Ed and Aline Patane were devoted parents who lived their lives with unwavering faith, and a deep commitment to family. They cherished their family as the cornerstone of their lives, fostering strong bonds through love, support, and shared moments of joy.

Ed and Aline exemplified kindness, generosity, and selflessness in all aspects of their lives. They showed their family the importance of living with faith, being kind, caring, compassionate, generous, helping their community and always finding joy in everything they did.

This scholarship honors the lives of Ed and Aline Patane by supporting students who consistently embody these same values; a life guided by faith, someone who leads with kindness, values family as a source of strength and inspiration, embraces life with both purpose and joy, someone who has a genuine spirit of caring, generosity, compassion and services others selflessly throughout their young lives.

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Any high school, undergraduate, or graduate student who is enrolled in or accepted to an accredited college or university in the U.S. may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they have at least a 3.0 GPA, live a faith-based life and have a strong record of volunteering experience. Demonstrated leadership and involvement in faith-based clubs or groups are favorable qualities.

To apply, submit an essay or video (or both). Video responses are strongly preferred and should tell us about your personal story, your faith journey, how you live out kindness, generosity, and devotion to family in your daily life, how this scholarship would support your goals, and how you find joy and have fun in life through friendships, hobbies, family activities, or other pursuits that bring you light and balance. If you submit an essay, respond to three or more of the prompts below in 500-800 words. If you submit a video, write “Submitted via a video link” in the essay box. Additionally, you can upload supporting documents such as certificates, letters, photos, or testimonials showcasing your service and values.

Donor Profile: Donna Davis

Donna Davis

Donor since Aug, 2025

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Ed and Aline Patane Kind, Compassion, Joy and Generosity Memorial Scholarship Fund

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Ed and Aline Patane Kind, Compassion, Joy and Generosity Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: Dec 1, 2025