Becraft Scholars Program

Becraft Scholars Program is sponsored by Fulcrum Foundation. A relationship-centered, community-focused scholarship program serving students and families in Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Seattle, providing a pathway of access to Catholic education and fostering a culture of belonging for those furthest from educational justice.

Programs Overview | Fulcrum Foundation Fulcrum’s Programs in Western Washington Fulcrum impacts Catholic education in Western Washington through its many programs that fall within three major areas of support: for students, for schools, and for educators. Video: What Does Fulcrum Do? Fulcrum Foundation 2025 Community Report For more information contact: susan.

ocoma@fulcrumfoundation. org Becraft Scholars Program Director alana. bell@fulcrumfoundation.

org Catholic education changes lives. However, the expense of tuition excludes some families from attending Catholic schools. Fulcrum’s Tuition Assistance Grant Program (TAP) offers need-based assistance to families seeking a Catholic education for their children.

Families can apply for TAP financial aid every year for K-12 students. TAP increases access to Catholic schools and helps families afford the education that they want for their children. Becraft Scholars is a relationship-centered, community-focused scholarship program serving students and families in Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Seattle.

Inspired by the life and vocation of Anne Marie Becraft, a Black American nun and educator, Becraft Scholars provides a pathway of access to Catholic education while partnering with archdiocesan schools to foster a culture of belonging for those furthest from educational justice.

Early Childhood Education Grant Program The Fulcrum Foundation Early Childhood Education (ECE) Grant Program supports early childhood education in Catholic schools throughout the Archdiocese of Seattle.

Made possible by the generosity of Fulcrum donors, the ECE Grant program supports schools in the following areas: teacher education and certification, facility upgrades such as playground equipment, and program supplies such as books and sensory toys. The Fulcrum Foundation promotes excellence in leadership and teaching through the Educational Leadership Grant Program.

Educational Leadership Grants support aspiring administrators and principals seeking principal certification or graduate-level degree programs. In partnership with the Office for Catholic Schools, the Fulcrum Foundation created the Leadership Academy, a cohort-based, year-long leadership development program for new and aspiring principals.

The Leadership Academy offers courses in managerial, academic, spiritual, and strategic leadership which are taught by recognized Catholic school leaders and shareholders. Many Leadership Academy graduates become successful Catholic School principals in the Archdiocese of Seattle.

GRACE Program and the High School Instructional Leadership Program In partnership with the Office for Catholic Schools, the Fulcrum Foundation created the GRACE (Guiding Regionally, Advancing Catholic Education) for elementary school teachers and the High School Instructional Leadership Program for high school department chairs. Both programs develop strong instructional leaders who are also outstanding teachers.

Teacher-leaders may remain in their classrooms or become school administrators while leading professional development at their schools. Sign-up to receive monthly insights on how, together, we can strengthen Catholic schools in Western Washington and ensure that more children have access to this life-changing education.

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