The Catholic Community Foundation of Southwest Florida is proudly offering the Barry L. Carey, M.D. Scholarship, an academic scholarship made possible through the Catholic Legacy of Dr. Barry Carey and his loving family. Through the Carey’s generous gift to the Foundation, one renewable scholarship of approximately $400 per year will be available to a graduating senior from a Catholic school, private school, home school, or public school in the Diocese of Venice Counties who will be a first generation in their family to attend college or university.
Eligibility
- Current high school senior
- Attending a Catholic School, Private School, Public School or home school in the Diocese of Venice
- Student is first generation in their family to attend college or university
- Acceptance into an accredited college or university
Application
- Student must submit Verification of Parish Affiliation form
- Submission of an essay on what their Catholic Faith has meant to them and how it has impacted their life
- Description of extracurricular activities including, but not limited to, volunteering, work, clubs, teams, etc.
The scholarship can be used for tuition, books, fees and housing expenses. *Members or relatives of the Catholic Community Foundation staff, Board of Directors, the Office of Catholic Schools, the Scholarship Committee or Barry L. Carey are ineligible to apply.