per eligible school

Application Timeline

• Primary Cycle: November 1, 2025 through February 27, 2026
• Summer Cycle: May 31, 2026 through August 24, 2026
• Notification: Late March for primary cycle; rolling basis during summer cycle

Key Notes

• Families fill out only one application to be considered for all available scholarships
• CSA/Aim Higher Scholarships do not follow the student if they transfer schools
• If scholarship is declined or denied, it is awarded to the next eligible student
• Limited to five scholarships per school

Contact Information

• Phone: 612-819-6711, ext. 107
• Email: mokeefe@aimhigherfoundation.org or scholarships@aimhigherfoundation.org
• Address: 2610 University Ave W, Suite 525, Saint Paul, MN 55114