Apply now for the Rev. Msgr. Larry J. Droll Scholarship

SAN ANTONIO — The Rev. Msgr. Larry J. Droll Scholarship, worth $2,000, will be awarded to two Catholic lay men or women pursuing graduate degrees in theology or religious studies and in need of tuition assistance. This scholarship is geared towards those who have already obtained their bachelor’s degree and are either enrolled or want to enroll in a Catholic graduate school. 

“Today many dedicated Catholics, who are not ordained clergy or women religious, serve parishes as Parish Coordinators or Administrators, as Pastoral Associates, Directors of Religious Education, Youth Ministers, Liturgists, and many other roles,” said Msgr. Droll. “This scholarship can help provide the funds to earn an advanced educational degree in theology or religious studies that is often required for these positions.” 

Students must be enrolled, in-person or remote, in an accredited graduate program at a Catholic University in the United States. Scholarships are paid only to the university for tuition and other needs. The applicant must also be a practicing Roman Catholic who resides in a state in which Catholic Life Insurance is licensed to operate. These states include Texas, Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico and Oklahoma. 

The deadline to apply is Oct. 7. 

Applications are available at cliu.com, branch@cliu.com or (210) 828-9921, Ext. 141 (1-800-262-2548). 

Founded in 1901, Catholic Life Insurance offers life insurance, IRAs, and annuities to individuals and businesses in Texas, Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico and Oklahoma.