o Fayez & June Thomas Scholarship (2 awards / $1000 each)

o Anthony and Genevieve Abraham Scholarship (2 awards / $1000 each)

o Abboud Family Foundation Scholarship (2awards / One Laptop each)

o Our Lady of Lebanon Church Scholarship (2 awards / $1000 each)

APPLICATION SUBMISISON

Send all items together in one envelope to:

Our Lady of Lebanon Miami

ATTN: Scholarship Committee

2055 Coral Way - Miami, FL 33145

Scholarship application enrollment opens March 19, 2026 and must be summitted to the address above by April 19, 2026 in order to be considered.

Contact the Church office with any questions at info@ololmiami.org

Scholarship Award Recipients will be announced on May 3, 2026

ARTICLE IV

PURPOSES OF SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

Scholarships may be awarded for the following purposes:

a. Any high school student or

b. High school senior applying for study at the university level, or seeking vocational training, at an accredited institution.

c. Graduate education is not eligible.

ARTICLE V ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible the awardee must be a member of the Church as defined as follows:

a. Registered as a member of Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church for a period of not less than two (2) years;

b. Completed 25 hours of community service hours for a period of not less than two (2) years in three (3) different parish activities, including but not limited to the Annual Lebanese Festival. MYO, MYA, Sunday school, choir, altar servers, and church service projects.

ARTICLE VI APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

6.1 Application. By October 31 of each year, the Committee shall make available to the parish an application for scholarships to be awarded during the following academic year. The application form shall request the applicant to provide any information deemed pertinent and necessary by the Committee, including a description of the applicant’s activities in the Church. In addition, the application shall require the applicant to submit a 300-500 word written essay. The essay should address the importance of the Maronite Catholic faith on the applicant’s life. It may also include reference to and a discussion of how access to education aids in the development of individuals who embody the values of the Maronite Catholic community. No later than January 16 of the following year, the applicant shall deliver the completed application to the Committee in the manner prescribed. The Committee has the authority, but is not required, to change any application deadline established in these bylaw.

6.2 Number of Awards. A total of six (6) scholarships will be awarded each calendar year, with two (2) being awarded to high school students; two (2) being awarded to high school seniors for university or vocational study at an accredited institution; and two (2) being awarded to current university or vocational school students. The Committee has the authority, but is not required, to change the allocation of scholarships awarded based on the applications received.

6.3 Review and Selection. Within a reasonable time after receipt of all applications in any particular calendar year, the Committee Chairperson shall, in consultation with the Pastor, call a meeting of the Committee and determine a procedure for the review of applications and selection of awards. Upon review of the applications, the Committee may request additional information or to interview applicants. The Committee shall meet as necessary to review applications and essays. An announcement of the scholarships awarded will be announced by April 19.

6.4. Awards. The scholarship will be paid to the recipient once the applicant is enrolled/attending class and appropriate documentation is provided.

6.5 Announcements and Payment of Awards. At such time as deemed appropriate by the Committee, in consultation with the Pastor, the Committee shall publish the list of recipients and the amount of each such award. The award must be used within the next 12 months after the award is announced. If the award is not used, it will revert to the Scholarship Funds. To request payment of the award, the awardee must present evidence of enrollment and actual attendance at the designated institution.

6.6 Confidentiality. Any information regarding the applications submitted by the candidates and the discussions of the Committee regarding the applications and awards shall at all times remain confidential, without exception.

Download Application Here: