College Scholarship Applications: Now Open!

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CWCF College Scholarship Applications are now being accepted!


Are you seeking college scholarships? Did you know that the CWCF offers multiple types of college scholarships for students in the Diocese of Yakima?
The Central Washington Catholic Foundation facilitates three (3) different college scholarship opportunities. 

1. The Celebration of Faith College Scholarships are awarded to up to five practicing Catholics from the Diocese of Yakima attending or planning to attend a Catholic college or university. This scholarship has strong emphasis on a commitment to serve the church through past activities and future plans and goals. The award amount is up to $2,000. 

2. The John Rodriquez-Kranz Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior of A.C. Davis High School in Yakima, WA. This scholarship is awarded to an individual who is overcoming adversity through personal growth. This award is for $1,000. 

3. The Mary Ellen Chott-Mahre Scholarship is awarded to a student who will be attending, or plans to attend, a Catholic college or university and demonstrates a commitment to serve the church through past activities and future plans and goals.  Priority for this renewable scholarship is given to students graduating from Naches Valley High School and who attend St. John Parish in Naches, WA. This award is up to $8,000. 

Learn more about these scholarships!