MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH

10180 Woodlawn Blvd., Woodlawn, OH 45215

Phone: (513) 772-6230 * Fax: (513) 772-4646

Email:

EDUCATION FUND MINISTRY

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

The Mt. Zion Education Fund Ministry exists to further the education of active church members who are graduating high school students. Financial awards are offered only at the post secondary level. Qualifications for the financial awards and gifts are based on the by-laws of the Education Fund Ministry

Eligibility:

v  High School Senior

v  Minimum high school grade point average (GPA) of 2.0

Selection Criteria:

v  An active member of Mt. Zion, participating in at least one ministry

v  Have received the right hand of fellowship

v  Submit an official high school transcript

v  Submit a letter or recommendation from a teacher/counselor and one other adult that is not a family member

v  10 hours of Community Service

v  Submit a completed typed application

Checklist Items (must be included with application):

 Copy of third quarter grades

 Official Transcript

 Two letters in recommendations

 Copy of ACT/SAT

 Application Essay

Application Deadline

The application must be returned via email at with all related documents (transcript, recommendations, etc) by May 19, 2016 at 8:00 PM.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name of Applicant ______

Last First

Home Address ______

Number Street Zip Code

Telephone Number(s) ______

Home Cell or other

Parent(s)/Guardian Name ______

EDUCATION INFORMATION

Name of High School ______

Cumulative Grade Point Average: ______

ACT/SAT ______/ ______

Have you passed all five sections of the Ohio Graduation Test? ____ Yes _____ No

Are you a National Merit Finalist or Semi-Finalist? ______Yes ______No

List High School /Volunteer/Community Service Activities (include 10 hours of church community service through the Greenhouse Ministry)

Activity / Dates

Awards/Honors Received

Activity / Dates

MOUNT ZION CHURCH PARTICIPATION

List Ministries/Sunday School Classes where you are active

Activity / Dates / Ministry Leader Signature

POST SECONDARY PLAN

What college do you plan to attend? ______

What is your expected Major? ______

EMPLOYMENT

Part Time Jobs

Employer / Dates / Position

APPLICANT ESSAY (attach a separate sheet if you need more space)

Please provide a personal essay (minimum 500 words) of your career aspirations and other pertinent information you wish to share with the Scholarship Committee.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

SIGNATURE PAGE

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Applicant’s Name (Print) Applicant’s Signature Date

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Parent Signature Date

Application Deadline:

The application must be returned via email at with all related documents (transcript, recommendations, etc.) by May 19, 2016 at 8:00 PM.

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