The SCCCW
Reverend William F. Pentis Memorial Scholarship

Father Pentis

The SCCCW Reverend William F. Pentis Memorial Scholarship was established in 2009 to honor Father Pentis, an Oratorian Father, who served as Moderator for the SCCCW, providing spiritual support for more than 30 years. His work with Council was a labor of love.

Left: Father Pentis, a Mass Concelebrant
2009 SCCCW Convention Hilton Head

General Information:

The SCCCW mission is to respond with Gospel values to the needs of the Church and society in the modern world. It strives to support, empower, and educate all Catholic women in Spirituality, leadership and service. The scholarship was, therefore, created to encourage and promote such themes among Catholic females graduating fro high schools within South Carolina.

This merit-based scholarship grants one $1,000 award to its recipient.

Eligibility Requirements:

Eligible students must be South Carolina residents who are female, graduating seniors planning to attend an institution of higher education (e.g., university, college, junior college, or technical school).
Student must be a Catholic in good standing. A letter of recommendation from an ecclesiastical body (e.g., priest, brother, deacon, or nun). Is required.
Student must be actively involved in school life and the community.

Application:

All applications must be submitted no later than May 25, 2011. No late applications will be considered.
Application must include:
Referral letter from school official, which may be from a principal, teacher, or guidance counselor.
Copy of high school transcript.
Copy of university/college/school acceptance letter
Letter of recommendation from ecclesiastical body.
An essay not longer than two typed pages must be submitted with the application. The essay topic is: “What part do Spirituality, Leadership, and Service play in my life now, and what part do I hope they will play in my life in the future.”

Please send all completed applications, transcripts, letters and essays by
May 25, 2011 to: