Rink and Channie Benson CATHOLIC YOUTH MINISTRY SCHOLARSHIP

The Rink and Channie Benson Family values Catholic education and believes in supporting youth as they pursue Jesus through their Catholic faith. This scholarship has a two-fold purpose: 1) to assist Monroe City Catholic youth to further their education and 2) as an opportunity to receive feedback from those who utilize our youth ministry programs in order to enhance them.

The information provided on this form will be used by the Benson Youth Ministry Scholarship Committee to select award recipients. Scholarships will be awarded based on participation in youth ministry events and honest, practical, and well-stated feedback concerning the Catholic formation of our youth through our programs. Constructive criticism is welcome. Feedback from these applications will be used to enhance our youth ministry programs.

Eligibility

Confirmed member of the Catholic Church
Eligible graduate of Monroe City High School
Participant in Holy Rosary/St. Stephens Youth Ministry programs
- Examples include: Holy Rosary School, PSR, Youth Group (MS or HS), Steubenville conferences, NCYC, Catholic Heart Work Camp, TEC, Totus Tuus, Camp Tolton (Jo-Ota), etc…
Descendents of the Rink and Channie Benson family are not eligible

Judging Criteria

Are all questions fully answered
Is the information provided helpful with both positive and constructive feedback
Does the applicant meet the minimum eligibility requirements

Details

$2500 award for the recipient with the possibility of $500 renewable for 3 additional years with proof of participation in college youth ministry programs
Applications will remain anonymous through a numbering system. Reviewers will be blinded to the identifying information of the applicant.
Written honest feedback is required
This information will be used to improve our youth ministry programs
Please provide both positive and negative feedback with examples to help us keep what is working and address what isn’t
Please type and attach your answers to the essay questions
Again, the award will be based on the application with the most practical, honest and well-stated feedback for our youth ministry programs in the Catholic formation of our youth.
Giving responses that you think the committee wants to hear will not be rewarded. We are looking for courteous honesty and constructive feedback.
Deadline- March 15th. Please turn paper copies into the parish office

Rink and Channie Benson Catholic Youth Ministry Scholarship

The Rink and Channie Benson Family values Catholic education and believes in supporting youth as they pursue Jesus through their Catholic faith. This scholarship has a two-fold purpose: 1) to assist Monroe City Catholic youth to further their education and 2) as an opportunity to receive feedback from those who utilize our youth ministry programs in order to enhance them.

1. Personal Information

This information will not be seen by the judging committee.

Full Name of Applicant(Required)

First Middle Last Suffix

Cell #(Required)

Present Home Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Home Parish(Required)

2. Family Information

This information will not be seen by the judging committee.

Father's Name(Required)

First Last

Mother's Name

First Last

Father's Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Mother's Address (if different than Father's address)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Father's Cell #(Required)

Mother's Cell #(Required)

Scholarship Questions

All applications will have identifying information removed and will be assigned a number. The judging committee will see only your answers and will not know the identity of the applicant until after the scholarship recipient is chosen.

3. In the space provided write a short paragraph explaining your participation in HR/SS Youth Ministry programs. This includes, but is not limited to, attending Holy Rosary School, PSR classes, youth group (MS and HS), Steubenville conferences, NCYC, special events sponsored by HR/SS. Explain why you attended, what you experienced in these settings and what you thought was helpful and not helpful for your Catholic formation.(Required)

4. If you did not attend some of these programs/events/activities, please write a short paragraph explaining why you chose not to. Applicants will be rewarded for honesty and helpful suggestions and not for telling us what you think we want to hear.(Required)

5. Describe your faith life and its importance to you. Be honest.(Required)

6. What opportunities do you think you might take advantage of to further your Catholic faith after high school?(Required)

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