David E. Drew Memorial Scholarship Fund Application

Scholarship Purpose and Criteria:

This scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance for high school tuition and related fees to students who meet the following criteria:

• • Students who have suffered the loss of a parent before or during their time in high school.
  • Students whose parent has a permanent disability related to cancer or other life-altering diagnosis, or as a result of serving in the line of duty (including police, fire, emergency personnel, and military
  • Students who are enrolled or planning to enroll in one of the following schools: Bishop Chatard High School, Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School, Cardinal Ritter High School, Cathedral High School, Guerin Catholic High School, Roncalli High School, Scecina Memorial High School

Applications are due September 1.

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1. Your Information

First Name *

Middle Name

Last Name *

Email *

Phone Number *

Name of High School *

Current Grade Level *

Anticipated High School Graduation Date *

Parent/Guardian Name(s) *

The David E. Drew Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the life and legacy of a remarkable man whose dedication to family, education, and community continues to inspire those who knew him. This scholarship aims to provide financial assistance to students who have experienced hardships due to the loss of a parent, ensuring that David’s memory lives on by supporting young people as they continue their education.

2. Eligibility Questions

Which school are you currently attending or plan to attend? * Bishop Chatard High SchoolBrebeuf Jesuit Preparatory SchoolCardinal Ritter High SchoolCathedral High SchoolGuerin Catholic High SchoolRoncalli High SchoolScecina Memorial High School

Have you suffered the loss of a parent before or during your high school years? *

Yes

No

If yes, please provide the name of the parent and their cause of death

Does your parent currently have a permanent disability related to a life-altering medical diagnosis or from serving in the line of duty? *

Yes

No

If yes, please explain the cause and nature of the disability

3. Academic Information

Please provide your current GPA *

*note – for current middle schoolers, if a GPA is not applicable, please list your current grades

List any extracurricular activities, clubs, sports, volunteer work, part-time jobs or internships, and describe your role(s) *

What are your goals post-high school education? (e.g., college, vocational school, career goals) *

4. Personal Statements

What are your dreams and goals for the future, and how will this scholarship help you achieve them? *

Describe a time when you showed resilience in overcoming a challenge related to your family situation. What did you learn from that experience, and how has it shaped you as a person? *

5. Financial Need

Do you currently qualify for financial aid for High School Tuition? *

Yes

No

If Yes: please identify the funding gap/how much your family is responsible for

If No: please speak to family’s situation and ability to cover annual tuition (and state your school’s annual tuition cost)

6. Demographics

Gender *

Female

Male

Non-Binary

Other

Unknown/Don't Know/Can't Provide

Race *

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian

Black or African American

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

White or Caucasian

Bi-Racial

Other

Unknown/Don't Know/Can't Provide

Ethnicity *

Hispanic or Latino

Not Hispanic or Latino

Unknown/Don't Know/Can't Provide

Consent and Documentation

I hereby certify that all the information provided in this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.

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Parent/Guardian Consent: (If applicant is under 18) I give my permission for my child to apply for this scholarship, attest that the information above is accurate, and understand the information provided will be used to evaluate their eligibility.

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