Scholarship Application

Who is eligible to apply? Applicants must:

  1. Be enrolled or planning to enroll in an institution of higher learning (Associate or Bachelor Degree programs) or technical school
  2. Either be or have been a recent involved member of First Baptist Church Kerrville
  3. College students: be currently involved in a local Baptist church where they live
  4. Maintain a 2.0 grade point average
  5. Be a person who is clearly endeavoring to maintain a positive Christian testimony

What are the criteria for scholarship selection?

Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic performance. Any recipient dismissed from an institution for disciplinary or academic reasons shall be ineligible for scholarship assistance.

How can I obtain and submit an application?

Applications can be obtained from the church office or downloaded from the church website (FBCKerrville.com).

What is the scholarship deadline?

The deadline for current college students is October 15 fall semester and April 15 spring semester. For high school seniors, the application must be received by April 15.

First Baptist Church Scholarship Fund Application

First Baptist Church Kerrville

Must be received by October 15 (Fall) or April 15 (Spring)

Name ______Date______

Last First Middle

Mailing Address ______

E-mail address ______Telephone ______

Social Security Number ______Date of Birth ______Marital Status______

If married, please provide the following information about your spouse:

Spouse’s Name ______Occupation______

If single, please provide the following information about your parents/guardians:

Parents/Guardians Names ______

Father’s Employment______Mother’s Employment______

Applicant’s Current Employment______

List jobs, part-time and full-time that you have had:

Employer’s NameBusinessPositionsDates of Employment

1.______

2. ______

3. ______

Approximate amount of money saved toward college by you. ______

Financial aid you have received (grants, scholarships) ______

Employment plans for summer:______

Are you a member of First Baptist Church? ______How long?______Parents?______

In what church activities have you participated?______

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In what church activities are you now participating?______

______

If you are currently a member or attending another church, please give the name of the church

and city:______

Complete this section if you HAVE NOT started college:

High School ______Graduation Date______

GPA ______SAT ______ACT______

List honors and activities participated in and offices held:______

Complete this section if you HAVE started college:

College ______Major ______

College Address ______College Telephone #______

Hours completed______Current GPA ______

List honors and activities participated in and offices held:______

______

ALL applicants please complete this page:

Where do you now attend or plan to attend college?______

College address where scholarship should be mailed:______

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College Major/Minor______

References: Four (4) individuals (not related) to whom inquires may be made. Two names should be from your high school or college faculty. Please ensure information is accurate.

NameAddressCity/State ZipTelephone

  1. ______
  1. ______
  1. ______
  1. ______

REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS:

  1. Most recent transcript
  2. Letter explaining why you plan to attend or continue attending college. Include any additional personal information you think may be helpful to the Scholarship Committee.

Mail application (no Faxes) and letter to be received no later than October 15 (Fall) or April 15 (Spring) to: First Baptist Church, 625 Washington, Kerrville, TX 78028 Attn: Scholarship Committee

Please complete the entire application in order for it to be considered. Thank you.

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Signature of Applicant Date

Rev Fall 2011