SPAC Scholarship

Purpose

To recognize one male and one female graduating 8th grade St. Paul Athletic Committee sport participant for accomplishment in the areas of spirituality, scholarship and service.

Process

Any St. Paul Parish 8th grade student is eligible who meets the criteria listed below and submits an application by the stated deadlines. Students will be evaluated in the following areas: spirituality, scholarship, and service as well as sportsmanship.

A SPAC Chairperson will blindly evaluate all applications.

The committee can select one male and one female applicant each year. Each selected candidate must meet certain baseline criteria in order to be eligible for the award.

Scholarship Criteria

The following areas will be evaluated in the selection process.

1. Athletic Participation
   Membership on SPAC approved sport teams and clinics in grades 6-8 as recorded by SPAC records. Membership must be maintained for the full season. Additional credit will be given for SPAC involvement in lower grades. If any athlete was hurt and could not complete a season, please list and explain for possible credit.

2. Academic
   Honor roll in grades 6-8 through second marking cycle of 8th grade. Additional credit given for high honor roll.

   1. Proof of performance
      Must submit a copy of final official 6th and 7th grade report cards and copy of latest official 8th grade report card.

   2. Definition
      Honor roll is defined as B or better in all courses. No grades of F in Pass/Fail courses. S or higher in courses evaluated as Outstanding/Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. No Unsatisfactories are allowed in behavior categories.

3. Spirituality and Service
   Spirituality and Service are part of the core values of the total sports program. Points will be awarded in the areas of spirituality and service activities for participation in grades 2-8 through; along with the approximate number of hours per month, will be considered and calculated.