Timothy M. Padulsky

Timothy M. Padulsky

Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is in memory of Timothy Padulsky who passed away on September 14, 2008, after a strenuous battle with leukemia. Even through his struggle with this disease, Tim never ceased to amaze those around him with his positivity and desire to make others laugh. Tim graduated valedictorian from Woburn Memorial High School in 2005 and went on to Boston College where he studied in the Carroll School of Management.

The Timothy Padulsky Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a person with a love of learning, dedication to service, and commitment to helping others. The recipient of this scholarship will receive $1,360 to help in furthering his/her education to the college or university of his/her choice.

Please type the requested information and email this application by March 20, 2017 to the address listed below:

Attn: Kristen Padulsky

Qualification Criteria:

·  Student must be in good academic standing; top 50% of graduating class

·  Must be a part of the graduating class of 2017 from Woburn Memorial High School

·  Include a letter of recommendation-see below for further instructions

·  Return the completed application by the deadline above.

Personal Information:

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Please Answer the Following:

Please provide an example of a time when you have shown leadership (in the classroom, as part of a team, within an organization, or in your personal life)

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If you could meet three people dead or alive who would they be and why?

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How will the monetary sum associated with this scholarship expand your opportunities for higher education?

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Essay Topic:

Education was a very important part of Timothy’s life and he pushed himself to excel and return to Boston College even while he was fighting an illness that left him physically exhausted. During his last semester at school he studied for and took his finals while suffering from a tumor that caused him facial paralysis. Despite these obstacles he still managed to complete the semester with a 3.8 GPA. Please discuss a time in your life when you have overcome an obstacle and still pushed forward to exceed in your education and quest for learning. This essay should be a maximum of one page.

Recommendations:

Please include a personal recommendation from an individual who can share insight about your ability to be a positive role model and leader among your peers. This recommendation can be from a classmate, teammate, friend, sibling or any person who you feel would best describe you. You may also include any additional information that you feel would help provide insight into your character. Please make sure to indicate your relationship to this person.