DAVID JIRIK MEMORIAL MAHNOMEN COUNCIL 2573 KNIGHTS OF COLOMBUS SCHOLARSHIP I. II. ELIGIBILITY Any high school senior of the Catholic faith who is currently a member in good standing in the parishes of St. Michael’s, Mahnomen; St. Ann’s, Waubun; St. Anne’s. Naytahwaush; St. Joseph’s, Beaulieu; Most Holy Redeeme, Ogema; St. Theodore’s, Ponsford; or St. Benedict’s, White Earth; St. Fracis Cabrini, Elbow Lake. PURPOSE To provide two two-hundred-fifty ($250) scholarships to be used for worthy Catholic students to further their education. This is a part of the continuing effort of Mahnomen Knights of Columbus Council 2573 to support catholic youth and to show appreciation for religious endeavor and scholastic achievement. III. APPLICATION a. Application forms will be available from the high school counselors in the Mahnomen and Waubun Schools. b. Completed application forms must be turned in to the Guidance Office by April 15, 2010 c. Each application must include the following: 1. A completed application form 2. Two letters of recommendation: one from each of the following: a. A Knights of Columbus member or any member of the applicants parish. b. A teacher or principal of the applicant’s school. 3. A letter about yourself and why you would like to be chosen. IV. AWARDING THE SCHOLARSHIP a. Selection A committee will review all applications b. Notification and awarding of the scholarships: The Grand Knight will notify the winners of the scholarships. Certificates of award will be given during the month of June at a time and place designated by the Grand Knight. Checks will be awarded during the month of August. V. NON-AWARDING OF THE SCHOLARSHIP In the event that a recipient decided not to further their education that fall, the scholarship(s) may be awarded to the first runner-up. (If you have questions, please call Doug Kettner at (218) 935-5538 or Ray Bisek at (218) 935-2464) DAVID JIRIK MEMORIAL MAHNOMEN COUNCIL 2573 KNIGHTS OF COLOMBUS SCHOLARSHIP Name: Click here to enter text. Age: Click here to enter text. Address: Click here to enter text. Parent/Guardian: Click here to enter text. Parish: Click here to enter text. High School: Click here to enter text. 1. SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT A. GPA: Click here to enter text. B. Class Standing: Click here to enter text. C. College to be attended: D. Extra-Curricular Activities Click here to enter text. Click here to enter text. 2. RELIGIOUS LEADERSHIP A. Parish Activities Click here to enter text. B. Community and any other church related activities Click here to enter text.