25-26 Bethel Baptist Church Scholarship Application

2025-2026 Bethel Baptist Church Scholarship Application
Qualified Applicants will be eligible to receive scholarship awards in honor of former pastors of Bethel Baptist Church for community service, academic achievement and exemplary effort.
- Maximum Number of Awards – Six (6)
- Maximum Award Amount & Maximum Per Student – $1,000
- If community college, trade or technical school, maximum scholarship amount is $500.
- Minimum Award Amount – $ 500.
- The committee reserves the right to determine the scholarships to be distributed based on the candidate pool.
- The committee is not obligated to distribute all scholarships if qualified candidates do not apply.
NOTE: All awards will be distributed directly to the school. Once a scholarship has been awarded, students must provide the name and address of the school’s business office and their student number to the BEC Scholarship Committee before a check can be cut and mailed.
Students applying for the BEC Scholarship must meet the following minimum criteria:
- Graduating High School Senior
- Member of Bethel Baptist Church a minimum one (1) year
- Active participant in Bethel’s Youth Ministry Activities (Choir, Usher, Dance, Daughters of Virtue, Sons of Integrity, etc
- Have a minimum weighted GPA of 2.5.
- Planning to enroll at an accredited institution of higher learning (Students must provide proof of enrollment at a Four-Year or Two-Year College or University, or Trade School by January 15 of the year following high school graduation before funds are awarded)
Students must provide the following documents to be considered for a scholarship award:
- Completed BEC Scholarship Application
- Three (3) Letters of Recommendation (One max for each) 1- Ministry Leader, 2 -School Official/Teacher, 3 - Professional/Employer/Community Organization Leader
- Typed 300-350 Word Essay Responding to 1 of 3 Questions
- Transcript which includes the first nine weeks of the current Academic School year
Questions can be directed to becscholarship@gmail.com. All materials must be submitted online no later than February 22, 2026, 11:59 pm.
Bethel Baptist Church Scholarship Application

Please fill out all information.
Student's First and Last Name*
Student's Cell Phone*
Student's Email*
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High School Name*
High School Classification*
Graduation Year*
Current Weighted G.P.A*
What are your plans after high school graduation?*
What college/trade school will you attend in the Fall?*
CHURCH INFORMATION
Are you a member of Bethel Baptist Church? If not, you don't qualify for this scholarship. Please complete a Community Impact Scholarship application. *
How long have you been a member? (Number of Years)*
What ministries are you actively serving or participating in?*

Youth Sunday SchoolUshersDaughters of VirtueSons of IntegrityDance/ Mime MinistryYouth ChoirMedia MinistryHospitality Ministry
Parent/Guardian First and Last Name*
Parent Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Parent Email*
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SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY QUESTIONS
All Scholarship applicants are required to submit a 300 – 350 word essay in response to one of the following questions below. No plagiarism will be allowed; the essay must be in your own words.

Choose One.

1) Tell about a time when you stepped up as a leader. Describe an event in which you took a leadership role and what you learned about yourself

2) Tell us about a time when you failed, what you learned and how you'll apply that learning going forward.

3) Where do you see yourself in five years, and why? Who has most influenced your future vision?
SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY RESPONSE
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Provide Essay Response*

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VOLUNTEER RECORD (Optional)
You can include details for up to five volunteer experiences in the application form. It's important to note that you don't need to provide information for all five – share what you have been involved in.

Remember, if you choose to submit volunteer experiences, ensure complete information for each to count towards your community service total.
Volunteer Record #1
Start Date Date End Date Date

Grade: 11th 12th Semester: Spring Summer Fall
Organization and/or Name of Event
Number of Hours
Description of Community Service
Event Sponsor, Name of Contact
Contact Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Contact Email Address
example@example.com
Volunteer Record #2
Start Date Date End Date Date
Organization and/or Name of Event
Number of Hours
Description of Community Service
Event Sponsor, Name of Contact
Contact Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Contact Email Address
example@example.com
Volunteer Record #3
Start Date Date End Date Date
Organization and/or Name of Event
Number of Hours
Description of Community Service
Event Sponsor, Name of Contact
Contact Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Contact Email Address
example@example.com
Volunteer Record #4
Start Date Date End Date Date
Organization and/or Name of Event
Number of Hours
Description of Community Service
Event Sponsor, Name of Contact
Contact Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Contact Email Address
example@example.com
Volunteer Record #5
Start Date Date End Date Date
Organization and/or Name of Event
Number of Hours
Description of Community Service
Event Sponsor, Name of Contact
Contact Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Contact Email Address
example@example.com
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2025-2026 Bethel Baptist Church Scholarship Application

Bethel Baptist Church Scholarship Application

CHURCH INFORMATION

SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY QUESTIONS

SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY RESPONSE

Bethel Baptist Church Scholarship

Volunteer Record #1

Volunteer Record #2

Volunteer Record #3

Volunteer Record #4

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