Monroe St.

Vincent de Paul Conference

501 1st Street
Monroe, WI 53566

Terms:

1. We are offering a total of 4 scholarships of $750 each. We will select 4 students from 1 or more area
high schools.
2. We are restricting the applicants to those students planning to attend a trade/vocational school in the
fall. The students must be enrolling in a 1 to 2 year vocational program.
3. This scholarship is not renewable.
4. Please use the enclosed special SVDP scholarship application.
5. To be properly considered please make sure your application addresses each of the 3 selection
guidelines.
6. Payment will be made in the form of 2 checks for $375 each written to the school. The fall semester
check will be issued to the student upon proof of enrollment in the fall semester. The spring semester
check will be issued upon proof of enrollment in the spring semester and proof of successful completion
of the fall semester.
7. The recipient is responsible for arranging for payment of the scholarship.
8. To arrange for payments of the scholarship call St. Vincent de Paul at 329-SVDP and make an
appointment with the manager or assistant manager.
9. Final selection will require the candidate to interview with the scholarship committee.

Selection guidelines: (In order of our priority.)

1. Demonstrated financial need.
2. Life style of community service and volunteerism.
3. At least average grades. Please include class rank and GPA.

Scholarship description: Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Monroe, Inc. Scholarship

To be awarded to 4 graduating seniors from 1 or more area high schools who will be attending an accredited
technical school. Selection will be based on need, community service/volunteerism and scholarship. The
scholarships will be in the amount of $750 each. The first half will be paid upon proof of enrollment in the
fall semester and the second half upon satisfactory completion of the first semester and proof of enrollment in the
second semester. The recipient is responsible for arranging for payment of the scholarship by calling St. Vincent de
Paul and making an appointment with the store manager or their representative. Separate application and a face-to-face
interview of the candidate by the committee are required.
Monroe St. Vincent de Paul Conference Scholarship Application
(Note: This form must by typed. Attach additional sheets if necessary.)

Technical school Sex: Male Female

1. Name:

2. Address: Phone (608)

3. Parents Name(s):

4. Father's occupation:

5. Mother's occupation:

6. Names and ages of siblings:

7. Names of siblings in college or technical school:

8. What are your career plans?

9. Where will you attend school?

10. Have you been accepted?

11. Course of study:

12. What will your first year of post high school education cost?

13. How do you plan to finance your education?

14. Have you saved money for your education?

15. What is your work experience?

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16. Name of high school you are attending

17. List 3 references (can be employers or teachers)

18. List activities outside of school.

19. List any awards you have received.

20. Why are you interested in your future occupation?

21. Why should you receive this scholarship? (Be sure to address your financial need and your lifestyle of
community service and your volunteer activities).