Slovak Catholic Sokol Scholarship Application

With one application you may apply for all scholarship grants for which you are eligible. Note that only one grant per applicant will be awarded.

Submission Instructions:
1. Verify that your information is complete and accurate
2. Attach your photo and essay directly to the form below
3. Submit form
4. Send official transcript/academic records to Andrea Tadlock

Please Note: All items must be received NO LATER THAN March 31, 2024. For a downloadable PDF Version of the Slovak Catholic Sokol Scholarship Application, click here

The process of applying for any of the above college level scholarships is completely on-line. Applications and instructions are ONLY available on our website @ www.slovakcatholicsokol.org

QUESTIONS REGARDING THE SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM MAY BE DIRECTED TO:
ANDREA TADLOCK
Supreme Vice-President
Chairperson of the Scholarship Committee
vp@slovakcatholicsokol.org
(610) 207-0199

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF ALL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS IS MARCH 31, 2024.

In addition to our college grant program, we make available 18 Catholic High School Grants in the amount of $500 each as well as 36 Catholic Grade School Grants in the amount of $250 each. Please find these scholarship applications and directives in each of the next issues of the Falcon.

Scholarship eligibility requirements:
Slovak Catholic Sokol (a total of 30, $1,000 grants may be awarded) Must have completed one semester of undergraduate studies as a FULL TIME student at an accredited college, university or professional school, or be enrolled in a graduate or professional degree program. Must have a minimum of $3,000 in permanent life insurance coverage with the SCS and have been a member for at least 5 years. Must have at least an accumulated grade point average of 2.5 or better One parent must be a Slovak Catholic Sokol member Essay-"How has being a member of the Slovak Catholic Sokol influenced my life?"
Krista L. Glugosh Memorial Scholarship (1 grant in the amount of $1,000 may be awarded) Same requirements as for SCS scholarship, and Must be majoring in curriculum with a focus on computer graphics, design or layout
Theodore and Mary Jane Rich (one male and one female grant in the amount of $2,000 may be awarded) Same requirements as for SCS scholarship, and One parent must be of Slovak Ancestry Must be majoring in medical curriculum
Emil Slavik (one male and one female grant in the amount of $2,000 may be awarded) Same requirements as for SCS scholarship, and Both parents must be members of the Slovak Catholic Sokol Must be majoring in liberal arts, the sciences, pre-law, pre-medical or business curriculum.
The Doctors' Lesko Medical Memorial Scholarship (1 grant in the amount of $1,000 may be awarded) Same requirements as for SCS scholarship, and Majoring in Nursing or Medical curriculum One parent must be of Slovak decent
Slovak Catholic Sokol Memorial Scholarship (3 grants in the amount of $1,000 may be awarded to the applicant that best exemplifies the spirit of volunteerism) Same requirements as for SCS scholarship, and Essay- "Describe the one volunteer experience that made the biggest personal impact on you-how/why".
The Yencha Scholarship Grant (1 grant in the amount of $1,000 may be awarded) Must have a $3,000 Permanent Whole Life Plan A member of the organization for at least 5 years One parent must be a Slovak Catholic Sokol member Majoring in the liberal arts curriculum

*Please attach a 2x3 color photo of applicant in .JPEG format (required)**	(JPG or JPEG format), Max file size: 2MB

*Please attach an essay of no more than 250 words as indicated in the scholarship eligibility requirements addressed above. (required)**	(PDF or MS Word format), Max file size: 2MB

For those applying for the Slovak Catholic Sokol Memorial Scholarship, a second essay is required. Please attach a second essay of no more than 250 words as indicated in the scholarship eligibility requirements addressed above.	(PDF or MS Word format), Max file size: 2MB

Official Transcript/Academic Record	Must be sent to: Andrea Tadlock 100 Fletcher Farm Road Vermontville, NY 12989

Personal Statement
Upon signature of applicant the Slovak Catholic Sokol reserves the right to request a copy of Federal Form 1040 and/or other financial data to verify information submitted with this application. Failure to provide said information upon request may be cause for disqualification. This application is confidential and not in any sense inquisitorial. The information is essential to accelerate a fair and just consideration for the Slovak Catholic Sokol, Theodore and Mary Jane Rich, Emil Slavik, Yencha, Krista L. Glugosh and SCS Memorial Scholarship Grants. It is vitally important that all questions be answered. Any question which is "not applicable" must be fully explained.

Applicant's Name:	Date of Birth:
Present Address:	Group:	Wreath/Assembly:
City:	State:	Zip:
Home Phone #:
School or Cell Phone #:
Applicant's Email:

Slovak Catholic Sokol Life Insurance / Annuity Certificates
Certificate #:	Face Amount:	Plan:	Issue Date:
Certificate #:	Face Amount:	Plan:	Issue Date:

Applicant Parent(s) Slovak Catholic Sokol Life Insurance / Annuity Certificate(s)
Certificate #:	Face Amount:	Plan:	Issue Date:
Certificate #:	Face Amount:	Plan:	Issue Date:
Father's Name:		Occupation:	Slovak Origin
Mother's Name:		Occupation:	Slovak Origin

Combined Parents Gross Annual Income
Ages of all household dependents
Have you applied for a Government Student Loan?	Yes No
Are you employed during the school year?	Yes No
Are you employed during school vacation?	Yes No
Estimated anticipated college expense for 2023-24:	Tuition/Fees/Books Room and Board Other
Are you a member of any scholastic fraternity or sorority?	Yes No
Please list all extracurricular activities

SCS Activities • Please indicate specific year(s) of participartion (ex. 2008, 2010) • Mark each year you list with and "L" for local, "G" for Group, or "I" for International
Driller
Clinic
Gymnastics
Bowling
Volleyball
Slets
Track & Field
Softball
Basketball
Golf
Sokol Days
Sokol Picnics
Sokol Youth Conferences
Join Hands Day Efforts
Did/Do you hold or assist with any Sokol office? Yes No If Yes, please indicate office/years involved

Other Activities Be specific regarding years served and level of involvement.
Religious
Community
Volunteer Efforts
Other
If you are physically or mentally challenged please specify

I hereby make application for one or more of the following scholarship grants- Slovak Catholic Sokol, Theodore and Mary Jane Rich, Emil Slavik, Krista L. Glugosh, and/or SCS Memorial Scholarship Grant(s) to enable me to pursue my studies majoring in: Class of at College/University Located at for the academic year September, 2024 to May, 2025. Should this application be approved and granted, I fully understand that the check will be made payable to the college and applicant designated above to be applied to my tuition and fee costs.
Enter name of Applicant:	Date:
Please Note: Verify all fields are complete and accurate. All items must be received NO LATER THAN March 31, 2024
Any questions regarding this Scholarship Application Page Please Call: Lou Smeriglio @ 973-800-6122 or email at: Louie@slovakcatholicsokol.org

Click Here for a downloadable PDF Version of the Slovak Catholic Sokol Scholarship Application