How much funding does Scholarship Preservation Program (SPP) provide?

Scholarship Preservation Program (SPP) provides $1,000 - $25,000 annually in funding.

When is the deadline for Scholarship Preservation Program (SPP)?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Scholarship Preservation Program (SPP)

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Funding Amount

$1,000 - $25,000 annually

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Scholarship Preservation Program (SPP)

Overview: A sponsorship program where donors commit to providing annual scholarships to Pre-K through 8th grade students attending Catholic Community Schools in Baltimore City.

Geographic Scope: Baltimore City, Maryland

Eligible Schools:

Archbishop Borders

Holy Angels

Cardinal Shehan

Saints James and John

Focus Areas: Educational support for economically disadvantaged families; provides tuition assistance to enable continued access to quality Catholic education.

Scholarship Levels:

Star Pupil: $1,000 annually

Teacher's Helper: $2,000-$2,500 annually

Graduate: $5,000 annually

School Chums: $10,000 annually

Classmates: $25,000 annually

Create Your Own Scholarship: $1,000 and up

Eligibility:

Donors/sponsors can be individuals or groups

No contract required

Flexible payment arrangements available

Employers may provide matching funds

Multiple donors can team up to meet a level

Key Features:

Multi-year commitment (WEA hopes for 5-year sponsorships minimum, but flexible)

Annual renewal on sponsorship anniversary

If sponsor's circumstances change, WEA will continue funding or find another sponsor

Student assignment based on availability and sponsor preferences (school, gender, age/grade)

Annual payment by check or credit card; other arrangements available upon request

Sponsor Benefits & Activities:

Juice & Donuts Day: December event at each school for 90 minutes; sponsors work on crafts and activities with students

SPP Kids Bowling Party: February event; bowling, pizza, drinks, dessert from 10:30am-12:30pm

Student communication via letters and school email

Option to meet student outside school/WEA events (must arrange through School Principal and parent)

Attendance at student's graduation

Can continue sponsoring another child after student graduates

Contact Information:

Email: Betty Contino or Valerie Sandoval

Phone: (410) 456-8228

Mailing Address: Women's Education Alliance, c/o Bull & Associates, 308 West Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21204

Email: info@weabalt.org

How to Apply

1. Notify Intention to Sponsor:
- Email Betty Contino or Valerie Sandoval, or call (410) 456-8228
- Your sponsorship will be recorded and acknowledged

2. Select Scholarship Level:
- Choose from Star Pupil ($1,000), Teacher's Helper ($2,000-$2,500), Graduate ($5,000), School Chum ($10,000), Classmates ($25,000), or Create Your Own ($1,000+)
- Organize funding with family/friends or employer matching if needed

3. Student Assignment:
- A WEA volunteer will contact you to discuss details
- Specify preferences if any (school, gender, age/grade)
- Student assigned immediately if available, or at start of next school year

4. Submit First Payment:
- Online: Submit donation via website
- By Mail: Print Donor Form and mail to WEA, c/o Bull & Associates, 308 West Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21204
- Checks payable to "WEA"
- Payment typically annual; other arrangements available upon request

5. Annual Renewals:
- WEA will notify sponsors in advance of renewal date (anniversary of month sponsored)
- Renewal payment required by check or credit card