Catala Club Endowed Scholarship
For decades, the Catala Club, a service organization for women, has supported educational programs and scholarships for students at Santa Clara University. Club members continue to raise funds for the University and currently maintain seven scholarships.In the early days of the Catala Club, members provided service to the Jesuit Community at SCU caring for vestments, altar linens, and other needs. The club gradually extended its service to the university in keeping with its motto “Service, Support, and Spirituality.” Now, Catala Club members are dedicated to providing financial assistance to Santa Clara University undergraduates.
The approximately 300 members are connected in a variety of ways to the University. Members are alumnae of Santa Clara, relatives of students, wives of SCU alumni, mothers or relatives of Jesuits. The group also includes women benefactors and friends of the University. The Catala Club volunteers organize large fundraisers each year for scholarships.
The Catala Club Endowed Scholarship Fund was established in 1930 by Father James J. Lyons, S.J., 100 years after the death of the club’s namesake, Magin Catala, O.F.M., who was known as “The Holy Man of Santa Clara.” Over 90 years later the scholarship is still assisting undergraduates and is more important than ever.
Impact
The Catala Club Endowed Scholarship Fund shall provide financial assistance for deserving and worthy undergraduate students, demonstrating financial need and academic merit.