Scholarship Application

 

 

 

 

P.o. Box 187

Belle Plaine, KS 67013

 

 

  

This scholarship is intended to be of assistance to the students of the Belle Plaine United Methodist Church. It is the belief of this congregation that the students of this church are valuable assets. Consequently, the members of the United Methodist Church of Belle Plaine, KS, wish to be a part of the process to encourage the education and/or training of the most qualified applicant. Thank you for applying. 

 

1.                  Applicant will be an active member or constituent of the Belle Plaine United Methodist Church.

2.                  The successful applicant will be enrolled at any post-secondary school i.e. trade school, 2-year college, etc.

3.                  The completed application form for this scholarship will be in the Belle Plaine United Methodist Church office by May 9, 2011

                       by 12:00 pm. No late applications will be accepted. The committee will review the applications the evening of May 10^th. 

4.                  Applicant must have High School Diploma or equivalent.

5.                  The completed application will include at least three reference letters in sealed envelopes addressed to the

                         Belle Plaine United Methodist Church

                         P.O. Box 187

                         Belle Plaine, KS 67013

6.                  Any financial awards will be paid to the Financial Aids Office of the institution the successful applicant plans to attend and will be paid on 

                      a semester basis

The Church Scholarship Committee is elected by the Church Charge Conference. It is understood that no member(s) of the committee shall be a family member of any of the applicants. The committee is to review all applications with regard to need, citizenship, and vocational goals. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name                                                                                                                                                  

 

Address                                                                                                                                              

 

Phone Number                                                                                                                                   

 

 

Cumulative Grade Point Average                                                                                          

(For adult applicants, please indicate most recently completed semester.)

 

ACT/SAT Composite Score                                                                                                       

(For High School Applicants only)

 

 

 

Name and location of post high school institution you plan to attend:

 

 

Intended major or area of study:                                                                                                       

 

 

 

List members of family and their ages, include yourself:

 

 

 

 

ORGANIZATIONS:

List organizations (school, community, or church) that you have been involved with over the last four years. If you held an elected position in the organization, please indicate that as well.

 

Organization                           Years of Involvement                         Leadership Position and # of years

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HONORS AND AWARDS:

List below any honors, awards or special recognition you have received in the last four years.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WORK ACTIVITIES:

List below any employment and volunteer work you have done in the last four years.

 

Employer                                 Position                                               Date of employment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ESSAY:

On a separate sheet write a short essay (250-300 words) answering the following questions:

What are your goals for the future and why do you need this scholarship to achieve these goals?     

How does your faith effect your choice of career?