Rusty Cowles Scholarship Fund

The “Rusty Cowles Scholarship Fund” began in 2017 in memory of Russell “Rusty” Cowles, who died on December 17, 2016 at the age of ten. He was a student at Christ the King Catholic School in Daphne, AL. Rusty played a variety of sports and enjoyed many outdoor activities. He is survived by his parents, Gary and Terri Cowles, by his brothers, George Robert and Edward, and by his sister, Marguerite. Rusty would have been a graduate of St. Michael, class of 2025.

Amount of the Award: 
 The Rusty Cowles Scholarship is awarded to two students and provides a half tuition scholarship to St. Michael Catholic High for one academic year. If a scholarship recipient leaves St. Michael for any reason that year, the unused portion of that award will revert back to the fund account. 

Qualifications for the Scholarship:

1. One of the scholarships will target a graduating 8th grader at Christ the King Catholic School to offset tuition at St. Michael for 9th grade. The other will go to a returning student at St. Michael. 
2. The Cowles scholarship is intended to assist families with need.  Families must demonstrate need by applying for financial aid through the school's regular processes by March 31.  
3. The recipient must be a student with a strong commitment to learning. 
4. The recipient must demonstrate a Christian commitment to others and to his or her Church. 

Application Deadline: 
 Families must complete the financial aid application by March 31, the last day for priority aid. All students who meet the criteria above will then be automatically considered for the Cowles Scholarship. There is no need to "apply" for the scholarship. 

Announcement of Award: 
 The recipients of the Cowles Scholarship will be announced at the academic awards ceremonies at Christ the King and St. Michael Catholic High School in May for the next academic year.  

Contributions to Cowles Scholarship Fund:
 Donors wishing to give to the scholarship fund are encouraged to do so.  You may write a check and send to “Rusty Cowles Scholarship, St. Michael Catholic High School, 11732 St. Michael Way, Fairhope, AL 36526." You can also use the tab on the left to make a one time or recurring gift online. An  acknowledgment of the gift will be sent to the Cowles family.