“Students who benefit from the scholarships provided by CEF are important to the rich tradition of our schools. A Catholic education is more than just classrooms and books. It’s about the community and the values instilled in our students.”
Your support of CEF scholarships is an investment in the future of Catholic education, bringing stability, diversity, and flexibility to schools across northeast Kansas.
CEF scholarships currently support students at 23 schools across the Archdiocese, spreading as far north as Marysville and as far south as Emporia, east to the state line and west past Topeka. Many of these schools are located within inner-city or rural communities, and are often the only alternative to underperforming neighborhood public schools. All 23 schools serve communities experiencing significant financial need, with more than a third of students qualifying for free and reduced lunch. Of these students, 96% rely on CEF scholarships.
With Catholic schools relying heavily on tuition funds and parish subsidies, schools in low-income areas often struggle just to cover the cost of operations, leaving little capacity for tuition assistance for families in need. Through a donation to CEF, you are empowering schools to welcome students who would otherwise be financially disqualified, freeing up school funds to meet day-to-day financial obligations while still living out the mission of the church in their communities. And the diversity CEF scholarship students bring to the classroom is vital to the makeup of the school community.
