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Student-Athlete Scholarships

Eligibility, required documents, and guidance for SCCEEF tuition assistance.

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Plan your next chapter.

The published June 1–July 31 application window has passed for this year. Contact Help@SCCEEF.org to confirm the next cycle or ask about a renewal. You can review every requirement below before starting.

New applicantPrepare a first-time applicationFor students who have not previously received a SCCEEF award.Review requirements →Returning applicantPrepare annual re-applicationFor current recipients renewing scholarship consideration.Ask about your renewal →

Before you apply

A clear path from preparation to award.

SCCEEF helps families bridge the gap between school-awarded financial aid and what they can realistically afford for Catholic high-school tuition.

  1. 1
    Confirm eligibility

    Review the four published eligibility requirements.

  2. 2
    Gather documents

    Prepare each required document as an individual PDF.

  3. 3
    Confirm the next cycle

    Contact SCCEEF about application dates and submission instructions.

  4. 4
    Prepare your application

    Have student, school, athletic, and family information ready.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet all four criteria.

01

School

Be admitted to or enrolled in a Catholic high school within the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.

02

Academics

Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75.

03

Financial need

Demonstrate verified financial need.

04

Athletics

Participate as a student-athlete in organized school or club sports.

Application timeline

Annual scholarship timeline

Applications are currently closed. Contact SCCEEF about the next cycle.

June 1Application window opens
July 31Application deadline
By August 31Award notifications sent by phone or email
48 hoursTime for recipients to accept or decline
Within 30 daysAccepted awards are paid directly to the school

Required documents

Prepare individual PDFs

All required items must be uploaded before submission, except the Financial Aid Award Decision Letter.

✓Completed online application

Must be filled out in full before proceeding.

✓Two teacher or administrator recommendations

If a coach is also a teacher or administrator, separate letters must still be uploaded to the corresponding fields.

✓One coach or athletic representative recommendation

A recommendation from the applicant’s coach or another athletic representative.

✓Personal statement

Maximum two typewritten pages covering academic accomplishments, high-school goals, interests, and intended field of study.

✓Financial Aid Award Decision Letter

This is the only item that may be missing at submission. The application will be held for follow-up until it is received.

✓Parent or guardian’s federal tax return

The most recent personal federal tax return.

✓Academic transcript

Must show at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA.

✓Acceptance letter

Required for newly admitted students. It must be from a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.

Annual re-application

Scholarships are reviewed every year.

Each scholarship recipient must complete the application process annually to renew their scholarship. SCCEEF strongly encourages student applicants to participate actively in the process, promoting ownership and responsibility.

Need help?

Email Help@SCCEEF.org with questions or technical issues. SCCEEF will respond within 48 hours.

Please confirm submission availability with SCCEEF before uploading sensitive documents.

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