Father Bill Atkinson Scholarship

Application Process

1. Download Application: Download the application document from the website
2. Print: Print the application (single-sided only)
3. Complete: Fill out all required sections
4. Mail: Mail the completed application (NO STAPLES) via regular US Mail to:
- The Father Bill Atkinson Foundation
- P.O. Box 1322
- West Chester, PA 19380
5. Postmark Deadline: Application must be postmarked no later than March 1

Required Materials

• Completed application form (printed and mailed)
• Copy of most recent school-administered standardized test score reports for the past two years
• Most recent three years of academic transcripts, including current year
• Academic Recommendation: Letter from a teacher in a sealed envelope signed by the teacher
• Professional Recommendation: Letter from an extracurricular teacher, coach, clergy member, administrator, community leader, or psychologist in a sealed envelope signed by the recommender
• Signed Applicant and Parent or Guardian Statement (contained within application)

Application Form Sections

Student Information:

First and last name

Gender

Month/year of birth

Home address, city, state, zip

Current school and grade

Email address

Parent(s) or Guardian(s) Information:

Name, address, contact information, relationship, occupation, and employer for each parent/guardian

How applicant found out about the scholarship

List of siblings and their ages

School Information:

Current school name, address, phone

List of schools attended with dates

Activities Section:

List academic, extracurricular, personal, and community activities from past three years in order of importance

Include dates, positions held, and school relation

Academic Honors and Awards:

List academic distinctions, honors, and awards earned in past three years

Note: Do not attach actual awards or honors

Short Answer Questions (answer on lines provided):
1. Research Fr. Atkinson's character traits. Explain some of your traits that you think would be similar to his.
2. You meet someone that tells you, "Catholic school isn't for everyone." Explain how you might respond.
3. Cite one instance where you have struggled. How did you deal with it? Looking back, would you have changed anything?

Essay Question (choose ONE of three options):

Type one sheet of paper

Clearly identify which question you are answering

Question 1: If you could meet someone in heaven, who would it be and what would you ask them?

Question 2: Name a celebrity or popular figure that you think has had an impact on how you live your life? What about them do you find yourself emulating and what about them do you wish they would change?

Question 3: Imagine yourself twenty years from now, what have you accomplished? What do you still intend to accomplish?

Additional Information (Optional):

Space to describe additional information the applicant thinks is important for the Selection Committee

Signatures:

Applicant signature and date (certifying accuracy and that content is applicant's own work)

Parent/Guardian signature and date (certifying accuracy and that content is applicant's own work)

Important Notes

• No staples; single-sided submission only
• Mail via regular US Mail (not email)
• Complete application must be postmarked by March 1 to be considered
• All non-optional sections must be included
• Recommendations must be sealed and signed over the seal by the recommender
• Do not submit copies of honors or awards