Dear Junior and Senior Parents,
The Diocese of Lincoln is grateful to Tom and Rhonda Peed for once again offering the Work Ethic Grant Program for students entering their junior or senior year in Fall 2026 at diocesan high schools.
This program is designed not only to assist families financially, but also to encourage responsibility, diligence, and the dignity of work in our students.
Program Overview
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Students may earn a matching tuition grant of up to $1,000
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Grants are based on hours worked during the summer
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Students earn $5.00 per hour worked, up to a maximum of 200 hours
Eligible Work Includes
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Traditional employment
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Family farm work
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Self-employment (mowing lawns, babysitting, etc.)
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Other forms of responsible labor, even if a paycheck is not issued
Eligible Work Dates
Hours worked between:
May 1, 2026 – August 15, 2026
How the Grant is Applied
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Funds are applied directly toward student tuition
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If tuition has already been paid, reimbursement will be issued to the family
Application & Verification Process
Students and parents must:
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Complete and sign the application form
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Track all work hours using the official diocesan time card, including:
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Date worked
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Hours worked
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Brief description of duties
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Families are expected to honestly report all hours worked.
Completed Application Forms AND Timecards need to be turned into Mrs. Miriovsky by Friday, September 4th. Late forms and timecards will not be accepted!
School & Diocesan Process
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Students submit completed timesheet to the school
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Schools compile total hours and grant requests
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Schools submit totals to the Diocesan Education Office
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The Diocesan Office reports only participation totals, total hours worked, and total grant dollars awarded to the donor (student names are not included to ensure privacy)
We are very grateful for this opportunity for our students and families. Please encourage your student to take advantage of this wonderful program this summer.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Thank you,
Sara Miriovsky
Aquinas Catholic High School
School Counselor