The First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association (FCSLA) awarded more than $248,250 in scholarships for the 2010-11 academic year to college bound youth of the association. A committee awards scholarships to students based on academics, financial need, family membership and leadership, as well as taking into consideration applicants with special circumstances. To be eligible, applicants must be a member of the FCSLA in good standing and have been with the association for at least three years. Applicants must also have either a $1,000 legal reserve certificate, a $5,000 term certificate or an annuity certificate. Selected undergraduates are awarded $1,250 and graduate students receive $1,750 each. Scholarship recipients may use the funds at any post-secondary institution.
First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association
National Headquarters
24950 Chagrin Blvd.
Beachwood, OH 44122-5634
216-464-8015
216-464-9260
fcsla.org
The Knights of Columbus scholarship program, "Fourth Degree Pro Deo and Pro Patria," awards 62 scholarships each year. To be eligible for a Fourth Degree Pro Deo and Pro Patria scholarship, an applicant must be accepted or be attending a Catholic college or university in the United States. He also must be a member in good standing of the Knights of Columbus, the child of a deceased member of the organization or a member of the Columbian Squires. The amount awarded to each student is $1,500 and can be renewed every year for four years as long as the student is in good academic standing.
Department of Scholarship
Knights of Columbus
P.O. Box 1670
New Haven, CT 06507-0901
203-752-4000
kofc.org
The National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM) offers scholarships for aspiring pastoral musicians. The organization gives college students $31,750 in scholarship funds each year, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $3,000. Available scholarships include Members Scholarship, Board of Directors Scholarship, University of Notre Dame Folk Choir Scholarship and Funk Family Memorial Scholarship. Depending on the type of scholarship received, students may or may not be obligated to attend a specific educational institution. Applicants must be an NPM member, be enrolled part or full time in a pastoral music program, have a financial need and have plans to work in the field of pastoral music for at least two years following graduation. Scholarships are awarded for one year and are not automatically renewed. Applicants must submit a short essay and three copies of a CD showing singing or directing abilities in music, as well as two letters of recommendation.
National Association of Pastoral Musicians
962 Wayne Ave., Suite 210
Silver Spring, MD 20910-4461
240-247-3000
240-247-3001
npm.org