Melissa Villalpando
Memorial Scholarship Fund
Scholarship. ​Leadership. Service.​
Dear Applicant,
The Melissa Villalpando Memorial Scholarship Fund (MVMSF) was founded in 2009 by the family of Melissa Villalpando. Melissa unexpectedly passed away due to a pulmonary heart condition at the young age of 39. Melissa was especially dedicated to the success of catholic schools and served as a team member for ACTS retreats in San Antonio. Her dedication to catholic schools and her passion for volunteering is why we have chosen to continue this scholarship in her memory. MVMSF awards one deserving catholic high school junior an academic scholarship they can apply to their senior year tuition. Applicants must have a B average or higher and be an active member of their community, church, and school. Since 2009, MVMSF has taken great strides to expand the scholarship fund. We have had the honor of awarding 11 students with the title of MVMScholar and we are blessed to continue in this family tradition.
To apply for the $300.00 scholarship, open to ALL St. Gerard Catholic High School juniors, please fill out the attached application.
The Melissa Villalpando Memorial Scholarship Fund would like to wish everyone good luck with the application process and thank you for supporting our cause.
Sincerely,
Kimberly DeLaFuente
Melissa Villalpando Memorial Scholarship Fund
Kimberly DeLaFuente, Director of Selection Committee
Direct: 210-853-6909
Email: MVMScholarship@gmail.com
Website: http://melissavillalpando.wix.com/mvmscholarship
Please attach two letters of recommendation. One letter must be from a teacher or faculty member. Both letters must describe how you have contributed to a service in the community
Letter of Recommendation
Please respond to the following question in an essay format:
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Pick an experience from your own life and explain how it has influenced who you are today.
Your response must be no less than 300 words and no more than 500 words. Use a separate sheet of paper and attach to application. Be sure your name is at the top of the page and all documents submitted are typed. ​
Essay
Please include information on resume such as special honors and awards you may have earned, outside activities and family commitments, other personal information which you would like to share with selection committee.
Official School Transcript & Community Service Transcript
If you have attended more than one high school, please submit transcript from each. We understand some schools may not provide a community service transcript.
Resume and Transcript
Applications are due to St. Gerard Catholic High School Front Desk by 3:00 pm on Monday, May 1, 2017.
The Melissa Villalpando scholarship selection committee will review the applications and choose the recipient. The winner will be awarded no later than Friday, May 26, 2017.
Deadline
Scholarship Requirements