This scholarship serves devoted and active Catholic families who wish to have their children receive a Catholic School education but are in need of financial assistance to pay for tuition. The award amount will be $500 per child per school year. Each year all applicants must apply to verify their financial need.
Your generous donations for the Monsignor McGrath Scholarship Fund are motivating and express a great understanding that our school and parish are a team that will provide a quality education and Catholic experience for our students. The funds are allocated in cooperation with our pastor for local Catholic families who are in need of financial assistance to have their children enrolled with us. Your generosity is a great gift.
This scholarship commemorates Monsignor Andrew McGrath for his many years of service to Lompoc’s Catholic community. He was a pastor and builder, through his work we have our churches and school for the parishes of La Purísima Concepción and Queen of Angels.
Monsignor McGrath was born in County Waterford, Ireland. He was a graduate of St. John’s Evangelist Seminary and was ordained in 1938. He came to Lompoc in 1955 and within five years built a Catholic school, convent, and church to serve the growing Catholic community. In 1968, Monsignor supervised the building of Queen of Angels Parish and School in Mission Hills. He celebrated his 70th year of ordination on June 16, 2008 as well as the 60th anniversary of La Purísima School during the summer of 2018.
Thank you for taking the time to consider investing in our students! Your sponsorship through our Adopt a Saint donation program allows us to serve all students who join our school community by helping to bridge the gap between what families can afford and the full full tuition cost. Your generosity can help us to alleviate the revenue shortfall created when someone cannot afford tuition on their own. This in turn helps us become more financially stable and continue our mission to educate students. La Purísima Concepción Catholic School strives to instill a love of learning in our students and support character growth rooted in the Gospel in order to help create a better world for the future.
Together we can make Catholic education a reality for students wanting to be part of the Saints family. You can make a one-time donation, or sign up to make monthly donations. No matter how big or how small, your support makes a difference to our students. Together we are better!
May God bless you generously as you are blessing us.
Making a non-designated gift to La Purísima Concepción School contributes to the overall finances of the school. Many people think about providing scholarships, but the needs of a Catholic school extend to other areas as well.
In order to keep tuition as low as possible, La Purísima Concepción School must find additional sources of funding. The cost per child exceeds the per student tuition, especially when the school offers sibling discounts. Your gift helps bridge the gap between what parents are paying and what the school is spending.
We appreciate the trust you place in us to use your donation where it is most needed. La Purísima provides a variety of learning experiences, from our traditional best practices and curriculum to technology that enhances the educational program. Our program includes experiences that challenge mind, body, and spirit. As expenses continue to rise, donations may be used to extend learning through unique experiences, provide faith and educational materials, or simply pay for utilities.
No matter how your donation is used, please know that your gift makes a difference in the lives of our La Purísima Saints. For that, we are incredibly grateful.