Grant and Funding Programs Offered by St. Theresa Catholic Women’s League (CWL)

The St. Theresa Catholic Women’s League (CWL) is the local council of Catholic Women’s League members at St. Theresa Roman Catholic Parish in the Archdiocese of Edmonton. In addition to fostering the spiritual growth and leadership of Catholic women, the council plays a concrete funding role by organizing and administering scholarship support for students connected with the parish community.

On the parish “Associations” page, the CWL section highlights dedicated “Catholic Women’s League Scholarship information”, with a scholarship brochure and a scholarship application form. These documents outline a recurring scholarship program commonly referred to as “St. Theresa’s Scholarship”, which provides financial assistance to eligible students. While detailed eligibility rules and award amounts are contained in the PDFs, the parish site confirms that the CWL is the body overseeing this scholarship at the local level.

The CWL’s scholarship is directed toward young people pursuing education, typically Catholic students who demonstrate involvement in parish life or community service, as detailed in the downloadable forms. The council’s broader mission, reflected in the ministries and social justice activities of the parish, includes supporting families, youth, and those in need through charitable works, fundraising events and volunteer service.

Although the website does not list multiple named grant streams, the existence of a formal scholarship brochure, application form and annual cycle indicates an ongoing, structured funding program. The CWL council can also support parish and community projects indirectly by raising and distributing funds through its activities.

The St. Theresa CWL operates as an association within the parish, aligning with the statutes of the national Catholic Women’s League of Canada. Contact information for the local council is clearly provided on the parish site, inviting Catholic women to join and participate. Prospective scholarship applicants and community members are directed to consult the posted scholarship brochure and form, or to contact the CWL representative for more information about deadlines, criteria and required documentation.