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VCU CCM Scholarship

Funded by
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Nora Carlucci
$2,000
1 winner$2,000
Awarded
Application Deadline
May 14, 2026
Winners Announced
Jun 15, 2026
Education Level
Undergraduate, Graduate
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Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
Undergraduate or graduate student
School Name:
Virginia Commonwealth University
Religion:
Catholic
Education Level:
School Name:
Religion:
Undergraduate or graduate student
Virginia Commonwealth University
Catholic

Life in our busy world is about priorities. With the limited time and abilities, we must choose how, with whom, and for what we spend our time. 

While the goal of education is, of course, to earn a degree, a student should also seriously consider using their four years on campus to have a positive impact on their college community. There are many ways to begin making a difference, but faith-based service is a great way to start.

This scholarship seeks to support students at Virginia Commonwealth University who have prioritized their academics while also spreading their faith on campus.

Any Catholic undergraduate or graduate student attending Virginia Commonwealth University may apply for this scholarship opportunity.

To apply, we recommend providing a short essay telling us what living out your faith at VCU has looked like, how you’ve seen God working on campus, and how you hope to see more faith on campus. While the essay isn't required, it is highly recommended.

Selection Criteria:
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Published February 10, 2026
$2,000
1 winner$2,000
Awarded
Application Deadline
May 14, 2026
Winners Announced
Jun 15, 2026
Education Level
Undergraduate, Graduate
3
Contributions
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Essay Topic

What has living out your Catholic faith at VCU looked like? How have you seen God working on campus? How do you hope to see more evangelization on campus and how will you be a part of it?

0–600 words

Winners and Finalists

June 2026

Winners
Piper Cole
Virginia Commonwealth University
Manassas, VA
Finalists
Emma Cantatore
Virginia Commonwealth University
Mineral, VA
Grace Tondereau
Virginia Commonwealth University
Chantilly, VA

Winning Application

Piper Cole
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityManassas, VA
Coming into VCU as a transfer student, I had already felt a bit more out of place among my peers. But being Catholic, unfortunately, had made me feel even more out of place in my major. When I had first transferred, I had seen and heard of people making projects or comments that distorted and condemned holy figures. Out on the main campus, I would see large groups of people surrounding the same man every week, holding signs telling them they were going to hell with big megaphones. On both ends, religion looked like it was a sensitive subject, and it was because of these moments that I had kept to myself about my faith when I had first joined the school. I wanted to boldly live my faith, but I had a fear of being rejected or judged by my peers. In the midst of this discourse, I started to attend some of the events held by VCU’s Catholic Campus Ministry. Through attending these events I was able to find a community where I wasn’t shy about my faith. In fact it helped me to delve into my faith life more boldly through praying the rosary, having an Emmaus project partner, and reading the Bible more thoroughly. It was through these events that God was being revealed to me. Before that, being Catholic to me was just a title, but by being a part of this community, it started to transform into something bigger. The following year I signed up to be a part of the leadership for small group and the women's group. Through my small group, I hear stories of people feeling the same way I had felt when I had first transferred into VCU. By hearing them and sharing my own experiences, I hope to help them not feel alone in this struggle and strive to give them the encouragement to live out their faith boldly on campus. In addition, as a women’s group leader I hope to unite these two groups together of those of faith and not of faith, by inviting my non-catholic friends to the campus ministry events. In this I hope their perspective of people of faith can be transformed rather than just the memory of the people with the signs and megaphones telling them they will go to hell. I hope more evangelization can be done through these events and by bringing in these two groups together into the safe space that is the VCU Catholic Campus Ministry house.

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FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is May 14, 2026. Winners will be announced on Jun 15, 2026.

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What is the scholarship award?

Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.

When will the scholarship winner be chosen? How will they be notified?

The winner will be publicly announced on Jun 15, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.

How will the scholarship award be paid?

Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.

How will my scholarship application be verified?

Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.

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Does the scholarship have terms and conditions?

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