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Sister Adele Memorial Scholarship

The Sister Adele Memorial Scholarship Fund was named after Sister Adele Mansfield, O.S.B. of the Queen of Angels Monastery, Mt. Angel, Oregon. She was an invaluable member of CASA of Oregon’s Board of Directors, where she served in numerous capacities from 1990 to December 2001. Her mission in life was serving the poor and homeless. In 1988, Sister Adele played a key role in establishing adequate housing for farmworkers by opening St. Joseph’s Shelter in Mt. Angel, Oregon.

In honor of Sr. Adele, this scholarship provides supplementary assistance to qualified individuals of farmworker households interested in beginning or continuing their post-secondary education. 

Scholarships Available:

Five $1,000 scholarships and two $2,500 scholarships will be awarded.  The Sister Adele Memorial Scholarships are made possible by CASA of Oregon a private non-profit, through its commitment to improve the quality of life of farmworkers and their families.

Last day applications will be accepted: 

Applications must be postmarked on or before April 18, 2008.  Hand delivered applications must be delivered by 5:00 p.m. on April 18, 2008.  Late applications will not be considered; no exceptions.

Requirements:

Successful candidates must enroll during 2008-2009 academic year in an accredited community college, 4-year college/university or trade school. 

·       Applicants must be from a farmworker household.

·       Applicants must have a high school diploma or its equivalent (GED) or be pursuing/enrolled in a qualified academic program.

·       No specific GPA is required, applicants must:

a)   Submit a complete Sister Adele Scholarship application,

b)  Submit two letters of recommendation from a teacher/counselor and

c)   Submit one letter of recommendation from a non-relative as a character reference

d)  Submit most current high school/college transcript (If you are not able to get one, provide an explanation)

e)   Submit a list of community or academic awards you have received

f)    Applicants must answer one of the following questions in an essay format 1,000 words or less OR each question in 500 words or less:

1)     Describe your life as a member of a farmworker family and the obstacles you have had to overcome.  How has this influenced you to pursue a higher education?

2)     What are your goals for the future? What Challenges do you see in pursuing them?

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Additional Resources Available:

Additional scholarship programs are available through the César Chavez Scholarship Fund www.chavezfoundation.org.  Another source is the VIDA program, a matched savings account program.  VIDA matches every dollar you save with $3.00 up to a total of $9,000 in matched for post-secondary education.  Please visit www.vidaoregon.org for more information and eligibility requirements.

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