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StVDeP Thrift Store 2023 Scholarship Opportunity
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March 18, 2023
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store
Scholarship Application529 I Street, Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-9321
The St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store Scholarship was established by the volunteers of the thrift store in order to help deserving students continue their formal education in a trade school or college. The scholarship is needs based and is given to graduating high school seniors.The scholarship(s) may consist of
One (1) $1,000 award,
Two (2) $500 awards, or
Four (4) $250 awards.
Applicants will be judged according to the following criteria:
(1) financial need,
(2) active participation in their community, school and/or parish, and
(3) academics.
Any student applying for a scholarship must demonstrate that they adequately meet the criteria for this application.
Application Process- Complete the attached St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store Scholarship Application Form.
- Complete the Recommendation Form for PHS Teacher/Counselor/Community Leader.
- Complete the Personal Essay answering the questions listed on the scholarship application.
- Include all completed documents in a large envelope addressed to Sacred Heart Church, St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store Scholarship. Deliver the envelope to Sacred Heart Church office located at 529 I Street in Patterson. It is the student’s responsibility to make sure all paperwork is completed and included when submitted.
- The application is due no later than 3 p.m. the first Monday in April.
- Scholarship award letters will be mailed prior to the end of your senior year. Once you have registered with your college, you will be asked to provide a copy of your fall class schedule or a copy of your first semester transcript. Your award check will than be forwarded to your chosen college to be credited to your account.
- You will have one (1) year from the date of your award letter to provide proof of college registration. Scholarship awards cannot be claimed after one (1) year.
