Msgr. McElligott Scholarship Fund
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
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.
Fund Details
- 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
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.
Fundraising Goals
- One-year goal: Raise ~$25,000 from special bequests and estates
- Ten-year goal: Accumulate assets of ~$1,000,000
How 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
What The Fisher Falcon Education Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 1
- Total given
- $195K
- Median grant
- $195K
- By dollars: Illinois 100%. Top recipient cities: Chicago, IL.
Example grants
St John Fisher School · Chicago, IL
Educational subsidy per by-laws
$195K
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Fields of Work
- K-12 schools
- Education
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