For the Fall 2026 start of the academic year, the St. John the Baptist Society – Branch 181 of United, PA, will be offering $500 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:
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- 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 2026 and have applied for the 2026 Fall term at a qualifying Educational institution.
To obtain more information, please contact Vicki Hricik by phone 724-433-8469 or email vicki15@zoominternet.net.
These scholarships are solely funded by your local Branch 181 and are independent of the First Catholic Slovak Union National Office.