Episcopal Community Services awards scholarships for the purpose of advancing the education of African American students through need-based partial scholarships to attend primary and secondary schools that offer rigorous curricula in preparation for entry to and completion of college. To learn more about the life and legacy of Blessed Frances Joseph-Gaudet, go to the Gaudet Fund page or to download a scholarship application, click here.
The deadline for submission of applications for the 2012/13 academic year is March 30, 2012.
Scholarship Guidelines
- The Frances Joseph Gaudet funds are to be used solely for the education of Black African Americans.
- Gaudet Scholarships will be awarded to provide need-based partial scholarships to Black African
American students. Priority will be given to students living within the Diocese of Louisiana attending Episcopal Schools. - The Report of Family Contribution (School Report) from School and Student Service for Financial
Aid or a report by ISM FAST and a contribution from the student’s school, provided that said school awards need-based financial aid, are required for consideration of a Gaudet Scholarship award. - Scholarships will be awarded to individual students. Funds will be disbursed to the school on behalf of the student.
- A student who is awarded a scholarship in a given year is eligible for awards in future years, provided that student fulfills the normal application guidelines each year.
- Applications for the 2012-2013 academic year are due to Episcopal Community Services (ECS) by Friday, March 30, 2012.
