St Rose of Lima Scholarship Application
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ST ROSE OF LIMA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
1. St. Rose of Lima is proud to offer two $400.00 scholarships to graduating high school seniors. The purpose is to help two qualified students each year, who have spent most of their elementary school years at St. Rose of Lima Catholic School.
2. This scholarship is to be used at any institution to further the recipient’s education: a two or four year college or university or a vocational school. The award will be for one year and must be used during the designated year. Two recipients may be chosen from the Soap Lake, Quincy, Moses Lake, Ephrata communities or from any other community or area if the application is initiated by the graduating senior.
3. Any alumnus of St. Rose of Lima School, with a 2.0 high school grade point average or better, may apply. The applicant needs to submit:
A.) a high school transcript B.) the enclosed application form, completed C.) three letters of recommendation as per application form D.) a written essay outlining future plans (goals) and the financial resources available to meet these goals E.) names and telephone numbers of references the applicant might want us to contact
An interview may be requested by the scholarship committee, if needed.
4. The scholarship committee, appointed by the principal, will evaluate each application by measuring it to the following criteria:
A.) Commitment to God, Christian values and participation in and service to God’s kingdom on earth B.) Good academic history and work ethic C.) Worthy plans (goals) D.) Financial planning to meet these goals (needs) E.) Application Process: timeliness, completeness, and quality of the essay
5. The committee may, for any given year, award two students, one student or no students. Winners will be presented with “Certificates of Award” at the high school awards assembly, when possible, and these may be redeemed for $400.00 by furnishing the St. Rose of Lima principal with proof that he/she is duly enrolled in the appropriate institutions course of study. ST ROSE OF LIMA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
PARENTS OR GUARDIAN’S NAME
YEARS ATTENDED ST. ROSE SCHOOL: 19 to 20
HIGH SCHOOL CUMULATIVE G.P.A.
COLLEGE/VOCATIONAL INFORMATION
Name of institution
Address of institution
Institution’s phone number
RECOMMENDATIONS
Three letters of recommendation must accompany this application.; one from a teacher, one from the applicant’s pastor, and one from a non-relative citizen. Please return this application to: St. Rose of Lima Attn: Jon Lane 520 Nat Washington Way Ephrata, WA 98823 SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
What are your reasons for seeking further education and what goals have you set for yourself?
Describe your financial plans for the further education such as jobs, parent assistance, scholarships, and loans.
List part-time work experiences, summer employment, and volunteer work you have had in the past three years, including duties and responsibilities.
List any personal activities that you have been involved with in the past three years such as community work, hobbies, church work, etc. Please indicate any awards or recognition received for these activities.
What courses have you taken in the past two years which have prepared you for advanced education?
JUNIOR SENIOR
Why do you think you deserve a St. Rose of Lima Scholarship?