2015 St. Albert the Great Knights of Columbus
Derek Muras Memorial Scholarships
Purpose:
The 2015 St. Albert the Great Knights of Columbus - Derek Muras Memorial Scholarship (hereafter the Scholarship) is
established to recognize outstanding students who have demonstrated initiative in giving service to the St. Albert the Great
Catholic Parish (hereafter SAGP) and their Community. The Scholarship also aims to increase the sense of Catholic and
moral values in young people who are entering college and who will one day become leaders in their community. The
Scholarship is intended for graduating seniors who are going on to college and who have shown a sincere commitment to
Catholic stewardship, the St. Albert the Great Catholic Parish and Austin community.
Derek Muras was an active member of St. Albert the Great Church and of our Knights of Columbus council. Derek passed
away at the young age of 26, in February 2007. The Muras family and the St. Albert the Great Knights of Columbus
administer this scholarship in honor of their son and our brother knight.
Award:
The Scholarship will be a one-time award of $500 directly awarded to the recipient. There are 4 total scholarships available.
Eligibility:
The applicant must be planning to attend an accredited two- or four-year college, university or institution of higher education
for the fall semester of the application year. The applicant and/or their family must be a registered member of the SAGP and
has shown regular participation. The applicant must also be a student in good standing at their high school and eligible for
graduation.
Application Process:
The following materials must be delivered to the St. Albert the Great Church office and received by Friday, May 1, 2015.
1. A completed application form.
2. An essay, of no more than one typewritten page, addressing the following:
a. What does it mean to you to receive this scholarship?
b. How have you demonstrated Christian stewardship while a member of SAGP?
c. How will you continue to do so while facing the challenges of the college experience?
3. Two Letters of recommendation:
a. One from a high school teacher, coach, counselor, etc, not related to applicant.
b. Second letter from an active member of SAGP, not related to applicant.
Evaluation Criteria:
The Scholarship Committee uses the following criteria to evaluate scholarship candidates:
• Service to the SAGP community.
• Catholic value and moral character based on applicant’s essay and recommendations.
• Potential for future leadership and commitment to service in his or her own community based on essay and
recommendations.
Application Due Date:
All application materials must be received by Friday, May 1, 2015. Completed application and supporting materials must be
delivered to the St. Albert the Great church office in sealed envelope. Electronic versions and incomplete application packets
will not be considered.
Members of the Scholarship Committee will determine the scholarship recipient(s). Recipient will be notified by May 15,
2015. Funds will be awarded after recipient shows proof of acceptance and enrollment in an accredited two- or four-year
college, university or institution of higher education for the fall semester of the application year.
For more information contact:
Hector T. Siordia, KC Scholarship Committee Chair
2507 Harrowden Dr. • Austin, TX 78727 • [email protected]
2015 St. Albert the Great Knights of Columbus
Derek Muras Memorial Scholarships
APPLICATION FORM
ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2015
Name ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Last
First
Middle
Parent’s Name Name __________________________________________________________________________________
Last
First
Middle
Address Name _______________________________________________________________________________________
Street
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City
State
Zip Code
Telephone (_______)______________________ E-mail address ______________________________________________
High School______________________________ Location ___________________________________________________
Expected College Major _______________________________________________________________________________
Honors Received in School _____________________________________________________________________________
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Extracurricular Activities (fill in below or provide in attachment):
Dates
Activity
School/Organization
Hours per week
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Please describe nature of SAGP Activities (fill in below or provide in attachment):
Dates
Activity
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☐ See attached for additional application information
I hereby acknowledge that the information provided above is correct to the best of my knowledge.
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Signature
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Date
For more information contact:
Hector T. Siordia, KC Scholarship Committee Chair
2507 Harrowden Dr. • Austin, TX 78727 • [email protected]
2015 St. Albert the Great Knights of Columbus
Derek Muras Memorial Scholarships
RECOMMENDATION FORM
All application materials are due by Friday, May 1, 2015. Please give your recommendation to the applicant in time to meet
application submission deadline.
Name of applicant: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Name of recommender: ________________________________________________________________________________
Title: _______________________________________________________________________________________________
Organization/School: __________________________________________________________________________________
How long have you known the applicant? __________________________________________________________________
Using the space below please comment on the applicant. Please be objective and quantify your statements as much as possible.
I hereby certify that the above statements are true to the best of knowledge.
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Signature
For more information contact:
Hector T. Siordia, KC Scholarship Committee Chair
2507 Harrowden Dr. • Austin, TX 78727 • [email protected]
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