Czech Heritage Society offers scholarship to graduates

The Czech Heritage Society of Texas is accepting applications for the Victor Peter Memorial scholarship.

The $500 stipend was established in memory of the late Victor Alfons Peter who died in 1996.

The Victor Peter Memorial scholarship will be awarded to a graduating high school senior to help further his or her education.

As part of their application, students will write a 300-word essay on one of two topics. The topics are: "A Family Member Who Represents Czech Heritage" or "A Family Member Who Contributed to the Czech Heritage in the United States"

In addition, they must also submit a high school transcript, two letters of recommendation, a 200-word autobiography, 100 -word statement explaining what he or she plans to study in college or at a university and list 10 ways he or she has had contact with Czech culture.

They must also include a cover sheet with their name, address, phone number and the high school's name, address and phone number.

Students do not have to be associated with the Czech Heritage Society or be of Czech origin to apply.

The Czech Heritage Society of Texas was founded in 1982 with the purpose of preserving and promoting Czech heritage in the state.

The deadline for accepting scholarship applications for the Victor Peter Memorial Scholarship is Feb. 28, 2008. Send your application to The Czech Heritage Society of Texas, Victor Peter Memorial Scholarship, 4117 Willowbend, Houston, Texas 77025.

For additional information, contact Patricia Parma, 3311 Carolina Way, Richmond, TX 77469 (Phone 281-342-4898).