2025-Scholarship-Application-Form

Gull Lake Ministries Family Camp Scholarship Program
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Thank you for your interest in attending Family Camp at Gull Lake Ministries! Our mission is to exalt Jesus Christ, proclaim the Word of God, encourage personal commitment to Christ, share God's work around the world and provide opportunity for physical refreshment and spiritual renewal. If you feel you are in need of refreshment and family rejuvenation, but you need financial assistance to make it happen, please consider applying for a scholarship.

The Gull Lake Ministries Family Camp Scholarship is made possible through the donations of generous and caring people who have experienced Gull Lake and understand the valuable impact a week of family camp can have on a family.
How you can apply

1. Please prayerfully consider the amount you can personally contribute to the cost. It is expected that you would contribute as much as you possibly can toward the cost of the family camp; payment plans are available.

2. Help us understand your situation by thoroughly filling out the Scholarship Application. By completing this application online and hitting submit, your information will automatically be sent to the Gull Lake Ministries team. Choosing to leave some questions blank may affect your eligibility to receive scholarship.

3. Once reviewed, a member of our staff will contact you with information about your potential scholarship approval and award.
SCHOLARSHIP FAQs

Who is eligible?

Our scholarship fund is designed for military, ministry and in-need families. Military families with one parent deployed overseas will be given top consideration for scholarships. We especially encourage new families (who have never attended Gull Lake Ministries before or who have not received a scholarship in the past) to apply. Applicants who have received assistance in the past may be eligible for a scholarship again. Full-time Pastors are eligible for the Pastor’s Scholarship. Please contact us at 269-671-5155 for more information on this benefit.

Where does the money come from?

Our scholarship fund is provided through generous donations, mostly from other family campers.

Does it cover ALL Housing & Program Fees?

We expect each family to contribute as much as they can towards the cost of family camp. Meal plans are not considered for scholarship funding, just the housing fee (which includes the programming fees). We weigh each family’s need (using the government poverty criteria), current situation, past attendance, and available scholarship funds to provide each family with the appropriate scholarship award. Any portion not covered by scholarships must be paid for by the family.

Will I definitely receive a scholarship?

Due to the high volume of scholarship applications that we receive and the increasing financial need, we have had to become progressively selective and prayerful as we award funds. We encourage interested families to apply, regardless of whether or not they have received a scholarship in the past. However, yearly applicants will likely be awarded a scholarship on an every other year basis. The distribution of funds depends heavily upon incoming donations and the volume of scholarship applications received. If your family has accepted a scholarship within the last 3 years, we ask that you fully disclose fund(s) awarded each year.

Please do not be dissuaded from applying if you have recently received a scholarship. We will continue to prayerfully appropriate funds and do all we can to get your family here.

Will I get the week and accommodation I want?

Possibly. The dates for family camp and housing are based on availability. Highly desired weeks do book quickly and may not have the availability needed for your family. Other housing restrictions may apply to your scholarship and they will be clearly outlined to you if you receive a scholarship.

When can I apply?

Scholarship applications will be accepted year-round, with evaluations beginning March 15. The reason for the delayed date of March 15 is so the scholarship committee can have most of the applications in hand, allowing for the best evaluation of all those in need and a fairer distribution of awards. Applicants will be notified of their scholarship status promptly after decisions are made, typically by the end of March or mid-April. We will continue to accept applications until our funds are depleted.

If you have additional questions regarding our scholarship program or want to apply for a scholarship, please communicate with us at scholarships@gulllake.org.
Gull Lake Ministries 2025 Scholarship Application

Please answer ALL questions thoroughly to be considered for a scholarship.
Have you attended GLM in the past? If yes, what event and when did you attend?*
Have you received a scholarship award within the last 3 years? If you have, how much were you awarded and in what year? (Not answering accurately can jeopardize your scholarship award.)*
Do you already have a 2025 reservation? If so, in what week and for what accommodation?
If you do not have a reservation yet and are awarded a scholarship, what weeks would be preferred?: Select all that apply. (Subject to availability)

Week 1, 2025: June 7-13Week 2, 2025: June 14-20Week 3, 2025: June 21-27Week 4, 2025: June 28-July 4Week 5, 2025: July 5-12Week 6, 2025: July 12-18Week 7, 2025: July 19-25Week 8, 2025: July 26-August 1Week 9, 2025: August 2-8Week 10-Split, 2025: August 9-12
Summer camp week availability can be found on our website, HERE. Please use this when selecting preferred weeks of camp.
Applicant Contact Information

Applicant must be 18+ years of age.
Applicant's Name*

First NameMiddle InitialLast Name
Spouse Name

First NameMiddle InitialLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

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Zip
Phone Number*
Email Address*
example@example.com
Please list any dependents who will be attending with you. (Name, relationship, birth date, and school grade in the fall of 2025). *
Applicant is employed:*

Full TimePart TimeSelf EmployedSeasonal WorkUnemployed
Applicant's Employer*
Employer Phone
Spouse is employed:

Full TimePart TimeSelf EmployedSeasonal WorkUnemployed
Spouse Employer
Employer Phone
Is your spouse currently deployed overseas on active duty in the US military?*

YesNo
Applicant's Annual Gross Employment Income *
Spouse Annual Gross Employment Income
Total Household Gross Annual Income (Including disability, child support, and any other sources): Scholarship committee may ask for verification from paystub or other income document.*
Household Contribution Information

Please estimate the following costs based on your family size and needs using the Accommodation and Program Options rate sheets from our website. Those can be found in the downloads section of our website, HERE.
Estimated accommodation cost*
Estimated meal plan cost*
How much are you able to contribute toward your total cost of housing? (As stated on the Scholarship FAQs, meal plans are not eligible for scholarship award)*
Does any member of your family have a special need or disability? If yes, please explain.
Are there any special circumstances we should consider when reviewing your scholarship request? If yes, please explain.
By signing this application, I certify that the information on this form is true and complete. I understand that this documentation will be used to assess my fees to attend Gull Lake Ministries. Scholarships are for one-year only. New applications must be completed annually. Please reach out to scholarships@gulllake.org with any questions.
Signature of Applicant (must be at least 18)

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