Regular Arkansas Baptist Convention Scholarship

Regular Arkansas Baptist Convention Scholarship

Scholarships are available ONLY for current High School Graduating Seniors or first year college students, who are ACTIVE MEMBERS of one of the Baptist churches of the Regular Arkansas Baptist Convention, Inc., NO EXCEPTIONS! Scholarship applications must be postmarked or received no later than December 31, 2014. Applications may be accepted after this date, if a qualified applicant has not been found.

All monies will be sent to the Institution of Higher Education or returned to the convention if the recipient decides not to attend the institution.

Mail Applications To:

Mrs. Jetthenia Glass, Scholarship Chairman

P.O. Box 156

Poplar Grove, Arkansas 72374

Selection Criteria for Applicants:

Each member of the selection committee will be given a copy of each applicant’s application and a point system will be used for evaluation. The highest score possible is 100%. The application will be evaluated using the following criteria:

* Scholastic Standings 30%

Grade Point Average

ACT and/or SAT Scores

* Church Involvement 25%

Letter of Recommendation

* School and Community Involvement 25%

Three (3) Letters of Recommendation

* Answers to Essay Questions 20%

TOTAL 100%

**All Information Submitted Must Be Current**

Scholarship amounts will be awarded on a gradient scale determined by Grade Point Average (GPA). If there is a tie, the scholarship amounts will be divided equally.

Regular Arkansas Baptist Convention, Inc.

Ushers and Nurses Auxiliary Scholarship

Dr. James S. Thrower, Sr., Convention President

James Fuller, Ushers and Nurses Auxiliary President

OFFICIAL SCHOLARSHIP FORM

Scholarship Application for Student Enrolling in College/University and/or First Year College/University Student

Name______

Last First Middle Initial

Address______

Street City/State Zip Code

Parent(s) Name______Phone#______

List the names of your Church, Pastor, Youth Director and District

Church______

Pastor______

Youth Director______

Church District______

What College/University will you be attending?

Name: ______

Address: ______

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Phone: ______

Have you been accepted? Yes___ No___ (yes, can you verify?) Yes___ No___

Letter of Acceptance or Official Transcript

List School and Community Activities You are Involved In:

School Activities: Community Activities:

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(If you held a leadership position, please indicate that information also)

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Scholarship Essay Statement

You may use the following outline as a “model” for the completion of your essay. Try to be as thorough as possible when you write your essay. Use 1” margins all around. Feel free to use any essay format you feel comfortable with. You may type a maximum of two pages, double-spaced only.

First Name, Last Name

Educational Goal:

(Double Space)

My goal is to be the first member of my family to obtain a degree

Career Goals:

My Ambition is to obtain a satisfying, rewarding career which will support me and my family.

Personal Goals:

I plan on being a positive role model within my community

Special Interest:

I volunteer once a week to feed the homeless. I also help out once a month at a half-way house.

Financial Need:

I need financial assistance to pursue my educational goals

Leadership Experience:

My leadership experience is…

School/Community Involvement:

I have participated in the following events and programs on campus…

Church Involvement:

I have participated in a variety of programs, ministries…..

SCHOLARSHIP CHECKLIST

NEED / COMPLETE / ATTACHED
1. GPA (include an Official transcript) / ÿ / ÿ
2. ACT and/or SAT SCORE / ÿ / ÿ
3. FOUR LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
1 -- CHURCH
3 -- SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY / ÿ / ÿ
4. Completed Essay
Typed (no more than 2 pages - doubled
spaced)
Please include answers to all the following
questions: / ÿ / ÿ
First Name, Last Name / ÿ / ÿ
Educational Goal: / ÿ / ÿ
Career Goals: / ÿ / ÿ
Personal Goals: / ÿ / ÿ
Special Interest: / ÿ / ÿ
Financial Need (Include Financial Statement): / ÿ / ÿ
Leadership Experience: / ÿ / ÿ
School/Community Involvement: / ÿ / ÿ
5. Completed Application / ÿ / ÿ

Remember!

Attach Items # 1-4 with your completed application (#5)