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Deadline

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Grant Type

foundation

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.

    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

Contact

Email: info@FalconEducationFoundation.org

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

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

k-12-schoolseducation

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