Dallas Parochial League Scholarship Program

Rules and Regulations

The Dallas Parochial League wants to recognize the Student in the term “Student-Athlete.” It will do this by offering 4-6 separate $500 scholarships to worthy students in the 2012-2013 school year. Funding for these scholarships will be provided through various sources such as the DPL Golf Classic, Championship Football T-shirt Sales, etc.

The Dallas Parochial League will present the winners with a $500.00 checks made payable to the appropriate Catholic school in the Spring of 2013.

Who’s Eligible?

  • Any student currently in the 6th, 7th, or 8th grade during the 2012-2013 school year AND
  • Participated in at least one DPL sanctioned sport during the prior year (school teams playing in outside leagues do not fulfill this requirement) AND
  • Displayed excellent conduct and sportsmanship in their athletic endeavors AND
  • Concluded the prior year with no more than one (1) “C” average in any course AND
  • Will be attending a local DPL member school or Catholic High School in 2013-2014

What's needed for Application?

  • Complete the accompanying application form signed by school principal
  • Provide three (3) brief letters of recommendation, with at least one being from a former coach
  • Provide a copy of previous year's final report card for grade verification
  • Submit a brief essay, not to exceed 250 words, that summarizes what the term “Student-Athlete” means to you.

Priority will be given to:

  • Essay written by child 40%
  • Quality of Grades 30%
  • Quality of Sports Played 20%
  • Letters of recommendation 10%
Deadline for application TBD

All materials should be mailed to:

DPL
5440 Harvest Hill Rd
Suite 160
Dallas, TX 75230
Copies of candidates’ materials will be sent to independent judges for review. Winners will be notified in early March.