STARS Scholarship Application

Applying for the STARS High School Senior Scholarship

The St. Thomas Altar and Rosary Society (STARS) in Indianola is proud to support the academic journey of our parish’s students. We offer scholarships to graduating high school seniors who demonstrate a commitment to Catholic values, academic excellence, and community service. We encourage all eligible and deserving students within the St. Thomas Aquinas community to complete the application below for consideration.

Two one-time $500 Scholarships will be awarded to two graduating high school seniors who are members of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church (Indianola).  This financial award is intended to help ease the burden of higher education expenses.  Recipients are to be enrolled as a full time undergraduate student pursuing a degree, license, or certification in a post secondary education program, the semester immediately following high school graduation. The graduate/applicant may be currently enrolled in a public, private or a homeschool environment.

Basic Criteria

  1.  Catholic Values:  Must be an active member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Indianola Iowa.
  2. Community Service and/or Work Experience: Must describe outside volunteer work and/or service to others as in Corporal Works of Mercy.
  3. Attendance:  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 turned in or emailed to the St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Office no later than 3:30 p.m. April 25 to be considered.  Award recipients shall be selected by a review committee as determined by the S.T.A.R.S. co chairs.  The committee may seek advice and guidance from high school guidance counselors and/or principal/references in complying with the requirements under Basic Criteria and obtaining other information. The announcement of the scholarship winner(s) will be in conjunction with the Senior Brunch hosted by St. Thomas Junior Parents.

Scholarship Application

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Will you be a full time student?(Required)
(taking 12 or more credit hours in the coming semester)
List the extra curricular school activities that you were involved in the past two to three years:
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List the community activities that you were involved in other than school and church in the past two to three years:
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List the church activities that you were involved in the past two to three years:
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List any Honors & Achievements you've received in the past two to three years:
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List any work experience from the past two to three years:
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On a separate and attached sheet of paper, briefly state your reasons for desiring to further your education 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 post secondary education and why. This should be typed and be no longer than 1 page in length.
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Applicant Certification