Making an Impact

CEF schools throughout northeast Kansas

1,800

Students receiving scholarship support from CEF this year

$4.6m

Awarded in scholarships for the 2023-24 school year

$1,945

Average scholarship award amount 11% increase compared to 2023

333

New students welcomed to our Catholic schools

100%

High school graduation rate for CEF scholarship recipients

Supporting Generations of Students

Since 2007, the Catholic Education Foundation has provided more than $32.9 million in scholarships to students in need.

Student Success Stories

In total, the Catholic Education Foundation has awarded more than $32.9 million in scholarships and helped students most in need succeed and rewrite their future.
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A Journey From Homeless to Hopeful

"Without your love and faith in Christ and generosity to CEF, without the scholarship I received, I wouldn’t be able to tell you my story and share my gratitude."

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November 13, 2023

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CEF scholarships benefit Topeka grad & family

“This scholarship has done a lot of great things for me, and my faith motivates me to find what I can give back to others.”

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August 7, 2023

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CEF Scholar Dreams of Changing Lives

"I'm grateful for my CEF donor and I hope to be one one day and change somebody's life, too."

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August 5, 2023

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Bishop Ward Graduate Called to Greatness

"I don't know where I'd be without my Catholic school background. It's been a blessing to me and my family."‍

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August 3, 2023

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