Continuing Education Grant (New Applicants)

Schools Office Staff

Superintendent
Dr. Erin Vader
573-635-9127, ext. 247

Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Kathryn Coulson
573-635-9127, ext. 243

Administrative Assistant
Megan Brondel
573-635-9127, ext. 248

Diocese of Jefferson City
Alphonse J. Schwartze Catholic Center
2207 West Main St
Jefferson City, MO 65109-0914

CSO - Continuing Education Grant Summer/Fall 2026 (New Applicants)

Application/Reapplications are due February 13, 2026 for the Summer/Fall 2026 Semester. Please complete and submit the application along with any materials that will need to be included (letters of recommendation, transcripts, etc.)

Purpose: The purpose of the Continuing Education Grant is to help support and form faculty into emerging leaders, allowing them to serve the schools of the Diocese of Jefferson City more effectively. Funds will be allocated to support educators in achieving advanced degrees, certification or specialized training.

Criteria: To apply for the Continuing Education Grant, an educator must provide the following:

Complete a Continuing Education Grant Application in full.
Provide a written letter of recommendation from your immediate supervisor and your parish/school priest.
Provide official documentation from the academic institution offering the continuing education describing the Continuing Education Program being applied for.
Provide a signed copy of the Pledge of Continued Employment.

Process: Vetting of applicants will be done through the Diocesan School Advisory Council. Applications will be reviewed twice a year, to accommodate spring and summer/fall terms. Grants are not retroactive.

Failure to maintain a satisfactory grade point average (3.0 or above) or failure to make adequate progress in the approved program may result in loss of the grant.
Tuition and any included fees will be reimbursed at a rate of 90% of each semester’s total. The remaining 10%, any additional costs, and any taxes due on the 90% reimbursement are the responsibility of the recipient.
Grant awardees are asked to continue employment in the Diocese of Jefferson City for five (5) school years after the last semester paid for by the Diocese. If the awardee chooses to sever ties with the Diocese prior to the end of this timeframe, or is terminated for cause, awardee will be responsible for repayment of the tuition as follows: If prior to the completion of one (1) school year, the full amount of tuition is owed. Subsequent years will require repayment of a pro rata amount of the tuition: if after the completion of one (1) school year, then 4/5 repayment is owed; if after completion of two (2) school years, then 3/5 repayment is owed, etc. If the Diocese initiates the dismissal for reasons other than for cause, the repayment requirement shall not apply.
All other contractual requirements must be met, and all local and diocesan policies must be followed for this agreement to remain valid.

Applicant First Name(Required)

Applicant Last Name(Required)

Applicant's Mailing Address(Required)

City(Required)

Zip Code(Required)

Email(Required)

Employed by (School Name)(Required)

City School is Located(Required)

Name of Continuing Education Institution(Required)

Contact Name & Phone Number or Email for Institution (Admission Rep, Advisor other school official)(Required)

Have you been accepted into the program?(Required)

Yes

Explain how completion of your chosen continuing education program will benefit the Diocese of Jefferson City schools.(Required)

Total tuition amount for SUMMER 2026 semester ONLY:(Required)

Total amount for other fees associated with completion of classes (technology, books, etc.) for SUMMER 2026 semester ONLY:(Required)

Total tuition amount for FALL 2026 semester ONLY:(Required)

Total amount for other fees associated with completion of classes (technology, books, etc.) for FALL 2026 semester ONLY:(Required)

Signature of Applicant: I hereby certify that all statements contained herein are true and correct and give permission to the selection committee to verify information pertaining to this application.(Required)

Official documentation from academic institution explaining your chosen program that you are applying for.(Required)

Max. file size: 4 MB.

Written letter of recommendation from your immediate supervisor.(Required)

Max. file size: 4 MB.

Written letter of recommendation from your parish/school priest.(Required)

Max. file size: 4 MB.

Signature of Applicant: Pledge of Continued Employment(Required)

If awarded a Continuing Education Grant from the Diocese of Jefferson City Catholic School Office, I expect to continue as an employee in the Diocese of Jefferson City for five (5) school years after the last semester paid for by the Diocese. If I choose to terminate my employment with the Diocese of Jefferson City or if my employment is terminated for cause prior to the end of five (5) school years after the last semester paid for by the Diocese, I agree to be responsible for repayment of my Continuing Education Grant as follows: • If terminating my employment or my employment is terminated for cause prior to the completion of one (1) school year, I will be responsible for repayment of the full amount of the Continuing Education Grant awarded. • If terminating my employment or my employment is terminated for cause after completion of one (1) school year, I will be responsible for a pro rata amount as follows: if after the completion of one (1) school year, then 4/5 repayment is owed; if after completion of two (2) school years, them 3/5 repayment is owed, etc. • If the Diocese of Jefferson City initiates a dismissal that terminates my employment for reasons other than for cause, the repayment requirement shall not apply.