Catholic High School Grant

Abbot Jerome M. Koval, O.S.B. Memorial Grant
As per the decision of the delegates at the 26th National Convention held in New Haven, Conn. in August, 1991 and amended at the 28th National Convention held in Buffalo, NY in August 1999, a fraternal benefit is offered to our young members to encourage and support the Catholic school system, the Slovak Catholic Sokol is pleased to offer $500.00 Grants to one young Sokol or Sokolka in each of our organization's nineteen Groups. These 19 Grants are available to any qualified Sokol member in any grade currently enrolled at a Catholic High School.

Eligibility
A.	Applicant must be a member of the Slovak Catholic Sokol in good standing, holding a permanent Life Insurance Certificate in the amount of not less than $3,000, and has been a member for at least five years.
B.	One parent must be a member of the Slovak Catholic Sokol.
C.	The principal of the Catholic High School must verify the enrollment of the applicant
D.	Essay - "What does the Slovak Catholic Sokol mean to me?

Application Process
1.	Type Double Spaced 100 word or less essay - "WHAT DOES THE SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL MEAN TO ME?"
2.	Complete and submit the online Application by March 31, 2025 with essay and a clear, 2"x3" wallet size head and shoulder photograph.
3.	Download and print pdf file.
4.	Request the principal of the Catholic High School to verify the enrollment of the applicant and sign Application .
5.	Submit the signed Application to the Slovak Catholic Sokol by email, Sokol205@aol.com or mail: Slovak Catholic Sokol Scholarship Committee PO Box 899, 205 Madison St. Passaic, NJ, 07055

Disqualification
An applicant who neglects to submit or complete any part of these requirements before the established deadline will automatically be disqualified.

Acknowledgment
An acknowledgement of the Grant, should be made in writing by the recipient as soon as possible, if you are awarded a Grant.

Return of Grant **
If for any reason the Grant is not used by the recipient, the entire (or portion of) grant not utilized must be returned.

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