5300 Poplar Tent Road

Concord, North Carolina 28027

704.788.1180

Dr. E. Steven Ayers, Senior Pastor

Mr. Steve Harrill, Minister of Music

Rev. Paul Haywood, Minister of Youth & Children

Ms Lindsay Megill, Assistant Director of Children

and Youth Music

Mrs. Patsy Lawing, Office Manager

April 2018

Thank you for your interest in the scholarships awarded at McGill Baptist. We are grateful for the financial support provided by the families sponsoring the scholarships each of which have a minimum amount to be awarded of $500.00.

The number of applications completed each year exceeds the number of scholarships that are available. To ensure fairness in the committee’s review of applications, specific criteria are set for the application process:

  1. Applicant must be an active member of McGill Baptist Church.
  2. Applicant must be accepted by the college/university he/she plans to attend.
  3. Applicants do not apply for a specific scholarship; the Scholarship Committee is responsible for awarding the individual scholarships.
  4. Criteria for selection will include scholastic achievement; financial need; service to school, church and community; character; and a completed application.
  5. A student applying/re-applying for a scholarship during his/her college years may be considered along with other applicants. A transcript of your previous two semester course grades is to be provided with the completed application.
  6. The application form is available in the church office.
  7. The absolute deadline for submitting a “McGill Baptist Church Scholarship Application” is Sunday, May 20, 2018. Late applications will not be accepted.
  8. Incomplete applications will not be considered for scholarships. Please check your application for completion in its entirety before turning the application in to the Office Manager (Patsy Lawing) at the church office.

Scholarships are to be awarded at the Graduate Recognition Service(10:45 AM) on June 3, 2018. Applicants are asked to make every effort to be presentfor this special occasion and to wear their cap and gown.

The McGill Scholarship Committee

McGill Baptist Church

Scholarship Application Form

Name ______

First MiddleLast

Permanent Address ______

StreetCity/StateZip

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Telephone

Place of Birth ______Date of Birth ______

Are you a member McGill? ______Marital Status ______

Father’s (or Guardian’s) Name ______

Address ______

Street City/StateZip

Where Employed ______

Mother’s (or Guardian’s) Name ______

Address ______

Street City/StateZip

Where Employed ______

Number of Brothers: Younger ______Number of Sisters: Younger ______

Older ______Older ______

High school to be graduated from ______Date ______

or College/University now attending ______Circle year: 1 2 3 4

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List extracurricular activities in which you have participated (include offices held, honors):

(A) School ______

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(B)Community ______

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(C)Church ______

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List part-time or summer employment during high school or college:

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Name of college/university you will attend ______

Date accepted for admittance? ______

Course of study you plan to pursue? ______

Occupation/profession you plan for after graduation? ______

Have you applied for other scholarships? ______If so, please name:

(Scholarship(s) and Value)______

Have you received other scholarships? ______If so, please name:

(Scholarship(s) and Value) ______

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Please list as references the name and address of three persons who have known you for at least one year. Do not list members of your familyor your minister. College students should list a college reference with a telephone number and address.

  1. From your school: ______
  1. From your church: ______
  1. Employer or person in community: ______
  1. For college reference (if applicable): ______

In your own handwriting, give your reasons for wishing to further your education. Your answer should be in paragraph form. You may attach an extra sheet if needed.

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Date ______Signature of Applicant ______

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McGill Baptist Church

Scholarship Application

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Name of Applicant

(Section Applies only to High School Seniors)

This page must be completed and signed by the school counseloror registrar and will be kept in confidence.

(A)Applicant’s academic average ______

(B)Applicant’s academic rank in class ______

(C)Number of students in applicant’s graduating class ______

(D)SAT scores: Verbal ______Math ______Total ______

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School Counselor or Registrar Date

(Section Applies only to College/UniversityStudents)

Attach a copy of your previous two semester courses and grades. The source may be an on-line student copy.

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Student Signature Date

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