Holy Name of Jesus Church - Rosary Altar Society (“RAS”)
2 Broadway, Valhalla, New York 10595
914-949-2323
 

     Scholarship Criteria
Application Deadline: must be received by APRIL 30, 2021

Dear Holy Name of Jesus Applicant, Attached is an application for the scholarship offered by the Rosary Altar Society of Holy Name of Jesus Church. This $500 scholarship is offered each year to a High School Senior who is a member in good standing at Holy Name of Jesus Church and who has provided service to the Holy Name of Jesus community.

Please complete the application carefully; type your essay with double spacing and then submit it in an envelope to the attention of the RAS Scholarship Committee to the Rectory Office by the due date.

In addition to the application, please include the following:

1. Essay:   A 500 – 700 word essay on the following topic:

   How did your participation in various activities influence or motivate you to stay involved in the HNJ Parish and /or Community?  How did your participation in these activities strengthen your faith and what have you learned from your experience?  Looking forward, what obstacle(s) would you expect to encounter in maintaining your Catholic faith and how will you handle the situation?   

2. Include one (1) Letter of Recommendation from a person, other than family, who is familiar with your service to the Parish community.  The recommendation letter should be submitted in a sealed envelope for inclusion in this packet.

*APPLICATION, ESSAY AND LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION ARE
DUE IN THE RECTORY BY: April 30, 2021

NO APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED IF ANY OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ARE PRESENTED AFTER THE DUE DATE

Holy Name of Jesus Church
Rosary Altar Society (“RAS”)
2 Broadway, Valhalla, New York 10595
914-949-2323

(PLEASE PRINT YOUR INFORMATION BELOW)

Applications must be received in the Rectory by APRIL 30, 2021

NAME: ____________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________

TEL #: _____________________________________________________________

NAME of HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDING: ____________________________________

POST HIGH SCHOOL PLAN: ____________________________________________

WHICH MASS DO YOU REGULARLY ATTEND? _____________________________

List your participation in HNJ Parish and local Community activities that you have done freely for others. For all activities, please list the date of the activity and your role in the event.
 

ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS; APPLICATION, ESSAY AND LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION, MUST BE PLACED IN A SEALED ENVELOPE AND
RECEIVED IN THE RECTORY OFFICE BY: APRIL 30, 2021