There’s no better time than right now as you are reading about our graduates, both high school and college, to think about funding a scholarship. The scholarship program at St. Labre is named after Father Emmett Hoffmann whom many of you remember as the leader who secured funding not only to keep the school open back in the 1950s but also to modernize the campus.

This is an endowed scholarship fund, meaning that only the earnings from principal can be spent. Within this scholarship fund, there is ample opportunity for you to contribute. You may also have a customized scholarship named after you or someone you designate. These begin at $25,000. We will work with you however you wish to make certain your scholarship accomplishes your goals.

Scholarship recipients.

Ten years ago few students were accessing the Father Emmett Hoffmann Scholarship Fund, in fact, fewer than a dozen each year. Since that time there has been explosive growth in those numbers. This past academic year, for example, 75 students were receiving help from the scholarship fund.

The scholarship principal has not reached a sufficient level as yet to accommodate all the needs, so scholarships are subsidized from St. Labre’s general operating fund. Although we have been fortunate to be able to do this, continuing to do so in the future may not always be possible as general campus needs continue to demand attention and more funds.

If you would like more information about funding scholarships, call the planned giving department toll-free at 1-866-652-0959.