The mission of the Council of Catholic Women is to support, empower and educate women in the areas of spirituality, service and leadership. CCW programs respond to the needs of the Church and Society in affiliation with the National CCW comprised of over 8,000 women’s organizations globally. Parish women attend Deanery, Diocesan and National Leadership programs.

Each year, St. Walter CCW sponsors a qualified student from the parish that is entering a Diocesan Catholic High School with a BBSF, Bishop Blanchette Scholarship. An annual Diocesan CCW benefit is held to raise funds for these scholarships.  Applications for the scholarship can be obtained either through the student's current Catholic High School or by clicking here. Please note the following steps are required and must be in conjunction with the application. 

• These scholarships are available to students that demonstrate a financial need (based upon FACTS submission).  Please click here to begin that submission: FACTS Website
• Students must be currently an 8th grade interested in attending one of the Catholic High Schools or currently registered in grades 9-11 in one of the Diocesan Catholic High Schools for the 2026/2027 academic year.  
• They must maintain a C+ grade average
• Students must submit a one page essay on: Why a Catholic Education is of value to me.
• The student must submit a signed statement from the Pastor of their parish verifying that they are a current member of the parish.
• The student must submit a signed statement from the Principal of their school as to the student's motivation, involvement and other related information.
• The student must include their school transcript of grades for both 7th and 8th grade or a transcript of high school grades if they are currently in high school.
• Please include a statement from either the family or the Pastor or school Principal of known circumstances that would effect the selection, such as health or employment situations.