Scholarships

Kelly Elizabeth Baker Memorial Scholarship Award
St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus Council #8600 is pleased to announce we are offering the annual Kelly Elizabeth Baker Memorial Scholarship Award in the amount of $1,500. Applicants must be a graduating high school senior and a daughter or son of a registered member of St. Mary of Sorrows. The Scholarship is to be used for college tuition. Criteria for Scholarship Award considerations include the applicant’s active involvement in civic and religious activities, participation in extracurricular school activities, academic achievements, emotional, spiritual and artistic development in their high school junior and senior years. Applications are available in the Parish Center or click for Application Form.

Completed applications and related supporting materials must be received not later than May 15, 2011 for consideration. Mail applications and related materials to the address listed on the application form.

John F. Devaney Scholarship
Fr. Corby Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians is pleased to announce that we will offer a $500.00 John F. Devaney Scholarship this year. Applicants must be registered members of St. Mary of Sorrows Parish or a child, grandchild, or spouse of a member of Fr. Corby Division of the AOH. Scholarships are to be used for tuition only and are to be used to pursue post-secondary school education. The applicant’s outstanding or inspirational contribution, active involvement in civic and/or religious activities, participation in extracurricular school activities, and academic endeavor are the factors which will be considered in awarding the scholarships. Applications and related materials must be received not later than 15 May 2011, at 10843 Broadwater Drive, Fairfax, VA 22032, to be considered. Applications are available in the Parish office at Sideburn Road.

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Knights of Columbus Scholarships

St. Mary of Sorrows Knights of Columbus Council #8600 is pleased to announce that we will offer up to nine $750 scholarships this year. Applicants must be registered members of St. Mary of Sorrows Parish or a son, daughter, grandchild, or wife of a member of Council #8600. Scholarships are to be used for tuition only and are to be used to pursue post-secondary school education. The applicant’s outstanding or inspirational contribution, active involvement in civic and/or religious activities, participation in extracurricular school activities, and academic endeavor are the factors which will be considered in awarding the scholarships. Applications and related materials must be received not later than 15 May 2011 to be considered. Please mail applications and related materials to the Post Office Number shown on the application form. Applications are available at the Parish Center.

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2011 “Amigos en Cristo † Friends in Christ” Scholarship Program
“Amigos en Cristo † Friends in Christ”, a St. Mary of Sorrows organization committed to the role of advancement and education in our personal and Christian lives, announces our 2011 “Amigos en Cristo † Friends in Christ” Scholarship Program. This year we will award scholarships up to $1,000.00 to Hispanics in the Arlington Diocese. Scholarships are to be used for tuition and to pursue post secondary school education. The factors which will be considered in awarding the scholarships are demonstrated leadership, active involvement in civic and/or religious activities, and academic performance.

Application forms and complete program rules can be obtained at our St. Mary of Sorrows Church office, emailing to AmigosenCristo@verizon.net or click this link.

The application must be received not later than May 15, 2011 to be considered.