A Just Scholarship

Purpose

To encourage and assist a graduating high school senior who may have limited financial resources and/or is disadvantaged by circumstances that negatively impact their educational opportunities, yet who desires to pursue college or vocational education.

Scholarship Amount $1,000

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be a graduating high school senior.
• Be a member of St. Odilia Catholic Church.
• Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher with satisfactory academic performance.
• Provide proof of acceptance at a post-secondary institution (college or vocational school).
• Demonstrate a strong interest in social justice causes, including public service and/or volunteer activities.
• Plan to pursue higher education in Healthcare, Education, Criminal Justice, Public Policy, Environmental Studies, and/or Immigration Issues.
• Be a first-generation post-secondary student (if applicable, please indicate).
• Have limited financial resources (submit supporting information, including total cost of tuition, available financial aid, and student financial responsibility).
• Submit two letters of recommendation from faculty members at the student’s high school.
• Provide a personal statement(300-400 words) detailing: 
  • Financial need
  • Aspirations and future goals
  • Family background
  • Areas of interest, achievements, and hobbies
    
    

Please read the following APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS before completing the application form below. 
For questions, or where to send the completed application form, please email: [email protected]

2026 Application Form HERE.

The selection committee will consist of:

• The Parish Priest
• The Parish Administrator
• Two to three members of the Social Justice Council

Selection Process

• The committee will review all applications and select the top three candidates.
• Final selection will be determined based on an interview with the candidates.
  
  

Application Deadline: May 15, 2026.