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Rev. Charles Major Memorial Scholarship

OPERATION NORTHERN COMFORT INC

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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 13214-9911

Email: 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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Fields of Work

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