Students carry school banners at an all-schools Mass to celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, December 9, 2019
The South Jersey Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to help educate children in schools operated by the Diocese of Camden.
In the 2019-2020 school year, nearly half the students attending Catholic schools in the Diocese of Camden applied for tuition assistance, demonstrating a financial need of more than $11 million. From all sources, schools were able to help 3, 517 students with approximately $9 million in tuition assistance. Part of that assistance came from the South Jersey Scholarship Fund in the amount of $80,000. The remaining need to help school families was $2 million.
Economic challenges during COVID-19 created additional financial burden for many Catholic school families. Since September 8, 2020, Catholic schools have been in session, in person, with a remote learning option for students who are unable to attend in person. Our schools have offered a safe haven and continued academic excellence where other schools cannot. The South Jersey Scholarship Fund provided $50,600 to 70 students across all schools this year, but the need is great, and we want to do more.
Many children who want to go to Catholic school can't afford to. You know these children. They are the sons and daughters of your friends, family members and neighbors; maybe even your children. They represent every ethnic, racial and religious group.
Your generosity will help these children get the education they desire. Thank you for your support.
*To make this gift in honor of someone, please complete the Tribute section at the bottom of this form.
If you would like to make multiple honorary gifts with one transaction, please call the Development Office at (856) 583-6126
Spring Sprint for Scholarships
The race is on with a “Spring Sprint for Scholarships” for the South Jersey Scholarship Fund (SJSF). From May 3 to June 30, the Board of Trustees for the Fund hopes to raise $50,000 for scholarships to help families stay in Catholic schools.
Consider joining in to help reach that goal.