1. Any member of the society who wishes to continue their studies.

2. Any indvidual that has a living parent or grandparent that was born in Nerezine, Osor, Punta Kriza or Sv. Jakov.        

3. Any person who resides in the United States who has roots that originate from the localities of Nerezine, Sveti Jakov, Osor and Punta Kriza who wishes to

    apply for the scholarship. 

1. A Society member must sponsor the applicant.

2. Submission of high school or college transcripts.

3. Proof of official enrollment and matriculation at an accredited college or

   university.

4. Proof of GPA at entry into institution; minimum of 3.0 (B to B+)

5. Submission of proof of involvement of extra-curricular activities; athletics, social

   organizations, community involvement and school programs.

6. Submission of a theme based essay of no less than 500 words on what makes the

   applicant qualify for a Scholarship.

7. Winner is invited to become a participating member of the St. Francis Society.

1. The Society Scholarship Committee will select scholarship winners.

2. The committee will notify the winner.

3. The award will be presented at the society's annual dinner dance in

   November.

4. Recipient is asked to attend the dinner dance to accept the award.

1. Winner will be awarded $ 500 for the fiscal year.

2. A recipient may re-apply every year as long as the required criteria are met.

The deadline for the application is October 31st. 

Please contact one of the following committee members by mail or email:

Albert Canaletich                                 Claudio L.Sucic                                  Maria Zorovich Gavila

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