STARS Scholarship
St. Thomas Aquinas Altar & Rosary Society
2023 Scholarship Information
The St. Thomas Aquinas Altar & Rosary Society (STARS) is awarding two one-time $250 scholarships to a graduating high school senior who is a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church (Indianola) to help further his/her education.  Recipients are to be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student pursuing a degree, license, or certification in a college the semester immediately following high school graduation.  
Basic Criteria 
A. Applicant must be an active member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. 
B. Applicant must have good academic standing in his/her class at the end of seven semesters as determined by the review committee.
C. Applicant must be enrolling as a full-time undergraduate student (12 semester hours or more) at a post-secondary school offering a degree, license or certificate. 
Selection Procedure 
Applications for this scholarship must be submitted to Kate Lerseth at [email protected]  no later than 3:30 p.m., Friday, March 31^st 2023 to be considered. Award recipients shall be selected by a review committee as determined by the STARS president.  The committee may seek advice and guidance from high school guidance counselors and/or principals in complying with the requirements under Basic Criteria and obtaining other information.  The review committee will use the following criteria in the selection process: 
1. Involvement of St. Thomas Aquinas parish activities following confirmation.
2. Dependability 
3. Other factors in making their selection.  
The announcement of the scholarship winner will be shared at the Senior Breakfast (date TBD).
Payment 
Proof of acceptance to a post-secondary college/university shall be sent to the St. Thomas Aquinas parish office. Upon that receipt, the scholarship award payment will be made directly to the award recipient.  It will be the recipient's responsibility to utilize the scholarship funds for expenses directly related to his/her educational needs.
Questions: Contact Kate Lerseth ([email protected] or 515-450-6058)



St. Thomas Aquinas Altar & Rosary Society
Scholarship Application
Name:
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Parent/Guardian Name(s):
High School:
Grade Point:
Future Plans:
 
School Activities:
 
Community Activities:
 
Employment Experience:
 
Honors & Achievements:
 
Specific Church Involvement/Activities:
 
 


Essay Question #1 - How does your faith influence your decisions and the way you have led and plan to lead your life?
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Essay Question #2 - Briefly state your reasons for desiring to attend college and why you have selected your program of study (or why you are undecided).  Include in this statement the role of your faith in your decision and motivation up to this point in your life.   In addition, state any church-related activities you plan to be involved in while attending college and why.  This should be typed and be no longer than 1 page in length. 
 Response:
 
 
I hereby submit my application for a St. Thomas Aquinas Altar & Rosary Scholarship. I hereby certify that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that if knowingly false information is presented I shall forfeit any award or scholarship.
 
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**You will receive a confirmation email that your application was received
 

 

Knights of Columbus Council 5032 Scholarship Application
 

Instructions

• Be a dependent of a KC member of Council 5032 (living or deceased) or a member of Council 5032
• Be a graduating high school senior or a full time undergraduate student of an accredited college or technical school.
• Be practicing his/her catholic faith.

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So much turmoil, pain and suffering.  We experience, feel and see it daily in those closest to us, in our community, state, country and around the world.  With all happenings was, is and will be we often become overwhelmed. Weariness and despair can overtake us in believing the world is imploding before us.   Yet we continue in hope and yearn for peace. We may pray daily for peace and certainly pray weekly when celebrating mass especially during the consecration bread and wine. We extend a sign of peace to those celebrating with us. What are we thinking when replying peace and extending a sign of peace? What are we asking of God? What is the peace are we looking and longing for?

What can we do to bring peace, to put an end to mankind’s hostility which causes so much pain and suffering. In a single spaced essay, that is least one half pages but not more than one full page in length, explain the what kind of peace you look for and where does peace begin.

Saturday afternoon 3:30pm to 4:15pm 
or by appointment.

Masses at St. Thomas Aquinas:

Daily Masses: Tuesday evening 6pm
Wednesday through Friday 8am
Weekends: Saturday, 4:30pm
Sunday, 8:00am and 10:15am

Mass at Simpson:

Sundays 5:00 p.m. (not every weekend)
Cancellations announced here.

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