The Face of the Future Annual Scholarship
Establishing a named annual scholarship is an act of generosity that allows you to make a difference in a particular's student's educational path. You may establish an annual scholarship to honor a loved one or memorialize an important person in your life. The scholarship will bear the name of your wishes, i.e. The Abigail McCabe Face of the Future Annual Scholarship. You will also choose whether you want to fund an elementary school student ($5,000) or a secondary student ($7,500).

How it works: A member of the FACE team will work with you to write a Gift Agreement that ensures your scholarship is awarded according to your wishes. You may name the scholarship to honor a loved one or memorialize an important person in your life. Aside from naming the scholarship, you have the option of choosing a school in Alameda or Contra Costa County. You may select an elementary school, secondary school, or a particular institution.

If you have any questions about establishing a FACE of the Future Annual Scholarship, please contact Terri Porter at tporter@oakdiocese.org.

Thank you for investing in the formation and future of bright young students by supporting Catholic education. Your gift makes a difference!

FACE 2025-2026 Named Scholarship Recipients

Elementary Students

George Massis - 6th - Queen of All Saints School
The King Family FACE of the Future Annual Scholarship

Laurynn Taylor - 7th - Saint Leo the Great School
The Karleskind Family FACE of the Future Annual Scholarship

LilliAnn Butler - 7th - St Michael School
The Depolo Family FACE of the Future Annual Scholarship

Mattea Branco - 6th - Our Lady of Grace Catholic School
The Fernandes Family FACE of the Future Annual Scholarship

High School Students

Anthony Lopez-Gutierrez - 10th - Moreau Catholic High School
The Students Helping Students FACE of the Future Annual Scholarship

Darren Thompson - 10th - Bishop O’Dowd High School
The Fernandes Family FACE of the Future Annual Scholarship

Galilea Topete - 11th - Cristo Rey De La Salle High School
The Black Family FACE of the Future Annual Scholarship

Genesis Finley - 11th - Moreau Catholic High School
The Kelly Family FACE of the Future Annual Scholarship 

Bianca Camerena Barajas - 6th – St Elizabeth Elementary School
The Byrne Family FACE of the Future Annual Scholarship

Thank you to our Named Scholarship Donors!