Seton & External Scholarships

Donna Olsen Scholarship – Named for a Seton Catholic Prep student who lost her long-fought battle against cancer, the Donna Olsen Scholarship was established in 1991. The school awards at minimum one $500 Olsen Scholarship per year. Essay should address the obstacles or special circumstances the student has overcome to attend Seton. This scholarship is offered to qualified students of Seton Catholic and awarded on a one time only per student basis; it is not a reoccurring opportunity.

Michael Eubanks Scholarship – Established in 2001, the Alumni Association of Seton Catholic Prep offers this scholarship in memory of Michael Eubanks, class of ’86, teacher, athletic director and dean who died in a tragic car accident in May of 2001. There is at minimum one $500 scholarship offered each year for sophomores through seniors. Essay should address service to others and applicant’s Catholic morals and values. This scholarship is offered to qualified students of Seton Catholic and awarded on a one time only per student basis; it is not a recurring opportunity.  

Ronnie Felix Memorial Scholarship – Named for the son and nephew of a number of early Seton Alumni, this $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a student living in Phoenix, Chandler, Mesa or Gilbert and is Hispanic. Applicants must have applied to CEA and then complete the Ronnie Felix Scholarship application. This scholarship is offered to qualified students of Seton Catholic and awarded on a one time only per student basis; it is not a recurring opportunity.

Pat & Mary Ellen Hennessy Scholarship – This scholarship is provided to an incoming ninth-grade student who will attend Seton Catholic Preparatory. The award is for half of the annual tuition and it is paid directly to the school. The award for the 2025-2026 school year is approximately $7,000. The award is strictly for tuition credit and it is renewable as long as the student maintains eligibility according to the criteria listed below.

 

This scholarship is intended to assist hardworking students to afford a Catholic education at Seton Catholic. The student must have a financial need and must be involved at his/her school and parish. In addition to the student’s academic record, the school will consider their level of participation and service at school and within their parish (et...RE Program). This scholarship is looking to award a deserving student who has demonstrated that they have done the most with the least amount of resources. The finalists will be invited to an interview with the selection
committee.

 

 

Please complete the application form and recommendation form return it to:

 

Seton Catholic has established the John & Dorothy Shea Scholarship to honor the financial support that transformed the campus. As champions of Catholic education, Mr. and Mrs. Shea provided tuition assistance to students from St. Peter Indian Mission School. This scholarship will continue their legacy by providing an incoming ninth-grade student from St. Peter Indian Mission School and/or the Gila River Indian Community who will attend Seton Catholic Preparatory a tuition award for half of the annual tuition. 

 

CRITERIA

1. The student must be an incoming 9th-grade student from St. Peter Indian Mission School or a member of the Gila River Indian Community.
2. The student must demonstrate a financial need. Each student must complete a FAIR application to be considered. www.fairapp.com (School Code: 275, School Password: scphs275)
3. The student must obtain a letter of recommendation from a teacher, principal, or pastor that speaks to his or her work ethic.
4. The student must write an essay on the “Value of a Catholic Education.”
a. The essay must include specific examples of their loving service to others, courageous leadership, or academic excellence.
5. The student’s 7th and 8th grade report card.
6. The student must complete an application and meet all the above-mentioned criteria by the scholarship deadline date.
7. Each year the recipient must write an essay and create goals about integrating the Seton mission pillars of loving service, courageous leadership, and academic excellence into their lives.
8. The student must get involved in one extra-curricular activity and maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average.
9. Deadline: 2/7/2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

Christian Service Award Scholarship 

HISTORY AND PURPOSE:
Since 1998, the mission of the Christian Service Award (CSA) Scholarship is to acknowledge students who demonstrate exemplary Christ-centered behavior through volunteer service to their parish, school, and community. Recipients display a love and understanding of their Catholic faith and articulate a commitment, not only to perform acts of service but to live a service-focused life. They recognize their God-given gifts and provide persuasive evidence of their maturity, humility, and leadership. Students awarded the scholarship will receive an annual $2,000 payment during each of the 9th to 12th grade years in high school for a total of $8,000.  Funds will be disbursed directly to the selected Catholic high school within the Diocese of Phoenix for as long as the student remains enrolled.

1. Recommendations
   Option A: Pastor or parish leader and school principal or teacher
   Option B: Pastor or parish leader and leader from an organization from which the student served
   Option C: School principal or teacher and leader from an organization from which the student served
2. Short essay response from student
3. Service Record - All service hours completed by the student must be entered on the attached CSA Service Hours Record spreadsheet (additional details provided on the attachment – Refer to the CSA Qualifying Service Hours Guidelines button below for examples of qualifying service hours and for Service Record Template).