A Grace to Grow (AGTG) is a faith based nonprofit organization exists to help Build Strong Community by developing individuals, couples and/or families in the area of Faith, Family, Finances, Fitness (Self Development) and Future (Life Vision). Our scholarship initiative stems from NEXT Grace Ministry service of AGTG. A Grace To Grow Scholarship is a monetary award of $1,000.00 awarded to a graduating senior who will be attending a 4 year college or university. Distribution of scholarship is dependent upon acceptance correspondence from school. See listed requirements for application. The applications will be read by a selected council and the winning application(s) will be chosen by vote through majority agreement. The recipient of AGTG Scholarship will then be presented by a representative of AGTG Ministry at an agreed upon date and time.

NEXT Grace is the youth initiative of AGTG. We believe with the right environment and grace grow the next generation can be develop into healthy sound adults. Every child should be giving Grace to Grow. A Grace To Grow Scholarship was created to assist graduating seniors with extra financial reward towards their Undergraduate Degree. Hoping this will help the financial burden in some way to allow full attention to be giving to your academic responsibilities.

A student interested in AGTG Scholarship must fit the following criteria: 1) Be a graduating High School Senior 2) Have intentions of continuing their education after graduation at a 4 year college or university. 3) Have application and all required material requested in the application properly turned in by the deadline. 4) Major must be community related (i.e. Nursing, Mental Health)

In order of preference, list the major(s) you are considering (Very important for scholarship eligibility).

List name of club, etc. and years of participation. If you volunteered, list the name of organization and the number of hours, weeks and years that you volunteered. If you worked, list the company, hours per week and length of time. Attach an additional sheet or resume if necessary.

In 300 to 500 words typed, address one of the following statements - can upload below: 1. Reflecting on a person, book, or event that has significantly impacted your life, describe how that influence has shaped your values, goals, and aspirations. How do you plan to leverage this influence to positively impact your community and beyond. 2. In what ways do you believe cultural diversity enhances creativity and innovation? Share a personal or community experience where cultural diversity has played a pivotal role in shaping perspectives and solutions. How do you intend to champion diversity and inclusion in your academic and professional endeavors? 3. Considering the power of storytelling to inspire change, share a story that has deeply influenced your worldview. Discuss the impact this narrative has had on your understanding of societal issues or personal growth. How do you plan to utilize storytelling as a tool for advocacy and social impact in your future endeavors? 4. A Grace to Grow (AGTG) exist to help develop individuals, couples and/or families in the follow 5 areas of life. Faith, Family, Fitness (Self Awareness/Mental Health) Finances and Future (Life Vision). Choose one or two of the five areas to discuss how you plan to use your life experiences and college education to help develop those in your community.

The following must be submitted / uploaded below as a part of this application. 1) Recommendation Letter from a teacher / educator 2) Copy of high school transcript 3) Letter of proof for Fall 2025 enrollment at a 4 year college or university. If you have issues, please email documents to paceforgrace@gmail.com: