St. Katharine Drexel Essay Contest 2012

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College Scholarship Announcement for
The Saint Katharine Drexel Scholarship Competition 2012 Announcement
Saint Katharine Drexel Parish, Frederick, Md. is pleased to announce the annual Saint Katharine Drexel Scholarship Award. The purpose of the award is to motivate students to know and appreciate Saint Katharine Drexel's contribution to society, especially to the underprivileged, during the early 20th Century when it was extremely difficult to undertake such a mission. An award of $1,000 will be granted to one winner, selected primarily on the basis of a competitive essay. The essay will view Saint Katharine Drexel as a role model in today's world.
The Saint Katharine Drexel role model essay competition for the scholarship award is opened to anyone who will be a college student in the fall of 2012 and who is a member of the Saint Katharine Drexel Parish.
Required Components
1. A completed application form.
2. An essay written according to the topic and format described below.
3. A letter of support from someone who can speak to the applicant's community service, volunteer work, or other humanitarian efforts.
Suggested Essay Format and Preparation
1 The essay should address the following topic: In its mission statement, St. Katharine Drexel Parish pledges to be a 1) Eucharist-centered, 2) welcoming community, 3) forming loving disciples, 4) giving selflessly in realization of the Kingdom of Cod. Reflect on the goals in our mission statement in responding to the following question: How would St. Katharine Drexel address a contemporary social issue or problem? How would you personally work to resolve that issue or problem? A good essay will reflect all four of the goals of the parish mission statement.
2 Essay should be approximately 1000 words, typed on standard letter-size paper.
3 Proper documentation of sources is essential. Essay references and acknowledgements must be listed on a separate page in proper bibliographic format.
4 Applicants are urged to consult a variety of sources, especially primary sources, in researching their essays. Essays will be judged in part on quality of sources selected, the author's engagement with them, and appropriate documentation.
Schedule and Awards
1 Application forms will be available in the Saint Katharine Drexel Parish Office, the Information Center after
Masses, or on the Saint Katharine Drexel web site (www.saintdrexel.org) by 23 October 2011.
2 Completed applications should be received at the Saint Katharine Drexel Parish office by 28 November
2011.
3 The last day for receipt for completed essays is 16 January 2012.
4 The winner will be announced by 13 February 2012.
5 The winner will receive a $1,000 check applied towards college expenses.
6 The winner will speak at the annual Drexel Ball planned for 3 March 2012.
Application and Certification
1 The application may be printed or typed using the official form and must be received by 28 November 2011.
2 A parent or guardian must verify and sign personal information.
3 The completed essay must received by 16 January 2012.
4 Both application and essay may be either mailed or hand delivered by their respective dates to:
Saint Katharine Drexel Scholarship Committee
8428 Opossumtown Pike
Frederick, Maryland 21702

High School Scholarship Announcement for
The Saint Katharine Drexel Scholarship Competition 2012 Announcement
Saint Katharine Drexel Parish, Frederick, Md. is pleased to announce the annual Saint Katharine Drexel Scholarship Award. The purpose of the award is to motivate students to know and appreciate Saint Katharine Drexel's contribution to society, especially to the underprivileged, during the early 20th Century when it was extremely difficult to undertake such a mission. An award of $500 will be granted to one winner, selected primarily on the basis of a competitive essay. The essay will view Saint Katharine Drexel as a role model in today's world. The Saint Katharine Drexel role model essay competition for the scholarship award is opened to anyone who will be a high school student in the fall of 2012 and who is a member of Saint Katharine Drexel Parish.
Required Components
1. A completed application form.
2. An essay written according to the topic and format described below.
3. A letter of support from someone who can speak to the applicant's community service, volunteer work, or other humanitarian efforts.
Suggested Essay Format and Preparation
1. The essay should address the following topic: In its mission statement, St. Katharine Drexel Parish pledges to be a 1) Eucharist-centered, 2) welcoming community, 3) forming loving disciples, 4) giving selflessly in realization of the Kingdom of God. Reflect on the goals in our mission statement in responding to the following question: How would St. Katharine Drexel address a contemporary social issue or problem? How would you personally work to resolve that issue or problem? A good essay will reflect at least two of the four goals of the parish mission statement.
2 Essay should be approximately 1000 words, typed on standard letter-size paper.
3 Students may wish to read a Saint Katharine Drexel biography. The biographies below are available in the parish office or Information Center after Mass or can be obtained by contacting the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament (www.katharinedrexel.org or 215-244-9900)
• Mary van Balen Holt; Meet Katharine Drexel
• Lou Baldwin; A Call to Sanctity
• Daniel McSheffery: St. Katharine Drexel Pioneer for Human Rights
5 A pilgrimage to Saint Katharine Drexel's Motherhouse and Shrine in Bensalem, PA is also encouraged.
6 Proper documentation of sources is essential. Essay references and acknowledgements must be listed on a separate page in proper bibliographic format.
7 Applicants are urged to consult a variety of sources, especially primary sources, in researching their essays. Essays will be judged in part on quality of sources selected, the author's engagement with them, and appropriate documentation.
Schedule and Awards
1 Application forms will be available in the St. Katharine Drexel Parish Office, at the Information Center after Mass, or on the Saint Katharine Drexel Parish web site (www.saintdrexel.org) by 23 October 2011.
2 Completed applications should be received at the Saint Katharine Drexel Parish office by 28 November 2011.
3 The last day for receipt for completed essays is 16 January 2012.
4 The winner will be announced by 13 February 2012.
5 The winner will receive a $500 check applied towards high school tuition, or it can be retained for future college expenses.
6 The winner will speak at the annual Drexel Ball planned for 3 March 2012.
Application and Certification
1 The application may be printed or typed using the official form and must be received by 28 November 2011.
2 A parent or guardian must verify and sign personal information.
3 The completed essay must received by 16 January 2012.
4 Application, essay, and letter of support may be either mailed or hand-delivered by their respective dates to:
Saint Katharine Drexel Scholarship Committee
8428 Opossumtown Pike
Frederick, Maryland 21702

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