THE FOUNTAIN SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
The mission of The Fountain Scholarship ministry is to provide scholarships for graduating high school seniors of The Fountain who serve in ministry, participate in H.Y.D.R.O. and pursue post-secondary education.
ALL applications must be RECEIVED by the SECOND Sunday in May.
Applications that are incomplete or arrive late will not be accepted.
High school seniors, who are members of The Fountain may qualify for the following awards:
The Faith Award
Amount of Award: Up to $500.00 (awards may vary)
To receive this award, students must:
1. Be a member of The Fountain for at least six (6) months by the application deadline.
2. Currently Participating in the H.Y.D.R.O. Ministry.
3. Currently Serving in a Fountain Ministry. (See part C)
4. Graduate from High School.
The completed application packet for The Fountain Faith Award must be received by the stated deadline and must include:
☐ The Applicant Information Form
☐ The Ministry Service /H.Y.D.R.O. Participation Form
*Recipients of The Fountain Faith Award are not eligible for any other award.
The Leadership Award
Amount of Award: Up to $500.00 (awards may vary)
To receive this award, students must:
1. Be a member of The Fountain for at least six (6) months by the application deadline.
2. Currently Serving in a Fountain Ministry (see part C).
3. Currently Participating in the H.Y.D.R.O. Ministry.
4. Demonstrate leadership skills as a participant in a Fountain Ministry.
5. Graduate from High School.
6. Provide proof of college or vocational/technical school registration and enrollment prior to remittance of the scholarship award.
The completed application packet for The Fountain Leadership Award must be received by the stated deadline and must include:
☐ The Applicant Information Form
☐ The Ministry Service/H.Y.D.R.O. Participation Form
☐ A 300-500 word typed essay that identifies and describes in detail the leadership role(s) you have held in a Fountain Ministry and how you have positively impacted the spiritual growth and development of others.
Applicants for The Fountain Leadership Award must participate in an interview with the Scholarship Committee on the Fourth Saturday in May.
**Applicants not awarded The Fountain Leadership Award will automatically be considered for The Fountain Faith Award. Submission of a separate application for The Fountain Faith Award is not required.
The Hancock-Parrett Merit Award
Amount of Award: Up to $1,000.00 (awards may vary)
To receive this award, students must:
1. Be a member of The Fountain for at least six (6) months by the application deadline.
2. Currently Serving in a Fountain Ministry (see part C).
3. Currently Participating in the H.Y.D.R.O. Ministry
4. Earn a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.2. or Achieve a minimum ACT score of 25 or SAT score of 1250 (combined Verbal and Math)
5. Graduate from High School.
6. Provide proof of college or vocational/technical school registration and enrollment prior to remittance of the scholarship award.
The completed application packet for The Hancock-Parrett Award must be received by the stated deadline and must include:
☐ The Applicant Information Form
☐ The Ministry Service/H.Y.D.R.O. Participation Form
☐ One (1) letter of recommendation from a high school administrator, counselor, or teacher
☐ An official transcript (Sealed and Embossed: most recent transcript)
☐ A typed essay of at least 500 words addressing the impact of faith in the development of the applicant’s life.
Applicants for The Hancock-Parrett Award must participate in an interview with the Scholarship Committee on the Fourth Saturday in May.
*** Recipients of The Hancock-Parrett Award will receive a single scholarship award for up to $1,000; the award will not be continued.
Applicants who qualify for The Hancock-Parrett Merit Award are not eligible for any other award.