In August of 1971, the Constantin J Stanitz family of Chicago established a Scholarship Fund in memory of their son, William Robert Stanitz, who met a premature tragic death in California. The William R Stanitz/AROY Scholarship is open to applicants who must be an active member of their church community, partaking in services, showing themselves to be a leader and an example among peers in their parish's young religious community. Applicants must be a graduate of high school and be a college student or one who intends to enroll in a school or college of university level. They must also not be a previous Stanitz Scholarship recipient. Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation from their parish priest or AROY advisors regarding parish and AROY activities. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.