Paul Simon Memorial Scholarship Fund
Purpose: The Purpose of this fund is to assist Messianic individuals obtaining a higher educational degree in any field of study. (Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate).
Qualifications:
§ Practicing Messianic Believer
§ Student in an American college or university
§ Attending a Messianic Congregation in the United States
Amount of Scholarship: Amount varies. Average scholarship amount is $300.00. Scholarship primarily based on applicant’s financial needs and number of total applicants in a year. Applicants are only allowed to apply for this scholarship once per academic year.
Term of Scholarship: 1 academic year. Applicants are permitted to apply in consecutive academic school years.
“Since my youth, O God, you have taught me, and to this day I declare your marvelous deeds.” ~ Psalm 71:17
Messianic Jewish Alliance of America
Young Messianic Jewish Alliance
APPLICATION FOR STUDENT AID
Requirements:
1. This form
2. Transcript
3. One to two page essay on your personal Messianic Vision
4. Congregational Leader Reference Form
Personal Data:
Name: ______Phone: ______
Permanent Address: Mailing Address (If different):
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Email Address: ______
Age: ______Place of Birth: ______Marital Status: ______
Date of Salvation: ______
Are your parents believers? ______Father ______Mother
Are they sympathetic toward your educational goals? (Please explain) :
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Congregational Affiliation: ______For How Long? ______
Messianic Rabbi/ Pastor : ______
Date Joined MJAA and/ or YMJA: ______
Membership paid for current year? ______MJAA and/ or ______YMJA
How have you been involved in Regional or National Alliance activities?
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Educational Data:
School currently or expecting to be attending: ______
All schools attended following high school: ______
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Year in school: Fresh _____ Soph _____ Jr _____ Sr _____ Grad School _____
Major area of study: ______
Planned career or ministry: ______
Where do you work? ______
How many hours per week do you work during the school year? ______
Financial Data:
Estimate your total expense for school year, as follows:
Living Expense… $ ______
Tuition & Books… $ ______
Personal………… $ ______
Total……………… $ ______
List your total assets:
Savings, CD’s, Stocks, ect…$ ______
Home…………………………$ ______
Other………………………….$ ______
Total…………………………..$ ______
Estimate your total annual income, as follows:
Work…………………………..$ ______
Parental Support…………….$ ______
Spouse………………………..$ ______
Scholarships, grants, ect……$ ______
Other religious orgs………….$ ______
Other sources………………...$ ______
Total from all sources……….$ ______
Recommendations:
Personal signatures are required from two (2) MJAA members who recommend you for Student Aid.
Member 1 ______Phone: ______
Member 2 ______Phone: ______
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To the best of my knowledge, all the information on this application is correct.
Signed: ______Date: ______
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FOR STUDENT AID COMMITTEE USE ONLY
Please fill out and return to Student Aid Chairman.
Approved : ______Yes ______No Amount recommended: $______
Signature: ______Date: ______
CONGREGATIONAL LEADER REFERENCE
Applicant’s Name: ______Phone Number: (______) ______
We are looking for mature believers to financially support. We ask that you please complete this form to the best of your knowledge. All replies will be held in strict confidence. Note: The applicant cannot be considered until this form is received. Please mail to: YMJA
P.O. Box 5114
Skokie, IL 60076
Rabbi/ Leader’s Name: ______Congregation: ______
Congregation’s Address: ______
City: ______State/Province: ______Zip/Postal Code: ______
Office Phone: (______) ______Home Phone: (______) ______
Email: ______
How long have you known the applicant? _____ years _____ months
How well? (Please Circle) Very well Acquaintance See Occasionally
Does the applicant attend services: Weekly Bi-weekly Monthly Rarely
Circle one for each category:
Workplace: Conscientious Begins but does not complete Lazy
Socially: Well-liked Bearable Obnoxious
Emotionally Stability: Good control Fluctuates at times Very Unstable
Team Work: Works well with others Independent Causes tension
Responsibility: Assumes Responsibility Dependable Unreliable
Willingness to Serve: Eager Average Passive
Reaction to Authority: Obedient Questions authority Rebellious
Leadership: Leads well Occasionally leads Always follows
Spiritual Status: Deep Commitment Shows growth Little Interest
Moral/ Honest: High Standards Average Questionable
I find this applicant: Fully qualified A good candidate
An average Candidate Not presently recommendable
Signature: ______Date: ______
*On the back of this form, please give a brief explanation of why you do not recommend this candidate for a scholarship.