Scholarship Details and Requirements
2010-2011 Scholarships
Many of our scholarships do not require an application. Recipients are selected by Routt administrators and faculty after reviewing each scholarship’s specifications. Scholarships that require applications or essays to be written are indicated and the required forms are available online or when you register. Most scholarships are awarded in the spring for the following year, and a student must be registered to be eligible.
Routt Catholic High School Board Scholarship
The Routt Catholic High School Board Scholarship is a half-tuition scholarship that is awarded to the student who scores the highest grade on the EXPLORE exam.Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship
The Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship for an incoming freshman who has at least one parent who is an alumnus/alumna of Routt Catholic High School. (An alumnus/alumna is someone who attended or graduated from Routt.) Students must apply for the scholarship by writing a 400-500 word essay entitled “What the tradition of Routt Catholic High School means to me.” Essays must be turned into the Routt Development Office by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, April 19, 2010. For more information see the Legacy Scholarship Cover Sheet (PDF).Alumni Association Universal Scholarship
The Alumni Association Universal Scholarship is a $700 scholarship for any incoming freshman. Students must apply by writing a 400-500 word essay entitled “What the importance of a Christian education means to me.” (Students with a parent who is an alumnus/alumna of Routt are eligible to apply for both Alumni Association scholarships.) Essays must be turned into the Routt Development Office by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, April 19, 2010. For more information see the Universal Scholarship Cover Sheet (PDF).Sally Eoff Baptist Leadership Scholarship
The Sally Eoff Baptist Leadership Scholarship was founded through memorial gifts and softball tournaments after Sally passed away in January 2006. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a female student graduating from Our Saviour Grade School who has demonstrated leadership abilities in the classroom and in extracurriculuar activities and will be applied to tuition at Routt Catholic High School.Linda F. Dinelli Belobrajdic Scholarship
The Linda F. Dinelli Belobrajdic Scholarship was founded through memorial gifts and by her family after her passing. The scholarship is awarded annually to one student who has a financial need, demonstrates respect and concern for others, has no major disciplinary problems, and who has a “C’ average or better. All sophomores through seniors at RCHS for the academic year in which the scholarship will be awarded who meet the criteria listed may be considered for the scholarship.Maymie and Joe Bergschneider Scholarship
The Maymie and Joe Bergschneider Scholarship was established by their family to honor their contributions to family, church, and community. This scholarship will be awarded on an annual basis to a freshman entering Routt Catholic High School. First priority in awarding this scholarship will be given to a student interested in the agricultural field or music field and on academic achievement, financial need, community involvement, Catholic attitude, and information provided on the application. If there is no applicant interested in agriculture or music, the remaining criteria will be used to award a student in any area of interest. An application is required with a short essay. Applications must be turned into the Routt Development Office by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, April 19, 2010. For more information see the Bergschneider Scholarship Application (PDF).Dick Casler Scholarship
The Dick Casler Scholarship was funded by family and friends and will be awarded to a junior who has demonstrated financial need.Routt Class of 1957 Scholarship
The Routt Class of 1957 Scholarship was established by the Routt Catholic High School Class of 1957 in celebration of their 50th class reunion. The scholarship will be awarded to a senior who has demonstrated financial need and is in good academic standing with a C+ or above. In addition, the recipient will have demonstrated leadership ability, campus citizenship, and high personal standards.Collin Evans Scholarship
The Collin Evans Scholarship is dedicated in loving memory of Collin Joseph Evans, class of 2002, by family and friends. The scholarship shall be awarded to an upperclassman at Routt Catholic High School who displays an interest in any applied science or hands-on trade, be active in sports and/or other extra-curricular activities, and be attuned to the importance of the agricultural and engineering sciences in our daily lives. In addition, the recipient must be dedicated to doing his/her personal best, be known for demonstrating a positive attitude, and be appreciated and respected by faculty and students at RCHS.Fellhauer Tuition Aid Scholarship
The Fellhauer Tuition Aid Scholarship was established in 2002 by the will of Mardell (Thompson) Fellhauer, class of 1937 and is awarded in the fall to an incoming freshman who has need, has shown leadership abilities, and is involved in extracurricular activities.Henry Hynes Scholarship
The Henry Hynes Scholarship was established by family, friends, and classmates in loving memory of Paul J. “Henry” Hynes, class of 1983. It is given to a freshman entering Routt Catholic High School who is community oriented, charitable, and involved in extracurricular activities. An essay is required to be submitted to apply for this scholarship. Essays must be turned into the Routt Development Office by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, April 19, 2010. For more information see the Henry Hynes Scholarship Cover Sheet (PDF).Lockman Family Scholarship
The Lockman Family Scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman or sophomore at Routt Catholic High School who is a Catholic, from a single-parent household, and whose family has demonstrated financial need. An essay on why the student wants to attend RCHS must be submitted to apply for the scholarship. Essays must be turned into the Routt Development Office by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, April 19, 2010. For more information see the Lockman Scholarship Cover Sheet (PDF).Marian Catholic Coyle-Cassidy Scholarship
Marian Catholic Coyle-Cassidy Scholarship is awarded to a student who has a parent who is a teacher at Our Saviour Grade School. In addition, eligible students should have a B average or better academically and be involved in extra-curricular activities. The scholarship is available for any child for whom the teacher is responsible for tuition whether the child is the teacher’s child, step-child, or the teacher has legal guardianship. If more than one household pays tuition for the child, the full scholarship is applied to the teacher’s portion of the bill.
If more than one student is eligible in a given year, the recipient will be determined by essays written by the students.
Kiwanis Scholarship
The Kiwanis Scholarship was first awarded in 2008 and will be an annual award from the Kiwanis Club of Jacksonville for a sophomore through junior student who has financial need and has demonstrated leadership ability or has rendered outstanding service to build a better community for others .The Norbert McGinnis/Knights of Columbus Council #868 Scholarship
Founded to honor the memory of Norbert McGinnis, past executive secretary of the Knights of Columbus, by family, friends and members of Council #868 of the Knights of Columbus. This scholarship was originally awarded to a deserving RCHS senior whose parent or grandparent was a member of the Knights of Columbus and was accepted into a college or university. In 2008, the scholarship was changed to award the scholarship to a deserving Routt male and female student to be applied towards tuition at Routt Catholic High School. Criteria include the following: 1) student’s parent or grandparent must be a member of the Knights of Columbus; 2) student must have at least a 3.0 GPA; 3) student must demonstrate concern for others by turning in at least 20 documented and approved community service hours into the RCHS guidance office; 4) student must be of sound moral character and a practicing Catholic. An application is required. Applications must be turned into the Routt Development Office by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, April 19, 2010. For more information see the McGinnis/Knights of Columbus Scholarship Application (PDF).
Matthew Langdon Scholarship
The Matthew Langdon Scholarship was established in 2009 in memory of Matt, class of 1988, with proceeds from the annual Matt Langdon Memorial Golf Tournament. The scholarship shall go to a student who has demonstrated financial need, has maintained a C average or better, and is involved in extra-curricular activities. All students at RCHS for the academic year in which the scholarship will be awarded who meet the criteria listed may be considered for the scholarship.Marilyn Merris Scholarship
The Marilyn Merris Scholarship was founded through memorials and the family after the passing of this beloved English teacher. The scholarship will be awarded based on financial need to one student who will be a sophomore through senior, has demonstrated respect and concern for others, and having had no major disciplinary problems. The recipient must have an overall grade point average of “C” or better and excel in the field of English.Elynor Nergenah Scholarship
The Elynor Nergenah Scholarship was founded in 2005 by Mike Magill, class of 1985. The scholarship is awarded to a sophomore through senior level student who has financial need, demonstrates respect and concern for others, has not had major disciplinary problems, and has shown academic potential (but is not required to be at top of his/her class), especially within the English department.Peter B. Orlandini Scholarship
The Peter B. Orlandini Scholarship was established to honor Peter Orlandini, class of 1934, and the pride he held for his experience at Routt High School. The scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman or a returning sophomore through senior who has and maintains an average grade point average and who participates in community affairs, such as social and charitable organizations and/or extracurricular activities.Monsignor Bud Spreen Memorial Scholarship
The Monsignor Bud Spreen Memorial Scholarship was founded in 2005 by family and friends and will be awarded to a sophomore through junior level student who has financial need, demonstrates respect and concern for others, has had no major disciplinary problems, and has demonstrated excellence within the religion department and possesses a strong sense of their Catholic faith.Monsignor Spreen/Our Saviour Parish Scholarship
The Monsignor Spreen/Our Saviour Parish Scholarship was established from an estate gift of Monsignor Bud Spreen to Our Saviour Parish. The Scholarship will be awarded to a Catholic student attending Routt Catholic High School who has financial need.
Will and Ann Whalen Leadership Scholarship
The Will and Ann Whalen Leadership Scholarship will be presented annually to a male student graduating from Our Saviour Grade School who has demonstrated leadership abilities in the classroom and in in extracurricular activities and will be applied to tuition at Routt Catholic High School.In addition to these scholarships, several families have funded endowments to help with general tuition assistance that Routt Catholic High School provides to all eligible families. To learn more about applying for tuition assistance, contact the school by calling (217) 245-0934 or e-mailing development@routtcatholic.com.
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