Zagar Scholarship

Supporting All Saints students as they pursue higher education.

The Carol P. and Nick R. Zagar Endowment Scholarship supports eligible students from All Saints Catholic Church and helps them continue their education at a regionally accredited college, community college, or university.

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Eligible All Saints students pursuing higher education.

Who Can Apply?

Applicants must have maintained at least a 2.5 GPA.

Minimum GPA

Application Deadline

New applications are due the last Thursday in June by 3:00 PM for the upcoming fall semester.

Where to Submit

All Saints Catholic Church

650 NE 52nd Ave.

Des Moines, IA 50313

Reminder to Current Recipients - Fall 2026

Students who received the scholarship for the 2026 fall semester must, after successful completion of the semester, provide reasonable proof of an official transcript showing a GPA of at least 2.5 and proof of enrollment in 2027 spring semester courses before the second half of the scholarship distribution will be paid. All scholarship checks are mailed directly to the college's Financial Aid or Scholarship Office. Required documentation must be postmarked or delivered to All Saints Catholic Church, 650 NE 52nd Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50313 no later than January 29, 2027 at 3:00 PM. New applications are only accepted in June for the fall semester.

Scholarship Overview

The Carol P. and Nick R. Zagar Endowment Scholarship is offered in memory of Carol P. and Nick R. Zagar, whose commitment to faith, education, and the All Saints parish community continues to bless our parish today.

Awards may vary based on available funds. Scholarship checks are mailed directly to the college's Financial Aid Office.

APPLICATION FORM (DOC)

Application Checklist

1 Completed scholarship application

2 Proof of acceptance or current enrollment

Official transcript or reasonable proof of transcript.

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4 Original letter explaining financial need

Any supporting school or college information requested on the application.

5 Eligibility Highlights

Applicant must be an All Saints tithing member for at least the 12 months prior to application.
Tithing requirement does not apply to benefactor descendants or seminary students.
Student must have begun college no later than the fall semester of the year of their 20th birthday.
Education must conclude no later than the end of the spring semester in the year of the student's 24th birthday.
Student must attend or be accepted to a regionally accredited college, community college, or university.
Applicant must provide proof of transcript showing at least a 2.5 GPA.

Supporting All Saints students as they pursue higher education.

The Carol P. and Nick R. Zagar Endowment Scholarship supports eligible students from All Saints Catholic Church and helps them continue their education at a regionally accredited college, community college, or university.