Doreen Melton Scholarship
- In 1973, the Edmonton Diocesan Council of The Catholic Women’s League of Canada established a “Family Life” scholarship with the funds remaining from hosting the National Convention in Edmonton that year. Initially, the scholarship, paid out from interest earned on the invested principal, was awarded to a student taking a family life course at a Catholic university or college. In 1978, Mrs. Doreen Melton died. Mrs. Melton was a long-standing CWL member who had done much to establish the League at the parish level in the Archdiocese of Edmonton. The scholarship was renamed in her honour to become the “Doreen Melton Scholarship”. Because of Mrs. Melton’s interest in promoting vocations to the priesthood, it was decided that an annual scholarship of $500 would be awarded to a seminarian studying at St. Joseph Seminary for the Archdiocese of Edmonton. Each year, the scholarship recipient is selected by the Rector of St. Joseph Seminary in Edmonton. The Scholarship recipient is invited to the annual Diocesan Convention where the scholarship is presented.
- Donations may be made to the Scholarship Fund which, as of 2016, is held in trust with the Foundation of St. Joseph Seminary and Newman Theological College. Tax receipts will be issued.
DOREEN MELTON SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
2007-2019
2019 Chad Miciak
2018 Adam Rieger
2017 JD Carmichael
2016 Tin Tran
2015 Bob Lee
2014 Curtis Berube
2013 Roger Neidzielski
2012 Roger Neidzielsk
2011 Roger Neidzielski
2010 Carlos Nunez
2009 Michael Joosten
2008 Miguel Irizar
2007 Khoa Tran
Scholarship Donation Form
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Doreen Melton Fund Memo 2015
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Past Award Winner Photos
A little history for those of you who don't know about Doreen Melton:
In 1973, the Edmonton Diocesan Council of The Catholic Women’s League of Canada established a “Family Life” scholarship with the funds remaining from hosting the National Convention in Edmonton that year.
Mrs. Melton was a long-standing CWL member who had done much to establish the League at the parish level in the Archdiocese of Edmonton. The scholarship was renamed in her honour to become the “Doreen Melton Scholarship.” Because of Mrs. Melton’s interest in promoting vocations to the priesthood, it was decided that an annual scholarship would be awarded to a seminarian studying at St. Joseph Seminary for the Archdiocese of Edmonton.
Please Look for a Book mark in your Convention Package with more information.
The 2017 Doreen Melton Scholarship Recipient is: John-Duane Carmichael – JD
JD is originally from Ft. St. John BC, He moved to Sherwood Park AB in 2000 with his patents and brother. His parents currently reside in Rocky Mountain House. JD is 31 years old, he has been at St. Joseph Seminary since August of 2014. JD received his Bachelor of Science in Environmental & Conservation Sciences in 2009. JD is currently at Newman Theological College studying for his Master of Divinity Degree. JD plays the guitar and loves camping, hunting and fishing.
In 1973, the Edmonton Diocesan Council of The Catholic Women’s League of Canada established a “Family Life” scholarship with the funds remaining from hosting the National Convention in Edmonton that year.
Mrs. Melton was a long-standing CWL member who had done much to establish the League at the parish level in the Archdiocese of Edmonton. The scholarship was renamed in her honour to become the “Doreen Melton Scholarship.” Because of Mrs. Melton’s interest in promoting vocations to the priesthood, it was decided that an annual scholarship would be awarded to a seminarian studying at St. Joseph Seminary for the Archdiocese of Edmonton.
Please Look for a Book mark in your Convention Package with more information.
The 2017 Doreen Melton Scholarship Recipient is: John-Duane Carmichael – JD
JD is originally from Ft. St. John BC, He moved to Sherwood Park AB in 2000 with his patents and brother. His parents currently reside in Rocky Mountain House. JD is 31 years old, he has been at St. Joseph Seminary since August of 2014. JD received his Bachelor of Science in Environmental & Conservation Sciences in 2009. JD is currently at Newman Theological College studying for his Master of Divinity Degree. JD plays the guitar and loves camping, hunting and fishing.
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2015 Recipient: Seminarian Bob Lee with Diocesan Officer Jean A. and President Gwen E.
2016 Recipient: Tin Tran
with Christian Family Life Chair: Katherine T. and President Mary H.