Church of Our Saviour Scholarship
SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY & SELECTION OF RECIPIENT: The primary purpose of this Fund shall be to provide a scholarship to a Wabash County High School graduate or current resident who is entering graduate school to study in the area of ministry, missionary work, or social work.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: rolling deadline
CONTACT: Community Foundation of Wabash County, 105 West Second Street, Suite100, North Manchester, IN 46962, Phone: (260) 982-4824 Fax: (260) 982-8644 Email: [email protected]
REQUIREMENT 1 - STUDENT AGREEMENT: Please read carefully the statements below, and initial each one, indicating your agreement.
In submitting this application, I certify that the information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge, and the essay work is my own.
If I am selected as a scholarship recipient, I agree to permit the Community Foundation of Wabash County to confer with my school to verify my continuing enrollment during the term of my scholarship. I also agree that my name and photograph can be used in announcements made by the Community Foundation of Wabash County regarding this scholarship.
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Scholarship Conflict of Interest Statement: In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, a Community Foundation of Wabash County employee, Board of Directors member, or committee member will disclose that one or more family members (including spouse, brothers or sisters by whole or half blood, ancestors, children, grandchildren, or great grandchildren) is in the pool of scholarship applicants and will, therefore, recuse him/herself from the entire scholarship nomination process for that pool, including all meetings, discussions, debates, and votes regarding nomination. All scholarship endowments listed are held and administered by the Community Foundation of Wabash County.
Church of Our Saviour Scholarship Application DIRECTIONS for Application:
Requirements All sections are required. Before submitting the application to the Community Foundation of Wabash 1 Student Agreement County by US Postal Service, check, sign, and date the student agreement form. Create a resume that highlights your activities and interests that relate to a 2 Activity & Interest career in ministry, mission work, or social work. Résumé
In the space provided, please identify any special financial circumstances 3 Financial Factors that affect your ability to attend graduate school.
4 Essay Question Please write an essay responding to the prompt in part 4 of the application.
5 Biographical Informati Please complete all requested information. on
6 Proof of enrollment With this application please submit proof of enrollment in your graduate from your school’s school, which can be obtained from the registrar. registrar
Mail all parts of your application to the Community Foundation of Completed Application Wabash County at 218 E. Main Street, PO Box 7, North Manchester, IN 46962-0098.
Common Scholarship Application for Non-Traditional Students – Community Foundation of Wabash County Requirement 2 Activities and Interests Information – Sample Résumé Please attach a résumé that lists your principle extracurricular activities in college or after. Emphasize those that relate to your interest in obtaining a graduate degree in ministry, missionary training, or social work. An example of a common format is shown below. Be sure to indicate in what years of college you participated in each activity. The following areas of involvement need to be addressed on your résumé, if applicable to you. Honors and Awards College Activities (Clubs, organizations, offices held, research, publications) Community and Volunteer Activities (church, nonprofits, service clubs) Work Experience (dates, full-time or part-time employment, type of work) Interests (Fine arts, music, travel, past-times, books, films, languages spoken, etc.)
Sample Résumé for Activities and Interests Name Address Phone # Email – if Available Career Objective:
Skills/Personal Attributes: Record in paragraph or list form your strengths and positive qualities that enhance who you are and give insight to your character. Sample adjective terms to consider: organized, detailed, dependable, positive demeanor, outgoing. Example: Dedicated leader Excellent communication skills Creative Organized Strong work ethic Honors and Awards: List any awards, honors or scholarships you’ve received and the dates when you received them Example: Presidential Scholarship, 2009-2013 Campus Crusade award, 2010 Lamp of Learning Academic Achievement Award, 2005-2007 College Activities: Clubs and or organizations, offices held, sports teams Example: Manchester College Yearbook Staff, 2006-present, Editor in Chief (2008-present) Habitat for Humanity student organization chair, 2011-2013 Campus Ministries steering committee, 2009-2012 Residence Hall Assistant, 2005-2008 Community and Volunteer Activities: (Key Club, Youth Center volunteer, youth leader) Example: Volunteer, Meals on Wheels, Any Town, IN, Summers 2005-present - Deliver 3-5 meals to senior citizens every Saturday throughout the year
Team Leader, Church Youth Group, 2005-present - Coordinated 57 youth members for a 2-week mission trip Work Experience: Name of Employer, dates, position held, full-time or part-time employment Example: Youth Pastor, Any Town Methodist Church, 2013-present -Teach Sunday school, organize youth meetings, mission trips, small group spiritual direction.
Summer Camp Instructor, YMCA, Any Town, IN 2010-2012 -Taught Bible study groups of approximately 25 middle school students
Shelver, Town Library, 2008-2009, part-time during high school -Demonstrated organization skills shelving books and assisting patrons -Worked approximately 10 hours per week during the school year Interests: Mission travel, liturgical dance, community theater, and mystery novels. Speak Spanish fluently.
Requirement 3 Other Financial Factors
In the space below, please respond to both of the following questions.
1. Please report any unusual family/personal/financial circumstances you feel should be taken into consideration that have not been addressed in other portions of this application.
2. How do you plan to finance graduate school? Please tell us of any financial aid you have been awarded, including scholarships.
Requirement 4 Essay Question
In the space below, please respond to the following essay question in 300-500 words.
1. Describe what you wish to accomplish with your graduate school education. Requirment 5 Biographical Information (download this form from website) www.cfwabash.org/scholarship Personal Information
Full Legal Name Sex M F Last First Middle Called
Legal Address Street City State Zip Birth Date Phone Number Cell Phone Number
How long at this address Marital Status Spouse’s Name
Mailing Address (if different from above) Street City State Zip Cell Phone Number (if applicable)
Do you have dependents? Age Relationship to you
Age Relationship to you
How many people currently in your household? Your E-mail Address:
High School Information Last high school attended Dates of Attendance from To School Name Month/Year Month/Year Guidance Counselor Name Telephone Number College Information School Attended: Dates of Attendance from To School Name Month/Year Month/Year
School Address Name Telephone Number
Area of Study Contact Name School Attended: Dates of Attendance from To School Name Month/Year Month/Year
School Address Name Telephone Number
Area of Study Contact Name
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