SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Contest is open to students enrolled in grades 6-12 who are currently enrolled in a Catholic school, religious education program, or youth ministry. Applicant must submit an essay on the following prompt: “Pope Leo XIV is a “Pope of the Americas” a citizen of both the United States and Peru whose life was shaped by different cultures. In his first words as pope, he spoke of building “bridges with dialogue, with encounter, uniting us all to be one people, always at peace.” Share a personal story of how you, or someone close to you, was changed by an encounter that bridged cultures and revealed God’s love.”
Amount: Up to $1,000
Closing Date: November 17, 2025
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