Scholarship

Annual Essay Contest

Due: March 1st, 2026

Email all entries to angleseairishsociety@gmail.com

Open to any 8th Graders of Southern Cape May County that will be attending a Catholic High School next year.

Our organization is rooted in the Catholic faith and inspired by Irish and Celtic traditions that emphasize community, service, courage, and responsibility to others. We believe true leadership is grounded in faith, humility, and a commitment to serving the greater good.

In an essay of approximately 500 words, reflect on how your Catholic faith has influenced your understanding of leadership and service. Describe a specific experience in your school, parish, or community where you demonstrated these values in action.

Additionally, explain how you plan to carry these principles forward as you continue your Catholic education and grow into a leader who gives back to their community.

2024 Scholarship Winners

1st Place – Bohdan Osadchuk $1,000

2nd Place – Abigale Vessels $750

3rd Place – Marie Mulholland, Will Auty, Diana Andova, Edward Shulde III, MaeKenna Mathias ($500 each)

Scholarships help these students attend a Catholic high School next fall.

2023 Scholarship Winners

Kinsley Wilson
Kaitlyn Nordberg
Sophia Vitti
Lilah Sawyer

Each winner will receive $1,000 to help them attend a Catholic High School next fall.

2022 Scholarship Winners

Evangeline Catanese

Brigid Peters

Rebecca Arcuri

Maggie Davenport

Peyton Rosenello

A total of $4,000 was given out.

2021 Scholarship Winners

Madden Fuscellaro

Megan Feketics

Flynn Krause

Emma Johnson

All will receive a $1,000 scholarship for the 2021-2022 school year.

2020 Scholarship Winners

Madison Palek – Attending Our Lady of Mercy Academy
Grace McMahon – Attending Our Lady of Mercy Academy
Dani Shaw – Attending Wildwood Catholic Academy
Sienna Sawyer – Attending Wildwood Catholic Academy

All will receive a $1,000 scholarship for the 2020-2021 school year.

2019 Scholarship Winners

James Kane & McKenna Vessels
Both will receive a $1,000 scholarship for the 2019-2020 school year.