Scholarship Application
Apply for the W. Christopher Lilwall and Eric Paraskevopoulos Memorial Scholarship Awards.
About the program
The W. Christopher Lilwall and Eric Paraskevopoulos Memorial Scholarship Awards Program sponsored by CATCA provides financial assistance to dependent children of active and retired members of the Association who are in pursuit of full-time post-secondary education. Two recipients will be chosen.
Annual scholarship amount
With proof of full-time enrollment each year
Dependent children of active or retired members
Eligibility
The program is open to dependent children of active and retired members who are in good standing. Eligible students must be enrolled in a full-time post-secondary educational program.
What to submit
To be considered, applicants must submit the following (in PDF form):
- A completed application form (link to fillable PDF below).
- A copy of their official transcript from the last academic institution attended. High school report cards will not be accepted.
- Proof of enrollment in a full-time post-secondary educational program for the upcoming school year.
- A Curriculum Vitae outlining work experience, past achievements, and volunteer work.
- 150–200 words outlining their personal contributions to society.
- 150–200 words outlining what contributions they intend to make to society in their adult life.
- Two signed letters of recommendation from non-family members familiar with the applicant's abilities.
Deadline & submission
- Submission deadline
- Monday, 31 August 2026, 1600 EDT
- Send submissions to
- scholarships@catca.ca
- Email subject line
- Scholarship Application – c/o The Executive Vice President
Selection process
All applications will have personal identification removed and be forwarded to the Selection Committee, which will select the winners. The winners will be notified, and their names will be published on the Member Portal at catca.ca.
Scholarship applications are open.