St. Joseph the Worker Scholarship
The St. Joseph the Worker Scholarship is available to all incoming 9th grade students.
HISTORY: Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, in his 2013 Christmas address to the Curia stated that the church needs, “People who work with competence, precision and self-sacrifice in the fulfillment of their daily duties.” One saintly model of this faithful work ethic is St. Joseph the Worker.
SCHOLARSHIP: Holy Spirit Academy will award a $500 scholarship to one incoming freshman that completes his or her first quarter of the academic year, by essay selection. The St. Joseph the Worker Scholarship hopes to exemplify the school’s dedication to holy work in both staff and students.
CRITERIA: Incoming freshmen are eligible to apply. Applicants will write a short essay (maximum of 500 words) about “The Importance of Good Work Ethic in Today’s Society.” The recipient will be selected on an anonymous basis by the benefactor of the scholarship. Thank you to a generous anonymous donor for supporting this scholarship. St. Joseph, Pray for us, !
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Essays are due no later than April 20th. Eligible students must be enrolled at Holy Spirit Academy in order to apply.
PLEASE SUBMIT ESSAY TO:
Holy Spirit Academy
Attn: Scholarship Committee
1001 7th Street East, Suite 1
Monticello, MN 55362
WINNER: The chosen essay winner will be announced by May 1, 2021 (Feast of St. Joseph the Worker). Once the student completes his or her first quarter of the academic year, they will receive the scholarship to offset the next semester’s tuition. If the winning student does not meet all requirements of the scholarship, the scholarship dollars will be held for the next academic year.
Donna J. Geisen Scholarship
The Donna J. Geisen Scholarship is for all HSA students.
HISTORY: Donna Jean Geisen (Marshall) was born on August 5, 1938 in St. Paul, Minnesota. She passed to the Lord from cancer on July 10, 2016. Donna was a loving wife and mother to her husband and nine children. After raising her family, she returned to college and earned a Master’s degree in Social Work. This allowed her to help children as a School Social Worker at Battle Creek Middle School in St. Paul. In addition, she volunteered to help patients at the Monticello Cancer Clinic and worked as a substitute teacher in Monticello elementary schools. She lived her life as a caregiver at heart and was loved by all.
Donna, her husband Duane and their family have been long-time friends and benefactors of Holy Spirit Academy. In her memory, they are honored to offer this scholarship.
SCHOLARSHIP: A $500 scholarship will be awarded each year to the selected student applicant.
CRITERIA: All Holy Spirit Academy students are eligible to apply (including incoming freshmen). Applicants will write a short essay (maximum of 500 words) about their experience caring for or receiving care in their community.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Essays are due no later than April 1st. Eligible students must be enrolled at Holy Spirit Academy in order to apply.
PLEASE SUBMIT ESSAY TO:
Holy Spirit Academy
Attn: Scholarship Committee
1001 7th Street East, Suite 1
Monticello, MN 55362
WINNER: The chosen essay winner will be announced on April 15th. Once the student completes his or her first quarter of the academic year, they will receive the scholarship to offset the next semester’s tuition. If the winning student does not meet all requirements of the scholarship, the scholarship dollars will be held for the next academic year.
Kopp Family Foundation Scholarship & Knights of Columbus Scholarships
Details coming soon!