BOSTON, MA — November 20, 2025 — The Catholic Schools Foundation (CSF) is proud to announce that Violet Yepes Sanchez from East Boston Central Catholic School, East Boston, MA, is the recipient of the prestigious High School Inspiration Scholarship for the Class of 2030.
The High School Inspiration Scholarship is CSF’s most competitive merit- and need-based scholarship program, awarded to exceptional 8th graders who attend Catholic school and are accepted at select high schools in the Archdiocese of Boston (RCAB).
Since launching in 2022, the Inspiration Scholar program has provided $200,000 in annual merit-based scholarships and has granted over $600,000 to high-performing, financially in-need Catholic school students. To date, 25 Inspiration Scholars have been selected across four cohorts. The program has already seen strong post-secondary outcomes, with graduates from the Class of 2025 attending Merrimack College, Northeastern University, Emmanuel College, and Saint John’s University.
Mike Reardon, Executive Director of the Catholic Schools Foundation, said, “The Inspiration Scholar program recognizes extraordinary young people who have demonstrated not only academic excellence, but also character, leadership, and a deep commitment to their school communities. Supporting their continued success is a privilege, and we are excited to see all they will achieve in high school and beyond.”
Violet stands out as a top scholar, known for being a model student and a natural leader. She shines in academics, the arts, service, and the school’s House Program. Her commitment to community, resilience during transition, and strong empathy make her an outstanding representative of EBCCS.
Principal Robert Casaletto describes her as a model scholar: “Violet embodies what it means to be a scholar and a leader. She is admired by her teachers and respected by her peers.”
This year’s scholars were selected from a highly competitive pool of applicants across the Archdiocese of Boston. The High School Inspiration Scholarship ensures that these high-achieving students can continue their education in a supportive, faith-filled environment that fosters excellence and personal growth.
Additional student profiles and media assets are available upon request.
About the Catholic Schools Foundation
The Catholic Schools Foundation (CSF) is the largest K-12 scholarship-granting organization in Massachusetts, granting aid to low-income students to attend Catholic elementary and high schools in the Archdiocese of Boston. Building Minds and Changing Lives is at the core of our mission
