A.C Nava Scholarship Application

A.C Nava Scholarship Application

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL ASSISTANCE
Applicant Criteria
- A baptized member of an Apostolic Assembly church with good standing.
- A high school senior (graduating in June 2025) or higher level.
- Currently enrolled in, or accepted to, any of the following institutions: university, college, trade/technical school.
- Has a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and able to maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Able to attend an in-person interview with the scholarship review board at the 2025 Apostolic Assembly Convention in Anaheim, CA if selected as a preliminary recipient after the first application screening process.
- Able to attend the award ceremony to receive a scholarship, if selected as a final recipient.
- Previous first-place recipients of this scholarship are not eligible to apply. All other recipients of this scholarship must wait at least one (1) scholarship cycle before re-applying.
- An attendance waiver might be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Selection Process
- The award will be based upon completion of application, scholastic achievements, church and community involvement, 500-word essays, letters of recommendation and interview.
- Applicants, who are selected for an interview, will be notified after Nov 1st, 2025
- If selected for a scholarship, applicant must submit proof of school registration or acceptance before any monetary award is disbursed.
- Scholarships will be presented during the 2025 Apostolic Assembly Convention in Anaheim, CA.
Scholarships/Awards
- Award amounts will vary with the minimum award being $500.
- Scholarships to be awarded:
  1. Financial Hardship Awards – up to $2,000
  2. Theology Student Awards – up to $1,000
  3. General Student Awards (Graduates, Undergraduates, Vocational) – upto $3,000
Application Submission Items
- Complete online application form which includes the following items:
  1. Resume
  2. Passport Style Photo (2x2)
  3. Scholarship Essay's
  4. Two (2) letters of recommendation (see below for criteria)
  5. 2024 W-2 of Parent's or Head of household, if you are applying for the Financial Hardship award
  6. Transcripts
  7. Parent's Signature if applying as a minor.
- Deadline to Submit: Oct 15th, 2025
- No late or incomplete applications will be accepted.
Letter of Recommendation

Please submit two (2) signed letters of recommendation on letterhead (e.g. school counselor, professor, pastor, youth pastor, etc.). One (1) of the two letters must be from your local church pastor.

**Recommenders should not be related to you. If your father is your current pastor, you may submit a letter from your Bishop.

What to Include:
Every recommendation letter should include the following (6) points :
1. A paragraph or sentence that explains how they know you and the duration of your relationship with them.
2. An evaluation of your skills/accomplishments. If possible that it provides specific examples that illustrate your strengths and qualifications.
3. A summary that explains why they would recommend you and to what degree they would recommend you.
4. One sentence to certify you're a baptized member in good standing in the church, include church name. (Pastor's letter)
5. Their Signature
6. Their contact information: Title, Name, Phone & Email
Things to Discuss
The content of your recommendation letter will depend your involvement with that person but here are some common topics that you can address:
- Potential
- Skills/Abilities/Strengths
- Dependability
- Professionalism
- Leadership
- Consistency
- Character
- Contributions (to church, school or community)
- Accomplishments
- Spirituality
Questions
- For questions or clarifications regarding the A.C. Nava Scholarship Program, please email A.C. Nava Scholarships at: dsascholarships@apostolicassembly.org
APPLICATION FORM
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Applicant’s Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Age*
Marital Status*
Gender*
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email*
example@example.com
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Parent's Name (If applicant is under 18 years of age)

First NameLast Name
Parent's Phone Number (If applicant is under 18 years of age)
Please enter a valid phone number.
CHURCH INFORMATION
Applicant's Church Name and City*
Number of years congregating there?*
Applicant's Pastor's Name*
Pastor's Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
CURRENT ACADEMIC INSTITUTION
Name of Current School Attending*
Current School Type*
School Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Expected Graduation Date*
Major
Cumulative GPA*
FUTURE ACADEMIC INSTITUTION
School Name*
Future School Type*
Expected Start Date*
Major*
BACKGROUND QUESTIONS
Select Scholarship Award Applying For*
1.Please tell us about your experiences serving in your local church. *

(1 paragraph, 5-6 sentences max).0/200
2.Please tell us about your experiences serving in your local community. *

(1 paragraph, 5-6 sentences max).0/200
3. Please list any academic achievements and/or awards within the past 2-4 years. *
include dates
Upload (1) 2x2 Passport Style Photo of you:*

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Upload Your Resume*

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Upload Transcripts *

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Additional Transcripts

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2024 W-2 Form of Parents or Head of Household

If applying for financial hardship award.
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ESSAY
Please write one (1) 500-word essay addressing some or all of the following questions: What contributions will you make towards your local church/ Apostolic Assembly through your education? How are your educational goals connected with your faith? What are some challenges you have faced in pursuit of your education and how have you overcome them?*

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Letters of Recommendation
Letter of Recommendation from Church Pastor*

If your father is the pastor, you may upload a letter from your Bishop
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Letter of Recommendation from Academics (School counselor, teacher, professor, etc. *

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Agreement
Your initials serve as an agreement that fully represents your understanding of each statements aforementioned.
I am a baptized member of an Apostolic Assembly church with good standing.*
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I grant DSA AC Nava Scholarship Program to reproduce photographs or videos of me taken during the period of the time of the interview and award ceremony, if selected to as a candidate. *
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If selected to move to the next step I understand that I must make the necessary travel accommodations to attend the required in person interview on either Tuesday or Wednesday of the week of Convention in Anaheim, CA.*
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I understand that I am required to attend the award ceremony at the 2025 Apostolic Assembly Convention in Anaheim, Ca, if selected as a final scholarship recipient.*
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Applicant's Signature*

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Parent's Signature (if applicant is under 18 years of age)

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A.C Nava Scholarship Application

APPLICATION FORM

PERSONAL INFORMATION

CHURCH INFORMATION

CURRENT ACADEMIC INSTITUTION

FUTURE ACADEMIC INSTITUTION

BACKGROUND QUESTIONS

ESSAY

Letters of Recommendation

Agreement