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Congratulations, 2026 CSA Scholarship Winners!
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PreK - 2nd
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Francesca L., Kinder
Cathedral School of St. Mary, Austin
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clara n., Prek-4
St. Michael's Catholic Preparatory School, Austin -
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emma s., 1st
St. Helen Catholic School, Georgetown
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3rd - 5th
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Kellen Hudson, 5th
St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic School, Austin -
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Lucy G., 4th
St. Theresa Catholic School, Austin
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Valeria P., 3rd
Cathedral School of Saint Mary, Austin -
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6th - 8th
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Isabella H., 6th
St. Austin Catholic School, Austin -
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Shoshanah F., 7th
St. Theresa Catholic School, Austin
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Clare R., 6th
St. Mary's Catholic School, Taylor -
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9th - 12th
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Julia R., 12th
St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School, Austin
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Sarah E., 11th
St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School, Austin -
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Santiago N., 12th
San Juan Diego Catholic High School, Austin
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2026 CSA Scholarship Contest for Catholic School Students
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The Office of Catholic Schools, in partnership with the Catholic Services Appeal, invites you to participate in the 2026 Catholic Services Appeal Scholarship Contest.
Submission Deadline: July 31, 2026
Under the theme "Together we are ONE," students are invited to share what the theme means to them through a creative project.
Projects can range from poems and art pieces to videos and photos.
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Rules
- Students may submit projects in any creative medium, including but not limited to artwork, photography, poetry, writing, music, or video.
- Video submissions must be 60 seconds or less.
- Photo submissions must be high resolution (300 dpi).
- Photo submissions must be accompanied by a brief description (50-100 words) explaining how the image reflects the theme.
- The scholarships are not transferable and will be applied for the 2026-2027 academic year.
- By entering the contest, participants grant permission for submitted projects to be used in promotional and marketing materials for the Diocese of Austin Catholic Schools and the Catholic Services Appeal.
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Awards
The winners will be awarded tuition scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic year. Funds will be distributed directly to the student's school. Winners will be selected from the following categories:
- 3 - $1,000 scholarships for PreK - 2nd Grade
- 3 - $1,000 scholarships for 3rd - 5th Grade
- 3 - $1,000 scholarships for 6th - 8th Grade
- 3 - $2,000 scholarships for High School
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How to Enter
Submission Deadline: July 31, 2026
All projects must be the student's original work, and be submitted electronically as an attachment or link to [email protected]- Students must attend a Catholic School in the Diocese of Austin.
- Only one project per student.
- Each project must be accompanied by a cover page with (1) student’s first and last name, (2) school name and city, (3) student’s grade level and (4) student's and/or parent's email address.
- The cover page should be an additional attachment; please do not insert this information on the video/image.
- Projects will be judged based on content, voice, creativity, and overall conformity to the theme
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Awards Ceremony
Winners will be notified by mid-August and will be formally recognized at the Diocesan Catholic Services Appeal reception at
St. William Parish in Round Rock on October 10, 2026.
Scholarship recipients will need to attend the reception.
For any questions, please email [email protected].
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Previous Years Winners
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2025-2026
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PreK - 2nd Grade Winners:
Brynlee G., Bishop Louis Reicher Catholic School, Waco
Teagan J., Santa Cruz Catholic School, Buda
Evelyn O., St. Mary's Catholic School, Temple
2nd - 5th Grade Winners:
Clare R., St. Mary's Catholic School, Taylor
Alex T., St. Theresa Catholic School, Austin
Emerson K., St. Helen Catholic School, Georgetown
6th-8th Grade Winners:
Diego P., Bishop Louis Reicher Catholic School, Waco
David D., St. Joseph Catholic School, Bryan
Maxine D., St. Louis Catholic School, Austin
9th-12th Grade Winners:
Gustavo R., San Juan Diego Catholic High School, Austin
Daniel E., St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School, Austin
Shannon R., St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School, Austin -
2024-2025
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PreK - 2nd Grade Winners:
Brynlee G., Bishop Louis Reicher Catholic School, Waco
Ryan N., Bishop Louis Reicher Catholic School, Waco
Amelia Passariello, St. Joseph Catholic Academy, Killeen
3rd-5th Grade Winners:
Clare R., St. Mary's Catholic School, Taylor
Magdalynn R., St. Louis Catholic School, Austin
Gianna and Nicholas C., St. Joseph Catholic Academy, Killeen
6th-8th Grade Winners:
Jonah M., Santa Cruz Catholic School, Buda
AJ W., Holy Family Catholic School, Austin
Sophie A., St. Austin Catholic School, Austin
9th-12th Grade Winners:
Amanda T., St. Michael's Catholic Preparatory School, Austin
Molly S., St. Joseph Catholic School, Bryan
Gustavo R., San Juan Diego Catholic High School, Austin
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2023-2024
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PreK - 1st Grade Winners:
Johan R., St. Helen Catholic School, Georgetown
Jaylee S., St. Mary's Catholic School, Temple
Arath and Valeria P., Cathedral School of Saint Mary, Austin
2nd - 5th Grade Winners:
Rose K., Holy Family Catholic School, Austin
Michael P., St. Helen Catholic School, Georgetown
Jeryl T., Holy Family Catholic School, Austin
6th-8th Grade Winners:
Lilly C., St. Louis Catholic School, Austin
Claire L., Holy Family Catholic School, Austin
Laina P., Holy Family Catholic School, Austin
9th-12th Grade Winners:
Cosimo D., St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School, Austin
Gustavo R., San Juan Diego Catholic High School, Austin
Anna S., St. Michael's Catholic Academy, Austin -
2021-2022
PreK - 1st Grade Winners:
Christopher H., Holy Family Catholic School, Austin
Sydney H., St. Mary's Catholic School, Temple
2nd-5th Grade Winners:
Grace K., St. Mary's Catholic School, Taylor
Emma G., Santa Cruz Catholic School, Buda
6th-8th Grade Winners:
Nathan N., St. Gabriel's Catholic School, Austin
Brianna Q., Santa Cruz Catholic School, Buda
9th-12th Grade Winners:
Sofia A., San Juan Diego Catholic High School, Austin
Trip B., St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School, Austin
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2022-2023
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PreK - 1st Grade Winners:
Scarlett H., St. Mary's Catholic School, Temple
Sydney H., St. Mary's Catholic School, Temple
Julie D., St. Mary's Catholic School, Temple
2nd-5th Grade Winners:
Christopher S., St. Joseph Catholic School, Bryan
Jaiven S., St. Helen Catholic School, Georgetown
Adeline R., St. Louis Catholic School, Austin
6th-8th Grade Winners:
Nevada P., St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic School, Austin
Sophe A., St. Austin Catholic School, Austin
Alyssa T., St. Theresa Catholic School, Austin
9th-12th Grade Winners:
Sunni D., St. Michael's Catholic Academy, Austin
Gabriel F., St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School, Austin
Anna S., St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School, Austin -
2020-2021
PreK - 1st Grade Winners:
Dominic H., St. Mary's Catholic School, Taylor
Katherine M., Holy Family Catholic School, Austin
2nd-5th Grade Winners:
Jacob H., Holy Family Catholic School, Austin
Layden L., St. Austin Catholic School, Austin
6th-8th Grade Winners:
Matthew R., Santa Cruz Catholic School, Buda
Francie S., St. Austin Catholic School, Austin
9th-12th Grade Winners:
Michael B., St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School, Austin
Madison H., Holy Trinity Catholic High School, Temple
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