Featured Students
Learn more about the 2022 National CCAA First-Year Scholarship and National CCAA Transfer Scholarship recipients and their decisions to pursue Catholic education in college.
Featured Student Profiles
Alyssa Carozza
A 2022 graduate of South Park High School in Pennsylvania, Alyssa attends Duquesne University. She shared that she chose Duquesne because "class sizes are on the smaller side, which will help me build a better relationship with students."
Amanda Caldwell
A 2022 graduate of Pinelands Regional High School in Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey, Amanda attends Seattle University. "I've wanted to live in Seattle for so long," she shared.
Andrew Roland
Andrew, a 2022 graduate of Kenmore East High School in Tonawanda, New York attends University of Notre Dame. He shared "I know that I won't only receive an amazing education here, but I'll also be able to grow spiritually."
Ashley Gottlieb
A 2022 National CCAA Transfer Scholarship recipient, Ashley attends University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas. "I knew the faith community there will help me delve deeper into my faith while studying for my degree at the same time."
Candace Barbera
A 2022 National CCAA Transfer Scholarship recipient, Candace attends University of Detroit Mercy in Detroit, Michigan. Many factors influenced her decision to transfer including the fact that her mother attended the school.
Eduarda Ferreira Herdy
Eduarda, a 2022 graduate of Everett High School in Everett, Massachusetts, will attend Emmanuel College. She shared that she chose St. Thomas for multiple reasons, including the close-to-home location and "the many opportunities that the school offers."
Elizabeth Dowling
A 2022 graduate of Whitinsville Christian School in Massachusetts, Elizabeth attends Providence College. She shared that multiple factors played a part in her decision to enroll, including "their excellent academics and welcoming campus community."
Erin Buglewicz
A 2022 graduate of Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart in Omaha, Nebraska, Erin attends Creighton University. She chose Creighton for many reasons, including " it was close to home and shared my Catholic values."
Gabriel Paredes
A 2022 graduate of Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School in Queens, New York, Gabriel attends St. John's University. He says he chose St. John's "for its amazing facilities and Cyber Security major."
Gabriela Clinton
A 2022 graduate of St. Agnes Academy in Houston, Texas, Gabriela attends University of St. Thomas (TX). She is most excited about "meeting a community that shares in my faith and pushes me to improve academically and spiritually."
Jane Miller
A 2022 graduate of Webber Academy in Calgary, Canada, Jane attends University of Notre Dame. She chose to attend ND because "they offer excellent academics, a strong school community, and a great religious grounding."
Jillian Abbe
A 2022 National CCAA Transfer Scholarship recipient, Jillian attends Saint Martin's University in Lacey, Washington. Many factors influenced her decision to transfer including the fact that SMU's campus "just feels like home!"
Kaylee Axeen
A 2022 graduate of Jefferson High school in Bloomington, Minnesota, Kaylee attends Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. Many factors influenced her enrollment decision, including the fact that the campus is close to home.
Paul Ruskoski
Paul, a 2022 graduate of Bishop Kelly High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma attends Lewis University. He is pursuing an Aviation Flight Technology major and plays lacrosse for the Lewis Flyers.
Ruth Havey
Ruth, a 2022 graduate of Holy Family High School in Broomfield, Colorado attends DePaul University. She chose DePaul "because of the many opportunities it will provide me in the city of Chicago."
Sam Zaber
A 2022 graduate of Avon Lake High School in Avon Lake, Ohio, Sam attends John Carroll University. He shared that he chose to enroll at JCU "because there is an element of my faith embedded in the school."
Sarah Hippenmeyer
A 2022 graduate of Zurich International School in Switzerland, Sarah attends Santa Clara University. As a SCU student, she is "excited to feel part of a community in which faith, diversity, and togetherness is a top priority."
Simon Sharples
A 2022 graduate of Sage International School in Boise, Idaho, Simon attends Seattle University. He shared that he chose Seattle University for "the unique opportunities offered to business students."
Zuzia Wheeler
A 2022 graduate of Dowling Catholic High School in West Des Moines, Iowa, Zuzia attends Creighton University. At Creighton, she is excited to experience "the faith opportunities all around campus."