Scholarship Program
The St. Luke Men's Club is proud to invest in the next generation of Catholic leaders by awarding three annual scholarships to graduating seniors of our parish community who are continuing their education at a college or university.
"Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it."
— Proverbs 22:6
This Year We Are Awarding
3
Scholarships
Three scholarships will be awarded, and the winners will be notified the week of May 29th, 2026.
Important Dates
APPLICATION OPENS
March 29th, 2027
APPLICATION DEADLINE
May 17th, 2026 NOW CLOSED
AWARD PRESENTED
May 31, 2026
Eligibility Requirements
Must be a graduating high school senior in the current academic year — open to all graduating seniors who are members of our parish, regardless of the school attended.
Must be an active registered parishioner of St. Luke Catholic Church in Brownsville, Texas.
Must be enrolled or accepted into an accredited college or university for the upcoming academic year.
Must demonstrate active participation in parish life including Mass attendance, ministry involvement, or community service.
Rules & Regulations
Only one application per student will be accepted per academic year.
All applications must be submitted by the deadline — late applications will not be considered under any circumstances.
Applications must include a personal essay, a letter of recommendation from a parish priest, deacon, or ministry leader, and a copy of the applicant's most recent school transcript.
The scholarship is non-renewable — recipients may reapply in subsequent years, but are not guaranteed the award.
The St. Luke Men's Club Scholarship Committee will review all applications, and its decision is final.
Award funds will be disbursed directly to the recipient to be applied toward tuition and educational expenses at their accredited institution.
How to Apply
Completed applications must include all of the following:
Completed application form
Personal essay — 250 words minimum, 500 words maximum
Total community service hours completed (last 12 months)
Community service verification — signed letter or official log from your parish, school, or service organization
One letter of recommendation from a parish priest, deacon, or ministry leader
Copy of the most recent high school transcript
Note: The application also asks whether you are a first-generation college student. This is collected for informational purposes only and does not affect eligibility.
Submit your completed application in one of two ways:
📄 APPLY ONLINE
Complete and submit your application directly on our website.
APPLY ONLINE NOW⬇ DOWNLOAD & DROP OFF
Download the printable application, complete it by hand, and drop it off at the Parish Office.
DOWNLOAD APPLICATION📍 DROP OFF IN PERSON
St. Luke Men's Club Scholarship Committee
St. Luke Catholic Church
2800 Rockwell Drive · Brownsville, Texas 78521
Office Hours: Monday – Friday · 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Have questions about the scholarship?
We are happy to help. Reach out to us directly and one of our members will get back to you as soon as possible.
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