The Saraco Scholarship is in memory of Dr. Gennaro (Jim) Saraco. It is to be awarded to one student in Grade 12 within the community looking to pursue post-secondary education in the arts. 

The deadline to submit your application is May 31, 2018. You can find submission details below!

The Scholarship

1. $1,000 reward
2. Priority to new Canadians
3. The selected candidate will be notified no later than the end of June 31st, 2018
4. The scholarship will be awarded at graduation
5. The scholarship is to specifically support tuition and or other post/secondary costs
6. Post-secondary is recognized to mean a learning institution that is fully registered as such, including University, College Vocational School and any other educational
7. institution beyond high school that provides a degree or certificate
8. The scholarship will be held in Trust by the Club in a legal banking entity until the recipient demonstrates acceptance to a recognized post-secondary institution

Criteria and Qualifications

The student (nominee) must:

• Pursue post-secondary education in an arts related program such as, but not limited to; writing, film, fine art, photography and design
• Attend one of the following institutions: St. Mary Catholic School, Bishop Marrocco/ Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School, Loretto College, or Dovercourt Boys and Girls Club
• Fill out an application Form
• Attach a portfolio of work (visual or auditory)
• Attach an informal personal statement essay

You can access the information package by clicking on the images below: 

Please submit your completed application to Sharon by email or in person at the Dovercourt Clubhouse.