ACTS Scholarship Application

ACTS Scholarship is an acronym for the Alumni Centennial Trust Scholarship fund. It was established as an endowed scholarship fund celebrating 100 years of Open Bible Churches training individuals who desire to pursue Bible-based ministry. Those who successfully apply for this scholarship sense the call of God on their lives and plan to be actively engaged in Christian ministry.

The Scholarship Committee

The committee is made up of five to seven members from across the nation. To the greatest extent possible, the voting members are selected without respect to gender, age, ethnicity, and race to ensure there is a non-discriminatory selection process.

Who may apply?

ACTS funds will be available without discrimination to any qualifying student who is studying for Christ-centered, Bible-based, Spirit-empowered ministry, and who applies in a timely fashion, meeting the application requirements.

What study program models qualify for ACTS funds?

Education is changing. While on-site residential, traditional programs are still viable, many new forms of education are available to students. Examples include various forms of online learning, geographical and virtual cohorts, church-based training, internships, etc. ACTS funds are available to all these models of training, as long as the course of study is Christ-centered, Bible-based, and Spirit-empowered. Scholarships will be determined by the Scholarship Committee.

The Yearly Application period begins on August 1. All applications must be submitted by March 31. The Scholarship Committee will consider all applications and determine the amount of scholarship and who will be awarded grants by May 15.

Application Process:

Fill out the Jotform application and submit all required documents through the attached link.
Prior to filling out the application prepare the following documents to send as attachments with the application.
- Attach an essay that describes your call to ministry and desired area of service. (Approximately 250 words)
- Request from your pastor and one other person who believes in your call to ministry letters of recommendation. Attach those letters with your completed application.
- Include a current picture of yourself.
The application and attachments must be submitted by March 31.

Student Name*

First NameLast Name

Student ID (if applicable)

Date of Birth*

Date

Gender*

MaleFemale

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Email*

example@example.com

Name of Institution/School*

Contact Person (if applicable)

Institution/School Email*

example@example.com

Institution/School Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Institution/School Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Highest year of education you have completed: *

What course work are you considering applying for?*

What is the cost per credit hour or tuition at the institution you plan to attend?*

Essay File Upload

Essay that describes your call to ministry and desired area of service

Pastoral Reference Letter File Upload

Reference from your pastor who believes in your call to ministry

Personal Reference Letter File Upload

Personal reference from a person who believes in your call to ministry

Current Picture File Upload

A current picture of yourself

Thank you for your application. Please remember to upload all required information with this application when you submit it.