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Thanks to multiple generous financial donations, the Xavier Foundation is able to offer two scholarship opportunities for students who wish to attend Xavier High School:

St. Francis Xavier Scholarship

The St. Francis Xavier Scholarship offers full tuition for up to four years to a qualifying Xavier High School student. Students in grades 8-11 may apply. In order to be eligible for consideration of the St. Francis Xavier Scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:

• Student is a practicing Christian.
• The combined household income must be less than $75,000 per year
• Student must have a letter of recommendation from two teachers or one teacher and one coach in order to apply for the scholarship.
• Student must submit a written essay (300 words or less) on why they would like to attend Xavier.
• Student must have 3.0 or better GPA or grade equivalent.
• Student must be in good standing within our community

• Student is a practicing Catholic at one of Xavier’s 11 supporting parishes.
• The combined household income should be less than $75,000 per year.
• Student should have one (or more) letter(s) of recommendation from a teacher, coach, or principal of their school, sharing how this student demonstrates curiosity, engagement, a passion for learning, and family oriented characteristics.
• Student must submit a written essay (300 words or less) on why they would like to attend Xavier, sharing how they demonstrate curiosity, engagement, a passion for learning, and family oriented characteristics.
• Student must be in good standing within our community

Applications can be submitted online by visiting XavierSaints.org/Scholarship. Deadline to submit an application for the 2021-2022 school year is April 30, 2021.

Any admissions-related questions can be directed to Cara Joens, XHS Admissions & College/Career Coordinator, at cara.joens@xaviersaints.org or by calling 319-739-7313. 
 
Questions related to the application process can be directed to Mary Harken, Advancement Director for the Xavier Foundation at mharken@xavierfoundation.org or by calling 319-378-4571.

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Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Cedar Rapids #1768 will meet Tuesday, April 13, at St. Wenceslaus Church.  Doors open at 6 pm with refreshments, Meeting at 6:30 pm.  We will have our annual birthday party for members and discuss future events and fundraisers.  We are Catholic women who love and support the Church and participate in social and charitable activities.  Visitors are always welcome.  Contacts: Erika at 319-238-1798 & Linda at 319-480-4983.