I. OBJECTIVE
To provide outstanding students from schools within or outside the Semper Altius Network of Schools and Regnum Christi Schools around the world with the opportunity to enrich their comprehensive education at one of the Oak academies during a full school year.
- Registration deadline: August 01, 2024 (Thursday).
- Deadline for submission of applications and projects: September 04, 2024 (Wednesday).
- Competition results publication: October 15, 2024 (Tuesday).
Oak International Academies offer one Scholarship of 75% the winner, one scholarship to second place of 30% and one scholarship to third place of 15%, the percent coverage of Tuition and Accommodation fees for an exclusive annual course of the 2025-2026 academic cycle only for the following grades:
Junior High School: 8th and 9th grade
2nd and 3rd years of junior high or ESO. Dublin Oak Academy, Woodlands Academy y Le Châtelard.
High School: 10th and 11th grade
10th and 11th years of high school or ESO. Only Le Châtelard.
Academies that participate
Dublin Oak Academy, Woodlands Academy and Le Châtelard.
- I. REGULATIONS
- II. REQUIREMENTS
- III. DESCRIPTION OF THE SCHOLARSHIP
- IV. SELECTION OF WINNERS
- V. ANNOUNCEMENT AND RESULT PUBLICATION
- VI. PROJECT
- VII. QUESTIONNAIRE
- VIII. PARTICIPANTS
- IX. WINNERS
The selection of candidates for the scholarship will be made through a competition under the following procedure and conditions:
- Students from schools belonging to the Semper Altius Network of Schools and Regnum Christi Schools worldwide, as well as external schools, are elegible to participate.
Participation is open to students who have been awarded and/or nominated for the Semper Altius Medal in the two years preceding the academic cycle referenced by the competition, and to students from external schools who have achieved the highest school award or recognition and have been involved in social activities.
- Each candidates may compete for the single academy per year, simultaneous participation for two academies is not permitted.
- The minimum number of participants per academic level is 5 (there is not imposed maximum limit).
- Participation is restricted to candidates who fulfill the stipulated requirements and have received authorization for the competition.
- Each academy will offer a scholarship for an annual course during the 2025-2026 academic cycle in the following academic levels:
- -Junior High School (8th and 9th grades) Dublin Oak Academy, Woodlands Academy and Le Chatelard
- -High School (10th and 11th grades) only Le Chatelard Academy
- All participants are granted a 10% reduction in Tuition and Accommodation fees, regardless of their competition result.
- The winner will receive a scholarship covering 75% of Tuition and Accommodation fees, applicable exclusevely to an annual course for the 2025-2026 academic cycle exclusively. The second-place achiever shall receive a scholarship of 30%, while the third-place contender shall be granted a scholarship to 15%, both of which will be allocated towards the same category, academic cycle, and course.
- Upon the publication of competition results, participants must confirm their acceptance of the awarded scholarship and booking fee payment within a maximum of 15 days. Failure to do so may result in the scholarship being offered to another participant.
- The scholarships and benefits granted through participation in this competition are non-cumulative with other scholarships, promotions, certificates, or discounts.
1. A certificate on letterhead, signed by the school, confirming the nomination or receipt of the Semper Altius Medal, or for schools outside the network, proof of having achieved the highest school award or recognition.
2. Confirmation of receipt and validity of this letter by the central office of Oak International.
3. Written notification to the corresponding Oak representative expressing intent to participate in the competition.
4. Complete the online registration for the annual course and submit application (including psychological assessment).
5. Payment of the non-refundable participation fee:
€100.00 Euros for Dublin Oak Academy and Woodlands Academy.
₣100.00 Swiss francs for Le Châtelard.
6. Preparation and send electronic submission of the required Apostolic/social project and Questionnaire to the following email address:
-Dublin Oak: admissions@dublinoakacademy.org
-Woodlands: lhoman@arcol.org
-Le Chatelard: info@lechatelard.com
Notes: The student can seek assistance from their Oak representative to ensure that all prerequisites for participation are met and timely submitted.
The winner will receive a scholarship covering 75% of Tuition and Accommodation fees, applicable exclusively to an annual course for the 2025-2026 academic cycle. The second-place achiever shall receive a scholarship of 30%*, while the third-place contender shall be granted a scholarship of 15%*, both of which will be allocated towards the same category, academic cycle, and course. It does not apply to other courses or semesters.
All participants who meet the contest requirements will be granted a 10%* discount on Tuition and Accommodation fees, to be applied in the academy and grade of the 2025-2026 school year.
The Oak – Semper Altius Scholarship cannot be combined with other scholarships, promotions, certificates, or discounts.
*All other expenses must be covered by the student: personal expenses, medical costs, recreational outings, travels, airfare, etc. The Oak representative can provide a quotation.
The participating academy’s committee will review candidate profiles based on:
A. Complete the online registration for the annual course and submit the application
(including psychological assessment).
B. Project created by the student, aligned with the following indicators:
1) Originality and Creativity: Innovative Idea.
2) Feasibility and Viability: Realistic application within the academy.
3) Language Proficiency: Correct language usage and expression.
4) Quality of materials and format.
5) Impact level for the generation
C. Questionnaire, aligned with the following indicators:
6) Completed by the student.
7) Quality by the student.
D. Teleconference interview, if deemed necessary by the academy.
Each participant will receive the evaluation outcome via email from the academy on the specified results publication date in this announcement. The competition results will be published on the website www.oakinternational.org one day after the designated results announcement date.
For inquiries about the competition process, participants should approach their corresponding Oak representative. Questions regarding competition terms should be directed to the email address jmandres@oakinternational.org.
The competition’s objective is to stimulate participant creativity, critical thinking, and idea development. Projects are valued for their substance more than superficial elements. It is recommended not to invest extensively in elaborate samples, models, or costly artifacts. Accessories accompanying the project are not influential in determining winners. The project should be submitted electronically.
Two blocks are to be considered, divided into themes:
- First Block (Academic-Social).
- Second Block (Spiritual-Apostolic).
Participants’ projects should encompass one theme from each block; for instance, they may select theme a) from Block 1 (academic) with theme b) from Block 2 (spiritual). Each participant has the liberty to construct their own combination to ensure originality. Each theme should encompass a comprehensive proposal, including objectives, methods or activities to achieve them, and a timetable for the proposed activities.
If your project involves suggesting materials for the academy (posters, campaigns, etc.), all content must be in French for Switzerland and in English for the other academies.
BLOCK 1:
ACADEMIC AREA. A pivotal domain in Oak Academies; the aim is to cultivate student responsibility for their own learning and provide them with the means to attain their goals.
Themes
- a) Proposals to enhance study habits.
- Campaigns, exercises proposal It is important to note that motivation techniques in Oak Academies are consistently positive and not negative.
- b) Speaking in French/English outside of classes based on the academy being applied to.
- Campaign, exercise proposals. How would you motivate adolescents to converse in French/English outside of classes? Propose methods to inspire students to learn French/English; what would you do? Perhaps employ motivating signage, hallway language campaigns, daily greetings in the language? Extra credit assignments/activities?
SOCIAL AREA. Activities fostering generation integration and mutual understanding.
Themes
- c) Group activities.
- Develop any of these that are already being executed in some Oak academies: Talent show, Valentine’s Day, Gift exchange, Academy Spirit Week. What type of activities would you propose? Film forums (movie screenings, themes, questions, dynamics). You can also suggest other activities that you believe aid in integration within the generation (getting to know each other, sharing openly with others), as well as entertainment.
- d) Organize campaigns to promote:
- Authenticity, Genuine friendship, Anti-bullying, Simplicity, Gratitude.
BLOCK 2
SPIRITUAL AREA. An essential aspect of the Oak Academies program, striving to nurture authentic Christians who genuinely live their faith.
Themes
- a) Liturgical campaigns: Advent and Lent.
- Adaptable to larger groups (50 to 100 individuals), and simple in terms of material requirements. It should be considered that not all are familiar with Advent and Lent. How can one experience Holy Week and Easter authentically while on travel? How would you aid your peers in better celebrating Christmas once they return home?
- b) Sacristy Club – Altar Knights.
- Oak academies have groups supporting mass organization and assisting the priest during services. What suggestions do you have for activities or motivation for your peers? What kind of program would you create for these clubs? First Friday devotional. Devotion to the Sacred Heart and First Friday masses. Marian activities.
APOSTOLIC AREA. Throughout the school year, every student is encouraged to experience personal commitment and service.
Themes
- c) Various apostolic activities or projects that can be undertaken, or any initiative you believe benefits students or the local community.
- Consider the reality of the locality and the country where the participating Oak Academy is situated. Activities for visits to nursing homes. Food collection and distribution for the needy, etc.
All participants are required to briefly answer the following questions:
- What does receiving the Semper Altius Medal or being nominated mean to you? Or, what does participating in this competition signify to you?
- Mention three positive and three negative aspects of today’s youth.
- What is an ideal to you? What would you be willing to do to attain it?
- Name two qualities that a:
- Good leader should posses
- Good son/daughter should posses
- Good father or mother should posses
- Good friend should posses
- Define the following terms in your own words:
- Conscience
- Maturity
- Authenticity
- Enjoyment
- Respect
- What talent would you ask God for, and how would you use it?
- If you won the lottery (billions of dollars), how would you utilize the winnings?
Dublin Oak JHS
1-Zazueta Cadena Xavier Filiberto Los Mochis, Mx.
2-Arce Gutiérrez Jorge Los Mochis, Mx.
3-Kuri Lavalle Omar Mérida, Mx.
4-González Kauffman Daniel San Pedro Garza García, Mx.
5-Pinto Medina Demetrio Mérida, Mx.
6-Vilet Vergara Jordi San Luis Potosí, Mx.
7-Padua Pérez Maximiliano Metepec, Mx.
8-Sánchez Gallardo Jacobo Sevilla, Esp.
9-Gaytan Peña Sebastián Uzziel San Luis Potosí, Mx.
10-Aragón Llanes Pablo CdMx., Mx.
11-Medina Molina Rodrigo Mérida, Mx.
12-Balderrama Narcio Bernardo Los Mochis, Mx.
13-Mohamar Obando Víctor Santillo, Mx.
14-Mora Martínez Leonardo San Andrés Cholúla, Mx.
15-Rodríguez Santillán Carlos Andrés Pachuca, Mx.
16-Gangoiti Ruesga Oswaldo Guadalajara, Mx.
17-Gutiérrez Solís Iker Mateo León, Mx.
18-Miranda Allegretti Damián Cozumel, Mx.
Woodlands JHS
1-Negrete Bojorquez Elisa Los Mochis, Mx.
2-Conde Sarquis María San Luis Potosí, Mx.
3-Handall Schraermeyer Rania San Luis Potosí, Mx.
4-Covian Felguerez Paola Paola Graciela Oaxaca, Mx.
5-Razo Carrillo Ana Sofía Iraputo, Mx.
6-Carrillo Retes Valentina Los Mochis, Mx.
7-Porter Bravo Hanna Alexandra Mérida, Mx.
8-Terry Alvear África Sevilla, Esp.
9-Bohorquez Fernandez Adriana Sevilla, Esp.
10-Campos Zazueta Isabella Torreón, Mx.
11-Bailon Nassar Adelle CdMx., Mx.
12-Miquel Vergés Ana Badiola CdMx.,Mx.
13-Llarena Mata Michel Saltillo, Mx.
14-Gonzalez Saracho Cordelia Saltillo, Mx.
15-Bassols Colín María Andrea CdMx., Mx.
16-Mena Espinosa de Los Monteros Ma. José Naucalpan, Mx.
17-Castillo Ábrego Anna Sofía Hidalgo, Mx.
18–Guzmán Benavides Valeria San Pedro Garza García, Mx.
19-Puga Lozada Victoria Durango, Mx.
20-Román Ríos Sara San Pedro Cholúla, Mx.
21-Villarreal Vera María Emilia Torreón, Mx.
22-García Vilchis Alejandra CdMx., Mx.
Le Chatelard JHS
1-Velásquez Fernández María José Monterrey, Mx.
2-Elizondo Ramírez Mayerling Monterrey, Mx.
3-Elizondo Cueva Isabella Lucía Monterrey, Mx.
4-Guevara Acosta Pia San Luis Potosí, Mx.
5-Labastida Valenzuela Myrna Elizabeth Los Mochis, Mx.
6-Raventós Romero-Haupold Sevilla, Esp.
Le Chatelard HS
1-Hervas García Fernanda Los Mochis, Mx.
2-Muzquiz Lozano Rebeca Monterrey, Mx.
3-Martín Arvizu Vera The Woodlands, USA
4-Rodriguez Melara Mariana La Libertad, El Sal.
5-Moreno Diego Paulina Saltillo, Mx.
6-Gutiérrez Rentería María Elena Saltillo, Mx.
7-Lama Morales Valeria Puebla, Mx.
8-Alvarado Mancilla Tania Naucalpan, Mx.
9-Martínez Ortiz Dana Aguascalientes, Mx.
10-Pedroza Barcenas Isabella CdMx., Mx.
11-Barraza Coello Mariana Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Mx.
12-Berrocal Acosta Belén The Woodlands, USA