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Nominations Due for Oddo Scholarship by April 13

April 3, 2020

Shortly after his untimely death in 1989, University president Rev. Thomas Oddo, C.S.C., was memorialized by faculty, staff, students, and friends with the establishment of an endowed scholarship fund named after him. Every year the University awards scholarship funds in Fr. Oddo’s name to one or more students who meet a set of criteria which includes demonstrated commitment to service and to service learning. Criteria for the Father Thomas C. Oddo, C.S.C. Memorial Scholarship are:

  • Minimum 3.0 G.P.A.
  • Demonstrated financial need
  • Junior or senior student standing in the 2019-2020 school year
  • Demonstrated commitment to service and service learning
  • Open to any academic major.

A nomination form is available at this link and is due to Theresa McCreary, Campus Ministry, by Monday, April 13, 2020. For more information contact McCreary at x7131 or mccreary@up.edu.

Filed Under: 03-16-2020, 03-23-2020, 04-06-2020, Campus Ministry, Campus Services Tagged With: Campus Ministry, Fr. Thomas C. Oddo C.S.C. Scholarship, Theresa McCreary

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