College Scholarships

Men’s Club Scholarship Program

Please read the following.   

An application may be downloaded below.

Application must be submitted no later than March 31, 2025.

How many Scholarships will be awarded?

The Men’s Club will award the following:

• College Scholarships at $2,500 each
• One College Ed Wall Service Award at $5,000

All scholarships are one-time awards.  The Ed Wall Service Scholarship will be awarded to the student who scores the highest in service to community and church.  Students who receive the highest scores overall will receive $2,500 awards.  A student may only receive one college scholarship.  Payments are made directly to the student's account at the school and not to the student. All Scholarship winners will be announced in June.

Who is eligible to apply?
Any student who is currently a senior in High School or has graduated within the current school year and expects to attend college in 2025 may apply for the college scholarships. The student must be accepted into and committed to attend a 2 or 4-year college degree program at the time of scholarship payment. The student need not have made a final decision on the degree program or school at the time of application. Past high school winners are eligible to apply for the college scholarships.

The student must be a member of a St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish registered family or a St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Men’s Club family.

What is the objective of the College Scholarships?
The purpose of this scholarship is to reward those first year college bound students who have demonstrated outstanding spiritual, civic, leadership and academic qualities. The Scholarship qualification criteria include the following, in order of importance:

• Catholic spirituality and attitude
• Service to the church and community
• Academic accomplishments and honors
• Leadership qualities and positions held
• Extracurricular activities
• Attitudes and aspirations

What is the objective of the Ed Wall Service Scholarship?
The purpose of this scholarship is to reward the one college bound student who has demonstrated the most meaningful and significant participation and leadership in church and community service. The Ed Wall Service Scholarship selection criteria includes the following, in order of importance:

• Active service to the church and community
• Catholic spirituality and attitude
• Leadership and maturity

These scholarships are not based on financial need. Although an important criterion is academics, the student need not be at the top of their class to win any of these awards.

What schools Qualify?
The applicant may attend any accredited 2 year or 4 year degree granting college or university.

Questions regarding eligibility may be submitted for review and a decision will be made by the Scholarship Committee. If you have any questions about the scholarships or the application process, please call Mr. Chris Beardsley at 214-557-0347 or e-mail at: cb1517dc@verizon.net

How do I apply?
An application can be obtained by the following methods:
 
1. Download an application by filling out the form below. Once the form is submitted the download link will appear.

2. E-mail a request for an application to cb1517dc@verizon.net.   Provide name and grade and an e-mail attachment in MS Word (or other format requested) will be sent to you.

3. Call Men's Club Scholarship Contact, Chris Beardsley, at 214-557-0347. Leave a message with the name and grade and be sure to leave a phone number.