Cathedral Scholars Application for New Students

Submit this application only if this is the first-time you have applied for a Cathedral Scholars award. Otherwise, please go back and click the link for “RETURNING STUDENT APPLICANTS.”

The Cathedral Scholars Fund seeks to support the educational endeavors of members of the Cathedral parish of St. Philip, Cathedral staff, immediate family members of the Cathedral staff, and the larger Cathedral community. Scholarships are awarded each year depending on funds available and the number of applicants eligible.

 

Funding Priorities: We seek to provide financial support toward tuition, books, fees, or other expenses at an accredited school, college, university, or trade school, undergraduate or graduate studies. Awards will be paid directly to the designated academic institution.

Timeline: 

• Scholarships are awarded annually on a need basis. Applications are accepted year-round, and applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Deadlines for applications are as follows, depending upon when the scholarship funds will be needed:

 

Annual Funding Beginning with:	Application Deadline:
Summer Semester/Quarter	February 28
Fall Semester/Quarter	April 10
Winter Quarter or Spring Semester/Quarter	September 30

 

Criteria: All applications will be considered, with preference given to those with direct Cathedral affiliation. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply based on the following criteria:

• Financial need: combined annual gross income of applicant or the applicant’s parents less than $75,000
• Student character: integrity, responsibility and kindness
• Academic performance: includes grade point average and rigor of courses 
• Extracurricular activities: school, church, community activities and after-school/summer employment
  
  

Application: Please note, the following attachments are required to complete the application:

• Completed online application form with the following attachments:
• Cover letter composed by the applicant including 250-500 word personal statement (Tell us who you are!)
• Current school transcript 
• A head shot photo of the applicant (yearbook and cell phone photos acceptable)
• One letter of recommendation addressing the applicant’s character. Have the person writing the letter of recommendation email it to scholars@cathedralATL.org within 10 days of submitting your online application.

(* Denotes Required Fields)

Information
Full Name: *
Date of Birth: *
Address: *
City, State, Zip: *
Phone Number: *
Email: *
If a Dependent, Parent's or Guardian's Name 1:
If a Dependent, Parent's or Guardian's Name 2:
Parent's or Guardian's Address 1:
Parent's or Guardian's Address 2:
Parent's or Guardian's Email 1:
Parent's or Guardian's Email 2:
Parent's or Guardian's Phone 1:
Parent's or Guardian's Phone 2:
Siblings (Names and Ages):
If Married, Spouse’s Name:
Affiliation to the Cathedral: *	Cathedral Member Cathedral Staff Immediate Family of Cathedral Staff (Please Identify Staff) Larger Cathedral Community (Please Describe) None
Current School Attending or last school attended: *
Current Grade Level or Class: *
Anticipated Year of Graduation: *
Name and city of trade school, college, or graduate school for which aid is requested, if known: *
GPA: *
Extracurricular Activities
School:
Community:
Church:
After School / Summer Employment:
Financial Information
Does annual gross income of applicant’s family exceed $75,000?: *	No Yes
Number of children in family currently enrolled in tuition-charging schools: *	0 1 2 3 4 5+
Is applicant receiving or applying for other financial aid? Please describe in detail below: *
How did you learn about the Cathedral Higher Education Fund scholarships?: *
Confidentiality
All of the information you provide to the Committee will be held in strictest confidence. Should you receive an award, the Committee asks if your name and achievements may be used publicly in various Cathedral publications regarding Cathedral Scholars. Please understand that your decision whether the Committee can or cannot publicly use your name and achievements as a Cathedral Scholar will have no effect on the committee's deliberations regarding your application.:
Does the Committee have your permission to use your name and achievements in various Cathedral publications?: *	Yes No
Attachments
Cover letter composed by the applicant including 250-500 word personal statement (Tell us who you are!):
Current School Transcript:
A head shot photo of applicant (yearbook and cell phone photos acceptable):
Additional Information
Any Additional Pertinent Information:
Reminder
After submitting this online form and attachments, this application is not complete until we receive a letter of recommendation addressing the applicant’s character. Have the person writing the letter of recommendation email it to scholars@cathedralATL.org within 10 days of submitting your online application. :
Important Note
All application documents must be submitted by 5:00pm of the applicable deadline date. Incomplete applications cannot be reviewed for consideration by the Scholarship Committee.:
For additional information, please contact the scholars@cathedralATL.org:
Mailing Address: The Cathedral of St. Philip Attn: Cathedral Scholars 2744 Peachtree Road NW Atlanta, GA 30305: