STARS Meetings 2018-2019
October TBD: Service Learning Project

• Bring an appetizer to share
• Sessions on writing wills, funeral planning, and general financial planning

• We provide light snacks and drinks
• Amanda Zwanziger The Paralyzed Movement

• Place TBD

June 4^th 7:00 Bunco @ Steph’s House (bring a snack to share)
 
Questions: Kate Lerseth (515-450-6058 or kate.lerseth@simpson.edu )

 
2018-19
STARS OFFICERS
President Kate Lerseth, Vice President Kassi Hoxmeier,
Secretary Joyce DeGroote, Treasurer, Steph Bintner
 

St. Thomas Aquinas Altar & Rosary Society

2019 Scholarship Information

The St. Thomas Aquinas Altar & Rosary Society (STARS) is awarding two one-time $250 scholarships to a graduating high school seniors 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 

Selection Procedure 

Applications for this scholarship must be turned into the St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Office no later than 3:30 p.m., 

Thursday, April 18 2019, 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.  

However, the selection shall be solely at the discretion of the review committee.  The announcement of the scholarship winner will be in conjunction with the home high school's honors or awards program. 

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.

St. Thomas Aquinas Altar & Rosary Society

Scholarship Application

Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone: ____________________   Parent/Guardian Name(s):_______________________________________________

High School:________________________________________ Grade Point:__________ Class Rank:______________

Future Plans:

School Activities:

Community Activities:

Employment Experience:

Honors & Achievements:

Specific Church Involvement/Activities:

How does your faith influence your decisions and the way you have led and plan to lead your life?

On a separate and attached sheet of paper, 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. 

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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Signature​​​Date

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STARS Member Signature​​​​​​​​Date