The Archbishop James M. Hayes Trust & The Patrick Power Trust Scholarships (2012) The Archbishop James M. Hayes Trust Scholarship was established in 1990 by the people of the Archdiocese of Halifax, Nova Scotia, to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the Episcopal Ordination of their bishop, the Most Reverend James M. Hayes, D. D. James M. Hayes James Martin Hayes was born in Halifax on May 27, 1924. He attended Saint Thomas Aquinas School, Saint Mary's High School and Saint Mary's University in Halifax, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in 1943. Following theological studies at Holy Heart Seminary he was ordained to the priesthood, June 15, 1947. Father Hayes' first pastoral assignment was as assistant at Saint Mary's Basilica from 1947 to 1954. In 1954, he went to Rome for advanced studies in Canon Law at the Angelicum University, where he graduated with a Doctorate in Canon Law, "Summa Cum Laude" in 1957. On his return to Halifax, he was appointed Chancellor of the Archdiocese, and in 1964, became Rector of Saint Mary's Basilica. On February 10, 1965, he was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Halifax, and was ordained Bishop in Saint Mary's Basilica on Easter Tuesday, April 20, 1965. He was given the pastoral care of the diocese in January 1966, and on June 24, 1967, His Holiness, Pope Paul VI, appointed Bishop Hayes Archbishop of Halifax. Archbishop Hayes attended the first session of the Second Vatican Council as secretary to Archbishop Berry of Halifax and was himself a Council Father for the final session in 1965. Archbishop Hayes was devoted to the work of Christian unity, and was very active in liturgical committees both in Canada and internationally. In 1985, he was elected Vice-President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops; in 1987 he was elected President of that body, completing a distinguished term as President in October 1989. Archbishop Hayes has been awarded honourary doctorates by seven different universities. He celebrated 25 years in the Episcopacy in 1990 and retired later that year, becoming Archbishop Emeritus of Halifax. He has always been interested in the poor and underprivileged of society, and in the renewal of the Catholic Church following Vatican Council II.
The Patrick Power Trust Scholarship was established by the estate of Mr. Patrick Power to assist students who are planning to pursue studies in theology or ministry formation. Patrick Power Patrick Power was born on March 17, 1815 at Kilmacthomas, County Waterford, in Ireland. In 1823 he immigrated to Nova Scotia with his parents and received his early education in Halifax and Antigonish. As a young man, he established a prosperous dry goods firm. He acquired a wharf in Halifax and had vessels of his own engaged in the coastal trade. Shortly thereafter he became a director of the People's Bank of Halifax and involved himself deeply in the work of charitable organizations. Throughout the 1840s he supported Joseph Howe and the Reformers in the struggle for responsible government and in 1848 was appointed a justice of the peace by the first Reform government. In October 1851 he was elected a Halifax alderman, an office he held until 1854. He was also a commissioner of the poor asylum from 1857 to 1874 and a prominent member in the Charitable Irish Society. And from 1860 to 1869 he served as one of the three Roman Catholic members appointed to the Halifax Board of School Commissioners. In 1867 Power ran as an anti-confederation candidate in the federal election and won a seat in Canada's first parliament. He spent most of his first term as a reluctant member of the Liberal opposition led by Alexander MacKenzie. He was defeated in the election of 1872, then re-elected in 1874 after the resignation of Sir John A. Macdonald's government. In 1878 he left federal politics for good after being defeated in the Conservative sweep that returned Macdonald to office. Power was well respected in the community; his chief contribution to public life was through his active membership in numerous associations and his work on various boards and commissions dealing with education and the welfare of the poor and destitute. In recognition of his charities, Pope Pius IX made him a Knight of the Order of St. Gregory the Great in 1870. This application for the Archbishop James M. Hayes Trust and the Patrick Power Trust Scholarships must to be submitted on the official application form and sent to the following address no later than May 18, 2011: Hayes and Power Scholarships Scholarship Fund Committee Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth P.O. Box 1527 Halifax, NS, B3J 2Y3
Purpose The purpose of this Fund is to provide financial assistance to persons wishing to pursue a program of studies in theology or ministry formation. Value Of Awards Out of the annual interest earned by the Fund, the awards are to be divided between those applicants who are enrolled either in a degree, diploma or certificate program and who, in the opinion of the Scholarship Fund committee, best meet the eligibility criteria. Each award will be for one year only, but recipients will not be excluded from applying in future years. Eligibility Applicants shall be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants who are committed to renewal in the Church and willing to serve the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth. Applicants shall also have a history of active involvement in a parish (or parishes) within the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth. They should demonstrate evidence of financial need and those qualities of mind and character, which indicate potential leadership. Scholarships are tenable in Canada, or elsewhere, at the discretion of the Committee. Applications PLEASE NOTE THAT FAILURE TO COMPLY STRICTLY WITH THE FOLLOWING DIRECTIVES WILL RESULT IN THE DISQUALIFICATION OF AN APPLICATION: Only applications on this official Archdiocesan Application Form will be considered. Applicants must also arrange for the inclusion of at least one official school transcript, and two (2) letters of recommendation to be submitted on their behalf. Deadline for applications is May 18, 2012. The Committee will not contact the applicant for this information, if not received in a timely manner. Selection A Scholarship Fund Committee named by the Archbishop of Halifax-Yarmouth will assess applications. Selection will be made according to the purpose of the Fund and the criteria for eligibility. The Committee reserves the right to award scholarship(s) to any person they deem qualified, or not to award in any given year. Selection of successful applicants is to be made in early June each year. Disbursement The Scholarship Fund Committee will determine a plan for the disbursement of the award upon satisfactory proof of enrolment of the applicant in a program of study. The recipient shall be accountable for the use of the scholarship funds. The Committee reserves the right to require information on the use of funds, and to revoke a scholarship if it is found that the funds have been misused.
Archbishop James M. Hayes Trust & The Patrick Power Trust Scholarships 2011 APPLICATION FORM (This application/reference letters will apply to both scholarships) 1. Name in Full: 2. Mailing Address: Postal Code E-Mail Address: 3. Telephone: 4. Date of Birth: Social Insurance Number: 5. Citizenship: Marital Status 6. Parish: 7. Educational Background: Institution Years Attended Degree or Diploma Received 8. A complete official transcript for at least one of the above schools (preferably the most recently attended school) is attached ( ) is being forwarded ( ). (PLEASE NOTE: Photocopied or faxed transcripts are not acceptable.) 9. Church-related and/or community service experience: 10. Employment Experience (including present employment): (Cont d)
11. Recreational and social interests (club memberships, etc.): 12. Give names and addresses of two (2) persons whom you have asked to submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf. [Note: One letter must be from your pastor/administrator or from a priest who is a pastor within the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth.] (A) (B) 13. Name and address of institution you propose to attend: 14. Program of Studies (Degree, Diploma or Certificate): 15. Dates you will be enrolled in the program this coming academic year: Begins (year & month) ; Ends (year & month) ; 16. Copy of letter of acceptance from this institution is attached ( ) is being forwarded ( ). 17. List your three main reasons for pursuing a formal theological education at this time: (A) (B) (C) 18. How supportive are your pastor/administrator and parish community of your efforts to pursue a formal theological education? (Cont d)
19. What sources have you approached for financial support of your degree/diploma/certificate studies? If you do not know the result at the time you submit this application please inform us of the result when you know. Funding Source Approached Result Family Support (please indicate total FAMILY Income) Parish Support Scholarships (please specify) Government (please specify) Bursary/Grant (please specify) Other (please specify) 20. Please provide us with an estimate of the total cost of your studies in the coming year: 21. Amount you are requesting from this scholarship fund (please be as specific as possible): 22. Any other information you consider relevant: * * * I hereby certify that the information I have provided on this form is true and accurate, and I hereby accept all the conditions governing this scholarship as outlined herein. Date Signature
ARCHBISHOP JAMES M. HAYES TRUST SCHOLARSHIP & PATRICK POWER TRUST SCHOLARSHIP (2010) Letter of Reference Scholarships from the Patrick Power Trust Fund and the Archbishop James M. Hayes Trust Fund are awarded each year by the Archdiocese of Halifax to those applicants enrolled in a degree, diploma or certificate program in theology or ministry formation who best meet the eligibility criteria. In order to be considered for scholarship assistance, an applicant must rate highly in a number of key areas. Please take a moment to complete this form, and then forward it NO LATER THAN MAY 18, 2012 to the Hayes & Power Scholarships Committee, Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth (See Address Below). If you have additional comments about the applicant please attach a letter or use the other side of this sheet. 1. Name of the applicant on whose behalf this form is being submitted:... 2. Your name:... 3. Your association with the applicant:... 4. Your assessment of the applicant with regard to the following qualities. Please rate the applicant on a scale of 1-5 (1 = None and 5 = Very Good) None Very Good Participation in the Eucharist 1 2 3 4 5 History of involvement in their parish 1 2 3 4 5 History of involvement in the diocese 1 2 3 4 5 History of involvement in other church organizations 1 2 3 4 5 Sense of their role in the church 1 2 3 4 5 Appreciation of the diverse ministerial roles 1 2 3 4 5 Leadership abilities 1 2 3 4 5 Ability to communicate 1 2 3 4 5 Other: 1 2 3 4 5 5. Are you aware of the applicant s financial need? Yes No 6. For Pastors/Administrators Only: Our parish is willing to provide financial assistance to this applicant to help supplement any award that they might receive from this scholarship Fund: No Yes : Possible Amount or Range of Supplementary Funding: Date: Signature: Hayes and Power Scholarships, Scholarship Fund Committee Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth P.O. Box 1527, Halifax, N.S. B3J 2Y3