Regular Arkansas Baptist Convention Scholarship
Scholarships are available ONLY for current High School Graduating Seniors, who are ACTIVE MEMBERS of one of the Baptist churches of the Regular Arkansas Baptist Convention, Inc., NO EXCEPTIONS! Scholarship applications must be received no later than May 30, 2015. No Applications will be accepted after this date.
All monies will be sent to the Institution of Higher Education or returned to the convention if the recipient decides not to attend the institution.
Mail Applications To:
Mr. Aldrew Pace, Scholarship Chairman
1407 E. 38th Street
Little Rock, AR 72206
Selection Criteria for Applicants:
Each member of the selection committee will be given a copy of each applicant’s application and a point system will be used for evaluation. The highest score possible is 100%. The application will be evaluated using the following criteria:
* Scholastic Standings 30%
Grade Point Average
ACT and/or SAT Scores
* Church Involvement 25%
Letter of Recommendation
* School and Community Involvement 25%
Three (3) Letters of Recommendation
* Answers to Essay Questions 20%
TOTAL 100%
**All Information Submitted Must Be Current**
Scholarship amounts will be awarded on a gradient scale determined by Grade Point Average (GPA). If there is a tie, the scholarship amounts will be divided equally.
The Regular Arkansas Missionary Baptist Convention, Inc.
Laymen Department Scholarship
Dr. James S. Thrower, Sr., State Convention President
Terry Coleman, State Laymen President
OFFICIAL SCHOLARSHIP FORM
Scholarship Application for Student Enrolling in College/University
Name______
Last First Middle Initial
Address______
Street City/State Zip Code
Parent(s) Name______Phone#______
List the names of your Church, Pastor, Youth Director and District
Church______
Pastor______
Youth Director______
Church District______
What College/University will you be attending?
Name: ______
Address: ______
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Phone: ______
Have you been accepted? Yes___ No___ (yes, can you verify?) Yes___ No___
Letter of Acceptance
List School and Community Activities You are Involved In:
School Activities: Community Activities:
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(If you held a leadership position, please indicate that information also)
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Scholarship Essay Statement
You may use the following outline as a “model” for the completion of your essay. Try to be as thorough as possible when you write your essay. Use 1” margins all around. Feel free to use any essay format you feel comfortable with. You may type a maximum of two pages, double-spaced only.
First Name, Last Name
Educational Goal:
(Double Space)
My goal is to be the first member of my family to obtain a degree
Career Goals:
My Ambition is to obtain a satisfying, rewarding career which will support me and my family.
Personal Goals:
I plan on being a positive role model within my community
Special Interest:
I volunteer once a week to feed the homeless. I also help out once a month at a half-way house.
Financial Need:
I need financial assistance to pursue my educational goals
Leadership Experience:
My leadership experience is…
School/Community Involvement:
I have participated in the following events and programs on campus…
Church Involvement:
I have participated in a variety of programs, ministries…..
SCHOLARSHIP CHECKLIST
NEED / COMPLETE / ATTACHED1. GPA / ÿ / ÿ
2. ACT and/or SAT SCORE / ÿ / ÿ
3. FOUR LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
1 -- CHURCH
3 -- SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY / ÿ / ÿ
4. Completed Essay
Typed (no more than 2 pages - doubled
spaced)
Please include answers to all the following
questions: / ÿ / ÿ
First Name, Last Name / ÿ / ÿ
Educational Goal: / ÿ / ÿ
Career Goals: / ÿ / ÿ
Personal Goals: / ÿ / ÿ
Special Interest: / ÿ / ÿ
Financial Need (Include Financial Statement): / ÿ / ÿ
Leadership Experience: / ÿ / ÿ
School/Community Involvement: / ÿ / ÿ
5. Photo of the Applicant / ÿ / ÿ
6. Completed Application / ÿ / ÿ
Remember!
Attach Items # 1-5 with your completed application (#6)