Joseph and Richard Krypciak Scholarship

The Joseph and Richard Krypciak Scholarship supports students attending Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville who graduated from one of these high schools: Father McGivney Catholic (Glen Carbon, IL), Marquette Catholic (Alton, IL) or Althoff Catholic (Belleville, IL)
Eligibility

To be eligible, the applicant must

  • plan to enroll full-time at SIU-E next academic year
  • be a graduating high school senior or recent graduate of Father McGivney Catholic HS, Marquette Catholic HS or Althoff Catholic HS.
  • have achieved a 3.0 or better GPA
  • demonstrate unmet financial need. In general, unmet financial need will be defined as the difference between the cost of attendance and the sum of the student’s grant aid from other sources, plus the Student Aid Index (as determined by the student’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

Selection
Recipients will be selected by the St. Louis Community Foundation based on the student’s commitment to, and academic preparation for, higher education; the quality of the essay(s); determination of financial need; and consideration of unusual circumstances. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please answer all questions that apply to you, even if they are not marked “required.”

Renewal
Recipients will be eligible to apply for renewal for up to three additional undergraduate years if a renewal application is submitted on time and academic (GPA of 3.0) and financial eligibility criteria continue to be met. Consideration of terms off for internships or other professional training will be allowed. Recipients requiring additional terms to complete a degree may request consideration for up to two semesters of additional funding if funding is available. Please note that because the award amounts are based on financial need, which can change from year to year, the amount of this scholarship award may change if a recipient applies for renewal awards.

Notification
Application status will be changed from submitted to either offered or denied in June. Applicants can view their status by logging in to their Scholarship Central account.

Questions? Contact Ellen Vietor, Scholarship Manager at St. Louis Community Foundation, scholarships@stlgives.org or 314-880-4960.

Eligibility, financial need, and award amount for this scholarship program will be determined by the St. Louis Community Foundation. This scholarship program, as a component fund of the St. Louis Community Foundation, does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, national origin, gender, age, color, sexual orientation, veteran status, or physical or mental disability.

Award
up to $6750, renewable
Deadline
04/15/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Before you begin this application, please take a minute to read through the scholarship details. This will allow you to see all the eligibility requirements. Click on the scholarship name that is underlined and in blue ink in the upper left-hand corner to see the details. Check here to indicate you have reviewed the eligibility criteria.
  2. To be considered for this scholarship, your Scholarship Central General Application MUST include your FALL transcript for the current academic year. The transcript should show your name, school, grades, and cumulative GPA. If you previously uploaded an earlier transcript, please upload a new transcript to your General Application and change your answer to the GPA question. If your college choice has changed, please update that on the General Application as well.
  3. List any extracurricular school activities or family responsibilities, including the activity, the time involved, dates of involvement, and position(s) held:
  4. If you are NOT a high school senior, please upload your proof that you graduated from Fr. McGivney, Marquette Catholic, or Althoff. You may upload your high school transcript, a picture of your diploma or other documentation.
  5. List any volunteer/community activities, including the activity, the time involved, dates of involvement, and position(s) held:
  6. List any work experience, including company name, dates of employment, hours worked per week, and position(s) held:
  7. ESSAY: Tell us about your gifts, talents, and strengths. How will these gifts, talents, and strengths help as you pursue your degree? (350 words or less)
  8. Why did you choose your field of study and what are your plans when you complete your degree? Share your goals and vision for your career. (200 words or less)
  9. When selecting recipients for this scholarship, the review committee will look for students whose applications demonstrate they understand the role of personal financial responsibility in preparing for future success. In 250 words or less, please tell the review committee what you think they should know about you
  10. Upload your FAFSA Submission Summary for next year.
  11. Enter your Student Aid Index that is on your FAFSA Submission Summary.
  12. UPLOAD: Please upload next year's Financial Aid Award Letter from the college you will attend. This document will be required before an award can be determined and should include: college name, applicant name, loans, grants and scholarships offered.
  13. What school issued the award letter that you uploaded?
  14. Upload documentation from the school you plan to attend that shows your total cost of attendance.
  15. Where will you live during the academic year for which you are applying?
  16. List the names of any siblings, their age(s), and what school(s) they are attending (if any).
  17. SCHOLARSHIP CENTRAL RECOMMENDATION: Enter the name and e-mail address of an instructor, counselor, advisor, supervisor or other similarly qualified individual who will submit a recommendation on your behalf. NOTE: As the applicant, it is your responsibility to inform that person to watch for an email sent on your behalf that will explain how to complete this process.
  18. SCHOLARSHIP CENTRAL SECOND RECOMMENDATION: Enter the name and e-mail address of an instructor, counselor, advisor, supervisor or other similarly qualified individual who will submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf. NOTE: As the applicant, it is your responsibility to inform that person to watch for an email sent on your behalf that will explain how to complete this process.
  19. SIGNATURE: By entering my full name below, I certify that the information I have provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and I authorize the St. Louis Community Foundation and its agents to examine, verify and discuss my academic records and other information that applies to the consideration of this application. My signature also signifies that, if awarded, I understand that it is my responsibility to inform the St. Louis Community Foundation of any changes to my college plans and that I understand that some portion of scholarship awards I receive from any source may be considered taxable income if the total amount exceeds the cost of tuition and course related fees, supplies and equipment.
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