Harry C. and Reba C. Rickard Scholarship Endowment

APPLICATION FOR 2013 SCHOLARSHIP

For persons between the ages of 17 and 30 pursuing full-time church-related vocations.

Applications accepted February 15, 2013 through April 1, 2013

Name of applicant: Date of Birth:

Permanent home address (street address, city, state, zip code)

Home phone: Cell phone: E-mail address:

Local church:

Name of school you will attend in the fall:

School Address:

Church-related career plans:

1) If you are seeking ordination, have you begun the candidacy studies? YES NO

2) If so, where are you in the process:
Talking with my pastor Admitted to the candidacy program Certified candidate

Academic History

High School Graduation year:

College: Graduation year:

Seminary: Anticipated Graduation Date:

Academic Achievement

High School:

College:

Previous and current church related activities:

Other school or community activities:

______Date: ______

Pastor, chaplain or campus minister – Please PRINT and SIGN

ESSAY

Please write a brief essay (1-2 pages) regarding your career plans discussing your goals and hopes for ministry. The essay should include whether you plan to serve in a local church setting or in a church related institution or agency. All essays should be typed and checked for spelling and grammar.

Send completed applications and essay to:
Virginia Conference Office of Ministries with Young People

PO Box 5606, Glen Allen, VA 23058
or e-mail