Wabash+Youth+Scholarship+Application_Feb+2019+(form)

Wabash Church Youth Scholarship Application Dear Wabash Scholarship applicant, 18325 SE 384th St Auburn, WA 98092 253.939.1300 www.wabashchurch.com Congratula�ons on all you have accomplished, this is an exci�ng juncture in your life! The Wabash Church family truly values youth that love Jesus and desire to con�nue to seek Him in all that they This scholarship’s intent is to support youth who are living the Word in their pursuit of post-secondary educa�on (at a college, university or trade school) Eligibility Criteria: ♦ Youth Scholarship: This scholarship of up to $1,000.00 is available to gradua�ng high school seniors who have been ac�ve in Wabash Church and will be atending postsecondary educa�on (at a college, university or trade school) Mission work does not qualify as a trade school Individuals must meet this criteria in order to be considered for this scholarship If the applicant is applying for a scholarship from any other Wabash commitee, this informa�on must be disclosed on the applica�on ♦ Provide materials for a complete applica�on package as stated below Eligible applicants must provide an applica�on package consis�ng of the following: 1) All items on the applica�on must be completed (typed or in blue or black ink), to include an essay and Federal School Code 2) At least leters of recommenda�on are required One recommenda�on must be from the applicant’s academic background and one reference must be non-academic Leters from family members and the Wabash Director of Youth Ministries will not be accepted Leters of recommenda�on must be received sealed 3) For financial need to be considered, applicants must submit their Student Aid Report indica�ng the applicant’s Expected Family Contribu�on (EFC) Applications must meet a minimum scoring criterion to be considered for award Quality of the application submitted will factor in to the scoring April 16, 2016 Page of Wabash Church Youth Scholarship Application The applica�on package must be received on or before May Applica�ons submited a�er May will result in ineligibility for the scholarship unless approved otherwise by the scholarship commitee for outstanding circumstances Mail or deliver the applica�on package to the following address: Wabash Church Atn: Wabash Scholarship Commitee 18325 SE 384th St Auburn, WA 98092 Those selected to be awarded this scholarship will be no�fied in June Awarded scholarship funds will be paid directly by Wabash Church to the scholarship recipient’s ins�tu�on for the first quarter/semester’s tui�on If you have any ques�ons regarding eligibility, applica�on requirements, or require assistance in transla�ng or an alternate format of the applica�on, please contact the Scholarship Commitee through the Wabash Church office at (253) 939-1330 prior to the deadline February 19, 2019 Page | Wabash Church Youth Scholarship Application PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT IN BLACK OR BLUE INK ALL INFORMATION Applicant Information Full Name: Date: First Last M.I Address: Street Address Apartment/Unit # City State ZIP Code Phone: _ Email: Parent(s) Names: Phone: _ Email: Are you active in Wabash Church? YES NO Are you a graduating high school senior? YES NO Education High School: Address: From: To: Date of Graduation: Academic Institution you plan to attend: _ Federal School Code: Address: Anticipated Degree: February 19, 2019 Page | Wabash Church Youth Scholarship Application Church Activities Describe your Wabash church or youth group involvement, activities, and service during the past several years Attach a separate page if necessary Community Service Describe community service activities in which you have been involved and include time period of each service activity Attach a separate page if necessary February 19, 2019 Page | Wabash Church Youth Scholarship Application Academic Achievement List your academic achievement during the last years Include GPA (attach school grade record/transcript), honors classes, academic honors, running start, etc Attach a separate page if necessary Other Activities Describe other activities or accomplishments you have been involved in during the past 4+ years Include time period for each activity Activities may include drama, sports, choir/band, robotics, employment, clubs, etc Attach a separate page if necessary February 19, 2019 Page | Wabash Church Youth Scholarship Application Journey of Faith Explain how and when you came to faith in Jesus Christ Describe how your faith has impacted your life and how you’ve grown in your faith since being part of Wabash youth Attach a separate page Essay Compose an essay stating why you should be considered for the scholarship Include in your essay the following: • Describe your study/career plans, including your goals, • Describe how you see your role as a Christian in your future study/career path, • Explain how you plan to strengthen your faith while you are a student Attach a separate page Please limit to 250-300 words Financial (Optional) Please attach Student Aid Report showing the Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) figure, if completed Expected Family Date EFC Contribution Figure: obtained: Additional Information: _ _ References Please list references with attached sealed letters of recommendation (Minimum of 2: academic and non-academic Do not include recommendations from family members or the Director of Youth Ministries.) Letters must be sealed Full Name: Relationship: Full Name: Relationship: Full Name: Relationship: Additional Information Have you, or you plan to, apply for any other scholarship from a Wabash Committee this year? If so, please describe February 19, 2019 Page |