College Scholarship Application

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1 College Scholarship Application Del Papa-Grimaldi Scholarship Endowment Fund Archdiocese of Detroit, Department of Development and Stewardship 2701 Chicago Boulevard, Detroit, Michigan Tel: Toll Free: Fax: The Del Papa-Grimaldi Scholarship Endowment Fund Mission Statement The Del Papa-Grimaldi Scholarship Endowment Fund was established to provide educational grants to individuals who meet the following criteria: 1. Demonstrate good moral character, trustworthiness and willingness to work to support themselves and others 2. Demonstrate financial need The Fund s mission is to provide grants to individuals who meet these criteria to assist them in attending accredited colleges and universities in the United States and Canada that promote high academic and moral standards. The recipients should in turn strive to improve the society in which they live in a positive, moral and industrious manner. The Del Papa-Grimaldi Scholarship is open to men and women without regard to race, religion, ethnic origin, disability or age. Award recipients will be known as Del Papa-Grimaldi Scholars. Application must be postmarked by May 31, 2013

2 About the Del Papa-Grimaldi Scholarship Grant The founder of this grant program was born into poverty and spent her life working, beginning in childhood until finally retiring just before age 92. She was never wealthy, but always spent what money she had for the benefit of others. In the course of her life, she had been unemployed, and she, her husband and small children were made homeless by the Great Depression. Through faith, hard work and education, she and her family survived and flourished. Before her death, she established this scholarship through a grant to the Archdiocese of Detroit Endowment Foundation to provide similarly hard-working, but impoverished, students an opportunity to avail themselves of a college education. Award Criteria The grant is to be awarded annually to one or more students who reside in the Archdiocese of Detroit to assist them in pursuing higher education. Higher education means full-time college or university education beyond secondary school. This grant should not be sought by, nor awarded to, students for whom work is a hobby or a luxury, but rather by those who have worked because of necessity. All manner of work is acceptable, including significant household responsibilities (that is, tasks akin to running the household, not performing routine light chores). To be considered for this grant, candidates must demonstrate through their daily actions to be of good moral character and trustworthy. Candidates must also demonstrate in the course of their daily life a willingness and commitment to work to support themselves and others. Candidates must demonstrate financial hardship that would jeopardize their effort to attain their educational goals without the assistance provided by this grant. This grant is designed for high school seniors entering college and college freshman entering their second year. The Fund Committee ( Committee ) will consider all relevant circumstances including a candidate s intended use of the grant as well as academic record. The grant shall not discriminate on the basis of race, creed or ethnicity. The founder intended that those who may know of the applicants particular circumstances will have recommended them for this grant on the basis of their need. This could be, for example, a parish priest, school principal or guidance counselor. 2

3 Basic Scholarship Requirements and Guidelines The Del Papa-Grimaldi Scholarship Endowment Fund ( Fund ) provides two (2) grants for tuition, room and board, books, fees and similar education charges. The amount granted is at the discretion of the Committee, and each grant is anticipated to be approximately $3,500 for the academic year. In order to apply for a Fund grant, the applicant must adhere to the following: Academic Standing: Applicant must have a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average and maintain it during his or her course of study. School Location: Applicant may attend an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada that has been approved by the Committee. Student Status: Applicant must be a full-time student, as defined by the college or university. Residence: Applicant must reside within the Archdiocese of Detroit: Lapeer, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair or Wayne counties of Michigan. Economic Need: Applicant must demonstrate a financial need and submit requested financial information. Applicant must also disclose the amount of any other scholarships, grants or other sources used in funding his or her education. Please Note: Applicant must declare this grant as a resource on any other scholarship, grant or loan application for funding of the applicant s education. All funds distributed directly to the college or university must be used only for the recipient of this grant. Award Guidelines (Please review carefully) 1. All grants will be paid directly to the college or university the student attends. The award will be paid by semester, term or quarter, as the case may be. 2. If a recipient drops a class, the Fund must be notified as soon as possible. 3. Should the recipient withdraw from school during the first semester, term or quarter for reasons other than academic or disciplinary, he or she must have approval from the Fund to continue his or her use of the grant during the same academic year. If the school policy limits the amount refunded, the recipient will not receive the full benefit of the grant. 4. Should the recipient withdraw following completion of the first semester, term or quarter and prior to completion of the second, the recipient must reapply as a new applicant. 5. Should the recipient withdraw for academic or disciplinary reasons, his or her standing with the Fund will be reviewed by the Committee. All refunded money must be returned to the Fund. 3

4 Applicant Name: Home Address: Number Street City State Zip Date of Birth: College ID Number: Sex: M F Contact Information Home Phone: Cell Phone: Work Phone: Family Information (attach additional sheets if needed) Names of Parents, Guardians and Dependents Age Relationship to You Work Experience (past four years only attach additional sheets if needed) Company Name, Address, Phone Number Position Employment Dates Hours Per Week Hourly Wage Current School Information School Name: Address: Number Street School Phone Number: City State Zip 4

5 Present School Level: High School College/University Present School Standing: College/University Freshman High School Senior Current Grade Point Average (GPA): Extra Curricular Activities (attach additional sheets if needed): Honors/Awards Received (attach additional sheets if needed): College/University Applied for Information College/University Name and Location Have You Been Accepted? Please explain your choice of College/University: College/University Grade Level Applying For: Planned Course of Study: Freshman Sophomore Anticipated Date of Graduation: 5

6 Cost of Education for the Coming Year: Available Resources: Tuition $ Parents/Spouse $ Room & Board $ Loans $ Books $ Other Scholarships/Grants $ Other Items * $ Your Contribution $ Total Cost $ Total Resources $ Amount Needed for school year (Total Cost, less Total Resources): $ * Please Explain Other Items : List All Other Scholarships You Have Applied For (attach additional sheets if needed): Grant Name Amount Confirmed (yes/no)? $ $ $ Total Amount of Other Grants: $ You must report to the Fund any changes in the status of all grants and other sources of school finances as soon as possible during the academic year. Failure to do so can disqualify you from future Fund grants. Financial Information (attach additional sheets if needed) Names of Your Parents/Guardians/Spouse: Their Occupations and Employers: Their Total Income Last Year: $ Their Resources: $ (stocks, bonds, investments do not include qualified retirement plans such as 401k, IRAs) Real Estate Owned: $ Mortgage Balance: $ Savings and Bank Accounts: $ Other Assets: $ Life Insurance (present cash value): $ 6

7 Guaranty I,, as a recipient of a grant from the Del Papa-Grimaldi Scholarship Endowment Fund ( Fund ), and in consideration of receiving such grant, do hereby guarantee that any funds distributed from the Fund shall be used specifically and exclusively for my education expenses, as determined by the Fund Committee ( Committee ), that are required for a course of study at the college or university I am or will be attending. I have been advised that according to the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations the Fund may provide such grant only if the funds are to be used in the manner I guarantee, and that my signing this document is a prerequisite of the Fund distributing any funds for my benefit. I further understand that I am required to arrange for the return to the Fund any funds distributed on my behalf that are not used for my education expenses. In no event will I use any of these funds for any purpose except as approved by the Committee. If I receive other scholarship, loan or grant funds that are to be used for my education expenses, and which, together with funds granted by the Fund, exceed the amount determined by the Committee, I will arrange for the return to the Fund of all or any portion of my education expenses that are covered by such other funds. I hereby agree that this Guaranty shall apply to any funds I receive from the Fund, whether I shall receive such funds this year or at some future time. I further agree to notify immediately and give explanation in writing if I drop a class or terminate my education. I certify that the information in this application is correct and that I will provide any additional information requested. I authorize the colleges and universities to which I have applied to discuss my financial needs with the Fund Committee. I have read and accepted the Del Papa- Grimaldi Scholarship Endowment Fund Mission Statement on the cover of this application. Applicant Signature Date Applicant Printed Name If a parent or guardian claims the applicant as a dependent for income tax purposes, please sign the declaration below. I hereby agree to all the terms and conditions of this Guaranty and agree to be bound individually by the same as if I received the funds personally. Parent/Guardian Signature Date Parent/Guardian Printed Name 7

8 Additional Document Enclosures Listed below are additional items required for enclosure with this application. Before submitting to the Committee, review and initial below each piece you have enclosed. A Committee member also must review and initial each item. Applications missing information or lacking initials will not be considered and will be returned. This applies to each item except for current semester grades and unknown amounts of other grants. Grades and other grant amounts should be submitted to the Committee as soon as they are available. Item Completed Application (no blank spaces if N/A please explain) Your most recent signed Federal and State income tax returns (You may remove Social Security numbers) Your parents or guardian s most recent signed Federal and State income tax returns (You may remove Social Security numbers) Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Student Aid Report (SAR) (a) Most recent official grades transcript Two letters of recommendation from other than relatives Aspiration Goals essay (b) Your Initials Committee Initials NOTE: Documents will be destroyed at conclusion of review process. (a) If you completed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you should have received a Student Aid Report (SAR) showing the Expected Family Contribution. Please attach a copy of your SAR (which can be downloaded at (b) Please write an essay on separate sheets describing how you meet the award criteria stated on page 2 of this application form, your work experience and what this grant will mean to you in pursuing a college education. Send completed application by May 31, 2013 to: Archdiocese of Detroit, Department of Development and Stewardship 2701 Chicago Boulevard, Detroit, Michigan Tel: Toll Free: Fax: