Stephen C. Matula Scholarship for 10 college students of Slovak heritage available NOW.

First Catholic Slovak Union announces a $4,000 Stephen C. Matula Scholarship for 10 college students of SLOVAK HERITAGE.

Who can apply?

Applicants of Slovak heritage are eligible to apply as high school seniors, or during any year of full-time enrollment in an accredited
College/University. Applicants can apply each year in college (up to 4 years).

Winners will be chosen by the Scholarship Committee and checks will be payable to the winner’s educational institution after submitting proof of college enrollment.

Winners must provide a report on their progress in college, including transcript and a summary of use of the funds by the end of the school year.

Applicants must complete and sign an official Scholarship application obtained from a branch officer, the Home Office or download below and mail it to:
Stephen C. Matula Scholarship,  FCSU, 6611 Rockside Rd, #300, Independence, OH 44131. Applicants must provide a high-resolution headshot photo and also email it to scholarship@fcsu.com.

Submitted applications must be postmarked by June 1, 2024.

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2024 FCSU Scholarship Accepts Applications

FCSU supports its youth with over $142,000 in annual scholarships.

2024-2025 SCHOLARSHIP CATEGORIES and APPLICATIONS:

Catholic GRADE School scholarship application (5-8)
Catholic HIGH School scholarship application
COLLEGE scholarship application
GRADUATE School scholarship application
VOCATIONAL/TRADE Schools scholarship application

Applicants must have a minimum of $5,000 of reserve insurance (Ordinary Whole Life, Twenty Pay Whole Life, or Single Premium Whole Life), or minimum of $25,000 JEP policy (on new policy), or minimum of $1,000 of Juvenile Life Savings, or minimum of $500 in an annuity or Coverdell IRA with the FCSU for at least three years prior to April 1st of the year in which they are applying.

Applicants are eligible to win once in each of the 5 categories.

For Rules & Requirements please click on each category above.

2024 FCSU Scholarship program closed on March 31, 2024.  The FCSU Scholarship application for 2025 will be available in December 2024. For more info call us at 800-533-6682 ext. 114.

 

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BRANCH 181 YOUTH MEMBER SCHOLASTIC ASSISTANCE

For the Fall 2024 start of the academic year, the St. John the Baptist Society – Branch 181 of United, PA, will be offering $500.00 scholarships to eligible high school senior members planning to attend college or career/technical school. These will be one-time scholarships selected by an independent panel that will evaluate each application. The number of scholarships awarded is dependent on the number of eligible applicants.

Youth members may be eligible to qualify for a scholarship if the following requirements are met:

• You are a member in good Standing of the First Catholic Slovak Union, St. John the Baptist Society – Branch 181.

• You have been a member of Branch 181 for 4 years prior to applying with a minimum $5000 insurance policy.

• You are a high school senior preparing to graduate in 2024 and have applied for the 2024 Fall term at a qualifying Educational institution.

To obtain an application and more information, please contact Vicki Hricik by phone 724-547-0803 or email vicki15@zoominternet.net.

*Applications must be postmarked by May 31, 2024 to be eligible.

These scholarships are solely funded by your local Branch 181 and are independent of the First Catholic Slovak Union National Office.

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Branch 746 Scholarship

The Jednota Branch 746 Scholarship was established to award a one-time $1,500 scholarship to eligible First Catholic Slovak Union Branch 746 members to assist them with the educational pursuits. In order to apply, please complete the following steps.

The application deadline is April 30th. Scholarship awards will be announced by September 1st. Applicants who do not meet the minimum criteria will not be considered for a scholarship but are encouraged to re-apply at a future date.

Jednota Branch 746 Scholarship eligibility:

• Must be a member of Branch 746 with paid up life insurance premium of $5,000 or more;
• Of Slovak descent and Catholic faith;
• Currently accepted and/or enrolled in full-time college, another post-secondary educational institution, or vocational institution;
• High school senior student through junior year of college, post-secondary and/or vocational institution.

Application criteria:
Applicants will be required to describe accomplishments they believe would qualify them for recognition in general, and specifically, accomplishments in the areas of:

• Scholarship
• Leadership
• Service to school, church and community
• Involvement in Jednota Branch 746 (applicant should have attended at minimum one meeting and/or event in the current or previous calendar the year of application)

Applicants will be required to:

• 1. Submit a copy of your high school, college, or vocational institution transcript of grades;
• 2. Provide one (1) letter of recommendation authored by a teacher, counselor, administrator or an employment supervisor familiar with the applicant;
• 3. Compose an essay (minimum 250 words) describing your background; community involvement; scholastic excellence; leadership ability; and career objectives;
• 4. Submit a copy of paid-up life insurance of $5,000 or more or letter from home office confirming such contract.

Submission details:
Complete scholarship application materials must be emailed to: JednotaBranch746@gmail.com by April 30th with “SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION” in the subject line. Only complete applications will be considered. If you have questions, please send your inquiries to the above address.

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THE JEDNOTA BENEVOLENT FOUNDATION, INC SCHOLARSHIP FUND

THE COMMITTEE SHALL AWARD UP TO TEN (10) $500 SCHOLARSHIPS TO THE CANDIDATES WHO BEST SATISFY THE AWARD CRITERIA. Applicants, even those who are previous recipients of this scholarship, may apply yearly.

Jednota Benevolent Foundation Award Criteria:

Any individual of Slovak descent and Catholic faith who is currently enrolled in college or another post secondary educational institution is eligible for a Scholarship.

Applicants will be required to describe accomplishments they believe would qualify them for recognition in general, and specifically, accomplishments in the areas of:

• Scholarship
• Leadership
• Service to school, church and community

Applicants will also be required to provide:

• An official high school or college transcript of grades and all standardized test scores achieved, including all ACT or SAT scores; (if applicable)
• One (1) letter of recommendation authored by a teacher, counselor, administrator or an employment supervisor familiar with the applicant;
• Examples of applicant’s community involvement;
• A list and description of leadership positions held by applicant;
• A list of awards received by applicant for scholastic excellence, community involvement, or leadership ability;
• A description of the applicant’s academic or career objectives;
• A statement demonstrating an applicant’s need for education financing.

Applications coming in August 2024.

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Attention Previous Scholarship Winners

$3,000 paid-up policy for the FCSU Scholarship winners
As a winner of the FCSU Scholarship program, you are entitled to receive a $3,000.00 paid-up policy.

Please provide the copy of your college diploma and a completed Life Insurance Application form which can be printed at https://www.fcsu.com/forms/ under Insurance Applications. ( Insurance Applications (JEP Only). Please select the state in which you reside.

Complete, sign and mail back to our office for processing.

Upon receipt of your completed application and a copy of your diploma, we will issue you a policy.

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