Featured Students
Learn more about the 2025 National CCAA First-Year Scholarship and National CCAA Transfer Scholarship recipients and their decisions to pursue Catholic education in college.
Featured Student Profiles
Alexandra Giacomoni
A 2025 graduate of Newmarket Jr. Sr. High School, Alexandra attends Emmanuel College. She shared that she chose Emmanuel for "the academic environment and location."
Alisa Chauhan
A 2025 graduate of All Saints Catholic Secondary School, Alisa attends Fordham University " I wanted to continue my Catholic education throughout post secondary," she shared.
Anneliese Noonan
A 2025 National CCAA Transfer Scholarship recipient, Anneliese attends University of San Francisco. She shared, "I love the values that the university has."
Braden Lokken
Braden, a 2025 graduate of Mosinee High School chose Saint Mary's University of Minnesota "to be surrounded by people who will help me grow in my faith."
Braylie LaFisca
Braylie, a 2025 graduate of Allentown High School attends Chestnut Hill College. "I loved the atmosphere/community and their programs."It felt like a community that shares my values of authenticity, resilience, and purpose."
Campbell Hartford
A 2025 National CCAA Transfer Scholarship recipient, Campbell attends Emmanuel College. "I wanted to be close to home but also have the experience of living in a city."
Elizabeth Poggi
A 2025 graduate of Bishop Carroll Catholic High School, Elizabeth attends University of San Diego. "The Jesuit goal and mindset of USD really drew me in."
Honesty Brown
A 2025 National CCAA Transfer Scholarship recipient, Honesty attends John Carroll University. "It is really close to where I grew up and their education program partners with the school district I graduated from."
Jaisha Gibb
A 2025 National CCAA Transfer Scholarship recipient, Jaisha attends Gonzaga University. "I chose Gonzaga University because of the prestigious history and tradition in academic excellence."
Jake Curthoys
A 2025 graduate of Half Moon Bay High School, Jake attends Santa Clara University. "I chose SCU because of the support in finding a career after college that I will receive there."
Jenna Rutnik
A 2025 graduate of Nutley High School, Jenna attends Villanova University. "I instantly fell in love with the beautiful campus and the exceptional nursing program."
Mallory Mock
A 2025 National CCAA Transfer Scholarship recipient, Mallory attends University of Detroit Mercy. "UDM has a great nursing program, so I look forward to learning there."
Marissa Porter
A 2025 National CCAA Transfer Scholarship recipient, Marissa attends Gannon University. "I am beyond excited to see where this education takes me."
Meghan Farnan
A 2025 graduate of Fenwick High School, Meghan attends Saint Mary's College. "I was impressed by their dedication to faith, tradition community and academic excellence."
Meghanne Cheevers
A 2025 graduate of Lebanon High School, Meghanne attends Salve Regina University. "I felt instantly connected to the staff and students when I visited."
Melissa Dominguez-Garcia
A 2025 graduate of Archbishop Ryan High School, Melissa, attends Holy Family University. "I'm excited about the environment and the new friends I'm goingo to make."
Olivia Stevens
Olivia, a 2025 graduate of Westerville Central High School, attends The Catholic University of America. "I knew right away that Catholic was the place for me!"
Owen Helenski
Owen, a 2025 graduate of La Salle College High School, attends University of Notre Dame. "I'm most excited for the community."
Sergio Perez
A 2025 graduate of Colegio San Ignacio de Loyola, Sergio attends Universidad Loyola Andalucia. "I am excited to live in another country and experience a new culture."
Shane Molinari
Shane, a 2025 graduate of St. Ignatius College Preparatory attends Gonzaga University. "I loved the campus and the student life is very welcoming."
Ulysses Capetillo
A 2025 National CCAA Transfer Scholarship recipient, Ulysses attends DePaul University. "Depaul's Vincentian values correlate with my core values."
Vicky Yang
A 2025 graduate of Mater Dei Catholic High School, Vicky attends Fordham University. "I've always dreamed of studying in New York."
Will Magruder
A 2025 graduate of John Carroll Catholic High School, Will attends University of Notre Dame. "I chose Notre Dame because of the community and culture on campus."