
Rev. Robert O’Meara and Selma O’Meara Scholarship
The Rev. Robert A. O’Meara dedicated his life to the betterment of people everywhere. This memorial scholarship reflects his expressed desire to help others improve the human condition. He wanted to help those adults who wished to enhance their current human services skills, to re-enter human services, or to change their career to human services.
Award Priority
Priority will be given to adult members of the First Presbyterian Church who plan to prepare for a second career or enter a career advancement program in human services. Second priority will be given to undergraduate students (2nd, 3rd, or 4th year) members of the First Presbyterian Church who are attending an accredited undergraduate school. Third priority will be given to qualified members of the First Presbyterian Church who are graduating from high school and planning to attend an accredited undergraduate school.
Award Requirements
All applicants must be members of the active role of the First Presbyterian Church of Rome, NY. Adult applicants must be currently employed in the human services field wanting to enter the human services field, or needing to upgrade skills, and a high school graduate. All undergraduates must have completed 24 credit hours at an accredited university or college and maintain a 3.0 or better academic average. June high school graduates must be accepted at an accredited university, college, or professional school for human services (e.g.: nursing school). The scholarship shall be used for an accredited training or education program within one calendar year of the award or it shall be returned. Applicants may receive the award more than once, but the application form must be submitted each year.
Award Information:
Application deadline May 15, 2025. Award amount: $ 1500.00.
To complete an application, go to the web site link.
https://romecollegefoundation.com/scholarship/rev-robert-a-omeara-scholarship/