ZION LUTHERAN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
SPONSORED BY:
Zion Lutheran Scholarship Fund
Zion Lutheran Church
Woodville, WI 54028-0294
I. Eligibility Requirements:
A. The applicant must be a member of Zion Lutheran Church
B. The applicant may be entering any type of post-high school educational program
C. The applicant must use the scholarship within the 2017-2018 school year.
II. Application Process:
A. Complete the entire application form
B. Include three letters of reference from other than relatives
C. Submit completed application form and reference letters to the church office
no later than Monday, April 10, 2017.
III. Criteria and Selection Process:
A. The recipient(s) will be chosen by the Zion Lutheran Scholarship Committee
B. The number and amount of the scholarship(s) will be determined annually by the Zion Lutheran Scholarship Committee pending approval from the Zion Church Council
C. The applicant’s participation in church-related activities will be considered
D. Careers related directly to service in the church will be considered
E. The scholarship recipient(s) will be presented a Zion Scholarship Certificate at their designated high school awards ceremony held at the end of the school year, and will be recognized at Zion’s Senior Recognition Sunday by the Church Council President at a designated worship service held in May
IV. Payment of Scholarship:
A. The Church Treasurer will make scholarship payment after recipient completes the school verification form for registration to their particular educational program, which is presented to the recipient(s) along with their Zion Scholarship Certificate
B. Scholarship payment will be made to the recipient one proof of registration is provided.
V. Important Facts for 2017:
A. Number of scholarships to be granted: 2
B. Amount of scholarship: $500.00
C. Due date for submitting applications: Monday, April 10, 2017.
D. Applications and letters of reference must be given or sent to the following person/address:
Zion Lutheran Church Secretary
Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 125, 221 N. Lockwood St.
Woodville, WI 54028-0294
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Cheryl Slind, Zion Scholarship Committee Member, at 715-684-3635 or Wendy Sander 715-698-2846, Committee Member.
ZION LUTHERAN SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATION FORM
Name: ______Date: ______
Address: ______
City: ______State & Zip Code: ______
Telephone Number: ______
A. Plans for further education
Name of the school you plan to attend: ______
Address of school: ______
Have you been accepted? Yes _____ No _____
Date you begin classes: ______
Expected field of study: ______
B. Extracurricular activities (list and give details) – Feel free to add another sheet of paper for your information.
1. Religious Activities:
2. School Activities:
3. Community Activities:
4. Volunteer Experiences
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5. Other Activities:
C. Employment Experience
D. What important facts should the committee be aware of in regard to you and the
financing of your educational plans?
E. Tell us about yourself including any additional information you would care to share.
** Remember to obtain (3) letters of reference from non-family members!**
Thank you for applying for this scholarship.
Please return this form to: or
Zion Lutheran Church Secretary
Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 125, 221 N. Lockwood St.
Woodville, WI 54028-0294
Deadline: Monday, April 10, 2017
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ZION LUTHERAN SCHOLARSHIP
LETTER OF REFERENCE
Name of Applicant: ______
Name of Reference Person: ______
In writing your letter of reference, please include any information which may assist the Scholarship Committee in determining the applicant’s worthiness for a scholarship.
Please return to: Zion Lutheran Church Secretary
Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 125, 221 N. Lockwood Street
Woodville, WI 54028-0294
Deadline: Monday, April 10, 2017
ZION LUTHERAN SCHOLARSHIP
LETTER OF REFERENCE
Name of Applicant: ______
Name of Reference Person: ______
In writing your letter of reference, please include any information which may assist the Scholarship Committee in determining the applicant’s worthiness for a scholarship.
Please return to: Zion Lutheran Church Secretary
Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 125, 221 N. Lockwood Street
Woodville, WI 54028-0294
Deadline: Monday, April 10, 2017
ZION LUTHERAN SCHOLARSHIP
LETTER OF REFERENCE
Name of Applicant: ______
Name of Reference Person: ______
In writing your letter of reference, please include any information which may assist the Scholarship Committee in determining the applicant’s worthiness for a scholarship.
Please return to: Zion Lutheran Church Secretary
Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 125, 221 N. Lockwood Street
Woodville, WI 54028-0294
Deadline: Monday, April 10, 2017