Special Interest Scholarships

DREAM SCHOLARSHIP

History and Purpose:
The Dream Scholarship was established in 2010 by the Labelle family to provide financial assistance for immigrant students who may otherwise be denied their dreams of attending college and contributing to the economy due to the enactment of laws which deny these students funding for the opportunity to attend college. The intent of the award is for tuition assistance at a college or university in the United States.

Value and Eligibility:
The Dream Scholarship is an award in the amount of $2,000. Students who have graduated from high school (or are within one semester of graduation), who do not qualify for in-state tuition, and who intend to seek higher education at a US college or university are eligible for financial assistance from the Dream Scholarship Fund. Applicants must have immigrated to the US as a child, must have lived in the state in which they are applying for college, and have a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.0 or higher. The scholarship will be paid directly to the college/university.  Awards are granted without regard to race, color, creed, disability or national origin.

Application Deadline:   May 1, 2012

Number of Scholarships Available Annually:   Multiple

 

RALPH M. KNIGHT CHEMISTRY AND ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP

History and Purpose:
The Ralph M. Knight Chemistry and Engineering Scholarship was established in 2010 by Mrs. Nancy Knight in memory of her husband Ralph, who was a chemical engineer.  The Knight family wishes to honor his legacy and help someone else contribute to society as he did. The intent of the award is for freshman-year tuition assistance at a 4-year college or university in the United States for a student majoring in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials & Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Solar Energy Engineering or Structural Engineering.

Value and Eligibility:
The Ralph M. Knight Chemistry and Engineering Scholarship is a $5,000 award toward freshman-year tuition at a 4-year college or university in the United States for students declaring one of the specified majors. Applicants must be full-time seniors attending a Catholic high school within the Diocese of Phoenix and must be either a US citizen or a Permanent Resident. Initial scholarship awards are not based on financial need or high school grade point average. Awards are granted without regard to race, color, creed, disability or national origin.  The scholarship will be paid directly to the college/university.

Scholarships may be renewable, subject to available funding, provided that the recipient maintains a grade point average of 3.0 or higher for the preceding college-level year and remains in good standing with the educational institution.  Verification and additional information may be required.

Application Deadline:   March 15, 2012

Number of Scholarships Available Annually:   1

 

ST. TIMOTHY SCHOLARSHIP

History and Purpose:
The St. Timothy Scholarship was established in 2011 to provide tuition assistance at educational institutions of all levels in the United States. Applicants who demonstrate a commitment to their faith, are community minded and service oriented, and have a plan for their future, may apply for this scholarship.

Value and Eligibility:
The value of the St. Timothy Scholarship is determined on a case-by-case basis by the Foundation’s Scholarship Committee, however awards are typically in the range of $1,000-$5,000. Applicants must reside in AZ, NC, OH, TN or TX at the time of application submission. Applicants must also have a cumulative grade point average for the previous year of 2.0 or higher, should be able to demonstrate commitment to their faith, service to their community, and have a plan for their future. Awards are granted without regard to race, color, creed, disability or national origin.  The scholarship will be paid directly to the school/college/university.

Scholarships may be renewable, subject to available funding, provided that the recipient maintains a minimum grade point average of 2.0 for the preceding year and remains in good standing with the educational institution.  Verification and additional information may be required.

Application Deadline:   April 15, 2012

Number of Scholarships Available Annually:   Multiple