April 9, 2010

Catholic Police Association begins high school scholarship program

Special to The Criterion

The Catholic Police Association has announced the inception of its high school scholarship program to help students who hope to continue their Catholic education at one of the four archdiocesan high schools in Indianapolis.

In the first year of the program, one non-renewable $500 scholarship will be awarded at each of these high schools: Bishop Chatard, Cardinal Ritter, Father Thomas Scecina Memorial and Roncalli.

The scholarship is open to eighth-grade students preparing to enter high school for the 2010-11 school year. To be considered for the scholarship, students must submit an application. The criteria upon which applicants will be considered include school attendance, community involvement and grade point average.

Applicants also must write an essay of 500 words or less outlining their educational and spiritual goals for their high school experience. A letter of recommendation from a teacher, coach, priest, counselor or another influential person also must be submitted.

Applications for the scholarship are available at www.catholicpolice.org. Applications must be postmarked by April 23.

Started in 2009, the Catholic Police Association was founded on the principles and teachings of the Catholic Church, according to the association’s Web site. The scholarship program is one of the association’s community service efforts. †

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