THE GOLDIE J. AND LORRAINE J. BUDA SCHOLARSHIP

About Goldie and Lorraine Buda.
Lawrence and Goldie Buda moved to St. Paul Park in 1951. Lawrence was a WWII vet and was active with the Veteran’s Club in St. Paul Park. He worked at Hamm’s Brewery Co. Lawrence and Goldie loved to fish. It was not unusual to see them at the early Mass before they went to the lake. They also enjoyed entertaining so there were always relatives at the house for a get-together and especially at holiday time. Their three daughters Lorraine, Diane and Corine all graduated from Park High School. In addition to their daughters, Lawrence and Goldie had seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Lawrence died in 1966. Goldie then went to work at Deluxe Check. She also sponsored a seminary student who was ordained in 1971. Both Goldie & Lorraine were very loving and giving people. This scholarship fund was funded by an anonymous donor in honor of Goldie & Lorraine Buda. Funds are held in an endowment at Catholic Community Foundation. If you have any questions, please contact the Parish Center Office at 651-4590 2131.

Purpose: The purpose of this Endowment Fund is to provide scholarships for high school seniors or college students from St. Thomas Aquinas to achieve an undergraduate degree at a Catholic institution of higher education.

Amount of Scholarship: Annual earnings of the fund will be divided depending on the number of qualified applicants. The typical scholarship is between $2,000 and $5,000 per year, and applicants may reapply each year. 

Criteria for Selection:

1.  The applicant must be a parishioner (or a child of a parishioner) of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Parishioner for these purposes is defined as a person who is registered and has a record of participating in the life of the parish. 

2.  The applicant must be enrolled in an undergraduate program at a Catholic institution.

3.  The applicant must have a “B” average or better in high school and at least a "C" average in college. Current GPA and transcript of grades from the previous year are required with your application. 

4. Applications will be available starting May 1st, and must be submitted by June 2nd in order to be considered.

Before the check is issued, the applicant must show proof of being accepted at a Catholic institution as an undergraduate student. This institution will be named on the check as well as the student's name. If a change in institutions happens, please let the parish know to prevent extra clerical expense

To apply, please email Angelica Kipka, Parish Business Administrator at  akipka1@st-thomas-aquinas.com  to request the link to the application form.