Scholarship Opportunities

The St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School and Parish family is proud to offer a number of scholarships that recognize and reward student service to their church and community, as well as academic achievement. Through the generosity of many families and individuals, and for those who have committed to living a Stewardship Way of Life, a variety of scholarship opportunities are available at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School.

The St. Paul the Apostle Stewardship Covenant Scholarships for St. Paul the Apostle Religious
Education, St. Paul the Apostle School and Assumption High School.

These scholarships are for those parishioners of St. Paul the Apostle Parish, Davenport, who have tried to take seriously the Stewardship Covenant which they have signed with the parish. God has been a generous God and so we return to Him a share of our Time and Talent and Treasure.

Those who have already reached giving 2% of their income (line 22 of Form 1040) to the parish as reflected on the Parish Statement which is issued in January, are eligible to apply for this scholarship. If there is financial need, they should apply for the “Embracing Our Future Family Tuition Plan” first.

If one would be willing to move their giving to the 5% level starting in July and proportioned to our
three-way giving plan (5/8 to church, 2/8 to educational ministries and 1/8 to Annual Diocesan
Appeal), there would be no tuition for St. Paul the Apostle Religious Education, one-half tuition at
St. Paul the Apostle School and one-fourth tuition at Assumption High School. If one would
receive a sizable grant from the “Embracing Our Future Family Tuition Plan”, then there would be
no tuition at any of our educational ministries including Assumption High School.

If one would be willing to move their giving to the 8% level starting in July and proportioned to our three-way giving plan (5% of income to Church, 2% of income to Educational Ministries and 1% of income to Annual Diocesan Appeal), there would be no tuition at any of our educational ministries including assumption High School.

There is currently a moratorium for accepting applications for students in Grades 7-12, because it would seem that they have already had the opportunity to enter this program prior to this time. New people to the parish would be eligible to apply with the recommendation of their previous Pastor and the submission of a financial statement from their previous parish. The deadline for application would be May 1st.

Other Scholarship Opportunities:

The Altar and Rosary Scholarships

The Altar and Rosary Society offers a $500 scholarship for a student at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School and a $500 scholarship for a St. Paul’s student at Assumption High School.

The Ed Arnould Memorial Scholarship

This $100.00 endowed scholarship was formed as a memorial to Mr. Ed Arnould, who died in 1999.  It is designated to assist a student in need attending St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School.

The Father Jack Denning Memorial Scholarship

This $500.00 scholarship would go to a student of St. Paul the Apostle School for leadership abilities. Father Jack Denning was a Pastor here at St. Paul the Apostle, 1994-2000, and died in October, 2005. This scholarship is funded by the St. Paul Charity Fund.

The Peg Dray Scholarship

This $200 scholarship was established in memory of Peg Dray who died October 11, 2007. This scholarship is designated to supplement tuition assistance.

The Richard Englemann Memorial Scholarship

This $200 scholarship has been established in memory of Richard Englemann who died on April 16, 2007.  This scholarship is designated to supplement tuition assistance.

The Sister Genevieve Freund, BVM Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship was set up on the occasion of Sr. Gen’s Golden Jubliee as a sister and her long years of service to St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School and Parish in 2002.  It currently offers a half-tuition scholarship and gives preference to one who is involved in church, school, and community.

The Father Patrick Hilgendorf  Scholarship

This $500.00 scholarship would go to a student of St. Paul the Apostle School for religious involvement and achievement.  Father Hilgendorf was a Parochial Vicar here at St. Paul’s, 1997-1999.

The Home and School Association Scholarship

This $500.00 scholarship is open to all students.  Applications are evaluated based on the student’s academic achievement, citizenship, involvement in extracurricular activities, and leadership abilities

The Father J. Walter McEleney Leadership Scholarship

This half-tuition scholarship is targeted for a current St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School student who has demonstrated leadership capabilities in student government, extra curricular activities, and in service to the school.  This scholarship is funded by the St. Paul Charity Fund.

The Mary Jo Rauch Special Achiever Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was given by Mary Jo Rauch to aid the students of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School.  It offers a $500.00 scholarship to current or new students who have excelled academically or in a leadership role and merit a special recognition.

The Henry Schafer Memorial Scholarship:

This $200.00 scholarship was established in memory of Henry Schafer who died on March 6, 2009. This scholarship is designated to supplement tuition assistance.

The Maggie Steinhauser Scholarship

This $1000 scholarship for a St. Paul the Apostle Kindergarten student going into first grade is funded by the Student Council and the Home and School Association in memory of Maggie Steinhauser, the daughter of William and Laurie who died on February 17, 2005.

Special Tuition Assistance Opportunities:

The Monsignor C.J. Donohoe Scholarship Fund; This fund provides financial assistance to those families who have financial burdens. There are opportunities for tuition assistance grants or loans via this fund. Applicants for this scholarship must first apply for The Family Tuition Plan, and then to the Monsignor C.J. Donohoe Scholarship Fund if further assistance is needed. No parishioner from St. Paul the Apostle Parish is ever turned away from St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School because of financial need. This does presume that the family is active in the parish.

The Father Kenneth Martin Scholarship: This scholarship is for tuition assistance for a needy family attending our Scott County Catholic Schools. One must apply first to The Family Tuition Plan. If further need is present, then they should approach the Principal or Pastor of their respective school for application. This fund is supported by the annual Father Kenny Martin Golf Tournament.

Assumption High School Scholarship Opportunities:

The St. Paul the Apostle Altar and Rosary Society offers a $500.00 scholarship for a St. Paul the Apostle students at Assumption High School.

Parish Scholarships to Assumption High School: Our parish is proud of our Catholic high school—Assumption High School. We encourage our students to continue their Catholic education throughout their high school years by attending Assumption. We offer two $1,000.00 scholarships to Assumption High School to any graduating eighth grade student of our parish.

The Price Endowed Scholarship for Assumption High School; One full tuition scholarship is available for students from St. Paul the Apostle Parish to attend Assumption High School who may have financial need.

The Price Endowed Scholarship for St. Paul the Apostle parishioners who are current students at Assumption High School. This $1,500.00 scholarship is for a St. Paul the Apostle parishioner who is a current student at AHS who may have need.

Please check the parish office for parish scholarships to the Catholic University of America, St. Ambrose University, and the Cecelia Batten Scholarship for seminary education.

View and download The Stewardship Covenant Agreement 2009

All financial aid and scholarship applications are due May 1 for the upcoming school year.
Application forms can be obtained from the school or church office or our school website.