Rev. Charles Major Memorial Scholarship
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Overview
Rev. Charles Major Memorial Scholarship
Funder: Operation Northern Comfort Inc in partnership with Le Moyne College, St. Joseph the Worker Parish (Liverpool), and St. Lucy's Parish (Syracuse)
Geographic Scope: Le Moyne College students (Syracuse, NY area)
Focus Areas: Community service commitment
Eligibility: Students who have made a commitment to community service
About the Scholarship
This scholarship was created to honor Rev. Charles Major, one of the founders of Operation Northern Comfort (originally Operation Southern Comfort). Fr. Major was a visionary leader and advocate for community service, interfaith dialogue, and dignity for all people. He graduated from Le Moyne College and served in various roles there. As pastor of St. Joseph the Worker Parish from 1977-2011, he was active in community initiatives including highway cleanup and food pantry work.Award Announcement
The first award was announced at the Operation Northern Comfort Crawfish Festival on May 4, 2019.Contact Information
Contribution Address: Le Moyne College Office of Advancement PO Box 527 Syracuse, NY 13214-9911Email: info@operationnc.org
How to Apply
How to Contribute
Contributions to the scholarship fund may be made through:
1. Online: Visit https://www.lemoyne.edu/Give
2. By Mail: Send check payable to Le Moyne College Office of Advancement, PO Box 527, Syracuse, NY 13214-9911
Important: Please indicate that your contribution is for the Fr. Charles Major Scholarship
Note: This appears to be a donor/contribution-based scholarship fund rather than a traditional grant application with a competitive selection process.
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