Indiana District Ladies Ministries

Indiana District Ladies MinistriesUnited Pentecostal Church

Scholarship Information for 2018

There are three $1,500.00 scholarships available each year to Indiana youth who live in Indiana, are from a United Pentecostal Church and plan to attend a U.P.C.I. endorsed Bible College (applicant’s school of choice).

Application forms must be sent to Ladies Ministries President by June 1st.
Scholarship to be paid $750.00 each semester of year awarded. Paid directly to college.
Applicants must have proof of matching funds for both semesters of $750.00 before scholarship is paid.
Scholarships could be awarded to a returning student (2nd, 3rd, or 4th year):
Must not have an outstanding bill.
All work must be completed and a 2.5 Grade Point Averagemustbe maintained.
Pastor’s recommendation. (Letter to Ladies Ministries President)

Candidates reviewed and chosen by an appointed Indiana District Ladies Ministries Committee.Scholarship to be awarded during camp season. Exact date to be announced.

For more information or application, go to INUPCI.org, go to the Ladies Department Tab or contact:

Adena Pedigo

902 Fletcher Avenue

Indianapolis, IN 46203

317.695.2879

Email:

Indiana District Ladies Ministries

Scholarship Application

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name ______

Address ______

City ______State ______Zip ______

Home Telephone ______Date ______

Cell Phone ______

Date of Birth ______Age ______

Sex ______Race ______

Marital Status: Single _____ Married _____ Divorced _____ Widowed _____

Parents or guardian:

Father ______Occupation ______

Mother ______Occupation ______

Guardian ______Occupation ______

Are your parents living?Father: Yes _____ No _____ Mother: Yes _____ No _____

Marital status of parents:Married ______Divorced ______Widowed ______

Do you live with your parents or guardian? ______

If there are other children living in the home, list their names and ages:

Name: ______Age: _____Name:______Age: _____

Are both parents or guardian active in the church? ______Explain:

______

SCHOLASTIC INFORMATION

Names of High School(s) attended ______

Address of High School ______

City ______State ______Zip ______

Name of Principal ______

Date graduated (or will graduate) from high school ______

Type of major(s) taken in high school ______

List any scholastic honors you have received: ______

______

List any school activities in which you have participated: ______

______

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Are you currently employed? ______Full-time or Part-time? ______

List below the record of you past and present employment:

Date Length of

EmployerAddressEmployedEmployment Position

______

HOUSEHOLD INCOME

_____Under $25,000_____$25,000-$50,000_____$50,000-$75,000

_____$75,000-$100,000_____over $100,000

CHRISTIAN SERVICE INFORMATION

Have you received the baptism of the Holy Ghost according to Acts 2:4?

Yes _____No _____Date ______Place ______

Have you been baptized in Jesus Name?

Yes _____No _____Date ______Place ______

Are you now living a consistent Christian life to the best of your ability? ______

What church do you attend? ______

Name of current pastor ______Attended how long? ______

Pastor’s address ______

City ______State ______Zip ______

HomePhone (_____) Cell Phone (_____)

List and describe any church related activities in which you have been or are now involved (youth, Sunday school, choir, orchestra, evangelism, etc.):

ESSAY

On a separate piece of paper, express in your own words why you want to attend Bible College and when and why did you make this decision.

Explain what contributions you believe a Christian education can make to your life and how you plan to utilize the benefits in the future.

State your goals for 2 years from now, 5 years from now and 10 years in the future.

(400-500 words)

Indicate below which endorsed Bible college of the United Pentecostal Church International you are interested in attending (check one only; to check more than one will disqualify you from consideration):

______Apostolic Bible Institute, St. Paul, Minnesota

______Christian Life College, Stockton, California

______Gateway College of Evangelism, Florissant, Missouri

______Indiana Bible College, Indianapolis, Indiana

______Texas Bible College, Lufkin, Texas

______Northeast Christian College, Fredricton, New Brunswick

______Urshan Graduate School of Theology, St. Louis, Missouri

Do you feel a call to any particular area of Christian service? ______

Explain:______

______

Applicant’s signaturePastor’s signature

Date ______

Important! It is your responsibility to see that your completed application is received by June 1st.

Please send completed application to:Adena Pedigo

902 Fletcher Avenue

Indianapolis, IN 46203

317.695.2879

Email:

Indiana District Ladies Ministries

Scholarship Application

PASTORAL REFERENCE

(Confidential)

Student ______

Pastor______Church address ______

Pastor Phone

To Pastor:

The student who has given you this reference form is applying for a scholarship provided by the Ladies Ministries of the United Pentecostal Church of Indiana. Your prompt reply is deeply appreciated and will be held in strictest confidence.

Please send completed form to:Adena Pedigo

902 Fletcher Avenue

Indianapolis, IN 46203

317.695.2879

Email:

Please evaluate the student in the following areas:

TOP 10%ABOVEAVERAGEBELOW INADEQUATE

AVERAGEAVERAGEOCCASION TO

OBSERVE

Emotional stability

Personal appearance

Moral character

Personal initiative

Cooperativeness

Respect for authority

Personal motivation

Leadership ability

Personal development

Consideration for others

Evenness of performance

Personal responsibility

Spiritual development

Church faithfulness

(Continued on reverse side)

How long have you known the applicant? ______

Is the applicant actively involved in the youth activities of the church? ______Please elaborate.

______

Please describe any other church related activities in which the applicant has been or is now involved (Sunday School, choir, orchestra, evangelism, etc.). ______

______

The financial need of the applicant is not a major factor in awarding the Ladies Ministries Scholarship; however, it is taken into consideration. With this in mind, how would you evaluate the financial status of the applicant and the applicant’s family?

Above average ______Average ______Below average ______

Will the applicant’s family be able to assist with any expenses incurred in attending Bible college?

______

To your knowledge, is the applicant planning to seek employment to help finance his/her schooling expenses? ______Explain.

______

Would you recommend this individual, without exception, for a scholarship? ______

If not, please explain. ______

______

Please submit a letter of reference to send in with the application.

Signature of Pastor ______Date ______

Important! In order for applicant to be considered, this completed form must be received at the address listed above by June 1st.

Indiana District Ladies Ministries

Scholarship Application

SCHOLASTIC REFERENCE

(Confidential)

Student ______

School______City, State ______

Principal or Official Phone

To School principal or official:

Please enclose a transcript of the applicant’s grades with this completed form and mail to:

Adena Pedigo

902 Fletcher Avenue

Indianapolis, IN 46203

317.695.2879

Email:

Please evaluate the student in the following areas:

TOP 10%ABOVEAVERAGEBELOW INADEQUATE

AVERAGEAVERAGEOCCASION TO

OBSERVE

Emotional stability

Personal appearance

Moral character

Personal initiative

Cooperativeness

Respect for authority

Personal motivation

Leadership ability

Personal development

Consideration for others

Evenness of performance

Personal responsibility

Dependability

Productivity

(Continued on reverse side)

How long have you known the applicant: ______

Would you recommend this individual, without exception, for a scholarship?______

If not, please explain. ______

______

Comments:

______

Signature ______Date ______

Title or Position ______

Important! In order for the applicant to be considered, this completed form must be received at the address listed above by June 1st.

Indiana District Ladies Ministries

Scholarship Application

EMPLOYMENT REFERENCE

(Confidential)

Name of Employee ______

Place of Employment ______City, State ______

Employment Phone Number

To Employer:

Please mail this completed form to:

Adena Pedigo

902 Fletcher Avenue

Indianapolis, IN 46203

317.695.2879

Email:

Please evaluate the student in the following areas:

TOP 10%ABOVEAVERAGEBELOW INADEQUATE

AVERAGEAVERAGEOCCASION TO

OBSERVE

Emotional stability

Personal appearance

Moral character

Personal initiative

Cooperativeness

Respect for authority

Personal motivation

Leadership ability

Personal development

Consideration for others

Evenness of performance

Personal responsibility

Dependability

Productivity

(Continued on reverse side)

How long have you known the applicant: ______

Would you recommend this individual, without exception, for a scholarship? ______

If not, please explain. ______

______

Comments:

______

Signature ______Date ______

Title or Position ______

Important! In order for the applicant to be considered, this completed form must be received at the address listed above by June 1st.