Msgr. McElligott Scholarship Fund
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Overview
Msgr. McElligott Scholarship Fund
Purpose: Recognize the achievements of graduating students and award them a one-time scholarship to offset the cost of high school tuition.
Named in honor of: Former pastor Msgr. Francis McElligott, in recognition of his starting the initial fundraising for this fund over 30 years ago and his tireless efforts to make a welcoming, community-first culture central to St. John Fisher's identity.
- Type: Restricted scholarship fund
- Award timing: Annual distribution
- Geographic scope: St. John Fisher School community (IL, US)
- Eligible recipients: Graduating students from St. John Fisher School
- Award use: One-time scholarship to offset high school tuition costs
Fund Details
Distribution Process
Funds are distributed by the Board on an annual basis after review of interested graduating students' applications by the Board's scholarship committee.- One-year goal: Raise ~$25,000 from special bequests and estates
- Ten-year goal: Accumulate assets of ~$1,000,000
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Contact
Email: info@FalconEducationFoundation.orgHow to Apply
Application Process
Interested graduating students must submit applications to the Board's scholarship committee for review. Specific application details, deadlines, required materials, and narrative questions are not provided on the website.
For application details, contact: info@FalconEducationFoundation.org
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