SAINT THOMAS MORE SOCIETY OF WORCESTER COUNTY LAW SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP

The Saint Thomas More Society of Worcester County offers an annual scholarship to a law student who has shown academic excellence and commitment to his or her church or diocese.

Scholarship applications will be available from the Vicar General's Office.  Either call the office at 508-929-4345 for an application or download one from the link at the bottom of this webpage.  All completed applications and accompanying documentation must be received by the Saint Thomas More Society Law School Scholarship Committee by August 15, 2024.

Instructions for applying for the Saint Thomas More Society Law School Scholarship

1.  Applicants shall be limited to members of parishes within the Diocese of Worcester.

2.  Applicants must have received a letter of acceptance from an accredited law school, day or evening.

3.  Each applicant must arrange to obtain and furnish the following documents which should be submitted to the Selection Committee with the completed application and financial statement:

          a)  letter of recommendation from the applicant's pastor or priest who has knowledge                                   about the applicant, e.g., college chaplain, etc.;

          b)  letter from the applicant stating the reasons for applying for the scholarship,                                              including needs and plans for the future;

          c)  transcript of college grades (and law school grades if any term of law school has                                      been completed);

          d)  copy of federal income tax return of the applicant and the applicant's parent(s). The latter is                  not required if the applicant’s parents are not providing financial assistance towards the                        applicant's law school expenses.    

4.  In order to receive consideration, all applications and supporting documents outlined above must be received by the Selection Committee by  August 15, 2024.  If mailed, they should be addressed to:

                                                               Saint Thomas More Society
                                                               Law School Scholarship Selection Committee
                                                               Chancery Office
                                                               49 Elm Street
                                                               Worcester, MA  01609

5.  All applications and supporting data will be held confidentially by the Selection Committee.

6.  The scholarships are given annually, and applicants must apply each year for consideration for additional scholarship aid.

7.  All applicants will be notified by letter by October as to whether or not they have received a scholarship.