Frank E. and Salome B. Smith Scholarship

Community Congregational Church

103 Pawnee Avenue

Manitou Springs, Colorado80829

FIRST-TIME APPLICANT INFORMATION

This annual scholarship is administered by the Scholarship Board of the Community Congregational Church through the Frank E. and Salome B. Smith Trust Fund.

The scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance to students for attendance at any accredited institution of further education, with preference given to those involved in the Community Congregational Church. Amounts of the award vary depending on availability of funds and number of applicants. Funds are released directly to the institution where the student is enrolled. This scholarship is for a maximum of four years/eight semesters.

  • The eligibility requirements are:
  • You are a high school graduate or GED recipient.
  • You have submitted copies of your most recent transcript(s) whichshow a cumulative GPA of 2.80 or above.
  • You have submitted a completed and signed application.
  • You have received and submitted three (3) letters of reference from non-family members, preferably one from an active member of the Community Congregational Church.
  • You have submitted a one-page signed personal essay, statement or letter including:

(a)Details of your plans and goals,

(b)information of special circumstances/family situations,

(c)explanation of your Community Congregational Church involvement,

(d)other facts or experiences you wish to share with the Scholarship Board.

Application Deadline: March 15 each year

Mail to: Scholarship Board, Community Congregational Church,

103 Pawnee Avenue, Manitou SpringsCO80829

Notification of Status to Applicant: May 1 each year

Incomplete applications are NOT accepted.

Frank E. and Salome B. Smith Scholarship

First Time Application

Deadline: March 15

Mail to: Scholarship Board, Community Congregational Church

103 Pawnee Avenue, Manitou SpringsCO80829

Notification of Status to Applicants: May 1

Personal Information

Full Name______Male____Female_____

Date of Birth______Marital Status: Single___ Married___Divorced ___Widowed ___

Permanent Address______Email______

Cell #______

Employment: Full____ Part-time____ None ____

Name & Address of Employer: ______

Institution Information: Student Status: Full-time___ Part-time___Hours #___

Name of Institution: ______

Student ID#:______

Financial Department Address: ______

Previous Education: ______

Activitiesin which you have participated (awards received, offices held, etc.):

School-related:

Community service:

Church involvement:

Applicant’s Signature: ______Date______

Incomplete applications are NOT accepted.

Frank E. and Salome B. Smith Scholarship

RENEWAL Scholarship Application

Application Deadline: March 15

Mail to: Scholarship Board, Community Congregational Church

103 Pawnee Avenue, Manitou Springs CO 80829

Notification of Status to Applicants: May 1

Personal Information

Full Name______Student ID #______

Permanent Address______Phone #______

Current Address (if different)______

Email______Cell #______

Marital Status: Single _____ Married_____ Divorced_____Widowed ______

Employment: Full____ Part-time____ None ____

Name & Address of Employer______

Institution Information: Student Status: Full-time___ Part-time___Hours #______

Name of Institution:______Student ID#:______

Financial Department Address______

Enclosures with this application:

(1)personal letter updating the Scholarship Board on your

(a)school experience,

(b)extracurricular activities,

(c)personal growth,

(d)future goals, and

(e)current relationship with God and with Community Congregational Church

(2) current photo

After EACH term, you MUST submit, before any further funds are released,

(1)Your most recent transcript showing a 2.8 GPA (or higher) for the last term, or a cumulative 2.8; and

(2)Any changes in your contact information (address, phone, email, etc.)

Applicant’s Signature______Date______

Incomplete applications are NOT accepted.

Frank E. and Salome B. Smith Scholarship

First Time Application

LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION

Please return this form by March 15 to the

Scholarship Board

Community Congregational Church

103 Pawnee Avenue

Manitou Springs CO 80829

This letter of recommendation should address: character, academics, extracurricular activities, ability to succeed in educational plans, community service, accomplishments, church involvement, personal experiences with applicant, and any other information that you deem relevant to this applicant.

Applicant______

Years known______In what capacity______

Recommender’s Name______

Title, if applicable______E-mail______

Other contact information______