In his Apostolic Letter "Patris corde" ("With a Father's Heart"),
Pope Francis has proclaimed a Year of St. Joseph from Dec. 8, 2020, to Dec. 8, 2021.
Act of Consecration -- Entrustment of the Diocese of Charleston to St. Joseph, the Universal Patron of the Church
In his Apostolic Letter "Patris corde" ("With a Father's Heart"),
Pope Francis has proclaimed a Year of St. Joseph from Dec. 8, 2020, to Dec. 8, 2021.
Act of Consecration -- Entrustment of the Diocese of Charleston to St. Joseph, the Universal Patron of the Church
Scholarship Opportunities
For St. Joseph School Students
For St. Joseph School Students
For students who are currently in 5th, 6th, or 7th grade - and who will be entering 6th, 7th, or 8th grade at St. Joseph or CN - are eligible to apply.
For St. Joseph School and Cardinal Newman School Students 4th-12th grade
Luker-Meyer Scholarship
For St. Joseph School Students
In honor of Dr. and Mrs. Luker’s parents, Norman, Shirley, Merlin, and Lois, this annual scholarship fund of $25,000.00 will provide up to 50% scholarships for children from our parish. The purpose of the Luker-Meyer Scholarships is to help parish families with children have the opportunity of a Catholic education.
The scholarship is intended to follow the individual child through their time at St. Joseph School. The scholarship is renewable as long as the child continues to demonstrate satisfactory academic performance and the family qualifies through FACTS and fulfills the requirements outlined below.
Families must be practicing Catholics, active members of Saint Joseph Church, and fulfill the need qualification. To demonstrate need, families must first complete the FACTS process. Families must also complete the Tuition Parishioner Discount agreement.
Recipients are required to join Msgr. Harris and Dr. and Mrs. Luker for a beginning-of-school-year luncheon.
Applications are due March 13, 2026. Applications can be completed online or submitted in hard copy by the deadline. Applications submitted on paper should be addressed to the:
Luker-Meyer Scholarship
3512 Devine Street,
Columbia, SC 29205.
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If a family is applying for multiple children, one application needs to be completed for each child. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Scholarship decisions will be communicated to recipients by March 31, 2025. For more information, please contact Adrienne Carroll, Business Manager at adrienne@stjosephcolumbia.org.
Scholarship recipients will be announced at the school Mass on Friday, April 3, 2026. Recipients and immediate family members will be invited to a reception immediately after Mass, at the Ministries & Administration Building, to meet the Lukers.​
Click on the button below for more information and to apply:
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APPLICATIONS OPEN ON JANUARY 24, 2026,
FOR THE 2026-2027
ACADEMIC YEAR
Ranson-Able Scholarship
For St. Joseph School Students
In memory of William (Bill) F. Ranson III, Ph.D., a Professor of Mechanical Engineering, who valued education, and an early Catholic education in particular, as a foundation for the development of moral and ethical values and academic strengths. This annual scholarship will offer up to 50% in scholarships to eligible students of St. Joseph Catholic School, offering families with limited means the opportunity for a Catholic education.
Qualifications:
This is a scholarship for the 2026-2027 academic year. Applications may be submitted for students in 4K through 6th grade attending St. Joseph School. Families must be actively practicing Catholics, must be registered and regularly contributing members of St. Joseph Church, and fulfill the need qualification. To demonstrate need, families must first complete the FACTS process. Families must also complete the Tuition Parishioner Discount Agreement. Applicants may apply yearly, as receiving this scholarship in one year does not preclude receiving it another year.
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Applications are due March 13, 2026. Applications can be completed online or submitted in hard copy by the deadline. Applications submitted on paper should be addressed to the:
Ranson-Able Scholarship
3512 Devine Street,
Columbia, SC 29205.
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If a family is applying for multiple children, one application needs to be completed for each child. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Scholarship decisions will be communicated to recipients by March 31, 2025. For more information, please contact Adrienne Carroll, Business Manager at adrienne@stjosephcolumbia.org.
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Scholarship recipients will be announced at the school Mass on Friday, April 3, 2026. ​
Click on the button below for more information and to apply:
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APPLICATIONS OPEN ON JANUARY 24, 2026,
FOR THE 2026-2027
ACADEMIC YEAR
Laurie, Heather, and Alex Wier
Saint Joseph Mental Health Awareness Scholarship
For students who are currently in 5th, 6th, or 7th grade - and who will be entering 6th, 7th, or 8th grade at St. Joseph or CN - are eligible to apply.
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The Laurie, Heather, and Alex Wier Saint Joseph Mental Health Awareness Scholarship awards two $2,500 scholarships - one to a boy and one to a girl - for students who are currently in 5th, 6th, or 7th grade - and who will be entering 6th, 7th, or 8th grade at St. Joseph or Cardinal Newman in the upcoming academic year. Designed to help offset tuition costs, the scholarship also aims to promote open conversations about mental health and reduce the stigma often surrounding it.
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Applicants are asked to submit an essay focusing on one mental health topic relevant to adolescents, such as:
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Eating Disorders
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Anxiety Disorders
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Depression
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Substance Abuse
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Self-Harm or Suicidal Thoughts
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ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
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Social Media Impact
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Bipolar Disorder
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Schizophrenia
Through thoughtful reflection and awareness, the scholarship encourages students to develop empathy, understanding, and a willingness to speak openly about mental health challenges affecting today’s youth.
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Applications are due March 13, 2026. Applications can be completed online or submitted in hard copy by the deadline. Applications submitted on paper should be addressed
to the:
Wier Scholarship
3512 Devine Street,
Columbia, SC 29205.
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If a family is applying for multiple children, one application needs to be completed for each child. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Scholarship decisions will be communicated to recipients by March 31, 2025. For more information, please contact Adrienne Carroll, Business Manager at adrienne@stjosephcolumbia.org.
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Scholarship recipients will be announced at the school Mass on Friday, April 3, 2026.
Click on the button below for more information and to apply:
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APPLICATIONS OPEN ON JANUARY 24, 2026,
FOR THE 2026-2027
ACADEMIC YEAR
Victor S. Raj, MD Scholarship
For St. Joseph School and Cardinal Newman School Students 4th-12th grade
This scholarship was established to honor the memory of Victor S. Raj, MD. Each year a full tuition scholarship will be awarded to a student who exemplifies the values Dr. Raj lived by. The purpose of the Victor S. Raj, MD Scholarship is to help Saint Joseph parish families with limited economic means provide their children with the opportunity of a Catholic education.
Victor S. Raj was born on July 18, 1974, in Bourges, France. He grew up in Erie, Pennsylvania and attended Cathedral Preparatory High School. He received his bachelor and master’s degrees in biomedical engineering from Northwestern University and his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine. He completed his Anesthesia residency and Cardiothoracic Anesthesia Fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic. He was also Board Certified in Anesthesia and Transesophageal Echo Cardiography. After his training, he cared for patients in the Pittsburgh area for 15 years as an anesthesiologist. Dr. Raj was loved by many for his gentle spirit, inquisitive mind, compassion, and care of others. Dr. Raj truly strived to make the world better.
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Families must be practicing Catholics, active members at Saint Joseph Church and fulfill the need qualification. To demonstrate need, families must first complete the FACTS process. Families must also complete the Tuition Parishioner Discount agreement.
This scholarship is intended for students entering 4th grade-12th grade at either Saint Joseph or Cardinal Newman. The scholarship is limited to the cost of tuition. Payment of the scholarship will be given directly to Saint Joseph and/or Cardinal Newman for the student. To be considered for the scholarship applicants must be enrolled at St. Joseph or Cardinal Newman and demonstrate a significant commitment to their faith life.
This scholarship is NOT available for the 2026-2027 academic year.