Esiah McGauley from Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy, Dorchester, has been awarded the High School Inspiration Scholarship for the Class of 2030, according to the Catholic Schools Foundation, which runs the competitive merit- and need-based scholarship program.
The scholarship is intended for exceptional 8th graders who attend Catholic school and are accepted at select high schools in the Archdiocese of Boston. Five students across the region were chosen for the four-year scholarship this year.
As a Student Council member, athlete, and writer, McGauley reflects a profound appreciation for her heritage and storytelling, hopes to pursue a career in healthcare, and dreams of exploring the world.
“Esiah brings an insightful level of verbal articulation far beyond her peers,” said Lisa Warshafsky, principal of the Lower Mills Campus. “She helps others problem-solve and uses her strong skills to find solutions in advance to potential pitfalls.”
Since its launch in 2022, the Inspiration Scholar program has provided $200,000 in annual merit-based scholarships and has granted over $600,000 to high-performing, financially in-need Catholic school students.
“The program recognizes extraordinary young people who have demonstrated not only academic excellence, but also character, leadership, and a deep commitment to their school communities,” added Mike Reardon, Executive Director of the Catholic Schools Foundation.
“Supporting their continued success is a privilege, and we are excited to see all they will achieve in high school and beyond,” he added.
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