Rev. Robert O'Meara and Selma O'Meara Scholarship

The Rev. Robert A. O’Meara dedicated his life to the betterment of peoples
everywhere. This memorial scholarship reflects his expressed desire to help others
improve the human condition. He wanted to help those adults who wished to enhance
their current human services skills, to re-enter the human services, or to change their
career to human services.

Award Priority

First priority will be given to adult members of the First Presbyterian Church who plan to prepare for a second career or enter a program of career advancement in human services. Second priority will be given to undergraduate student (2nd, 3rd, or 4th year) members of the First Presbyterian Church who are attending an accredited undergraduate school. Third priority will be given to qualified members of the First Presbyterian Church who are graduating from high school and planning to attend an accredited undergraduate school.

Award Requirements

All applicants must be a member on the active role of the First Presbyterian Church of Rome, NY. Adult applicants must be currently employed in the human services field or wanting to enter the human services field, or needing to upgrade skills, and a high school graduate. All undergraduates must have successfully completed 24 credit hours at an accredited university or college and maintain a 3.0 or better academic average. June high school graduates must be accepted at an accredited university, college, or professional school for the human services (e.g.: nursing school). The scholarship shall be used for an accredited training or education program within one calendar year of the award or it shall be returned. Applicants may receive the award more than once, but the application form must be submitted each year.

Award Information

Application deadline May 15, 2024. Award amount: $ 1500.00

Name

First Name *

Last Name *

Address Block

Address Line 1 *

Address Line 2

City *

Zip/Postal Code *

Email *

Phone Number *

Purpose of the award *

Prepare for a second career or enter a program of career enhancement Continue undergraduate education (2nd, 3rd, or 4th year) Graduating senior (1st Year of undergraduate studies)

Please Check One Only

Name of School or Program - (For improvement course or workshops please give name and sponsoring organization): *

Please explain how the intended program relates to human services: *

Please explain how this award will help you: *

Please provide an Official College or High School Transcript

Send transcripts to the Rome Area Chamber of Commerce at info@romechamber.com or mail to 139 W Dominick St, Rome, NY 13440.

Letters of Recommendation *

Please provide two letters of recommendation which address your ability to fulfill the requirements of the academic program or course. Letters should be from teachers or supervisors.

Career Enhancement/Development Course

For career enhancement or development course please submit an estimate of projected expense for your training/education program and attach appropriate information from the institution or organization sponsoring the training.

Essay *

Please demonstrate in a short essay your career goals and how this degree/course will help reach those goals.

Rev. Robert O'Meara and Selma O'Meara Scholarship

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