A Just Scholarship

Purpose

To encourage and assist a graduating high school senior who may have limited financial resources and/or is disadvantaged by circumstances that negatively impact their educational opportunities, yet who desires to pursue college or vocational education.

Scholarship Amount $1,000

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be a graduating high school senior.
• Be a member of St. Odilia Catholic Church.
• Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher with satisfactory academic performance.
• Provide proof of acceptance at a post-secondary institution (college or vocational school).
• Demonstrate a strong interest in social justice causes, including public service and/or volunteer activities.
• Plan to pursue higher education in Healthcare, Education, Criminal Justice, Public Policy, Environmental Studies, and/or Immigration Issues.
• Be a first-generation post-secondary student (if applicable, please indicate).
• Have limited financial resources (submit supporting information, including total cost of tuition, available financial aid, and student financial responsibility).
• Submit two letters of recommendation from faculty members at the student’s high school.
• Provide a personal statement(300-400 words) detailing: 
  • Financial need
  • Aspirations and future goals
  • Family background
  • Areas of interest, achievements, and hobbies
    
    

Please read the following APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS before completing the application form below.

2025 Application Form HERE.

Selection Committee

The selection committee will consist of:

• The Parish Priest
• The Parish Administrator
• Two to three members of the Social Justice Council
  

Selection Process

1. The committee will review all applications and select the top three candidates.
2. Final selection will be determined based on an interview with the candidates.
   
   

Application Deadline: May 16, 2025.