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CATHERINE T. MURRAY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
OF THE RHODE ISLAND FOUNDATION
is now accepting applications for 2012.
(Applications should be returned to our office by April 1, 2012).
The Catherine T. Murray Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1995 by Catherine T. Murray. Catherine was a Board Member and a dedicated volunteer at OSCIL who wished to support the philosophy and spirit of OSCIL through a scholarship which would facilitate access to education for persons having disability.
Click here to print out a scholarship application.
Selection Criteria:
Qualified applicants for this $1000 Scholarship must be Rhode Island residents with significant disability and seeking financial assistance for Post Secondary Education. This can include enrollment in an academic, trade, or vocational program, or the attainment of assistive/adaptive equipment or device to access such educational opportunity. Preference is based on merit, economic need and educational goal. Applicants will be screened by the Scholarship Advisory Committee. OSCIL Board, staff and their families are excluded.
Application Instructions:
- All applications must be printed or typed. Applicants must complete all 3 pages of the designated application form, plus the Career Goal Essay.
- Point Value:
I. Accurate completion of all sections – 5 points
II. Activities – 5 points
III. Economic Need – 5 points (2A or 2B only)
IV. Career Goal Essay – 15 points Total Points - 30
- Completed applications can be faxed to (401) 738-1083, emailed to cmckenna@oscil.org or mailed to:
Catherine T. Murray Memorial Scholarship
c/o OSCIL
1944 Warwick Avenue,
Warwick, RI 02889
Applications must be postmarked by later than March 27, 2012 Incomplete applications will not be considered. The Scholarship Advisory Committee will make a decision shortly after the deadline and applicants will be notified of their decision by mail.
If you have any questions concerning the application process, please contact Carol McKenna, Office Manager, OSCIL, at (401) 738-1013 ext. 10.
