Presbyterian Higher Education Scholarship Application

Higher Education Scholarship Application

Higher education scholarships are available to Logan County Presbyterian (PCUSA) members who meet the eligibility requirements listed below. Funds are provided through the annual interest accumulated from endowments established for this purpose. Applicants must be a member of a Logan County PC(USA) church. All scholarships are administered by First United Presbyterian Church, Bellefontaine, OH.
This application may be submitted between March 15 and 4:00 PM April 15. (late applications will not be considered). Please be sure to submit your unofficial transcripts (Graduating HS students submit High School transcripts and college students provide cumulative college transcripts) and a picture of yourself (headshot, we can crop as needed). Your reference person must also submit their reference form by 4:00 pm April 15.

Before beginning this application, have transcripts and picture ready to attach at the end of the application.
Applicant's Name

First NameLast Name
I am a member of:
My Pastor's name is:
High School Attended:
HS GPA if graduating this year:
Permanent Address

Street Address

Street Address 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Applicant's Mobile Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Applicant's Email
example@example.com
College/University/Trade School
I will be a
I am pursuing my
This coming year, I will attend...
Major/Minor
Cumulative GPA:
DNA if incoming Freshman
I will be entering my ___ year of school:
I plan to attend a total of ___ years of school:
Applicant's Place of Employment
DNA if not working
Position & Number of hours/week
DNA if not working
Parent 1: Name
Parent 1 Phone:
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Parent 1 Email:
example@example.com
Parent 2: Name
Parent 2 Phone:
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Parent 2 Email:
example@example.com

Scholarships Available:

All scholarships are for any higher education student (university, trade, continuing education, traditional/non-traditional student)

Richard & Evaline Knief Scholarship: Member of a Logan County Presbyterian (PCUSA) church

Wayne & Pearl Lawrence Scholarship: Member of 1st UPC, Bellefontaine

Nancy J. Merrilees Scholarship: Member of 1st UPC, Bellefontaine, pursuing the teaching profession.
Click all that you are applying for:
List your extracurricular/community/service activities:

Graduating HS Senior: List high school extracurricular/community/service activities College Student: List extracurricular/community/service activities currently
Extracurricular/community/service activities
HIGH SCHOOL Church Involvement: Rate yourself in the following areas

5 = actively involved; 0 = not involved
Sunday School Attendance
Worship Attendance/involvement
Mission Trip Attendance
Usher
Youth Group/Fellowship
Committee Member
Other (list item below in comments)
If regularly attending your home church post-high school, what is your involvement?
If not currently living in Logan County, are you involved in a church community or faith-based organization? If yes, list the organization and your involvement.
Comments/additional information on items above:
Over the past year, how would you describe your faith journey?
Financial Information:
Approximate cost (tuition, room, board for one year of school)
Please list any extenuating circumstances which have or will affect your family's income (i.e. large medical bills, loss of income, single parent household, etc).
Additional comments/information to share with the scholarship committee:
My reference person's name is reference person name* and his/her phone number is Area Code Phone Number .
1. To the best of my knowledge, all the information in this application is complete and accurate and I am submitting the application before the April 15, 4:00 pm deadline.

2. I understand that if I am unable to attend school in the coming year, I will notify First United Presbyterian Church immediately and return the full scholarship grant to the committee (extenuating circumstances can be considered by the committee). Failure to notify the committee will result in the applicant being ineligible to apply for future scholarships.

3. I have contacted my reference person and s/he has/will submit the reference before April 15, 4:00 pm deadline.
Please respond by clicking the appropriate button below, stating your agreement and understanding of the items (#'s 1-3) listed above.
Applicant's Signature
Parent Signature (if applicant is a graduating HS Senior)
Upload Cumulative Unofficial Transcripts

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Upload a portrait "headshot" photo of yourself to be used when announcing our recipients (we can crop as needed, does not need to be a formal photo)

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Higher Education Scholarship Application

List your extracurricular/community/service activities:

HIGH SCHOOL Church Involvement: Rate yourself in the following areas

Financial Information: