Knights of Columbus Council 6930 is pleased to offer a scholarship program to active members of Our Lady of Lourdes or for students already attending school, an active members of a campus Catholic Church or local Parish. This scholarship is for candidates who will be are attending college or technical school during the 2018-2019 academic year. Our scholarship will be awarded based on the student s involvement in Church, Community activities, and their commitment to Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism, the guiding principles of the Knights of Columbus. Applications will ONLY be accepted electronically. Download this application from the Our Lady of Lourdes website (www.ollwhs.org). Read the requirements to make sure you are eligible. Fill out this application fully. E-mail the completed application to Bill Quinn at wquinn08889@gmail.com by Sunday, April 8, 2018. When emailing the application, please put the words Scholarship 6930 in the Subject field. All applicants will receive receipt confirmation. If you do not receive your confirmation within 3 days, please text Bill Quinn at 908-458-2898 for confirmation. Scholarship recipients will be announced at the conclusion of the 11:00 AM Mass on Sunday, May 13, 2018 and be listed in the weekly bulletin. Students receiving scholarships will need to confirm which school they are attending. Any questions about this application should be directed via e-mail to Bill Quinn (wquinn08889@gmail.com) Requirements for Application: The applicant must consider themselves Catholic and be an active member of Our Lady of Lourdes parish, Whitehouse Station or an active member at a parish when you are attending school. The applicant must be accepted for the Fall Semester 2018 as a full-time student (minimum of 12 hours / semester) prior to receiving the scholarship.
Student Information Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Age: Home Phone: Parent s Names: E-mail: Other Phone: School Currently Attending: Current Grade Level: School planning to attend in Fall: Church you were Baptized: Church where you were Confirmed: Briefly explain how this scholarship will be used to help you further your education: Academic / Church / Civic Awards and Honors Award or Honor Description Grade Level V 3.2 Page 2
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Including Church groups, Athletics, Clubs, Volunteer Work, Special Interests, and Other Activities (Begin with your most important activity.) Activity Grade Level Short description/position Held Will you participate in college? Church Activities: Examples include Altar Server, Teacher or Aide, Vacation Bible School, youth & parish service projects, involvement in Knights of Columbus activities, Shepherd s Meal, etc. Applicant s College/University/Trade School Information List the colleges to which you have applied and check the appropriate box for each College/Trade School Location Admitted Enrolled V 3.2 Page 3
Congratulations! You have been granted an audience before Pope Francis. The Holy Father would like to hear your thoughts on topics that are very important to his ministry. Pope Francis said "Let us ask for the grace of never closing the doors of reconciliation and pardon, but rather of knowing how to go beyond evil and differences, opening every possible pathway of hope." Write an essay (not to exceed 2500 characters) on how this is an important message for our country and what you can do about growing divisions and conflict in our country. What do you see as the biggest obstacle to maintain your Catholic faith during your time at College? (Not to exceed 1500 characters) V 3.2 Page 4
Personal Statement: Tell us about yourself and how the scholarship will help you further your education. (Not to exceed 2500 characters) Please insert a current picture (above). By submitting this application for consideration, I confirm that I am an active member of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish or I am an active member at a parish where I attend school, and have answered all questions truthfully to the best of my knowledge. I understand that failure to submit this application as prescribed, or to meet any of the requirements for application is grounds for rejection of the application. I agree to accept any decisions of the Scholarship Committee as final. Student Acknowledgement Name Date V 3.2 Page 5