500 Word Essay for Dominican Scholarship
The Fourth Pillar Program builds on the premise that human beings are naturally generous, and that
service to others is integral to a fulfilled life. The word ‘service’ literally means an act of homage. When
a person does an act of service, he or she performs an act of homage to God and to neighbor and he or
she grows in respect for self.
Recipients of the Dominican Scholarship are required to serve as mentors in the Fourth Pillar Program.
The role of mentors is to guide their peers in the program in four ways: by introducing service as a way
of life, deepening their commitment to serve, equipping them with confidence in service, and
challenging them to establish a unique legacy of service as a participant in the program.
Submit an essay, not to exceed 500 words, addressing how you would lead your peers to explore
opportunities to give of themselves in service, to serve as a habit of life and to inspire others to spend
their time and resources in service to others? After completing the essay, send it as an attachment it to
[email protected] with “Dominican Scholar Essay” in the subject line.