Definition of Purpose OUR LADY OF PEACE 2019 SCHOLARSHIP Scholarships Awarded by the Altar & Rosary Society & Holy Name Society The Altar & Rosary Society and the Holy Name Society shall award scholarships to a worthy female and male graduating high school senior. Each senior must have made their Confirmation, be a member of Our Lady of Peace Parish, and be planning to continue their education at an accredited college, university or trade school in the fall. Value of Scholarship The Altar & Rosary Society and the Holy Name Society shall award a scholarship valued at $500 each to a female and male high school senior. Application for Scholarship Any graduating senior may apply for this scholarship. To receive consideration, all applications must be completed and returned to the rectory, marked Attention: OLP Scholarship Committee no later than Friday, March 29, 2019. Criteria for Scholarship Award Scholarships will be awarded to a female and male senior who: 1. Have made their Confirmation. 2. Are active member of Our Lady of Peace Parish. 3. Will be continuing their education this fall at an accredited college, university or trade school. 4. Demonstrated service to the community and parish. 5. Completed and returned all documentation to include: a. Application signed by the senior and a parent or guardian. b. A short essay on the topic What guidance has your Catholic faith given you to overcome the challenges you have faced or might face in your life? The typed essay must be at least 250 words and no longer than 500 words. c. Completed Parish Activity and Community Services Involvement Forms. d. Two character references, one from your high school and one from the OLP parish community or organization in which you volunteer. No family member, guardian or Scholarship Committee member can be used as a reference. Selection Process All applications will be reviewed, selected and voted upon by the members of Our Lady of Peace Parish Scholarship Committee. Follow-up interviews by the Scholarship Committee may be requested. Scholarships will be awarded on June 16, 2019 to a female and male high school senior at the 10:00 am mass. Page 1
OUR LADY OF PEACE 2019 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION Scholarships Awarded by the Altar & Rosary Society & Holy Name Society Scholarships will be awarded to one female and one male parishioner of Our Lady of Peace Parish on June 16, 2019 at the 10:00 am mass. Please type or print Last Name First Middle Address City/State/Zip Email Phone Number High School Awards, Honors Received REQUIRED CRITERIA FOR APPLYING and for CONSIDERATION CIRCLE Have you made your confirmation? Yes or No Are you a parishioner of OLP? Yes or No Will be attending an accredited college, university or trade school in the fall? Yes or No APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MARCH 29 th and MUST INCLUDE: 1. A signed and completed application. 2. Parish Activity and Community Service Involvement Forms. 3. ESSAY: What guidance has your Catholic faith given you to meet and overcome the challenges you have faced or might face in your life? (At least 250 words, no longer than 500 words). 4. TWO CHARACTER REFERENCES: One reference from your school and one from the OLP parish community or organization in which you volunteer, each in a separate, sealed envelope. Please note: No family member, guardian or Scholarship Committee member can be used as a reference. Applicant Signature Date Signature of Parent/Guardian Date Page 2
OUR LADY OF PEACE 2019 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION [PLEASE FILL OUT BOTH FORMS] Parish Activity Form LIST EACH ACTIVITY SEPARATELY Parish Activity (Altar server, choir member, youth group, lector, fish fry, etc.) Duties Performed Month & Year Total Hours Page 3
Community Service Involvement LIST EACH ACTIVITY SEPARATELY Community Service Duties Performed Location of Service Month & Year Total Hours Page 4
OUR LADY OF PEACE 2019 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION ESSAY What guidance has your Catholic faith given you to meet and overcome the challenges you have faced or might face in your life? The typed essay must be at least 250 words and no longer than 500 words. You may attach a separate sheet to this application for your essay. Page 5
OUR LADY OF PEACE 2019 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION Be sure to attach the two character reference letters. Each reference letter must be in an envelope sealed by the writer of the reference. Upon completion of the entire application, mail or hand-deliver by Friday, March 29, 2019 to: OLP Scholarship Committee Our Lady of Peace Roman Catholic Church 10950 Main St. Clarence NY 14031 Page 6