Pamela Collier Scholarship (CLOSED)
The Pamela Collier Scholarship supports young women enrolled at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School who are passionate about serving others and interested in health care, fundraising, or finance careers. Young women pursuing careers in health care are strongly encouraged to apply and will be given special consideration. The scholarship provides a renewable award based on academic merit and financial need.
The scholarship honors the late Pamela Collier, the inspiring single mother of Morgan Collier, our school's former Executive Vice President and Chief Impact Officer and current Executive Director of Women in Medicine®, a national organization dedicated to advancing women across the health care industry. Pamela was a driven woman from the South Side of Chicago who loved learning and traveling. She held various roles during her career at St. James Hospital, including working in the clinical lab and the emergency room before settling into a fundraising role for the hospital's foundation. Her life and legacy continue to inspire the next generation of women in health care.
Recipients of this scholarship will be required to attend an annual scholarship breakfast, where they can meet Pamela's daughter Morgan. They will also be encouraged to stay in touch with Morgan throughout their Cristo Rey experience. This connection will provide them with valuable support and guidance.
Eligibility and Obligations:
- Family demonstrates financial need
- Student is a woman
- Student is a sophomore or junior
- Student has minimal tardy, absent days and a good disciplinary record
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
- ‘A’s in math and science courses (‘A’s or ‘B’s if honors), honors preferred
- Participation in health care, fundraising, or finance-related extracurriculars preferred
- Send yearly thank you letter and meet with donors
Award: $2,500, renewable
Deadline: Online applications are accepted March 1 - April 30 each academic year. It is the student's responsibility to make sure applications are completed on time and all required documentation is submitted by the deadline.
How to Apply:
- Submit an online application below
- Submit 2-3 sentence recommendation from faculty, staff, or club moderator by email to the Advancement Office, explaining your interest in health care, fundraising, or finance learning