Fraternity-Testvériség, 2005 (83. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
2005-04-01 / 2. szám
Page 23 Fraternity- Testvériség STUDENT AID RECIPIENTS As one of its many fraternal benefits, the HRFA offers a one-time financial assistance of $600 to our young members who are pursuing a college education. It is intended that this scholarship be applied towards the cost of tuition, fees, books, or room and board. All students who fulfill the following requirements may apply: • Must be a member of the HRFA for at least five years immediately preceeding the date of application for the scholarship. He or she must be a member in good standing, i.e., applicant’s policy is not lapsed or matured. • Should be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate day student in an accredited four-year college or Robert Erik Csernak, Branch 176: “1 am currently in my third year as a full time student at Purdue University Calumet. My major is electrical & computer engineering technology. To help with the college expenses, 1 also have a part time job at a local bank which gives me an opportunity to meet and interact with people. In the limited free time 1 have between classes and my job, I enjoy working on cars and motorcycles. As time allows, I enjoy visiting my extended family in Hungary including my grandparents, uncles, and cousins. Hungary is a beautiful country, and I hope that I will always have the opportunity to visit or some day maybe even live and work there. I want to thank Steven & Katherine Mischak for recommending me for this scholarship, and 1 want to thank the HRFA for considering my application.” Justin Zakhar, Branch 52: “Thank you for the opportunity to apply for this scholarship. I’ve been a member of the university. The scholarship is not available to first- year college students. It is only granted to those who are in their 2nd, 3rd or 4th years and have earned good grades for the courses completed. Graduate students are also encouraged to apply. The applicant should contact his or her Branch Manager or the Home Office to receive an application form. Once this form is completed, the applicant should send it to the Branch Manager or the Home Office together with a transcript. The Home Office will review and process the application. When approved, a check will be sent to the applicant. Federation for many years now, and I appreciate all you’ve done for the youth of the Federation. Having gone to the Hungarian Youth Camp for many years, I have met many people from other states who share the same faith and heritage I have. Growing up in the Hungarian Reformed Church in Norwalk, I have been involved in Sunday school and youth group, have gone to many of the Youth Conferences, summer camp, and I have helped in many church projects. I have helped in the projects HRFA Branch 52 has held at my church. It’s always fun and rewarding to work with my church family. I’m looking forward to my Church Harvest Fair where we always put on a great celebration of our Hungarian heritage with great food, pastry, and sausages and a great coming together of community. My parents have always been enthusiastic volunteers and showed me the importance of volunteering. I plan to keep active helping others in the future, but my studies and playing Lacrosse at College keeps me very busy for now. I am pursuing an Electrical Engineering
