Chicago Gaelic Park Student Cultural Scholarships

The 2008 topic is "An Irish Person Who Has Influenced Me".

The following are rules and guidelines for the contest are as follows:
  • The program is open to all students in good standing.

  • Grades 6 through 8
    • A maximum of three (3) typed pages (8.5 X 11) may be submitted
    • In order of merit; $1000, $750, $500 will be awarded

  • High School
    • A maximum of five (5) typed pages (8.5 X 11) may be sumitted
    • In order of merit; $1000, $750, $500 will be awarded

  • There will be a random draw of $250 for Grammar and High School participants to reward effort and give recognition to to other than the six (6) winners of the contest.

  • The essays must be turned in to the Chicago Gaelic Park office by Monday, February 25th. Essays will not be accepted by e-mail and will not be returned.

  • Individual winners will be notified by phone. Awards will be issued jointly to student and parents.

  • An independent academic committee will evaluate the essays and the winners will be announced at Gaelic Park on March 09, 2008 at the 9:00am Monthly Mass. Awards will be presented on March 30, 2008 at the Sunday Celtic Supper.

  • Call the main office at 708-687-9323 for more information. Click here to download and print the entry form.









Chicago Gaelic Park
6119 W. 147th St.
Oak Forest, Illinois 60452
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Office Phone: 708-687-9323
Office Hours: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm   everyday
Email: officecgp@chicagogaelicpark.org

 

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