2026 Scholarship & Award Recipients

As we commemorate the anniversary of Nano Nagle’s death, we are proud to introduce this year’s scholarship recipients, honored in Nano’s name and her steadfast advocacy for education and service. These outstanding individuals embody Nano’s legacy through their commitment to learning, compassion and making a difference in the lives of others. We offer congratulations to the following recipients:

Nano Nagle College Scholarship

Nalyssa Adams
Newman Catholic High School
Mason City, Iowa

The $1,500 Nano Nagle Scholarship is a scholarship that travels among the high schools where our sisters taught. Since 2010 scholarship recipients have represented the following Iowa schools: Wahlert High School (Dubuque); Bishop Garrigan High School (Algona); Newman High School (Mason City); St. Mary High School (Storm Lake); St. Edmond High School (Fort Dodge); Beckman High School (Dyersville); and Columbus High School (Waterloo).

Mother Vincent Hennessy Foundation Scholarship

Chloe Chapman and Haley Chapman
Wahlert Catholic High School
Dubuque, IA

The $1,500 Mother Vincent Hennessy Foundation Scholarship is a scholarship awarded annually to a student from Wahlert Catholic High School, which Presentation Sisters have actively supported since its inception. This year we were able to honor two deserving students.

Dubuque Presentation Associate Scholarship

Adilene Andrade Calles – La Luz Centro Cultural
America Dominguez Rincon – La Luz Centro Cultural
Oscar Chacon – HOME
William – Presentation Lantern Center
Magdalena – Presentation Lantern Center

The Dubuque Presentation Associate Scholarship(s) are awarded to financially assist an individual to further his/her education, receive job training or to help with immigration/citizenship expenses. The scholarship award is intended for such expenses as tuition, books and supplies, tools or uniforms for work, transportation, legal and filing fees for immigration or citizenship or other needs associated with the above mentioned pursuits. These scholarships are made possible due to the generous donations of Presentation associates.