St. Joseph Scholarship Fund
Sponsored by the Church of the Annunciation
Please submit via mail or email by March 7, 2026
Awardees will be asked to attend the St Joseph Feast Day Celebration on Saturday, March 21st
Scholarship Purpose
To support young Catholic men from the Archdiocese of Galveston–Houston pursuing a certification or licensure in a skilled trade who demonstrate faith, service, and integrity in their lives.
Award
A partial or a full tuition scholarship to be paid directly to a qualifying trade school or grants for tools/supplies.
Eligibility Requirements
Must be a male between the ages of 17-30 years
Must be a regularly practicing Catholic and in good standing with the Catholic Church
Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. legal resident
Mail to Church of the Annunciation, 1618 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77003
Email to activities@acchtx.org
Previous Scholarship Recipients
Max Volanski
As a 2024 St. Joseph Scholarship recipient, I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for your support of this amazing initiative.
I became interested in manufacturing in high school and started my own business fabricating sheet metal parts for various professional industries including automotive, aerospace, and medical. With the scholarship, I purchased a laser engraver which allows me to efficiently mark custom parts in-house. Although I am not in a traditional trade school, I am always learning new skills. I enjoy working with my hands while using intellect and technology to create efficient processes. As someone who enjoys creating and learning new things but doesn't really fit the mold of a traditional college student, I am grateful for your support of young people who have chosen to learn a trade. Thank you for the encouragement you offer through the St. Joseph Scholarship!
In Christ,
Max Volanski
Matthew Leachman
The St. Joseph Altar Scholarship Fund was the most helpful program in helping me finish school, as it not only covered the rest of my tuition but also allowed me to replace necessary equipment and buy my own welding machine. I thank God for his providence and all those who donated for their participation.
I graduated Texas State Technical College with an Associate of Applied Science in Welding Technology on December 17th 2024.