Everlasting Life Christian Church Scholarship

Everlasting Life Christian Church (E.L.C.C.) is proud to offer scholarships to students meeting the criteria of this application. The application deadline is Friday, May 15, 2026  by 11:59 p.m. Your application package must be postmarked by this date.  Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.  Softcopy applications are acceptable.

A variety of areas are considered when awarding scholarships.  Areas that are reviewed by the scholarship committee include, but are not limited to the following: Academic Accomplishments, Community Services, Personal References, Personal Essays and Financial Need. Our Scholarship is awarded without regard to race, color, age, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation. Scholarships awarded are based upon the availability of funds and additional qualifying criteria.

The scholarship(s) is usually awarded at the Annual Everlasting Life Christian Church Pastoral Anniversary Celebration.  All scholarship awardees and donor(s) will be notified of details around this event at a later date. The actual scholarship award will be provided directly to the recipient, graduating from high school or having at least one year of college level school remaining; and must provide accurate information in their Scholarship Application.  Each applicant must use and place their legal name on the application.  Though an official transcript is not required for the initial scholarship application, an official transcript will be required and requested from all final scholarship recipients.  Please note, scholarship recipients will not be awarded until official transcripts are received from their respective institutions.  

“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education” (Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.)

 

• Seeking high school graduating seniors and college students with a record of volunteerism in the community in non-school sponsored activities and participation in extracurricular school activities.
• Applicants must have a minimum 2.75/4.0 or 3.75/5.0 Grade Point Average (GPA).
• Applicants must include proof of acceptance to an accredited college, university, or trade school.
• Critical financial need ($75,000 or less adjusted gross family income preferred for the entire household; if higher an explanation of financial need must be provided).
• Provide unofficial high school, community college, college, trade school, and university transcript in a sealed envelope from the granting institution. An official transcript will be required from all final scholarship recipients.
• High School applicants must have the endorsement of their Guidance Counselor on their application attesting they are a qualified applicant for this scholarship program. ELCC strongly suggests that this opportunity is presented to all students who meet these guidelines.

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1.     I hereby affirm that all the above-stated information provided by me is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

 

2.     I also consent that if chosen as a scholarship winner my picture may be taken and used to promote the Foundation’s scholarship program. (Winner may waive the photo due to unusual or compelling circumstances.)

 

3.     I hereby understand that if chosen as a scholarship winner, I must be present at any potential awards ceremony or reception to receive my scholarship award.  Virtual attendance will be considered if

 

4.     I hereby understand that if chosen as a scholarship winner, it is my responsibility to remit to the Foundation the appropriate information for my scholarship to be paid directly to me or my educational institution by December of the current year.

 

5.     I hereby understand I will not submit this application without all required attachments and supporting information. Incomplete applications or applications that do not meet eligibility criteria will not be considered for this scholarship.

 

6.     If I am awarded a scholarship, I will provide satisfactory evidence, as required or requested by E.L.C.C, of my full-time enrollment during the period(s) for which the scholarship is awarded.

 

7.     As a high school applicant my parent or guardian has reviewed and approved the submission of this application.

Thank you for applying & God Speed!