CISE – CISE works to transform the lives of urban children by providing access to a strong Catholic education at designated inner-city schools and Catholic high schools

Bitanya – Holy Family | Seton | UC class of 2026

Bitanya’s family immigrated to the US in 2007, seeking a better life. At Holy Family, she received tremendous support as the sole English-speaking person in her household.

Geraldina – Holy Family | St. Ursula class of 2025

A CISE scholarship enabled Geraldina to attend Saint Ursula Academy where she is a Student Ambassador and very involved in musical theater and the arts.

Amirou – Corryville Catholic | La Salle class of 2027

Amirou and his twin sister, Aminatou, have attended Corryville Catholic since second grade. This year, both siblings received CISE high school scholarships and will attend Catholic high schools in the fall.

Guadalupe – St. Cecilia graduate, Mt. Notre Dame class of 2026

Guadalupe’s CISE Story “I am grateful to CISE for the support they have given my daughter. I know that St. Cecilia and Mt. Notre Dame will prepare her for success. […]

Brandon – St. Francis de Sales graduate, Purcell Marian class of 2022

Brandon’s CISE Story “CISE had a large impact on my education and my future at Xavier University in Louisiana.” Brandon’s first big dream was realized in 8th grade at St. Francis […]

Brooke – St. Lawrence graduate, Seton class of 2018

Brook’s CISE Story “Investing in us make a difference. Not only in our lives, but in our communities as well.” Brooke is a first generation college graduate from Mount St. […]

Rewriting Futures Through Education

CISE works to rewrite the futures of children in Cincinnati's inner-city by providing access to a values-based Catholic education in a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment.

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