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Programs to help students succeed in their Catholic Education

There are numerous opportunities for both current students and alumni. 

Scholarships

Grade 12 Scholarships

This $500 scholarship is designed to support students who have experienced learning in a Catholic school and are preparing for their next steps. Through this scholarship, we recognize the impact of a Catholic education in shaping students’ journeys—academically, personally, and spiritually—and aim to assist them as they move forward into their future endeavors.

Applications must be submitted online no later than May 30, 2025.

Grade 12 Scholarship Application - Opens on April 30, 2025.

Alumni Scholarship

The Red Deer Regional Catholic Education Foundation will award one Alumni Scholarship ($1500) to a graduate of Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools for a project that will help enhance our Catholic identity. If there are no successful applications, the funds will be used in the school grant budget.

Applications must be submitted online no later than May 30, 2025.

Alumni Scholarship Application - Opens on April 30, 2025.

Awards

Daughters of Wisdom Social Justice Award

This award was established in October 2012 by the Moore Family to honour the Daughters of Wisdom who established Catholic Education in Central Alberta.

David and Christine Moore said; “The Catholic Education Foundation is very dear to our hearts. It seemed very fitting to honour these pioneer women. Their legacy is one of hard work, dedication, and commitment. They lived their faith and made a very real difference in the lives of those they served. The sisters had a great passion for education, health and social justice. They always showed special care and tenderness towards the poor and needy. Their spirit lives on in the students now attending Catholic schools in Central Alberta.”

The Daughters of Wisdom Social Justice Award is meant to perpetuate the great work initiated by these religious women and will be awarded annually to a deserving student who demonstrates their faith through social justice action.

Applications must be submitted online no later than May 30, 2025.

Daughters of Wisdom Social Justice Award Application - Opens on April 30, 2025.

Grants

Catholic Education Foundation Grant

Schools in the Division can apply for a Catholic Education Foundation grant by submitting a project proposal that:

  • Brings about change in the school system by introducing something new or continues to be innovative
  • Strengthens Catholic identity
  • Involves a group of students within the school system
  • Builds leadership skills or growth within a group
  • Is education-based and will provide a learning experience for the students involved
  • Recognizes Red Deer Regional Catholic Education Foundation and helps grow the Foundation
  • Invitation for Proposals: April 30, 2025
  • Deadline for Proposals: May 30, 2025
  • Review of Proposals by Program Committee: June 9-13, 2025
  • Notification to all Applicants: June 20, 2025
  • Testimonials and student pictures due when the project is complete

Please complete the online Funding Request Application Form providing sufficient information to help the Funding Committee understand how your project enhances Catholic education.

If you have any questions, contact Kathleen Finnigan, Superintendent of Schools at 403-343-1055.

Catholic Education Foundation Grant Application - Opens on April 30, 2025.