St. Stephen’s Education Foundation is pleased to offer scholarship opportunities.
These scholarships are funded by individuals through generous directed donations received by the Foundation,
often in honor of someone special, who has touched their life.
If you would like to make a directed donation to fund a scholarship in honor of someone, please email us at Admin@ststephenseducationfoundation.org. We are happy to work with you.
Scholarships are awarded based on knowledge of Catholic faith.
2024 Scholarship Opportunities Included:
Higher Education Scholarship
The Don and Jeanne Argy Scholarship in the amount of $6,000 will be awarded to the person, who scores the highest on the academic test designed to reflect their knowledge of our Catholic faith.
Individuals who competed for this scholarship:
- Must be a practicing Catholic and a registered member of a St. Stephen’s Parish
- Must plan to attend a two-year or four-year institute of higher learning or a trade school.
The academic test reflecting their knowledge of our Catholic Faith included a mix of multiple choice, fill in the blank and short answer questions. There was one essay question. Link for sample test.
The test will be given early June 2024. To register for the test, please send an email with your contact information to admin@ststephenseducationfoundation.org.
St. Stephen’s Catholic School Scholarships
Two On Eagles Wings Memorial Scholarships will be awarded.
Last year:
One $1500 scholarship in memory of Helen and Bob Utz was awarded to Matthew Cwilkinski, who scored the highest on the academic test reflecting his knowledge of our Catholic Faith. He is entering the 8th grade at St. Stephen’s School for the academic year 2024-2025.
One $1500 scholarship in honor of Michele Fusco was awarded to Gabrielle Wild, who scores the highest on the academic test reflecting her knowledge of our Catholic Faith. She is entering 7th grade at St. Stephen’s School for the academic year 2024-2025.
Students eligible to compete for the scholarship:
- Must plan to attend St. Stephen’s School for the academic year 2024-2025.
- Must complete the academic test reflecting knowledge of Catholic Faith.
The academic test reflecting knowledge of Catholic Faith will include a mix of multiple choice, fill in the blank and short answer questions. There will also be one essay question.
Scholarships Awarded in 2023
2023 Higher Education Scholarship
Don and Jeanne Argy Scholarship in the amount of $6000 was awarded to Jack Rogers.
St. Stephen’s Catholic School Scholarships
On Eagles Wings Memorial Scholarship in memory of Bob and Helen Utz in the amount of $1500 was awarded to entering 8th grader, Matthew Cwilkinski.
On Eagles Wings Memorial Scholarship in honor of Michele Fusco in the amount of $1500 was awarded to entering 7th grader, Gabrielle Wild.
Scholarships Awarded in 2022
2022 Higher Education Scholarship
Don and Jeanne Argy Scholarship in the amount of $6000 was awarded to Eva Grace Ahna
St. Stephen’s Catholic School Scholarships
On Eagles Wings Memorial Scholarship in memory of Marty Bobak in the amount of $1500 was awarded to entering 8th grader, Kenley Martin
On Eagles Wings Memorial Scholarship in memory of Laurie (Bauman) Kalman in the amount of $1500 was awarded to entering 7th grader, Abigail Orsi.